Daily Archives: May 28, 2008

Somebody, please wake me up

Posted on May 28, 2008 by RLW3

On to the second Enterprise. I rented a Pontiac Grand Prix. Nice, full size car. Drove well. 891 miles on 32.4 gallons of gas. After driving 9 hours and 535 miles, I discovered that the rims were not as good … Continue reading →

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Do you have a reservation?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by RLW3

Got to Enterprise on time. “Did you have a reservation?” Lady, I just figured this out 3 hours ago… They cars they have will barely fit a human being, let alone four rims with tires on them. You’ll have to … Continue reading →

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Why didn’t you call me sooner?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by RLW3

Less than an hour after I told the guy in Texas that I was coming and paid for a hotel in Wichita Falls, the guy in Colorado Springs CALLED ME BACK. Keep in mind that I e-mailed him three days … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s plans, revision 1.2

Posted on May 28, 2008 by RLW3

Here is the results of my sleepless night… I will leave Tucumcari for Amarillo (117 miles) and rent the car in the middle of the day. I will then drive to Corsicana (435 miles) and back to Wichita Falls (220 … Continue reading →

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Sleep deprivation

Posted on May 28, 2008 by RLW3

As if things aren’t difficult enough, I woke up every 1/2 hour from 3:30 until I finally gave up on the wonderful idea of sleeping at 7:00. Trying to keep track of all the logistics made it difficult to rest. … Continue reading →

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