We’re mining the archives for some of Robin Abrahams’s hit columns you may have missed (this one is from 2005).
A severe weather threat is in place for the Mississippi Valley and the Southeast starting this weekend, with possible damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.
She said one option could be to suggest the dropout pays half of the remaining balance - but this should be if you think an extra £175 is "sustainable" for all invitees.