question: We have long weekend here in Belgium . On Friday , it was national holiday for Belgium people so everything here were closed . My husband decided to bring us including my mom to go for a little trip to The Netherlands . But do n't get wrong ... since the place where I live is very near the border , the Netherlands of course is so near for us .
Q: Why has the couple opted for a trip to the Netherlands ?

answer: The couple has an extra day to spare .

question: This means that during the winter I must select either the floor / defrost mix , or the vent position , both of which work as intended . I ' ve managed to survive two upstate NY winters with the heater in this state of disrepair . It requires next to no maintenance , and what it requires does n't cost very much .
Q: what is the sort of " heater " that has defrost on it ?

answer: It is the heating system in an automobile .

question: Nothing could be changed anymore , was what the Ellimist was telling me . Things were set . This was the way it was . Picking myself up off the ground was a slow and painful process , but he waited patiently while I moved . " Okay , " I said , drawing the word out .
Q: Why would the narrator be upset at the Ellimist 's response ?

answer:
The narrator feels they are defeatist .