8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #4

[goofyforlife]

A new passport for me – only the Endorsement section says: See Page 27. On my old passport, page 27 said something like “only valid when traveling with active duty military member on orders.” Well, page 27 of my new passport is blank. So I can’t wait for the hassle that is going to cause!

M - i think that is normal.... I will go check but ours our blank like that too...i think....

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I alluded to this in chat last night...feel free to skip this post...

RANT WARNING

Well, so far DH and I (maybe) are going on TOAL. The kids, notsomuch. I now know why Passports are being processed so fast. NO ONE IS PAYING ANY FREEKING ATTENTION.

OK rant over, thanks for listening, carry on.

Well I hope it sorts itself out as soon as possible, and I know everyone here was so supportive on my rant, so all the best to you, and I feel we should have a 'Rant' weekend, lets get it all out, and we all will feel much better after-wards letting off a bit of steam.

Good luck.

 

[Joel110]

RANT WARNING

That was a pretty good rant. That has to be extremely frustrating. I hope it gets worked out for you without much more hassle.

 

[m&m's mom]

Is anyone thinking about doing a massage at Krystal's in PV?
Everyone on CC raves about the massages and the price is definitely right.
Might be just the thing about a hard day of ziplining.
Not sure if timing will work or not.

Coral

 

[PBader]

We are getting hit hard too, Paula. We are in for the day...the whole City has been cancelled.

Last night I called 1 of my 3rd shift workers and gave them the night off--I had 3 scheduled. Needless to say 1 make it to work. He said that it was pretty steady though and no problems. Both of my 1st shift made it in at both stores. Powerball jackpot is 200 million so we will have our die hard lottery players still venture out today. I am in for the day too--but I need to get out tomorrow. Enjoy the snow

 

[PBader]

[So basically we have to do the exact same thing we just did and hope for a different result...and pay for it!

We are going to get back on the phone before we do any of this, but regardless, this whole thing is ridiculous.

OK rant over, thanks for listening, carry on.

Sorry M, sounds very frustrating. Hopefully they get it right this time and refund your $$.

 

[PBader]

This is what happened to her's....

We all applied for them together, and about 3 1/2 weeks later mine, dh's, and ds's all show up. None for dd. So, we just assume it will be coming in a couple days. A few days later our 3 birth certificates show up....none for dd. Wait, wait, wait....so finally a couple of days ago (approx 2 weeks after ours showed up) we call all over to try to track it down. Finally talk to someone at the passport office, and she says it was addressed to "XXX Collins Way". Well, that is not even close to our address, in fact we have no street of that name in our zip code! So, again....someone was not paying attention. So, she tells us it should have been sent back to them, but it hasn't shown up yet. Nor has her birth certificate. So, we will wait a little while longer, but we may have to order a new birth certificate for her, wait for that to come in, and then have to order a new passport as well. UGH!

Hope it shows up without you having to go through a lot more hassles.

 

[Nutty4Disney]

All this talk about Peeps is putting me into a diabetic coma! My kids always have to open their packages weeks ahead of time so they were stale by Easter. Stale Peeps are the best, not that I can eat them any more.

Congrats on the Pirate Peep Chrissie.

Andrew, glad the monorail is back. Sorry not a Dr. Who fan.

Well it is still snowing and the whole area is closed down. We have about a foot of snow now and it is still coming down. This is the view from my back door.

This my DD's car parked in the driveway. They called her to tell her not to come in to work (she works retail).

 

[PBader]

That's okay,I got carded at Wally World yesterday buying a bottle of Boonesfarm for my boss(she's never heard of it).

Do they still make Boones Farm? That was a staple at my high school parties

 

[KSDisneyDad]

winner gets foot pain. My youngest brother has gout. We siblings, of course, are merciless about his "old man" disease. (no offense to the old men or the gouty)(I learned on the main boards you can say what ever you want as long as you include a parenthetical "no offense")

No offense taken as long as you slow down and wait for me on excursions if I'm having a flareup.

 

[PBader]

M - i think that is normal.... I will go check but ours our blank like that too...i think....

Ours are like that too, just went and looked.

 

[PBader]

Well it is still snowing and the whole area is closed down. We have about a foot of snow now and it is still coming down. This is the view from my back door.

This my DD's car parked in the driveway. They called her to tell her not to come in to work (she works retail).

Terri I think I have that same patio set. Your pictures could have been taken at my house and this stuff is still coming down. That was nice they called to tell your DD she didn't have to come in. I have to keep my stores staffed, being 24/7 they aren't alarmed to be locked up. And actually we stay pretty steady.

