Although TCL is a friend, she has one habit that bothers me. Whenever I state a preference for doing something that is not 100% logical or something done in a way she wouldn't do in my position, Tonight, she hectored me about being a little cheap with my preferred mode of airport transportation for my Hawaii cruise.
Since I don't expect to get flight information for my Hawaii trip from the cruise line until early November, I know that I shouldn't be taking any long trips between Mid-October and Mid-November. This will allow me to take care of any flight plan snafus that may arise due to cruise line booking issues. Additionally, this will allow me to quickly jump on the phone and complete my flight reservations, making sure that I upgrade to "economy plus" with checked luggage. Normally, I'd have preferred to book my air separately from the cruise. But in the age of Covid-19 and its aftermath, I'm glad that I have one-stop shopping, a single contact point if there are problems with my cruise booking.
When I eventually receive my flight information, I will make decisions on how I will get to/from the airport. I don't want to spend $300+ on cab fare, unless absolutely necessary. I'd rather find a cheap parking lot near the airport or take mass transit instead. Too bad that LIRR East Side Access will not be open on time for my trip, as I'd have flown out of JFK instead of LGA. TCL wonders why I am being frugal in this area. But I'd rather save money in NYC, so that I can spend it in Hawaii.
As soon as I get home from my New England / Eastern Canada cruise, I will do several loads of laundry, then start packing for Hawaii. This will save me the headache of putting summer clothes away, and then having to unearth them shortly before my cruise. It'll be nice to feel the warmth of the sun in the middle of December. I can't wait!
