Travel

Hi Friends,

Living in a desert far from any major airport (three hours to El Paso) can be frustrating.  John had to fly to St. Louis last week for business.  The small plane flight from Carlsbad airport was canceled which required a long drive to Albuquerque (4 1/2 hours each way).  UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

This week he flew to FL to take care of some personal business.  We planned to drive him to Hobbs (an hour away) since United/Continental started jet service there once a day.  Great plans, but the flight got canceled!  I had to drive him to Midland TX where he flew Southwest (thank God for SWA) to FL. 

Thought our problems were over, until he called me from Payless Car Rentals.  They refused to rent him a car because he wasn't carrying his current insurance card (it was in his truck).  They wouldn't call Progressive to confirm.  Note to self NEVER rent from Payless Car Rental again.  He rented a car from Thrifty and ended up with a car battery that died on him the next day.

At least most of the chores in FL were handled.  His doctors appointments went well!!!! 

We will be here in NM for Christmas.  The cave is actually closed once a year - Christmas day.  We might go skiing - depending upon the weather.  I work the rest of the week, which will probably be crazy with the main elevators still not working and vacationers coming to see the cave. 

We wish you great tidings of joy for the holidays.  We will be thinking of our friends and family.  Our spirits are with you all, even if we can't be there in person.

Love to all,

VAL & JOHN & the cats!!!!!