Thanks, jhp:

My personal messes have to do with the death of my mother last month, the need to sell the parent's home and personal property, and get my father in an independent living center with "life care" -- all since mid July. It all was completed only this week. I doubt that I am in any shape for major travel right now anyway. I have discussed this with Carol (out for a few days in Colorado), and we strongly feel that the timeshare owner did report our stay and will take care of matters for a later date (when we can use our air tickets.) As I said before, the owner is not a person one wants to cross! Glad she is our good friend.