Something About Nothing..........#11

[schumigirl]

Did someone say bbq?...I'm on my way

I received an e-mail from SW this morning it said they had changed my return flight from 6:35 pm to 7:45 am and from a nonstop to connecting flight. I promptly got on the phone and after being on hold for 20 minutes changed it to an 8:45 pm which arrives at 10:20 ...later than I wanted but at least we have more time in Orlando instead of less. Good news is I got a $36 flight credit...now to plan another trip so I can use it

Hot, hot and did I say hot here in GA...temp reached 91 yesterday...a walk on Carole's beach sounds lovely.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week

You're welcome anytime Vicki............and hope you have a lovely week too.............

Excellent news on the flight credit and times are not too bad at all...........and glad you having nice weather too.........walk on the beach was lovely.......but was a bit cool.......so we didn't walk for long..........I did give in to temptation and now Tom and I having large white wine........on a Monday night too...........


Just realised earlier.........today is our 99 days till our overnight at airport Radisson before Orlando..........

Not that I'm counting or anything.........

 

[Cielei]

yay! Double digits!!

i want a beach ... and a boat ....

This is what's set up while I do outside work ....


Ribs sound fabulous ... I'm grilling pork chops and asparagus tonight with quinoa, but I'm going to have to do baby back ribs later this week ... do I make my homemade sauce or not? (It's a balsamic based sauce) decisions, decisions

 

[Lynne G]

BBQ and a cocktail, I will be there for that!

 

[macraven]

Lucky you Schumi - I would like to stroll the beach now.

And yes, we are meat lovers too. Even picky DD will eat steak. Filet is her choice.

Getting excited about October. Mac, are we going to start a who's going in October list? Maybe it will be the blondes meet up at some point.

It's been that kinda day.

i nominate LynneG to head the October list......
i usually do the hhn when are you going thread


you can handle all the blondes

 

[macraven]

ok, here's the current plans homies.


we stop at cielei's place for drinks and make the excuse we can't help with the clean up as schumi has plates on the table waiting for us to chow down


everyone needs to practice rowing.
and to be sure to wear your seabands if you have motion sickness...

we have to make that meal in the UK before she changes her mind....

 

[macraven]

Did someone say bbq?...I'm on my way

I received an e-mail from SW this morning it said they had changed my return flight from 6:35 pm to 7:45 am and from a nonstop to connecting flight. I promptly got on the phone and after being on hold for 20 minutes changed it to an 8:45 pm which arrives at 10:20 ...later than I wanted but at least we have more time in Orlando instead of less. Good news is I got a $36 flight credit...now to plan another trip so I can use it

i saw your post above the other day and thought how horrible for you.
sw cancelled your flight and then put you on a different one never asking you prior if you were good for the change.

out of curiosity, i pulled up my sw reservation and see my flight no longer exists from orlando to milwaukee.

instead they have 3 new ones on that are connecting and with the same departure time mine was originally.
since i don't want to spend 5 hours and 45 minutes traveling home on connecting flights and i have no desire to go to texas or two other places (as far out as that),
i called and inquired about it.
on hold for 50 minutes until i talked to a sw rep.
then transferred to a supervisor and said they didn't cancel my flight but made adjustments to add 3 connecting flights where they eventually ended up in milwaukee.

which means they cancelled my flight home.

so, i cancelled my entire flight with SW.

looking at united now on their website.
decent flights, all direct non stop for $56 less than what i paid for SW.

 

[macraven]

btw, still on the phone with SW.
well, not talking to anyone, just getting the "someone will be with you as soon as possible" recording.......

they hung up on me when i said i was canceling my flight and wanted a refund.
got the email they cancelled my flight but not refunding my money.
called back to straighten it out.

well, on hold still that is.....

 

[schumigirl]

btw, still on the phone with SW.
well, not talking to anyone, just getting the "someone will be with you as soon as possible" recording.......

they hung up on me when i said i was canceling my flight and wanted a refund.
got the email they cancelled my flight but not refunding my money.
called back to straighten it out.

well, on hold still that is.....

Oh still being on hold is the worst!!! I hate the "your call is important to us......."


Ok........today looks beautiful so far........sun is shining.....not a cloud in the sky....even feels warm and it's only 7.45am........haven't been outside yet though.........dare I risk a BBQ for dinner tonight.......hmm. Could all change in an hour.

Meeting a friend for coffee this morning then waxing appointment this afternoon.......ouch! Wish I had one of Cielei cocktails to get through that one........that's my kind of pain relief!!!

Cousin called last night to remind me they are in Orlando our last 10 days.......did we want to meet up for lunch or dinner........it's June!!!!! This is the one who lets you down last minute.......so far only plans we have are to spend our last weekend with macraven (finally) ......that won't get touched!! They're trying to pin us down to meet up......heck no way.......told them to call us at the hotel and see what our plans are at the time........they are micro managers of their time even on vacation.......not for us at all.

