June 5, 2009 DAY 14 STILL at Whitehorse, YT
The saga of the RV part delivery continues. If we had known more, we might have been able to get our package today. At about 10:00 this morning, there was a knock at the door. The RV park hostess brought us a note to call UPS, which we quickly did. It seems that when a package comes into Canadian Customs and it is addressed to a business (such as an RV park), in order to get Customs clearance, the delivery company needs to talk with you to find out what was inside, and Customs doesn?t release it until you talk with them. Had we known this, we could have talked with them yesterday or much earlier today (they are at least one hour ahead of us), and we?ll never know if it would have expedited our package. When UPS crosses into Canada, it transfers packages over to Puralator. We talked with them, but all they know is that it?s ?in transit?. We went to their local office this evening after their last incoming delivery, hoping we could pick it up today instead of having it delivered, but it?s not here yet. There are no deliveries on the weekend. Locals have told us that when you are expecting something, you get better service if you track things from Day 2 in person, not on the computer, and establish a personal relationship. Best estimate is that it will be delivered Tuesday, but we will be in contact a lot on Monday, hoping to be able to continue our adventure quicker.
We went to the movies and saw ?Up?, at the same theatre as last night. Tonight when I told them I needed 2 senior tickets, the price was only $5. Apparently, last night?s cashier either didn?t hear me or was new, and their prices are not posted anywhere. We really enjoyed it.
Our bald eagle was hanging out at the same light pole tonight on our way home, and Dean promises we?ll get a picture of it before we leave.
Our ?to do when it?s convenient? list is shrinking, so we are making good use of our time during this delay, but we are frustrated. We see a lot of mosquitoes, and they join us in the coach. We?ve been taking two garlic pills daily, and I think they really do work. Usually I get twenty times as many bites as Dean. I only have one bite, and Dean has none.
Wildlife Count: One bald eagle
Weather: Low 80?s
Overnighted at: Pioneer RV Park