Please don't mess around w/getting your passport.
Jul 6th, 2006, 11:05 AM
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Well, emd, if he doesn't get a passport on time you can go with your son and then at least he won't be disappointed - as the old adage goes "your lack of planning doesn't consitute an emergency on my part" - so maybe you should stasrt packing your bags !!
And if you don't have one, get one now also !!
Can you imagine, God forbid, if you needed to get to them in Ireland in an emergency and didn't have a passport??
This thread is a good reminder to ALL - whether you plan a trip or not - life happens - and you should always be ready to go if you need to or want to - as someone said, a passport lasts long enough and if you keep it current always, you won't have any worries.
I hope he gets one and can enjoy the father / son trip - or you can take your son - or send the son, who it appears has a current passport and let him visit relatives !!
And if you don't have one, get one now also !!
Can you imagine, God forbid, if you needed to get to them in Ireland in an emergency and didn't have a passport??
This thread is a good reminder to ALL - whether you plan a trip or not - life happens - and you should always be ready to go if you need to or want to - as someone said, a passport lasts long enough and if you keep it current always, you won't have any worries.
I hope he gets one and can enjoy the father / son trip - or you can take your son - or send the son, who it appears has a current passport and let him visit relatives !!
Jul 6th, 2006, 11:40 AM
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Thanks for the thoughts, escargot. Actually, I don't think I can go in his place because airline tickets are not transferable and I don't look that much like a "Joe" (well, maybe on my bad days)...I'd have to buy a last minute ticket which would be way too expensive. Plus, I just don't have any desire to go right now; went to Japan for 2 wks in April and am laying low on travel til August. And the trip is only for a wk., way too short for me to consider traveling that far. And I am self employed and have work now. And I don't like "driving" vacations.
Yes, I have had a passport since I was 15 and have never let it lapse, always renew it 9 months before it expires. And I got them for each of our kids many months before I traveled w/them each internationally for the first time.
I love my husband very much but he does tend to push the time envelope in many ways. I do think he has learned a lesson on this one though.
Yes, I have had a passport since I was 15 and have never let it lapse, always renew it 9 months before it expires. And I got them for each of our kids many months before I traveled w/them each internationally for the first time.
I love my husband very much but he does tend to push the time envelope in many ways. I do think he has learned a lesson on this one though.
Jul 6th, 2006, 02:26 PM
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AMIE--
I wouldn't try to travel in spring 2007 with a passport set to expire in July 2007. I have heard of cases where you had problems because, if you stayed out of country until past July, your passport would have expired. Not sure this is still the case, but I would renew in January 07 [IMHO]..just to be sure.
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I wouldn't try to travel in spring 2007 with a passport set to expire in July 2007. I have heard of cases where you had problems because, if you stayed out of country until past July, your passport would have expired. Not sure this is still the case, but I would renew in January 07 [IMHO]..just to be sure.
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Jul 6th, 2006, 03:14 PM
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What an expensive lesson! I hope it works out for you.
The same can be said for a visa as well. I spontaneously decided to go to Rio last year, not realizing I needed to get a visa and it would take a while. I expedited it, but I was cutting it as close as your husband did with his passport. The visa agency was pretty confident that they could deliver it by the day I left, and they were true to their word.
Just a side note on that--the visa agency people were SO nice and even apologetic in case the visa didn't get here. I had to tell them, "Hey, don't apologize! If it doesn't get here on time, that's MY fault."
Looking forward to hearing some good news from you on the passport tomorrow!
The same can be said for a visa as well. I spontaneously decided to go to Rio last year, not realizing I needed to get a visa and it would take a while. I expedited it, but I was cutting it as close as your husband did with his passport. The visa agency was pretty confident that they could deliver it by the day I left, and they were true to their word.
Just a side note on that--the visa agency people were SO nice and even apologetic in case the visa didn't get here. I had to tell them, "Hey, don't apologize! If it doesn't get here on time, that's MY fault."
Looking forward to hearing some good news from you on the passport tomorrow!
Jul 6th, 2006, 04:15 PM
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Debi brings up a point about remaining validity on a passport. Some countries require 60-90 days validity from your departure date (not arrival date). I learned this before our trip to Costa Rica (from a poster on Fodor's Latin America board who saw the lady in front of him get turned away at the airport). I thought I could get one more use out of my kids' passports, since they had between 30--60 days validity, but CR required 90. Fortunately, I found that out in time to order expedited renewals for them.(DD is 13, and is on her 3rd 
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It is important to check the State Dept. website, or the consulate web site or your destination country.
) It is important to check the State Dept. website, or the consulate web site or your destination country.
Jul 7th, 2006, 04:44 AM
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His passport came Fed Ex just now!!!! The trip is on!!
Thank you to the man at the passport number who took my husband's mistake under his wing and got the passport super-expedited by phone at the last minute.
I DO NOT recommend this to avenue anyone, but at least his trip is saved because someone took pity on him and did something to help him. It could just as easily have turned out the other way.
(And now my daughter and I get a week alone without the boys...)
Thank you to the man at the passport number who took my husband's mistake under his wing and got the passport super-expedited by phone at the last minute.
I DO NOT recommend this to avenue anyone, but at least his trip is saved because someone took pity on him and did something to help him. It could just as easily have turned out the other way.
(And now my daughter and I get a week alone without the boys...)
Jul 7th, 2006, 04:49 AM
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Wow emd, just reading this thread and soo happy to hear it was resolved! Hope they have an awesome trip and hope you and your dd also enjoy your week!
(i've been thinking of you so much too, with the Sedona fires
Praying things are getting better each day...)
(i've been thinking of you so much too, with the Sedona fires
Praying things are getting better each day...)
Jul 7th, 2006, 05:05 AM
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Hi ellen griswold. I've been thinking of you too. Please do a little trip report on your recent Sedona time and other western griswold adventures. I know it can be busy when you get back from a trip and I've been waiting so patiently...I'm sure you will get around to it. 
Thank you seetheworld and starrsville. My daughter and I will be swimming, baking and trying out new vegetarian recipes for her, shopping, exploring D.C. in this wonderful weather we are having, and watching chick flicks. And the mani/pedi is a good idea too.
Thank you seetheworld and starrsville. My daughter and I will be swimming, baking and trying out new vegetarian recipes for her, shopping, exploring D.C. in this wonderful weather we are having, and watching chick flicks. And the mani/pedi is a good idea too.
Jul 7th, 2006, 12:03 PM
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no, I just said, "start packing, and don't forget your wallet" (because he did forget it when he went on the football trip to NJ this week, and had to turn around and drive home to get it!)
Jul 7th, 2006, 01:10 PM
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Wishing you and your daughter a beautiful week together emd, my daughter and I use to take advantage of "girl time" when my husband was gone for a week or so. We were always glad to have him return home of course!
And I am so glad your DH got his passport, isn't life fun? Take care and thanks for reporting back that all is well in your life.
And I am so glad your DH got his passport, isn't life fun? Take care and thanks for reporting back that all is well in your life.
Jul 7th, 2006, 01:45 PM
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Whew! I didn't realize I was uptight and holding my breath as I read through this thread....and then was SO relieved when that Fed Ex truck arrived!!!! Hope they have a great trip and the at-home/girls time is good too.
And Sparkerlaw - good luck to you in your quest! Fingers crossed.....
And Sparkerlaw - good luck to you in your quest! Fingers crossed.....
