My trip to NJ sucked big time....

disneyjoe7
disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
OK first off if hind sight was good I would have returned home...

We have 4 bags 1 large 1 med 2 small all need to be weighed the large one is 4 lbs over and would cost me $25 more or we can more something around here there. OK so at ticket counter we move shoes from one to another. (signs to come) During the check in I was told my driver license had expired. So they checked my boarding pass was marked NO ID with SSSSSSS (what **** **** **** .....?) at the TSA check in they returned me back to the ticket counter to get a signature. They said they didn't need to put a signature but placed a stamp on it. TSA see this and I'm called a Level 1 and need a complete pat down :eek: OK then we get to gate we are in a ground hold due a Philly airport issue 1 runway? Who really knows for sure but we where delayed 40mins on take off.

OK now the truly fun.... Hertz wouldn't take my credit card and my wifes DL and my wife doesn't have a credit card with her. They wouldn't take cash and they wouldn't take a Visa Check card from my wife. OK so all our heavy bags we need to get back to the AIRPORT to find another car rental that would work with us. At the airport the car courtesy phone don't work or no one would pick up? Pay phones don't have any phone books by phones.. 411 gives me bad numbers.... So on and So on....

We get a vehicle from Budget and now it's rush hour we get a bit lost getting out of the **** city, but we find our way to Candlewood Suite on rt 73.

All in all I wish to press restart / or this is a bad dream.

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited July 2006
    Sorry about the series of misfortunate events. Have you ever considered changing your handle here to Joe Btfsplk? ;)

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    LOL I needed that :D

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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited July 2006
    Now you know why all dem Yankees come South.:D

    Ya'll come back and see us...and have a glass of sweet iced tea.
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  • Hvrnaut
    Hvrnaut Posts: 43
    edited July 2006
    Good stuff! lol! Thanks!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    Polkersince85 where are you located?

    And my mother in-law / my wife both from NJ can't figure out how to get out of PHILLY WFT. I must figure this out and say 76 east STAY ON 76 EAST, NJ is on the coast so 76 east has to get us over to NJ.

    God help me. But yesterday SUCKED

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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited July 2006
    Augusta, GA
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2006
    Damn, that airport pwn3d you!
    Never Forget
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2006
    steve, what did you land in Philly?

    I've never been there, but the only way I know for you to get to NJ is to find a crossing over the deleware (NJ is a penninsula)

    as far as I know, you have to cross through Camden from philly when you get to the nj side. do NOT do this at night!!!

    find a local in philly who might have some insight how to get to NJ without going into Camden. believe me, it will be worth it.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited July 2006
    We made it to New Jersey!!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2006
    waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2006
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    Damn you BlueMDPicker I just about pissed my pants....

    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2006
    Hey Steve, I take it you are here...
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    Yes sir, need to be at a BBQ with family fun fun....

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    Yesterday I went to Six Flags Great Adventure and in the heat 95f rode KINGDA KA with its 128mph in 3.5sec I don't think I had time to loose my lunch. Can you say INTENSE.

    http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/Rides/KingdaKa.html

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    Quote with its 8 yes 8 500hp motors Fu*k what 4000hp DAMN :D

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2006
    I guess it's starting to not suck as much now. Good deal...Enjoy the weather...
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  • uncyogi
    uncyogi Posts: 24
    edited July 2006
    I once took a trip to NJ.

    It was for a wedding one weekend.

    Eighteen years later, I finally escaped...

    Been happily living in central PA these last few years.

    Wheeewwww...:rolleyes:
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2006
    uncyogi wrote:
    I once took a trip to NJ.

    It was for a wedding one weekend.

    Eighteen years later, I finally escaped...

    Been happily living in central PA these last few years.

    Wheeewwww...:rolleyes:


    that means your paying waaaaaaaaaaaaaay less in property taxes then me I'm sure :D
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    amulford wrote:
    I guess it's starting to not suck as much now. Good deal...Enjoy the weather...


    Good Weather, It's as hot here as it is in Florida I felt I haven't left. Heat wise that is. :rolleyes:


    NJ "Jug Handles" and "Round Abouts" road system of HELL :eek:

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited July 2006
    Florida, well at least this part (Delray Beach), is pretty nice today. Overcast with a nice breeze, high expected in the upper 80's-lower 90's. Far fewer allergens for us old wheezers. I'm digging it!

    BTW - made it down here without any full cavity searches, being added to a watch list, or getting lost. :D
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    BTW - made it down here without any full cavity searches, being added to a watch list, or getting lost. :D


    You Rule, but its was the trip up not down so beware :p

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited July 2006
    disneyjoe7 wrote:
    Good Weather, It's as hot here as it is in Florida I felt I haven't left. Heat wise that is. :rolleyes:


    NJ "Jug Handles" and "Round Abouts" road system of HELL :eek:


    Welcome to NJ the armpit of america. Enjoy your stay. LOL...Sorry to hear the trip up was so bad. When the roads are not being worked on there not so bad. Even though thats only 5 days out of the year.:D
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited July 2006
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Florida, well at least this part (Delray Beach), is pretty nice today. Overcast with a nice breeze, high expected in the upper 80's-lower 90's. Far fewer allergens for us old wheezers. I'm digging it!

    BTW - made it down here without any full cavity searches, being added to a watch list, or getting lost. :D
    Hey Mike

    This was my old stomping grounds before wife and children;)
    http://www.bostonsonthebeach.com/index_bob.php

    JT
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    Tomorrow Outta here drive north about 4.5hrs northern center PA here I come. :)

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2006
    Sorry I don't have time to see anyone, maybe next time... BTW now have GPS for the Laptop no more getting lost :D

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited July 2006
    jtgranby wrote:
    Hey Mike

    This was my old stomping grounds before wife and children;)
    http://www.bostonsonthebeach.com/index_bob.php

    JT
    I'm two blocks north on the same side of the street. Still a cool joint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,738
    edited July 2006
    Seems like...

    As soon as you enter The MD/VA line... all hell breaks loose as far as driving ability and road durability.

    Particularly right there on the border of VA/MD...
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited July 2006
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote:
    Seems like...

    As soon as you enter The MD/VA line... all hell breaks loose as far as driving ability and road durability.

    Particularly right there on the border of VA/MD...

    *scratches head* what part of the border? 495 is pretty well kept up. And its not that driving ability goes out the window... its called you boys down south need to grow a pair. Left lane is for passing... and that generally means 80+mph if its not rush hour. But I think that rule applies up through NY.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited July 2006
    Please call me next time before you travel and I will do the punch list with you GEEK BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

    How come you did not get your license renewed, the cops are looking for you? Your Disney Joe cover is blown???????

    RT1
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