First timers - will we ever get there?!?!

Drumbiker · Post by **Drumbiker** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:29 am

So, Julie and I finally made it out of Cleveland. We are now sitting in the airport in Charlotte N.C., after being told our plane was being towed back to the hangar with "mechanical issues". They are going to get us a new plane, eventually. There's no way I'm going to make it to the jeep rental before they close, and I'm now wondering what time the last ferry leaves STT? This place better live up to the hype after all this aggrivation!!!!

shoemak38 · Post by **shoemak38** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:32 am

it will couple of painkillers and you will forget the mainland

petepie · Post by **petepie** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:34 am

Last ferry from Red Hook leaves at midnight. You have plenty of time. I feel your pain. Being in Charlotte when you're supposed to be in St. Thomas is not fun.

ShelleyZ · Post by **ShelleyZ** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:38 am

You probably already thought of this, but call your villa rep and have them arrange to have the car picked up late. This happened to us -- keys were left, returned the next day to fill in the paperwork.

Try to relax and enjoy the ride -- you're already on vacation! Remember, island time...

Nic in KC · Post by **Nic in KC** » Sun May 24, 2009 11:45 am

Oh my lands!! You are having a frustrating start...Hopefully you are on your way soon. Like the other poster said, call your villa rep, the jeep rental co. will leave the keys with them and you can go back and sign papers in the morning. Make sure and post once your feet have hit the sand and you have a rum drink in your hand!!

bevm · Post by **bevm** » Sun May 24, 2009 12:09 pm

Drumbiker wrote:So, Julie and I finally made it out of Cleveland. We are now sitting in the airport in Charlotte N.C., after being told our plane was being towed back to the hangar with "mechanical issues". They are going to get us a new plane, eventually. There's no way I'm going to make it to the jeep rental before they close, and I'm now wondering what time the last ferry leaves STT? This place better live up to the hype after all this aggrivation!!!!

Two days from now this crap will all be a distant memory...Try to keep that thought! Can't wait to hear you arrive safely!

Diana2 · Post by **Diana2** » Sun May 24, 2009 12:12 pm

If you're renting your car on STT you're probably in trouble. This is another reason that I always rent our Jeep on STJ.

If you are renting on STJ call the car agency and the villa agency and have them [villa rep] pick up the keys for you. Last ferry from Red Hook is midnight. You are having more than your fair share of trouble on this trip. Hang in there!

Drumbiker · Post by **Drumbiker** » Sun May 24, 2009 12:18 pm

Just started boarding the replacement plane! Looks like we'll be outta here by about quarter till one. Brenda from Denzil Clyne will wait for us if we're not too late. Back on track - STJ here we come!

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Sun May 24, 2009 12:50 pm

Wooooo Hooooo

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sun May 24, 2009 1:17 pm

Yeeehawwwwww!! Can't wait to hear you've arrived safely!

Drumbiker · Post by **Drumbiker** » Sun May 24, 2009 4:50 pm

In the taxi on the way to Red Hook - see ya at the beach bar in a bit!

pjayer · Post by **pjayer** » Sun May 24, 2009 4:59 pm

Glad you're on your on STT and almost to STJ...finally. Looking forward to seeing it through your reports. Enjoy!

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Sun May 24, 2009 6:53 pm

They made it! They're here.

- Ruth

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sun May 24, 2009 7:27 pm

SWEEEEET!!! Give them a pat on the back for me!

Good job! Good job!

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Sun May 24, 2009 7:44 pm

California Girl wrote:SWEEEEET!!! Give them a pat on the back for me! Good job! Good job!

We did that. We'll let Julie and Drumbiker tell the rest of the story.

- Ruth

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