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Monday March 14 #277825
03/15/2022 07:00 AM
03/15/2022 07:00 AM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,477
Ohio
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Monday started out cloudy with a little less wind but it picked up as the day went on. Off to Mullet Bay for a few hours. First row was not allowed today unless one was renting 2 chairs, just as well as the front row got washed multiple times with the waves and some in the front row moving back. 5 ships were in port so it was more crowded than my previous 2 visits, 3 rows of chairs packed together that again made beach entry difficult. Very steep entry again, pretty calm with the occasional big roller. I left around 2:15 and there had been only 2 catamaran tours come and go and were no disruption.

While on the beach I noticed a couple setting a little further back, they had been there on my 2 previous visits so I struck up a conversation. Turn out she is MamaB here on TTOL and is a 35 year visitor to the island. Like many couples, she is active on TTOL and her husband is not. She also knows the infamous "pat" from TTOL. We chatted several times, and shared some island experience from past years. It was a pleasure meeting Sue and Jeff.

Back to Atrium to deal with some issues at home, Greenhouse for HH and while there, met another couple with a 35+ year history of visiting. The had recognized me from being at Isola the previous evening. They are owners at Royal Islander and know some of the same people I know who are owners there. Having met two couples with 35+ years of visiting makes me feel like a rookie with a mere 31 years this year.

It was up to Simpson Bay Resort to meet Leagle49 here on TTOL. George and John are long time visitors and have been to several TTOL parties when we used to have them on the island. They were very gracious hosts and we enjoyed some conversation. Thank you for the invitation and your great trip reports.

It was them off to The Palms with Bill and Mort and to meet Junior Bruney for dinner. They were not real busy when we arrived for a 7:00 reservation but as the evening went on, they did fill up. Lasagna for 3 of us and garlic shrimp for Junior, some wine, dessert or after dinner drinks made for a nice evening. NO SC added to the bill.

It was then back to The Atrium as I had called Delta 2 times in an attempt to change my return by a day or two. I could not do it online, not sure why but it indicated I needed an agent to handle it. Wait times were 3-4 hours and no call back option was offered. They did offer a texting option, I tried that at 11:00 and kept getting passed off to another agent. About every 20 minutes I would get a text but not really any information. Finally, around 1:30am I got an agent who looked into it but the cost was more than I was willing to pay and I would have also lost my Comfort Plus seat upgrade with none available on Thursday and available on Friday at even more cost as they are not refundable. The texting was a very inefficient process.

This morning I called Delta, got through in a matter of minutes, only to be cut off so I called back. Got a live agent who looked into it but it was the same story as before, too much $$ and loss of seating upgrade. I needed to know for sure if a change was feasible so I would know what to do for testing. Going to test this morning (what a joke) and I should be heading back to Ohio on Wed.

I doubt I post anything tomorrow since it will be a packing, return rental car and sit at the airport for 3 hours day. If all goes well, I will back home around 12:30am. Not like those with multiple options of direct flights and airports.

Depending on changes to travel requirements, entry and testing requirements, this could be my last trip for some time.

Thanks for Bill and Mort for sharing your lodging with me, it worked out well and hopefully conditions will allow us to celebrate your 50th anniversary back here next year.



J.D.
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Re: Monday March 14 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277826
03/15/2022 07:20 AM
03/15/2022 07:20 AM
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Grosse Pointe, Michigan
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Sorry you were not able to work something out to stay longer. We really enjoyed getting together with you. We're enjoyed your trip reports and hope you decide to return next year. Safe Travels!

Re: Monday March 14 [Re: Leagle49] #277827
03/15/2022 07:29 AM
03/15/2022 07:29 AM
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Ohio
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Thank you very much. Enjoy the rest of your trip and I really appreciated yesterday.


J.D.
Re: Monday March 14 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277831
03/15/2022 08:49 AM
03/15/2022 08:49 AM
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Sounds like a nice day. I wish you had been able to change your ticket for the return home.


Carol Hill
Re: Monday March 14 [Re: Carol_Hill] #277833
03/15/2022 08:55 AM
03/15/2022 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
Sounds like a nice day. I wish you had been able to change your ticket for the return home.

Believe me, I tried. No Comfort Plus seats on Thursday and according to their website, Friday was available but total cost would have been an additional $300.

Testing went ok, somewhat slightly disorganized but I was there and back in about 40 minutes. Swabbed at 8:01 according to the negative result email that came at 8:37. Looks like tomorrow is travel day.


J.D.
Re: Monday March 14 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277835
03/15/2022 08:56 AM
03/15/2022 08:56 AM
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OK, glad you got there and back ok.


Carol Hill
Re: Monday March 14 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277850
03/15/2022 11:14 AM
03/15/2022 11:14 AM
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Auburn, WA
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That's too bad. I think I would have popped for the $300 but that is your choice. safe travels tomorrow.

Re: Monday March 14 [Re: SXMScubaman] #277855
03/15/2022 12:11 PM
03/15/2022 12:11 PM
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Ohio
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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
That's too bad. I think I would have popped for the $300 but that is your choice. safe travels tomorrow.

Thanks, Had I not been dealing with a couple of issues at home (car and built-in vac) and the fact my wife is working full time, I might have gone for it but with the cost and other issues, I passed. The animals are on my home schedule so it is difficult for her to do the feeding and potty times like I would.


J.D.
Re: Monday March 14 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277864
03/15/2022 12:59 PM
03/15/2022 12:59 PM
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Auburn, WA
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I hear ya. I've got a, soon to be this May, 14 yr old BLF that beleave it or not still hunts like an 8 year old. We'll be gone for 4 weeks to SXM this May and will be relying on our house sitter to take care of her.

Re: Monday March 14 [Re: SXMScubaman] #277892
03/15/2022 04:10 PM
03/15/2022 04:10 PM
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That is getting up there.


J.D.
Re: Monday March 14 [Re: ruralcarrier] #277896
03/15/2022 04:21 PM
03/15/2022 04:21 PM
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Auburn, WA
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I just hunted her for upland this last season for about 2-3 hours a day 3-4 days a week. No duck hunting as didn't want to put her in that cold water environment at her age. Fingers crossed for this Fall.


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