A practice, lunch followed by a trip to the "brickyard". What is the "brickyard" you ask.....it is....for you non NASCAR fans....the Daytona Speedway. Although Natalie agreed to go on a tour, can't say she was overly excited as I was. Unfortunately, due to the Rolex Race no tour available. So, we just walked around the store, went out on the patio of the snack bar. The drivers were on the track and it was loud. Well, that was all it took to get NattyP's blood pumping and her to want to go to the race or into the track area. We decided we would by $15 general admission tickets and go to the end of the 24 hour race. That would give us time to check out the grounds, see the track and see a race. A checkered flag for us....if you will. I'll let you know how are plan works out for us.
Last night we called the front desk to inquire bout extended our stay. The very young lady on the other end of the phone said there was a room available, would probably be about $15-20 more then before. And that we could check in the morning to figure it out. WOW....my traveling pet peeve strikes again.....DO YOUR JOB>>>>>KNOW YOUR JOB! I had to get on line last night, book a room in another hotel. Get up early this morning, cuz if I couldn't get another night, had to move out. Go down to the front desk, where I was greeted by a very knowledgeable lady.....who didn't appreciate what I told her happened. Who honored the same price and gave us another night. Then I went back to the room and got online and cancelled the other reservation. ALL BECAUSE.....someone didn't know or want to do their job. But yet....they take home the pay check! GGGRRRRRR!
Natalie practiced today, the Brickyard...then a nice nap. We took a ride this evening to see Missy and Bunny's Bluebird bus. They a very lucky to have found this treasure of a home on wheels. A lil dinner and now in the room relaxing. Although I stopped at the desk to see if we can have the "safe" charges removed....."sorry ma'am I'm new here and don't know how to remove the charges".....all I can say.....GGGGGRRRRRRR still applies!
Tomorrow, Natalie and Sanaz (450) will face the dubs team of Melichar(USA) and Mircic (SRB) (344). You may recognize Melichar for her and Natalie teamed up last year in Port St. Lucie and lost in the semi finals. This featured match of doubles should be very entertaining. Four very talented dubs players. Time to log off and relax....soooo until next time.....Love and Blessings.....Sherry!
