Suitecase nightmare!

Having read many threads regarding how to transport ski boots I decided for the first time in my life to put them in my suitcase...Guess what! My suitcase went to Chamonix and then back to London ( I was in Les Menuires!) and I was only reunited with it today on arrival back in London! In it was everything apart from my salopettes and a towel which was wrapped around my skis!!! :shock:

I cried a lot for a couple of hours and then went out shopping, first item bought were ski boots (Salomon Idol 8 CS), I'm sure some of you will remember me hankering after a pair at the ski show:-



I found an expert boot fitter and now have the best, most comfortable boots I have ever put on my feet. I have a bunion on one foot and have had an operation on another...renting is not an option ( I did try a few rental pairs first)

I then bought another ski jacket (brand new one in suitcase) gloves and hat. I made 1 pair of jeans last all week and borrowed some items of clothing from my son's girlfriend.

I still had a fabulous week, but I am absolutely certain of one thing...my boots will never leave my side again!

Every cloud has a silver lining! :wink:

Where in Chamonix did you have them fitted?

I assume the airline are catching the bill?

Nightmare for you. We have decided to mix and match our cases this year, just in case.

Pablo Escobar wrote:Where in Chamonix did you have them fitted?

I assume the airline are catching the bill?

She went to Les Menuires, I thought you stooodents were supposed to be intelligent :roll: )

SnowBandit - I assume everything new you got will be picked up by your insurance company?

Pablo Escobar wrote:Where in Chamonix did you have them fitted?

I assume the airline are catching the bill?

I was in Les Menuires.

No we went by coach (Which is why I thought the boots would be fine in my case).

When changing coaches hubby told me to get on the next one first to get the back seat...He then never got my bag! I won't repeat any of the conversation that was had immediately after discovering I had no case.

so, no pabs insurance will not cover it, the bag was not lost and it was not the coach company's fault. :cry:

snowb4ndit that must have been a total nightmare :shock: I was looking at your photos, and was certain I had lost the plot because I remembered your photo of your new jacket, and not seeing it!

You got the boots :thumbup:

snowb4ndit wrote:

Pablo Escobar wrote:Where in Chamonix did you have them fitted?

I assume the airline are catching the bill?

I was in Les Menuires.

No we went by coach (Which is why I thought the boots would be fine in my case).

When changing coaches hubby told me to get on the next one first to get the back seat...He then never got my bag! I won't repeat any of the conversation that was had immediately after discovering I had no case.

so, no pabs insurance will not cover it, the bag was not lost and it was not the coach company's fault. :cry:

ooops. Give my sympathy to Scapula!!!

I hope your husband is still apologising now.
At least you got some nice new gear
You can show us how nice your boots are next weekend!!!