Recent content by Nleprohn

Lost my bid up for the EB leaving Seattle tomorrow, which is fine as we have a roomette. Interesting that there is still a bedroom absolve for purchase. So I wonder, do they have a minimum bid? (I bid low). Or do they keep one free for last minute? I assume it is all automated so I'm curious...

Good to know. Thanks

#1 son (28 yo) and I take the EB on Wednesday 7/21. Yesterday he sprained his ankle and has an ace and brace on - should only walk short distance. I vaguely recall that there are carts at the station to take folks who need help to their car. Is that right? We are in a sleeper. Thanks. We are SO...

I'm old school and prefer to tip in cash. But then, I also still write checks on occasion. Don't think my adult kids even have checks. ;)

Never mind. Finally found a great explanation under Tipping.

2 of us traveling SEA to CHI next week in a roomette. I'd appreciate suggestions for tip amounts for each meal and for the sleeping cart attendant. I consider myself a good type and generally leave 20% when I eat out. Thanks. (I did search the threads but only found comments about cash for...

Lovely!!! Thank you

Not 100% sure but I'd say it is still hard for employers to hire. I retired in Nov. but I know several people at my old job who moved out of Seattle as we were all WFH since March 2020.

Helpful info. As a Seattle resident, I'll add that it has gotten increasingly expensive to live in Seattle. Many employers have a difficult time recruiting anyone from outside Seattle to move here due to high cost of living.

I'm concerned. I thought it was just the phone app not working. When I go online my reservation still shows up. I'm traveling on July 21. Guess I need to call amtrak to check.

I'm guessing human ;) . But it got me what I wanted, complete with email confirmation with new roomette number.

I used the chat feature on amtrak site to get mine switched from 14 (lower) to upper level.

Set to travel in July on the EB. been sending my son your pictures. We are both excited for the dining car.. and ask the rest

Thanks to all of you. Tried to call today to change to upper level (we were assigned 14) and waited for a call back for over an hour. Decided to try the"chat" feature. In 5 minutes I got the reservation modified to an upper level roomette (10). My son will be so happy. His first trip to...

Hasn't thought of that. But we are used to the tangling of limbs. I think we'll manage that part. Gin always helps. Have a lovely hotel room booked in Chicago. With queen beds for each of us.