Post #224,876
9/15/05 6:15:24 PM
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Shucks
No Fiji, Auckland, Sydney for me, in all likelihood. After every other potential obstacle was swatted aside, travel packager got pissy at the last minute, and moved departure window to 9/26 (one day too early to avoid intolerable inconveniences, and a $1K premium to boot) or 10/8 (after we'd done much heavy lifting to free up two weeks in common, and colliding on the hind end with two utterly non-negotiable appearances—can you say "contempt of court"?—on the distaff side). We're now scrambling to arrange something, preferably involving beaches and drinks with miniature parasols, before the scheduled vacations begin in a dozen days. (SO: "How about Puerto Rico?" RC [nearly screeching]: "In hurricane season? Are you mad, woman?" et cetera). I'm bummed. Then again, some of you folks are out of work, so I'm disposed to be forgiving if you don't actually burst into tears over this.
resignedly,
Die Welt ist alles, was der Fall ist.
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Post #224,885
9/15/05 6:56:03 PM
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:-< Luck with the alternative arrangements.
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Post #224,894
9/15/05 7:33:29 PM
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{sigh}
..just doesn't seem that many moons ago when - -
On hours notice, just prior to a sale$-Holiday - I hopped a big aluminum cigar to drop in on a Sweetie in Miami (at no substantial Premium == last-min 'cancellations' were then an option; not just Biz Class, for that last-minute walletectomy.)
Now - it sounds like ~ getting a mortgage and a 4-color-map problem to boot, as regards anything reminiscent of convenience.
Spontaneity: Gone with the Wind Efficiency
I shall for thee, light the special hi-density Serendipity candle, re a bargain last-minute Deal on an unspoiled Xanadu-du-jour - which you hadn't even thought of :-0
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Post #224,896
9/15/05 7:46:29 PM
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Costa Rica, Key West, Yellowstone, hehe Branson hehe
All fine destinations, no advance notice required in the orf season and you can drive out of harms way fairly quickly. I was due to go to Biloxi on the 23rd for my fall getaway, now we will be checking on the innards of Kentucky instead. Good luck and enjoy what you can get. thanx, bill
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Post #224,910
9/15/05 9:14:51 PM
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I'm sorry, Rcareaga
It sounded like you were really looking forward to your trip. I hope you find another alternative that will at least provide you rest and relaxation.
Brenda
"Excel is to math what a Microwave Oven is to cooking!"
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Post #224,914
9/15/05 9:45:23 PM
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There's always Machu Picchu.
But maybe not. To do it right you want to stay overnight at hotel at the base. And those reservation need to be made well in advance.
As a consolation, the travel packager does deserve to get bubkas.
Alex
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. -- Bertrand Russell
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Post #224,921
9/15/05 10:16:50 PM
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Over Machu Picchu?
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #224,922
9/15/05 10:18:53 PM
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'Fun to look at, but obviously man-made.'
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Post #224,924
9/15/05 11:06:14 PM
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No, I don't think I'll ever get over Machu Picchu...
----------------------------------------- George W. Bush and his PNAC handlers sent the US into Iraq with lies. I find myself rethinking my opposition to the death penalty.
--Donald Dean Richards Jr.
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Post #224,926
9/15/05 11:13:34 PM
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Ar.
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #224,963
9/16/05 7:48:35 AM
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No. Rand's travel agent and $1K more at last minute.
Alex
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. -- Bertrand Russell
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Post #224,918
9/15/05 9:58:18 PM
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smartertravel.com
is my secret weapon to finding cheap airfares to lovely places.
Go to the website and sign up for whatever city from which you will be departing. Every Tuesday, you will receive their last minute airfares.
Good luck!
Amy
Pray for the survivors of Bush.
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Post #224,942
9/16/05 1:01:44 AM
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bummed....
beaches, drinks and brollies. May I suggest Vancouver, BC? The start of the rainy season should coincide with your travel plans nicely. :-) Some speak very highly of Wreck Beach....
Have fun, Carl Forde
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Post #224,972
9/16/05 9:45:32 AM
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That's a shame
But it's a big world. I'm sure you'll end up someplace nice with pretty beaches and fancy drinks.
(And while I'm not bursting into tears over this, I do feel your pain.) ;-/
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Post #225,149
9/17/05 6:24:03 AM
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Damn! /me takes the shrimp off the barbie...
Two out of three people wonder where the other one is.
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