Anyhoots........Have a good Tuesday........

 

[Lynne G]

That's terrible Mac. I always like flying with SW, but between you and Marcie's issues, I'm getting scared about my flights. October flights are direct, but December ones are connecting. I hope they don't change. I hope all gets straightened out, and you get your money back.

Overcast Tuesday, to be steamy and then more rain. Haircut tonight. Need it.

Hope the waxing wasn't too bad Schumi.

Making a cup of tea. It's that kinda morning.

Enjoy your Tuesday all!

 

[Bluer101]

Oh still being on hold is the worst!!! I hate the "your call is important to us......."


Ok........today looks beautiful so far........sun is shining.....not a cloud in the sky....even feels warm and it's only 7.45am........haven't been outside yet though.........dare I risk a BBQ for dinner tonight.......hmm. Could all change in an hour.

Meeting a friend for coffee this morning then waxing appointment this afternoon.......ouch! Wish I had one of Cielei cocktails to get through that one........that's my kind of pain relief!!!

Cousin called last night to remind me they are in Orlando our last 10 days.......did we want to meet up for lunch or dinner........it's June!!!!! This is the one who lets you down last minute.......so far only plans we have are to spend our last weekend with macraven (finally) ......that won't get touched!! They're trying to pin us down to meet up......heck no way.......told them to call us at the hotel and see what our plans are at the time........they are micro managers of their time even on vacation.......not for us at all.

Anyhoots........Have a good Tuesday........

We have a few family members that do that to, make plans then cancel.

We will fit into you visit somewhere as time gets closer.

It's already sunny here and very humid. Have to finish washing all the walkways on my building today. Sitting here catching up and having my coffee.

 

[macraven]

We have a few family members that do that to, make plans then cancel.

We will fit into you visit somewhere as time gets closer.

It's already sunny here and very humid. Have to finish washing all the walkways on my building today. Sitting here catching up and having my coffee.

pencil me in too!!

and not just for the tour time.

i need to see all my family when i am in orlando.

 

[Bluer101]

pencil me in too!!

and not just for the tour time.

i need to see all my family when i am in orlando.

That whole weekend is with you if its ok??

 

[macraven]

That's terrible Mac. I always like flying with SW, but between you and Marcie's issues, I'm getting scared about my flights. October flights are direct, but December ones are connecting. I hope they don't change. I hope all gets straightened out, and you get your money back.

Overcast Tuesday, to be steamy and then more rain. Haircut tonight. Need it.

Hope the waxing wasn't too bad Schumi.

Making a cup of tea. It's that kinda morning.

Enjoy your Tuesday all!

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are you sure it is only Tuesday?
i took my thyroid meds this morning and i used the wednesday pill holder spot.....

i need more sleep.........lol

don't be so brave in thinking october SW flights are all going to have direct at the times you need....
i have finally learned my lesson in using them.
i booked march with them.
last fall SW started changing the pattern of direct flights to certain cities.
MKE used to have a large selection to chose from to Orlando that were direct, non stop.

in january i started seeing less than desireable times for flights.

what used to be a choice of 8 direct flights at different times of the day, now has dropped to only 2 direct, non stop flights mke to mco.
and this is october's schedule of theirs.


sw rep told me they have direct flights out but sorry, i don't do early mornings or 11 am when i leave orlando.
i don't do car pick up at 8 am........lol

so they now have 2 direct for my time period but i'll take a pass
what bothered me also was not contacting me.
when i asked about that last night, i was told they would have contacted me by email in july.

so glad i checked my flight on line that vicki talked about as air prices go up and sometimes a dip 2 months out from departure time.

lynne, check your flight online with the line up sw has for your departure day and return.
if you don't see your flight listed, call them before they wait and email you of a change.
they automatically reassign you a flight so they can fill the planes.
if you wait until the email, you are stuck with what they give you.

United and SW had flight costs for my dates (when i booked in march) close to the same amount.
both were non stop ones.
the edge went to SW for me due to free baggage.
but the cost of car service to MKE instead of ORD was higher by $50.

now i am booked with united at much better hours than sw and still with the luggage fee, i'm cheaper with UA.
the best part is my seat is already booked and i can do away with that frenzy of SW.

 

[Lynne G]

Thanks Mac. I will keep checking for all my flights, being blindly brave is not me. It is so frustrating, as when you book, you plan around those times. So, far, no other airline, including luggage, is cheaper than what I have with SW right now. US Air has our airport as a hub, most other airlines that service our airport do not consider it a hub, including SW. That limits attractive priced flights sometimes. I am not willing to drive or take a train further than the about an hour I now take to get to our airport to go out of another airport.

