pleasedWhen I asked her for a room key, I noticed the checkout date was July 4th. I flipped out, especially since we were in town until July 6th...Put on the spot, Tasha explained that the room was free the first night, but she didn't have the $$ for the other nights. She barely scrimps by...I was absolutely livid!!! Tasha has no life skills--she is very sheltered--she actually thought we could just go down to the front desk and extend our stay on a Holiday weekend. She didn't have the money for the room. I asked her to tell me the amount a month ago, so I could mail her a check--I make a good salary--but she never did. The Manger told her to stick it where the sun don't shine...Um, they have a reservation system...When a guest's checkout date comes up they release the room. I bet Tasha $50 she couldn't get us another room, it being a Holiday weekend and all...She did at a dumpy Best Western one town away in Glufport. That was one bet I was happy to win. We had an outside room on the ground floor; this did not make me happy...
Despite the unforeseen circumstances I had to content with, I still managed to have a good time. Here is some of the Southern fare I dinned on: Grits, eggs and biscuits with white gravy at Waffle House; Chicken and Dumplings at Cracker Barrel, Shrimp Gumbo at the Hard Rock Casino. I treated Tasha to a Japanese lunch since there was no way I would have been able to have Sushi otherwise. They had some unusual verities. I ordered too much...
We went to see WALL-E--movies only cost $5.00 down south; they're $12.00 here, so that was a real treat. The movie was absolutely adorable and funny and visually stunning! I bought two new purses, one from the Coach Outlet; I also bought a new pair of shoes, also from the outlets.
My return flight was delayed 4 hours! I barely made my connection, but I had to buy lunch! There was bad weather, so we were in a holding pattern for 2 hours. I had a mother and crying baby sitting next to me. Ahhh!!! We had to land in Washington to re-fuel. I had cheese and crackers for dinner... Did you know the airlines charge $25 for every additional bag you check? I had no idea...
