We're being kicked out of our hotel room by carnies

Yep.  It's true.  When I booked our luxurious 2br suite, I had only booked it through February 13th.  I've been able to extend it until the 18th, but the carnies are moving in and have taken over the hotel.  Okay, maybe not carnies.  Cirque du Soleil is coming to Charlotte and the hotel we are staying in is where a lot of the people are staying.  They've taken all of the 2br suites starting the 18th.  So I've been begging.  A lot. 

They can get us in a regular room with 2 queen beds.  With me, my wife, 2 kids, and 2 dogs.  Joy.  I've talked to the manager enough that she says, "Still no cancellations" when she sees me walking toward her.  It looks like we'll move all of the boxes and stuff to a new room.  If anyone has a phone number for Cirque and can tell them that our hotel is terrible and they should look somewhere else, I would greatly appreciate it!

Now, onto the real important stuff.  When are we going to the French Consulate?  I dunno.  I've been told they want us there the week of February 14th, but they want to speak to me directly to finalize a time.  The good news is that when they call, I will be able to ask them about the timing for the final visa creation.  If it will only be a few days, we could still be gone the week of the 21st.  WOOHOO!

Until then, we wait...