Ah, you not working week day or not working people, it is Tuesday, and I am already dreaming of this week-end. Well, not really, as taking DD to the concert this week-end. It will be a whole stadium of screaming teen and tween girls. I may need ear plugs. For Keisha, the things we do for our kids. LOL

 

[tink1957]

Mac sorry your flight got cancelled but at least you got a better deal with United...did they ever refund your money? I know when I cancelled the flight for Trey's friend they would only give a flight credit specific to him so we couldn't use it even though I paid for it I also wonder if the $36 credit we got can be used for one ticket or if we both have to fly in order to get it...guess we'll find out when we book next time as I have no desire to wait on hold again.

If SW wasn't the cheapest option for us I wouldn't bother but $98 for a flight is too good to pass up plus bags fly free. I just hope they don't cancel on me again since I have to notify ME every time my flights change as we are using them on the return trip.

Mac, Carole and bluer ...we all need to meet up ...pencil me in too.

 

[Sparkly]

$98 for flights..I wish! It costs a minimum of £500 ($768) to fly from the UK. Half of that is taxes! >< The shortest trip we ever consider because of that is 7 nights.

Very overcast and windy here, but it's brightening up for the evening!

 

[schumigirl]

Mac sorry your flight got cancelled but at least you got a better deal with United...did they ever refund your money? I know when I cancelled the flight for Trey's friend they would only give a flight credit specific to him so we couldn't use it even though I paid for it I also wonder if the $36 credit we got can be used for one ticket or if we both have to fly in order to get it...guess we'll find out when we book next time as I have no desire to wait on hold again.

If SW wasn't the cheapest option for us I wouldn't bother but $98 for a flight is too good to pass up plus bags fly free. I just hope they don't cancel on me again since I have to notify ME every time my flights change as we are using them on the return trip.

Mac, Carole and bluer ...we all need to meet up ...pencil me in too.

Vicki is treys friend not coming anymore? Actually now I'm thinking you did tell me he wasn't. Doh!! I think the wine is affecting my memory........lol........


Just had the lushest BBQ so far this year........weather is gorgeous and fairly warm too.........so we took our time and had a real little selection of meats.......tiny bit of salad just for balance Been a lovely day here today......nice to get out and about in the sunshine.

No walk on the beach tonight.......we are stuffed

 

[Cielei]

We used to fly SW when we lived in the Chicago area, but since we moved to Maple Grove, we get better fares, routes and everything with Delta. I like having the seat already done, and not having to deal with the hearding process. Hopefully, they give you a full refund, Mac. I'm sure they tried to get out of it ....

Burgers are on the BBQ and the pressure washing is almost finished -- I had debris in places that I am still not sure how it got there .... Up next, staining fun (I wish I could say for everyone, but it will just be me). Positive besides increased curb appeal .. I'm getting a really good tan!

 

[tink1957]

FYI everyone...just found out AP renewal is going up to $225. after August 1...Glad I'm renewing this month.

 

[macraven]

We used to fly SW when we lived in the Chicago area, but since we moved to Maple Grove, we get better fares, routes and everything with Delta. I like having the seat already done, and not having to deal with the hearding process. Hopefully, they give you a full refund, Mac. I'm sure they tried to get out of it ....

Burgers are on the BBQ and the pressure washing is almost finished -- I had debris in places that I am still not sure how it got there .... Up next, staining fun (I wish I could say for everyone, but it will just be me). Positive besides increased curb appeal .. I'm getting a really good tan!

did you live near Midway?
that's a 90 minute drive from me.
i used that airport 3 times when i lived in the city and it wasn't as large back then as it is now.

i could catch the train from up my way to the city and then a different train and then the El to reach midway but it is just not worth it.

it will be a cold day in hell before i go with SW again.
or, it would have to be one of the super fares so i could unload my points.
i never enjoyed having to do my own check in at so many hours out to get a seat.
the cattle herding is not one of their finer features......

did book united late last night.
$158 rt
my luggage cost will be $50 rt but i'm still saving money as SW was $252.
i could use points for it but maybe not.

yea, SW tried to get out of refunding me money, but i called enough times during the night and finally received a claim number to show i am due a total reimbursement for what i paid in March.

the first email they sent me said, my refund went into my travel funds.
a supervisor did that.
did get a person over the supervisor and now to be refunded back to my cc.
those peeps are hard to work with.
those hour long waits on each call i made floored me.
i asked them all why the long wait and was told people peeps are calling to change flights due to the heavy rains.
sw was cancelling flights she told me.



Tink, did the TM tell you when you called to renew?
spilll the beans.....

did you get the survey about pricing the AP levels and perks that could go with it for the parks?
i did that survey and i suspected a price increase and a structure change is coming.