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Damn Harvey trying to keep us from Vegas! Semi-Live trip 9/6-9/14

Discussion in 'Full Las Vegas Trip Reports' started by Texas Steph, Aug 29, 2017.

  1. Texas Steph

    Texas Steph I think I'm addicted to Vegas...
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    ** We are very fortunate that Hurricane Harvey did not harm us or our property... countless others are not so lucky. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all of them!
    I hope no one feels that I am making light of this tragedy in this TR... I am just SO ready to get away and start our much-needed vacation!! **

    Yes, I am getting a head start ( 7 days! ) on this TR but hubs and I are going stir crazy at home! We are scheduled to leave out of Houston Hobby airport on SW early on the 6th, so I figured I better check the website for travel updates. Here is what I found:

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    Possible cancellations till the 12th ?!?! Crap!!

    So now we are scrambling to either change our flights (depart/return from another city) or book new flights at Bush IAH with United and PRAY that service from there will be fine in a week. Ugh!

    We will decide tomorrow... any suggestions are welcome! More details to come once we get our flights situated!
     
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    Don't feel bad for having something to look forward to for all the stress everyone has been through in your area! So glad to hear that you and your property were spared, it's good to know some areas survived the widespread damage. Of course thoughts and encouragement for those who didn't manage as well!

    No idea of suggestions on the possible travel delays as I anticipate that will be a day by day evaluation. I'd just keep my eyes open for options, good thing you are looking at it now as I'm sure the next few days will start giving you some idea as to what will be available. First good luck wishes being sent your way will be getting a smooth departure out- fingers crossed for you!
     
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    Best of luck getting out but glad everything is ok for you and your family.
     
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    Then click advanced editor... then insert text around pictures like you could before last update.

    To prove I can do this here is a gif of Brutus the barber beefcake,,,enjoy

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    Let me know if you need further instructions.
     
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  5. Texas Steph

    Texas Steph I think I'm addicted to Vegas...
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    Thanks @VegasChic and @Wanker751 !
    My boss said everyone should be able to make it to work today, so I'm headed out shortly on my usual route... just hope it's true that the roads are clear.
     
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    So glad that your home and property was spared. With all the
    stress surrounding you it will be good for you to get away and
    relax and enjoy a much needed break. Hope your travel arrangements
    get worked out and you will be safely on your way soon. Good luck
    and enjoy yourself. Keep us posted!
     
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    Maybe your boss is right about the roads being clear enough, but I still want to kick him/her in the nuts/cooch though. Be careful out there!

    And hope you can figure out your travel arrangements! I'll be in town! ;)
     
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  8. Texas Steph

    Texas Steph I think I'm addicted to Vegas...
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    Thank you @Niteshade, I think it will be good for us to get away too!

    @tringlomane , we both made it to our jobs no problem, but saw a lot of the flooding from bridges and on side streets. Just awful!
    Hope we get a chance to meet up while we're both in town... that is, if I can get there!!
     
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  9. Texas Steph

    Texas Steph I think I'm addicted to Vegas...
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    Things are looking up as far as flights go... hearing reports that Hobby airport should be resuming scheduled flights by Saturday, yeah!! So we are just going to cross our fingers and stick with our original plan.

    On a sadder note (just posted in another thread) my sis-in-law just found out today that her apartment and everything inside is a total loss... it flooded big time and it's trashed! Luckily she's been at our house since Friday so she is ok, just devastated by the loss.

    Looks like we have a houseguest till who-knows-when now!
     
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    Texas Steph I think I'm addicted to Vegas...
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    Thanks so much @Wanker751 for the tutorial on posting pics... I edited my intro, now it looks like I wanted it to!
     
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    good luck on your trip and be lucky during your trip!
     
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    Hope you get out on time and from your local airport. I'll look forward to your report!
     
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    Update:

    Got a text from Southwest this evening... our flight is cancelled.
    NO flights out for the 6th, or the 7th. They offered a "no charge" re-selection for a flight leaving out of Austin, San Antonio, or Dallas, yet when I tried to switch, all it shows is "unavailable".

    But get this... if I try to book new SW flights from 1 of those cities, as if it was a brand-new booking, there are flights "magically" available... at twice the price (or more) than what we originally paid!

    I'd like to poke someone's eye out right now.
     
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    Ugh!! What are you going to do? I'd get on the phone to get a live person to start with....fingers crossed for you on this!!
     
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    Thanks... Can't deal with this tonight (early workday tmrw) but I will be ALL over this tomorrow afternoon till I get something figured out!
    Fingers and toes are crossed!!
     
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    Dammit. Hope you can make it!!!
     
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    Hope the flight situation works out. After all the stress, you need that vacation.
     
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    So sorry to hear that Steph. I have had some crazy trips because of flights being cancelled. Last year I swear I had to take planes, trains, and row boats to get to Vegas, but I was determined! You can do it! Where there's a will ( I assume there's a very strong one) there's a way! Look forward to your trip report!
     
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    I know, right??
     
  20. Texas Steph

    Texas Steph I think I'm addicted to Vegas...
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    Thanks Heather, I guess I've been spoiled. I've never had a cancelled flight before!

    And I am very determined!!

    I got nowhere dealing with SW, so I went ahead and booked 2 new RT flights with United out of IAH. Hubs was not too happy that we had to shell out more money for new flights, but at least we have SW credit to book a future flight.
    IF this new flight actually makes it to Vegas (I swear it damn well better), we will be getting in a lot later on the 6th than originally planned, but at least we will get there!
     
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