He thinks their excuses are of biblical proportions!

Jeff: Yeah, right. (laughter) I have enough of my own work to do.
Diane: Too bad we don’t live closer!
Jere: Oh man … I have this thing…it just isn’t going to work out…real bummer… wish I could be there.
Deb: If he would have asked before today I would have made that work and brought cookies and food too. I need at least one day warning.