***Miles travelled today: mode of travel today... foot and taxi... so far!!!
***Total Miles:
***States travelled through: Washington State
Okay - so this morning started off not very well - we checked our credit card statement to ensure that the payment taken out on friday in respect of the 'third' rental period on the Jeep had been reimbursed... well, it doesn't yet show up in terms of the dates... but what we did notice was that it looked like we had spent nearly £1000 more than we had reckoned... and as we have been vigilant in doing our budget every week - this was not good!!! On checking through the statement, we noticed that National car rental had taken nearly £950 (that's pounds - not dollars... dollars would have been bad enough but pounds made it worse!!!) out on the 8th of July... our supposition is that this payment would have been for the 'second' rental period, as they needed to do it in three separate agreements... as the rental period was so long!!! Well, that's a total of nearly $2000 that they have had - so one can imagine the tone of the e-mails that were sent off... to National, to the car hire company that we originally booked with... phone messages left for the manager at Boston... so, it's a good thing that we are heading back there - because I think this will need to be sorted in person!!!
...anyway, we needed to check out of the hotel by noon, but we left our luggage, and went off for coffee... and to calm down...
...Seattle is seriously into coffee... you can actually do 'coffee' tours... sitting in a little coffee cafe, not one of the huge chains, it was interesting to listen to the conversations among the patrons and the barrista... serious coffee buffs!!!
...anyway, we then went off to 'Borders', just to look and read... as no heavy purchasing could be done...
We arrived at the airport, as we do with plenty of time to spare... whilst checking in, with not even 500grams to spare... we asked if it was okay for us to have the three bottles of Ice Wine... that we purchased way back in Niagara... as hand luggage... we were informed that we couldn't... so we would have to leave them or pack them in the main luggage... well, we put them in a huge bag... and packed them in the main luggage... we are now keeping everything crossed that they don't break... but it added to the weight... so - if they make it through we will have to drink them in Cape Cod... so those that were getting Ice Wine... mmm, maybe not!!!
We had a lovely meal... Tina this picture of Jay... with bib... is especially for you!!!
So - having checked in, see photo of flights to Boston - guess which one we might be on... yes... the one that is delayed by 2 hours!!!
So we are sitting at the gate - and it is amazing to see how people pass the time - obviously there is me... blogging... there is someone doing patchwork, a guy doing crosswords, many people tip tapping on their laptops... and everyone else doing 'something' on their phones!!! And a few people have gone off to look at shops... guess who one of those might be???
...as to the title... you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was a statement made by Jay... actually it's something I said to Jay earlier... it seems odd waiting at the airport... it feels like we are going home... but obviously we aren't as we have another week!!!
...I meant to add on yesterday's entry... whilst we were on the bus yesterday we went past the stadium, where they were having a soccer game... loads of people had vuvezelas!!!
Ahh, frightening finding an unexpected payment for nearly £1000 on your credit cards. Go get em.
ReplyDeleteI’m guessing from the photo that your flight delay is what we were looking at. Not good when one might already be a tad tired and tetchy from the time and the car rental thingy.
I have to say very nice luggage I might need to borrow that if I go away. Very snazzy. Ohh, throw away shoes, you can get more., unlike the Ice Wine which is divine.
Hmm. I like the sound of ‘coffee tours’. Do you get a paper to read at each one too, and time to people watch.
Just remember,
"It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever - the one who recognizes the challenge and does something about it."
"Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.”
See you soon
....:-) i think i might have been little too cruel saying all we get here is a grey sky..we actually had 2 and half days of a solid sunshine...:-))
ReplyDeletenot today..yet...:-( aaaaand most definitly not tomorrow......luckely, reading your blog brings enough of sunshine and smiles on my face :-)) something to live for every day!! :-))) well,for an other week..as you say.... unless you'd like to continue when back..now you got so great at it :-)))
the pictures are beee eeeee a uuuutiful..interessting :-) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..obama blend..sounds tasty :-) powerful,uplifting...
and i absolutly love the photo of the flights..it holds some atmosphere.. :-)
will send you the angels of abundance to manifest some serious "pennies" ...fill the gap of the mysterious 1000 :-)
nature is calling! :-) better go now..:-))
have fun ladies..don't caunt the days :-)))
Love and Blessings to you both x x
Hey again Girls!
ReplyDeleteHave full confidence in you getting the charges sorted, fearless warrior women (",) Isn't it amazing how the choices we make upon our journey unfold before us.
You had no idea of what the Fates held in store, YET there you are in Boston right where you need to be.
Here I am at Mugg&Bean in the middle of a "power blackout" enjoyng a gorgeous cup of Chinese green tea and getting the unexpected chance to catch up with you on the blog. Waiting for the Mall to get some electricity, so I am able to do those odds & ends.
Am in luv with my "african"-berry. Listening to some vibe Jazz on the headset & cruising the Net. While people around me complain & freak out "just a touch" (You girls know the patience level around here "daaaahling"
Found some amazing cd's this morning & "House of Isis" is calling me back for a deck of cards.
I trust you've arrived fit & ready for the week ahead.
Don't let this one incident colour a week of experiences ahead.
Live it to the fullest & a passing mention of your blog to the Car rental manager, would not go amiss.
Stay focussed & stay safe
Blessed be
^j^
Hi Travellers - well! understandably, the car hire system is really trying your patience - I did not think that they could deduct amounts from your card, without your authorisation - but obviously they can! I am sure when you get in the situation of one to one - and face to face - you will soon get it sorted Linds! (You have not got RED hair for nothing!) Just think of Susie and I shouting "come on RED - sort 'em out!
ReplyDeleteI can see from the photo at the airport that you really do believe in travelling light - and remembering the airports we have been at waiting for flights - all there was to do was read a book or mag - get the cigs and the whisky - for the people waiting to meet us - but now - with all the incredible high tech - you can travel the world, before you even get on the plane - really quite something! You should be in Boston by now - so hope all went well - remember that quaint old saying - "don't let the -------- get you down!"
I am away - you keep well and safe - lots of love and hugs - Moi
I'm sorry for your frustration at the billing. I read in your other blog post that everything seems to be straightened out. However, if you need any more help at all, do not hesitate to ask. You can reach me directly at care [at] nationalcar [dot] com. If you do decide to email us, please include your rental agreement (RA) number. Please include reference number 100725-000495 in the subject line of your email.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
- Kevin from National Car Rental