2007.12.24
Guess What’s Delayed
In all my life I’ve had pretty good luck flying about the country and the world. Few delays, only lost luggage once, most flights were comfortable in the seat I chose for myself. Today that luck has changed. I was supposed to leave at 11AM this morning. It’s now 3PM and I’m still sitting in the waiting area.
It started after JG dropped me off at the airport. I checked in and was told that I would be given a seat assignment at the gate. Once they boarded everyone else I was beginning to wonder but rhen they called out my name and gave me a brilliant seat. After boarding, though, they had everyone deplane because of a mechanical error. At least we weren’t sitting on the tarmac.
So here I sit with a group of surprisingly cheerful travelers as we wait for what we hope will be the final announcement. In the meantime… I… Am… Tired…
UPDATE The flight was finally cancelled (first time ever!) and I’m now booked to fly out tomorrow, too bright and too early. The good thing is they gave me a free upgrade to first class. Free booze! It also means I can take JG, who’s on his way now to pick me up, out to dinner tonight to show my appreciation and solidarity for Murphey’s Law and the holidays.
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- douglas.nerad » Thanks Santa… says (December 26th, 2007 at 12:04:01 )
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