Doesn't that just say it all?

Doesn't that really say everything? Disconnected. Really? Need I say more?

After much drama yesterday, I finally arranged to get my flight changed. I called the airline twice, some random travel agent called 1travel.com twice, and - finally - cheapseats once. Cheapseats was able to get a resolution to the issue (Thank you CheapSeats.com). I got an email that they were able to change my tickets to December 16th and that I just need to contact the desk here in Vienna at the Airport to get my tickets reissued. On the day I fly, I will owe 60 Euro. Not a bad deal. It was a whole heap of drama, I'm really relieved to have it taken care of. I'll call the airline today and go get my tickets, problem solved. Sara & her brother will be here December 2nd through the 14th, then I'll have a day & 1/2 to wrap everything up, then go back Stateside.

Phew!

In other news, last night I was conference calling with Dad & my Aunt Patti (all hail Skype!) about my car. I do believe I have the specs clearly laid out for them - I'm more concerned with make (#1 Volvo, #2 Saab, #3 Audi) than with model (although a Volvo C70 would not be unwelcome!). Clear on price (around 8K but can go to 10K if it's the right car), clear on payment terms (cash), discovered that I only pay tax in my state of residence (MN) and that I should be able to get transport plates from MN. I am actually excited to get a new car. It's nice because they have the next nearly 3 months to look and find the right car. I told them that I want a car that in 10 years they are going to have to shoot on the side of the freeway because I've driven it to death. Ideally, Uncle Ralph is looking for a lease vehicle with 70 to 80K miles on it. Pretty excited to get a new car after all these years without stickers on the side of it. Company car was nice, but there is something about having my OWN car. Plus, I'm paying cash for it so I won't have a car payment. Just insurance, gas, repairs - oy!