sausage:
Unfortunately my girlfriend's early departure couldn't have been foreseen and money isn't a problem, i would have quite happily paid the going rate.
well, this is a problem with those requests. There is little detail and a lot of room for speculation. If you explained your situation, perhaps you would get some help from one of the members who live in Krakow.
I am sorry if I hurt your feelings:)
(that teaches me yet another lesson on how not to jump into conclusions-now I am going into hiding)