Hi Deb, I've heard of similar cases and know that in Amherst, anyway, state Rep. Ellen Story has come to the rescue for many a person in this situation. You will have to go to Boston to expedite matters, but at least you know you state rep can help. best, Amy Zuckerman Hidden-Tech Founder >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 > > >_______________________________________________ >Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net >Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > >You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. >If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members >page on the Hidden Tech Web site. >http://www.hidden-tech.net/members