Mini Roundup

[alfina]

Hi Guys, your field reporter checking in. :circle:

We are in IN for the National Miniature Dachshund Roundup which was held at Columbus, IN. We had sme adventures getting here though. First, we had to get up at 3am ( which gave me 1hr 50 min of sleep) after I finished packing. When we got up and were about to leave for Seattle we discovered that our "dear" friends left the sliding door of the van wide open and the van does not start at all. So, I tried calling Dollar roadside assistance which says 24 hrs but after being on hold for 30 min wthout anyone picking up, we called a tow truck that was local. Now, just picture this. We were in Vancouver and it is 160miles from Seattle. Our flight leaving at 8am and we are stranded in Vancouver without a way of getting there.

Now, something that we found out is that in Canada you do not pay for the tow truck to come out unless they get your car started!!! The guy spent 30 min trying all tricks bu the van was just dead. So, we tried callin Dollar customer service for an advice on what we should do but their office is closed at 4am. We called the Seatac airport Dollar counter and the guy was super rude to us. Hey, it is us who is stranded with their van in Canada getting very late for our flight!!! So, we took a taxi from Vancouver to Seattle and left the van parked in Vancouver. Got to the border and the US passport control was demanding a passport from the taxi driver. He is like, "I do not have it. I am just a taxi driver". At least the guy was cool enough to let him through. We were speeding like crazy the whole way and barely made it to the airport on time.

I learned two lessons here Never use Dollar again ( if you read my post from the beginning you see we had problems with them at the beginning of our trip) ince they do not even want to reimburse us for the $350 taxi ride. And I am not letting hubby make our traveling arrangements again. It took us 2.5 hours to drive 40 miles in Chicago. 6 hrs to Indianapolis and that was his idea.

And after this crazy traveling I forgot my camera at the hotel ( another 40 min drive from the show site). I was kicking myself the whole day while watching almost 300 dachsies. Can you believe I forgot it!! Can't frgive myself. I will bring it today wth me but toda is all breed show. Not the same.

I met Beckie! She just had a litter the night before so I bet we will get more pup pics very soon. Puppy fix for anyone? :circle:

[Heide]

Olga what a mess.
Glad you got to the airport on time.
How wonderful that you got to meet Beckie.
Lori is going to be there as well today, I beleive.
Take the camera you might get to meet more folks.
With all the mess you went through its not surprising you forgot the camera. I would of forgot more than that. LOL
Cant wait to see some pics from today.

[yolanda]

Oh GOODNESS, what a story. When you get home sit down and write a lettet to The Dollar Corporate Office and also mention you are in dog rescue and will cross post your story to every one you know, unless they give you compensation for the $350.00 etc.
:mad: :mad:
I am so glad after all of that you made it to the Round up.:flower: I am soooooo jealous, I would love to be there. Have a great time and tell us more we you get home.
:love: :hugs2: :hugs2:

[babajay]

That was an unforgetable experience! The round-up must have been super fun. Can't wait to see pictures. Barbara :flower:

[lotsadox]

Wow! What an experience. I'm going to make a mental note not to use Dollar rentacars. I usually use Enterprise and I've had good luck with them. I think I'll stay with them even though they cost a little more.

[Juneysmom]

What a terrible thing to happen to you. Make sure that you cc the Better Business Bureau and the travel agency that you went through.

I'm glad that most of the trip was great, though. Welcome back to the US.

[Kim H.]

I don't think we use Dollar... definitely won't in the future.

I'm glad you got to the meetup & got to see Beckie. :)

You guys have sure had some PROBLEMS on this trip!! I hope the rest will be fun and relaxing.:flower:

[feofil]

Say hello to the Bucklands for me. They are my breeders, and they are at the roundup. They should be sporting a mini wirehair read and piebald who is absolutely stunning. He was a white band around his and shoulders. The rest of him is red.

And maybe they have Flash with them. She is Bede's mom.

Patrick

[alfina]

We are back home. Pups are so happy to be back that they are still chasing each other ( 2:30am here). Unfortunately we didn't have time to watch the show today as Natasha wanted to spend some time with our new girl ( check out the Brag Book post) and we had to leave shortly for the airport. Furkids did great on the plane again and I am so proud of them. Seb was great at the airport with people.

Soooo tired and ready to crash!