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**plalleste** · 07-15-2008, 08:02 PM

From almost a week of vacation that started at the Santa Barbara Show. It was nice meeting Jason F. and I got to see Julia again. This was my first time so it was good chance that I ran into several OSF members that offered to lead me to Cal Orchids and SBOE. I had to refrain from over buying as both my kids and hubby had to fit somewhere, and I think the luggage rack for human cargo is illegal.

Gorgeous weather and we had a fantastic trip except for one nightmarish stay. We stayed overnight at a "luxury" hotel in Morro Bay. No negatives posted about it on Expedia. We woke in the morning freaking out as we caught what we at first thought were 12 "tics" in our beds! Most of the little ones were engorged with our blood! We packed in a big hurry and got out of there. Well, upon googling later I found that they were bedbugs...EEEWWW!!! My husband was able to catch some in a bottle and gave some to the manager. All they would do is give us 50% off the room. We are going to be contacting Expedia. Since then we've googled the hotel and found one posting of a family that had a similar situation but fled in the middle of the night.

So, I'm busy washing all our clothes and bags as they are adept hitchhikers. We're still feeling creepy and will probably not feel fully comfortable in hotels from now on!

Santa Barbara was gorgeous and we loved,loved it. I especially liked the rural Goleta area. Maybe a move in 4 years when the youngest goes to college?? It's good to be home though, in our critter-free bed.

**agrismhig** · 07-15-2008, 09:00 PM

oh no!

**corsar-caribean** · 07-15-2008, 09:21 PM

It was good to see you too. Bedbugs?!?!?! Wow, that's horrifying.

**giftbestcom** · 07-15-2008, 09:21 PM

What an exciting vacation!! WoW!!! Back-to-nature for sure!!!

**Filmania** · 07-15-2008, 10:18 PM

Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite...

**Paiblyelaxy** · 07-15-2008, 11:06 PM

EW indeed. When I moved to RI I took my childhood bed with me that had been stored in the basement and was terrified that it might have them, luckily, no. They're a freak out for sure!

**greeferweq** · 07-16-2008, 12:03 AM

"Everything is Food!" - US Army Ranger School

**idobestbuyonlinepp** · 07-16-2008, 03:38 AM

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**sueplydup** · 07-16-2008, 05:27 AM

Be afraid, Candace may have cooties!

My mom never hesitates to remind me that we may bring bedbugs back when going out-of-town, even when staying at nice places. I woke up with bites at the last place we stayed near them (which is only expensive due to location), but I didn't find any culprits. It's too funny you brought them down in a jar--not funny "ha ha" of course, but... I can't believe they didn't reimburse you fully, if only in the hopes of shutting you up.

At least you had a good trip overall though. That's one I'd like to make someday.

**plalleste** · 07-16-2008, 06:43 AM

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**AlexClips** · 07-16-2008, 05:47 PM

I can't believe they didn't reimburse you fully & offer a free night or 2! I don't know of many that would take them up on that under that circumstance. So much for customer service!

**agrismhig** · 07-16-2008, 10:20 PM

i wonder if they were afraid of admitting liability.

**Tauntenue** · 07-17-2008, 07:11 AM

That is scary!!!

Ramon

07-15-2008, 08:02 PM	#1
plalleste Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 579 Senior Member	I'm back... From almost a week of vacation that started at the Santa Barbara Show. It was nice meeting Jason F. and I got to see Julia again. This was my first time so it was good chance that I ran into several OSF members that offered to lead me to Cal Orchids and SBOE. I had to refrain from over buying as both my kids and hubby had to fit somewhere, and I think the luggage rack for human cargo is illegal. Gorgeous weather and we had a fantastic trip except for one nightmarish stay. We stayed overnight at a "luxury" hotel in Morro Bay. No negatives posted about it on Expedia. We woke in the morning freaking out as we caught what we at first thought were 12 "tics" in our beds! Most of the little ones were engorged with our blood! We packed in a big hurry and got out of there. Well, upon googling later I found that they were bedbugs...EEEWWW!!! My husband was able to catch some in a bottle and gave some to the manager. All they would do is give us 50% off the room. We are going to be contacting Expedia. Since then we've googled the hotel and found one posting of a family that had a similar situation but fled in the middle of the night. So, I'm busy washing all our clothes and bags as they are adept hitchhikers. We're still feeling creepy and will probably not feel fully comfortable in hotels from now on! Santa Barbara was gorgeous and we loved,loved it. I especially liked the rural Goleta area. Maybe a move in 4 years when the youngest goes to college?? It's good to be home though, in our critter-free bed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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agrismhig Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 551 Senior Member	oh no! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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corsar-caribean Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	It was good to see you too. Bedbugs?!?!?! Wow, that's horrifying. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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giftbestcom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	What an exciting vacation!! WoW!!! Back-to-nature for sure!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Filmania Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 478 Senior Member	Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Paiblyelaxy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 417 Senior Member	EW indeed. When I moved to RI I took my childhood bed with me that had been stored in the basement and was terrified that it might have them, luckily, no. They're a freak out for sure! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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greeferweq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	"Everything is Food!" - US Army Ranger School Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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sueplydup Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	Be afraid, Candace may have cooties! My mom never hesitates to remind me that we may bring bedbugs back when going out-of-town, even when staying at nice places. I woke up with bites at the last place we stayed near them (which is only expensive due to location), but I didn't find any culprits. It's too funny you brought them down in a jar--not funny "ha ha" of course, but... I can't believe they didn't reimburse you fully, if only in the hopes of shutting you up. At least you had a good trip overall though. That's one I'd like to make someday. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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AlexClips Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	I can't believe they didn't reimburse you fully & offer a free night or 2! I don't know of many that would take them up on that under that circumstance. So much for customer service! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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agrismhig Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 551 Senior Member	i wonder if they were afraid of admitting liability. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Tauntenue Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	That is scary!!! Ramon Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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