There aren't actually campfires because of the dry season, but there are song circles. Everywhere. Sometimes people are dressed as pirates singing pirate songs.
There are 'invitation only' song circles, there are song circles comprised solely of famous writers and other song circles comprised solely of infamous writers. I sat at two song circles with some lovely people - all of them talented.. and I played the accordion.
All in all, the festival was great, the people were great, the weather was hot, my hair was huge, the bugs didn't come in droves, the food was plentiful and I made it home, despite United Airlines' attempts to send me to Denver and the single nastiest 'customer service' representative (United Airlines, for the record) I've ever had the displeasure of having to associate with.
What happened to the airline industry that customer service became the least of their worries?
Ah well... best to just quietly accept the new paradigm, eh? No use crying over $7 mixed drinks and flight attendants who'd rather be working on that screenplay than hocking snack boxes. Credit cards only.
You have to remember, it's "united we stand" not "United we fly". dividing the customer from their money while giving the impression that value is being given in return is all part of the current paradigm... The fact of the matter is that the airlines are in such deep doo-doo that they would prefer it if you gave them your money, with no expectation they will do anything for you, and walked away - To a bus, or to the highway to stick out your thumb.
ReplyDeleteLess frustration for you both that way.
Chessley
Yes, I am still here, thanks fer askin'