 

[got2travel]

I alluded to this in chat last night...feel free to skip this post...

RANT WARNING

Well, so far DH and I (maybe) are going on TOAL. The kids, notsomuch. I now know why Passports are being processed so fast. NO ONE IS PAYING ANY FREEKING ATTENTION.

Hey M - what about going to one of the passport agency offices and try handling this in person? There's 2 in DC, one for regular and one for the no-fee stuff.

taken from http://travel.state.gov/passport/about/agencies/agencies_913.html

• WASHINGTON Passport Agency
  1111 19th Street, N.W.
  First Floor, Sidewalk Level
  Washington, D.C. 20036

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., local time, M-F, excluding Federal holidays
Automated Appointment Number: 1 (877) 487-2778
NOTE: Washington Passport Agency serves customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign visas for travel. An appointment is required.

• SPECIAL ISSUANCE Agency
  1111 19th Street, N.W. Suite 200
  Washington, D.C. 20036

Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., local time, M-F, excluding Federal holidays
NOTE: Applications for Diplomatic, Official, and No-Fee passports

 

[got2travel]

That's okay,I got carded at Wally World yesterday buying a bottle of Boonesfarm for my boss(she's never heard of it).

mmmmm.....I have fond memories of Strawberry Hill

http://www.getboneless.com/images/Boones_Farm_Strawberry_Hill.jpg

 

[got2travel]

Is anyone thinking about doing a massage at Krystal's in PV?
Everyone on CC raves about the massages and the price is definitely right.
Might be just the thing about a hard day of ziplining.
Not sure if timing will work or not.

Coral

I saw that the other day. I'm thinking about it. I couldn't figure out if the price list I saw was dollars or pesos though.

 

[dahuffy]

mmmmm.....I have fond memories of Strawberry Hill

http://www.getboneless.com/images/Boones_Farm_Strawberry_Hill.jpg

That's the one I was looking for but they didn't have it. That or the apple. I used to like the "Wild Mountain".

 

[dahuffy]

mmmmm.....I have fond memories of Strawberry Hill

http://www.getboneless.com/images/Boones_Farm_Strawberry_Hill.jpg

oops,double post. Keep getting bumped off the board.

 

[pdarrah]

I alluded to this in chat last night...feel free to skip this post...

RANT WARNING

Well, so far DH and I (maybe) are going on TOAL. The kids, notsomuch. I now know why Passports are being processed so fast. NO ONE IS PAYING ANY FREEKING ATTENTION.

Hi M - Have you considered contacting your congressmen? I know that some people have had luck getting this type of garbage straightened out by getting some political pressure put on it. You could always play "is this how we treat our service people's families" card.

Pamela

 

[Nutty4Disney]

Terri I think I have that same patio set. Your pictures could have been taken at my house and this stuff is still coming down. That was nice they called to tell your DD she didn't have to come in. I have to keep my stores staffed, being 24/7 they aren't alarmed to be locked up. And actually we stay pretty steady.

She works at the cutting counter at JoAnn's (a fabric and craft store), so I don't think anyone has to have fabric on a day like this. I really need to get to the grocery. I am out of milk, eggs and tea bags. Believe me I miss the tea bags the most. I do have some green tea, but just not the same. But I think it will wait until tomorrow or at least until DDs boyfriend comes over with his 4 wheel drive truck.

I would love me some Boone's Farm right now. Loved that stuff in HS. Sweet and fruity.

 

[msaseifert]

mmmmm.....I have fond memories of Strawberry Hill

http://www.getboneless.com/images/Boones_Farm_Strawberry_Hill.jpg

Oh my Gosh - I have fond memories too - the first time I ever had one sip of alcohol was Strawberry Hill - drank the whole bottle at age 16. It was very yummy going down but when it came back up........... I haven't touched it since.

Okay here is the update on my foot. The doctor I seen today was very upset with how the ortho guy treated me. He looked at the xrays and again sees nothing broken. He is sending me to another orthopedic who deals with sports injuries because he really believes that its tendonitus which can cause great pain if not treated. the fact the the cortisone is working and the swelling is subsiding makes him think that there are not tears in the soft tissue. So, on monday I will call yet another dr. Hopefully by then I will be able to walk on my foot again.

Sorry to hear of all the SNOW in ohio - my mom lives there and she basically can't get out. Here in VA we are windy, temp of 63 but going down and partly cloudy. I'll take that over snow any day. Have a great weekend everyone!