Can you suggest that she just puts the money in your bank acct? Most banks have several branches around the state, and when I have put money in peoples bank acct, I havent needed the acct number, just their name and maybe address. That way, even if she didnt pass through your town, she could still do it. No more excuses
I wonder what she wants to talk about. Maybe you should rehearse interacting with her, Ive actually heard that it helps. And I think that you know her pretty well, you should be able to predict her reactions fairly well.
I think that if what she wanted to talk to you about was important, I cant imagine why it would wait till next week.
I guess I gave the wrong finger to the wrong man...