Honestly, that sounds like a lot of work for a movie buddy. If someone bails that much, maybe just stop making plans with them and let it fade out. Not every friendship needs a big talk to fix it, sometimes people are just flaky.

That Springfield panel meltdown cost how much in lost time?

Actually think the cloudiness might be from tire oils, not moisture. Those chemicals can seep up through fresh epoxy if it's not fully cured. Try cleaning the spots with a strong degreaser before you start grinding anything down.

That line about hotel vents trapping smells forever is so true. It's like they build rooms to hold onto any strong smell, from last night's takeout to that weird carpet cleaner they use. I've had the same thing happen with gym bags that never lose that stale sweat smell, or how a car interior holds onto fast food for days. Some materials just absorb smells and refuse to let go, and hotels are the worst for it.

Too thermally active" is an all timer. I saw a post once where someone kept a list of "best" complaints too.