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The Reason I'm Frustrated Right Now

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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👁️ 38K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 8:10

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Don shares the various challenges he faced over a difficult weekend. He explains his frustration regarding a technical issue with a Princess cruise reduced deposit promotion. While the deposit appears lower than his standard rate, he notes that it requires a much larger payment within thirty days, effectively doubling the cost. He is currently working with his head office and the cruise line to resolve this so he can finalize bookings for his Northern Lights group cruise passengers. Additionally, Don describes a household emergency in Ottawa where his furnace stopped working, causing indoor temperatures to drop to 13 degrees Celsius. He expresses concern about potential pipe damage and the lack of an emergency contact for his property management company. Compounding these issues, Don mentions he is dealing with physical symptoms that may require him to reschedule medical tests for cancer treatments. He concludes by expressing his hope to resolve the cruise booking issues and his heating situation soon.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've had one of those weekends where I just want to throw my hands up in the air and say, 'What the heck?'

The furnace stopped working in February [snorts] 1st in Ottawa, Canada.

I am so frustrated trying to get all that done and get to my last passengers who are patiently, I hope, patiently, I I apologize, waiting for me to get them booked onto this cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check reduced deposit terms carefully to avoid unexpected charges.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can go wrong during a cruise booking and home maintenance weekend?
QHow should one handle a furnace failure in winter while renting?

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