Hat Tip: BB

I’mmmm Baaack! I promised I would share the horror story of the move and here goes… This is a cautionary tale for those who need to move.

The trip was 1800 miles over the 4th of July — and the traffic wasn’t among our problems. Here’s an overview:

1. The packers forgot boxes to pack the beds, so instead packed them in plastic wrap. Ensuing damage was inevitable.
2. In the move, a good 30% of our items were damaged. The freezer no longer works, washer is dented, etc.
3. Here’s a hint… Don’t drive a Durango with a small V8 and then try to haul a 6 x 12 UHaul with your guns and ammo, computers, etc. We were probably over 500 pounds heavier than we should have been. An SUV that has never acted up, overheated at even the hint of sunlight. We spent four days taking inclines at 15 miles an hour (not kidding) with the air off in 100+ degree heat. We also spent 5 hours stranded on a pass, until a nice officer had a mechanic came out who told us there was nothing wrong and charged us $100 for it (not his fault – ours).
4. NEVER travel 1800 miles with two cats in a cage in the back of your vehicle. They are miserable and get pissed — the same could be said for us.
5. Children, even grown, are a royal pain in the ass on a long trip. Enough said.
6. Beware closing bills from utility companies. Sigh.
7. The Best Western Laramie Inn and Suites ripped us off in Wyoming. We love Best Western, but stay far, far away from that one. On the 5th, I called them to make a reservation for that night in the morning. Jessica said to call back after 3 pm. I did and made the reservation. Later in the day I called her telling her we had car trouble and probably wouldn’t make it there. I asked if when I was sure could I cancel without a penalty. She said sure, no problem – to call Mike the Night Manager after 11 pm. Well, I did because we only made it to Sheridan, WY. Mike said cancelling was impossible because I did not cancel before 2 pm (remember, I wasn’t allowed to reserve till after 3 pm). He said it was hotel policy that he charge us half a night’s fare. I have now filed a Better Business Bureau complaint because corporate made the mistake of backing him after contacting him. Never have we been treated like this by Best Western – he was rude and condescending. So, stay clear of that one.
8. On the 5th we were too late to get into the Best Western in Sheridan. They were booked. So they referred us to Trails End, who charged us an outrageous amount for a room in a place that is charitably described as being inhabited by denizens of the night. It was filthy. Half the lights didn’t work, etc.

That’s only part of it, I’ll spare you all the rest as it is mundane and infuriating to me. The bright spot in all of this was a wonderful first class stay in Missoula, Montana at the Best Western. Just incredible and then massive fireworks displays over Billings, Montana. I figured they were telling Obama to stuff it.

I’m back and unpacking after the move from Hell and will continue spreading real news and investigative research, while gleefully sticking it to our corruptocrats. I missed you guys!