tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608699643492985875.post7345086173237842810..comments2023-06-27T09:33:18.620-04:00Comments on my last name is now cordaro: a harbinger?melissa lee soda cordarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15939611402754748475noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608699643492985875.post-88532848543212054672010-12-27T10:55:06.867-05:002010-12-27T10:55:06.867-05:00Melissa - I know that hiccups (even major ones lik...Melissa - I know that hiccups (even major ones like this) always come at the worst time, but I know that a month from now - heck even a WEEK from now - this will barely be a blip on the radar. You are doing such a wonderful thing by supporting your husband as he follows his dreams, don't let a silly little thing like canceled flights ruin the start of your exciting adventure!<br /><br />Stay strong and carry on! <br /><br />Love you both! - LCLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539753377875241896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608699643492985875.post-25333918866044421882010-12-27T00:54:39.311-05:002010-12-27T00:54:39.311-05:00Maybe you will not have to go to Nigeria and you c...Maybe you will not have to go to Nigeria and you can stay home with your family!!??David Cordarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07566280717486030259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608699643492985875.post-1748894709941895992010-12-26T15:22:04.623-05:002010-12-26T15:22:04.623-05:00My suggestion is to just take a deep breath, accep...My suggestion is to just take a deep breath, accept that everything is getting slowed down, and enjoy the extra time with your family and in the U.S.<br /><br />Realistically your movers are not going to be able to come either if DC is snowed in. (Most of the moving companies are based in VA, MD or even W VA and have to drive into the city to pack you out.) You should call Transportation today to leave a message (800-424-2947) then again first thing Monday morning, if the federal government is open. (Check the GAO website.)<br /><br />As for State's travel agency, you can go ahead and call them today to give them a heads up. Here is the emergency number after-hours number for Carlson Wagonlit: 866-654-5593. They may be able to give you some advice on your trip back to DC as well, even though it's a private ticket.<br /><br />I would not worry too much about arriving in late Dec versus early Jan. While it's technically true that arriving Dec 31 gives you credit for the whole month, the rules are flexible. (I arrived at my first post in Feb but left in Nov, 20 months later.)<br /><br />Good luck! And welcome to the drama that is the Foreign Service.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186113760588444851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3608699643492985875.post-35365046453180351462010-12-26T12:49:29.000-05:002010-12-26T12:49:29.000-05:00Update: Joey just called. I am now rebooked for T...Update: Joey just called. I am now rebooked for Tuesday morning. The same day we're due to fly to Abuja. Not really sure how that's going to work. He is rebooked for Monday night. Can someone please just rip off the bandaid?melissa lee soda cordarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939611402754748475noreply@blogger.com