Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN

May 13, 2017

We arrived in Chattanooga with serious issues! We had driven through thunder, lightning, wind and rain with freeway traffic slowing to 40 mph at times. It was a tiring day. Upon checking into the dirtiest room smelling of cigarette smoke just finished me off! I dropped my iPad on the concrete, splintered the screen and chipped the frame.

After taking Charlie out, I googled Apple Stores. Simply Mac was located within a mile, thank goodness as traffic was at its Friday evening peak! The young man who served me told me my options, and I chose to buy a new iPad Pro with pencil. Traveling without the iPad wasn't even an option. I went and found some dinner (pizza) while the manager transferred all my apps and photos. I was treated so well with many 'Yes, Mams' and smiles. Casey chose a heavy duty case for me and talked me into Apple Care just in case I were to drop this one! I have a soft spot for high school kids working on a Friday evening!

I capped off the evening back in the motel with a Skype with Nicole and Olivia in Wanaka. On my new iPad! Beautiful ending to a trying day. Obviously Jan's guidance supported me, too. The attitude I carry is that of a much younger explorer. Lots of smiles and comments about my cute dog meet me wherever I meet people. Fun!