Donna and I left Monroe yesterday morning without a hitch. Since we had four big bags to check she did the $69 upgrade to first class. The extra bags were then "free." We got some more legroom and a good breakfast.
In Houston we were a little delayed because the co-pilot's seat had broken. After about a 30 minute delay they let us board. Don't know if they used some 5 minute epoxy, liquid nails, a new milk crate or put in a new bolt but it apparenlty worked.
In Cozumel the temps were just right, a little cloudy no bright searing heat. Immigration went pretty quick we were the the fourth group through. The luggage took a while. The first batch of bags had our three bags. Then about 20 minutes later the final bag finally made it off the cart.
Don't you just love the sign at the x-ray machine. For your safety all bags will be x-rayed.
In other words we don't trust the TSA. We want to make sure that anything you are importing into our country is legal and you are paying the required import duty. The drug dog was making his rounds as they were bringing the carts up to unload.
We got questioned about the electrical machine in the box. Which I explained was a Dewalt electric sander and the 12 bottles of Kraft brown sugar BBQ sauce. I explained the Kraft was for the chicken. The two large bug zappers, boxes of CFL light bulbs and other items didn't seem to bother them. I showed them my bill and we were on our way.
Our friends had a sick child to deal with so they couldn't pick us up. I grabbed a couple of tickets for the shuttle and we were the first ones dropped off. The shuttle driver helped unload almost 200 pounds of stuff so he got a tip. I liked the sign in his van. Good tippers go to Heaven. I need all the help I can get. I like putting criminals in jail I sure don't want to spend eternity with them.
Unpacked all our bags plus another one our daughter-in-law had brought down on her trip a couple of weeks ago. Early night. Up this morning at 5:30. I know it's a vacation but when I get up every morning at 5 I just can't sleep in. Donna on the other hand is still enjoying her rest. Jumped in the car and made a bank run to HSBC on 30th.
Doing some house projects for a couple of days then we'll start diving. As I'm typing this the sun is shining, there is a good breeze, the windows and doors are open and it's very comfortable. Enjoying all the sounds of my neighborhood.
I know the water temp is going to be much better than this weekend at Lake Degray in AR. We certified about 20. The water temp on the platform was 65. But it was a wee bit cooler at 48 when I took my Adavenced students down to 78 feet with 20 vis. Had on my drysuit but my lips were starting to get numb. Makes you really appreciate this place. Wish you were here.
In Houston we were a little delayed because the co-pilot's seat had broken. After about a 30 minute delay they let us board. Don't know if they used some 5 minute epoxy, liquid nails, a new milk crate or put in a new bolt but it apparenlty worked.
In Cozumel the temps were just right, a little cloudy no bright searing heat. Immigration went pretty quick we were the the fourth group through. The luggage took a while. The first batch of bags had our three bags. Then about 20 minutes later the final bag finally made it off the cart.
Don't you just love the sign at the x-ray machine. For your safety all bags will be x-rayed.
In other words we don't trust the TSA. We want to make sure that anything you are importing into our country is legal and you are paying the required import duty. The drug dog was making his rounds as they were bringing the carts up to unload.
We got questioned about the electrical machine in the box. Which I explained was a Dewalt electric sander and the 12 bottles of Kraft brown sugar BBQ sauce. I explained the Kraft was for the chicken. The two large bug zappers, boxes of CFL light bulbs and other items didn't seem to bother them. I showed them my bill and we were on our way.
Our friends had a sick child to deal with so they couldn't pick us up. I grabbed a couple of tickets for the shuttle and we were the first ones dropped off. The shuttle driver helped unload almost 200 pounds of stuff so he got a tip. I liked the sign in his van. Good tippers go to Heaven. I need all the help I can get. I like putting criminals in jail I sure don't want to spend eternity with them.
Unpacked all our bags plus another one our daughter-in-law had brought down on her trip a couple of weeks ago. Early night. Up this morning at 5:30. I know it's a vacation but when I get up every morning at 5 I just can't sleep in. Donna on the other hand is still enjoying her rest. Jumped in the car and made a bank run to HSBC on 30th.
Doing some house projects for a couple of days then we'll start diving. As I'm typing this the sun is shining, there is a good breeze, the windows and doors are open and it's very comfortable. Enjoying all the sounds of my neighborhood.
I know the water temp is going to be much better than this weekend at Lake Degray in AR. We certified about 20. The water temp on the platform was 65. But it was a wee bit cooler at 48 when I took my Adavenced students down to 78 feet with 20 vis. Had on my drysuit but my lips were starting to get numb. Makes you really appreciate this place. Wish you were here.
