LAX Arrival

When I got to the airport on Sunday afternoon, I picked up my rental car at the Thrifty lot. I decided to do business with them because they offered the best deal on their Web site -- a compact vehicle for one week for $100, with insurance costing an extra $105. (Being a pragmatist, I was convinced there was a catch to this offer ... but all I cared about was that it could get me from Point A to Point B without breaking down.) Upon my arrival, I learned that the compact car was unavailable, so I was being upgraded to a 2007 Chrysler 300 -- for free! As much as I appreciated the gesture, it was too large for my needs.