» text exchange Napoleon Solo & Gaby Teller finalising travel plans
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
I have rented us a villa. Because staying at the strip with the dogs seems dumb.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
That makes sense; I'd rather us be able to get some sleep, so they can settle rather than be too interested in the strip.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
And they are not the kind of noise complaint to get in Vegas.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
That is true. Is there anything specific I need to bring for Vegas? We will not be going anywhere with a dress code?
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
How fancy do you want to go? The villa isn't that far from the main drag, and there are some absolutely decadent restaurants. But at the same time, you could always buy something new there.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
You overestimate how much I am willing to spend on my clothes, Napoleon.
But it would be a waste to go and not experience at least some of the strip...
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
No one said you'd be paying for them, Gaby.
Might as well splash out, enjoy the experience, right?
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I would not expect you to pay for everything. I hope you’ll let me at least pay for something?
I found some walks that might be enjoyable, too.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Maybe some coffees. We'll see.
Sounds great. I dare say we'll make the most of the days.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I will admit, I have never been to Vegas before: my travels across the United States have been limited. So I’m relying on you to make sure that we do things that would make our holiday visit memorable.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Memorable will not be the problem. Most people struggle to remember it, sure. But I don't think we'll be binge drinking for the sake of it.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I’m certainly not expecting to be binge drinking: we can have fun without being filled with alcohol, I’m sure?
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
I'm assuming that distance from the OC will at least put a pause on the dreams, so there really shouldn't be a need to get that drunk.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
One would hope. Have you found that you haven’t had any when you’ve left for work?
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Usually I don't, although I'm not exactly getting a lot of sleep when I'm working away.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
That is a fair point. Perhaps, then, it’ll be good for us to know for sure if there is a way to get a break from the dreams. You could do with one.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Given that I haven't yet moved past where I am, I would appreciate the break for sure. And if a monthly trip out of Orange County is what it takes, I'm sure we could make it work somehow.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
A monthly trip would be truly terrible ;)
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
All that travel, all those places. Such horror. What an idea.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
Truly, however would we cope?
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
With cocktails, under an umbrella, with two happy dogs by our sides.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
Yes, that sounds like a nightmare. We should do it.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
I need no convincing at all. I'm already convinced.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
You might change your mind after one trip away with the girls, you know. Nora will shed over everything and want to sleep on your bed.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
How is that different from staying with you? Besides, it's not our place, and they're aware we're bringing dogs. I'm sure it'll be no worse than Lily trying to smoother me.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
Lily won’t forgive you for leaving her for a few days again, you know ;)
It will be nice to get away, I’m looking forward to it.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
I've arranged with Dierdra, the gardeners daughter, to pop in and take care of her. Lily does enjoy her own space. I'm fairly sure she'll forgive me if she gets treats.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
What time do we need to leave?
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Probably around 6am. Maybe miss too much hold ups, make decent enough time to stop off after a couple hours and let the girls stretch their legs.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
That’s wise: I don’t know how well they travel since they’ve never travelled much further than inside the OC.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
We'll feel it out at least, there's not a huge rush to get there anyway. Probably plenty of places to stop off.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I’ll get the girls out for a walk before we go anyway. Don’t mind me if I fall asleep on the way...
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
At that time in the morning, I won't hold it against you. I dare say all three of you will sleep most of the way.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I’ll try not to be a boring travel companion
But I’ve always been prone to falling asleep in cars
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Don't worry about it, I'm used to travelling alone anyway. And it'll be better for arriving well rested.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
How long is the drive, do you think?
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
It's about four hours, depending on traffic and stops. We could probably make it in four and a half with a half hour break for the girls.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
That’s not as bad as I thought. I realised this morning I have no idea how big America actually is. Europe is much smaller.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Sometimes it is a distance, if this was a New York thing, I'd never even suggest driving. It'd take about three days to drive, and that's driving almost non-stop.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
Driving that far doesn't sound too horrible, provided you had the right company and were able to make an actual trip out of it.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Making it a trip, stopping, having something to do during it. We'll be fine, I'm sure.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I’m not worried now: I thought the drive was eight or more hours. So I feel better knowing it’s not that long
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
That far, I'd definitely suggest flying. Even with the dogs.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
The great American road trip in one of those Winnebagos really isn’t something I can see you doing. 😉
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
You'd be surprised how fancy those things can be.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
The price range of those is eye watering, though.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
I guess. Sure.
One day we might need to talk finances.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
Finances?
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Like please stop worrying too much about what things cost.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
Unless I have a rich relative that’s died that you know of that I do not...
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
I'm not going to condescend you with 'I'll take care of you', because I know you and I don't want slapped thank you.
But if money issues ever come up, please don't think I'm not going to help you.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I'd hate to have to slap you before we set out to spend a long weekend together.
I've got the garage covered, so I've officially got nothing to worry about.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Well then, it shouldn't be an issue. But it does mean don't look at a single bill this trip.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I will do my best.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
That's all I can ask.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
What time will you be back tonight? I'm closing up at 5.
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Should be a little after 6. This client talks. A lot.
GABY
yesterday 23/09/20
I'll have dinner ready then
NAPOLEON
yesterday 23/09/20
Looking forward to it.