Trip Report - day 11 -6-25-2017

Day 11 - 6-25-2017

Good evening from Mont Vernon

Well today was a bust. Today, Diana and I decided to take a break from the beach. Instead we had planned to spend a leisurely morning at the studio, then venture over to the Dingy Dock for lunch, and some exploring of the island. So we slept in a bit this morning, and basically did nothing but but enjoy the peace and quiet of the balcony all morning.

Around noontime, we got cleaned up and headed for the parking lot and our car. Now this is the same car that I had trouble with a few days ago, and thought all was well with, after Lesley (Kenny’s Car Rental) replaced a battery. Imagine my surprise, when I went to start the car, and -- NOTHING!! Yep another dead battery. Before you ask -- No I did not leave the lights on, nor any other item on the vehicle that I can control the flow of electricity to. Obviously, this car has a problem somewhere.

So, I call Lesley again and explain the situation to him. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining about Lesley, or his vehicles. I understand, that mechanical items like automobiles can and do break down occasionally. That being said, it sure is inconvenient. Anyway Lesley told me that he currently didn’t have any cars in stock today, but would exchange it for me tomorrow afternoon. In the meantime he made another trip up to Mont Vernon and replaced yet another battery in the car.

That was nice of him, But I have no intentions of driving this particular car again during this trip. I simply will not take the chance of being stranded somewhere with a car that has obvious electrical problems.

So we are currently confined to the Orient Beach area until sometime tomorrow afternoon. I know. What a place to be stranded at -- And I am grateful that both times it has happened, it has been in the parking lot of the studio. But by golly, what a pain. At least it wasn’t departure day, and no way to the airport.

So I guess that tomorrow my beach-time will be cut short to exchange the cars with Lesley, but what can you do.

Yes, sometimes life throws you some lemons, but twice in three days is enough. I think I’m going to need some more sugar to make this lemonade a bit more palatable.

So for now…

Good evening from Mont Vernon.

Wow, sorry to hear that! I hope tomorrow is a better day!

Crap happens, but I am sorry that he cannot make amends for the 2nd time this has happened to you. Everyone on this forum thinks he is the tops, well I don't understand why he cannot replace the car he gave you. So you lose a vacation day sitting around when you could have been out. They have connections with other dealers that could have helped him out. They make big money on those rentals and when they rent out cars on their "last leg", well that is unacceptable, <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif" alt="" />

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This tread is not about bashing anyone.

It is a simple report of my day on the island. I do not fault Lesley in any way. I understand that crap happens, some times there is nothing that can be done about it immediately.

I decided that Lesley addressed the issue adequately. And for the record I did not find the car to be on it's "last Legs". It has just developed a problem. The problem is being resolved, and I have accepted the resolution.

So please, let's not start bashing anyone here.

Dave

Good way to look at the situation. Lesley can only do so much and it's not like he's been non-responsive. If he has no cars left he has no cars.

Aw yuck, sorry you have to deal with real life issues on vacation..ick. Shame when it doesn't go effortless.

I've had a car eat batteries. Alternator?

I wonder what Lesley's "fleet" is? I would've thought during what is supposed to be low season he might have spares. Guess he really stretches himself thin during December and January!

BTW, what is your tag #? I don't want to end up with that car this Saturday...lol!!

Hey, then why complain in the first place???? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />

Sorry your day ended up being a bust but I'm sure that you and your wife made the best of the day. If I have learned anything about you from following you on the forum it's that you have such a positive outlook on life and I'm sure you still found some "magic" in the day.

If you could share the make, model, color and tag# of the car it would be greatly appreciated. I arrive on Wednesday and would like to avoid that vehicle.

Sent you a PM with requested info...

Sent you a PM with requested info...

Sorry you interpreted it that way. Was not complaining, jut explaining our latest "adventures" while here.

I am confident that Lesley would have seen to it that you got to the airport if it were departure day. He's a class act, as you know.