Hi all, A friend of mine plans to leave on May 28th for Germany, but has misplaced his passport. He had one back in 2003, but just can't find it anywhere. He was told by one of the passport offices that he can schedule an appointment with them within two weeks of his trip, to get an expedited passport, but it has to be AFTER he has purchased his plane ticket. So, he's bought the ticket already, a $1000 plane ticket. He has called and made an appointment to get an expedited passport on May 29th, the day after he is scheduled to leave. Ugghh.... Does anyone have any experience with this kind of situation and have any advice to share? He is aware that there are places that will charge good money to help expedite a passport, but it is extra $$ that he does not want to spend unless it is unavoidable. His next step so far is to drive to Boston and wait in person for an appointment at the passport office at the Tip O'Neil Federal Building on Causeway Street. Thanks in advance for any helpful info, Deb