On The Road Again
Trip: Apple Valley, MN to Monterrey, Mexico
Leg 1: A stop at Dad's house in Mankato, MN
Est. Departure Time: 9:00am
Actual Departure Time: 12:30pm
Trip Details (Leg 1 only): We set out quite a bit later than anticipated (but not unusual). After getting entirely loaded up at the Alreck's house, we set out for the Lakeville Fleet Farm to check the hitch we were using to pull the trailer (no kidding!). We had to make an exchange at Fleet Farm and all in all it took us about an hour. You know the routine, go to Customer Service, make the exchange, go back to the dept., get the new item, etc.
So we were Mankato bound by about 12:30pm. Made good time to Mankato, MN. Got our things loaded up in Mankato which also involved reloading the trailer. We were about ready to head out from Mankato, MN at about 4pm when we realized we were taking my Dad's answering machine. You see, he has been using our phones since we moved our belongings into his basement and our phones included a built-in answering machine. He had plenty phones to not miss the phone, but I didn't want to leave him high and dry, nor did I want anyone in the family worried about why he wasn't answering his phone and there not being a way to leave him a message.
So, we headed up to the local Best Buy, took a wrong turn and inadvertently ended up at Menard's, a chain I haven't always been particularly fond of, however we found a great deal on a wireless phone/answering machine combo, a GE for about $29.99. Brought it home and set it up for my dad (a little concerned that he might have trouble with the technology) and it's been working great ever since. He even commented that he doesn't accidentally hang up on people with the newer wireless phone. It's a win-win.
Personal and home electronics are very expensive in Mexico. They often charge as much as 25% more than in the U.S. Taking the phones with us will save us 15-20 dollars in mark-up not to mention the cost of additional phones. Sorry for the inconvenience, Dad, but I think you'll be happier in the longrun.
Leg 1: A stop at Dad's house in Mankato, MN
Est. Departure Time: 9:00am
Actual Departure Time: 12:30pm
Trip Details (Leg 1 only): We set out quite a bit later than anticipated (but not unusual). After getting entirely loaded up at the Alreck's house, we set out for the Lakeville Fleet Farm to check the hitch we were using to pull the trailer (no kidding!). We had to make an exchange at Fleet Farm and all in all it took us about an hour. You know the routine, go to Customer Service, make the exchange, go back to the dept., get the new item, etc.
So we were Mankato bound by about 12:30pm. Made good time to Mankato, MN. Got our things loaded up in Mankato which also involved reloading the trailer. We were about ready to head out from Mankato, MN at about 4pm when we realized we were taking my Dad's answering machine. You see, he has been using our phones since we moved our belongings into his basement and our phones included a built-in answering machine. He had plenty phones to not miss the phone, but I didn't want to leave him high and dry, nor did I want anyone in the family worried about why he wasn't answering his phone and there not being a way to leave him a message.
So, we headed up to the local Best Buy, took a wrong turn and inadvertently ended up at Menard's, a chain I haven't always been particularly fond of, however we found a great deal on a wireless phone/answering machine combo, a GE for about $29.99. Brought it home and set it up for my dad (a little concerned that he might have trouble with the technology) and it's been working great ever since. He even commented that he doesn't accidentally hang up on people with the newer wireless phone. It's a win-win.
Personal and home electronics are very expensive in Mexico. They often charge as much as 25% more than in the U.S. Taking the phones with us will save us 15-20 dollars in mark-up not to mention the cost of additional phones. Sorry for the inconvenience, Dad, but I think you'll be happier in the longrun.
posted by Ron Wilson | 2:59 PM
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