 What you need to do is the next time you're anywhere near those airports, you have all your documents, at least copies of them, go see them and see if they can get into the system and intercede for you based on your story. I will be shocked if you don't get your renewal. They're just taking their time. Okay, great. Okay, but now you understand why. And next time you come back from Costa Rica, eat the apple on the plane.