Well, I made it in one piece. A little worse for wear, but it was a long day on Saturday. Our flight was delayed by two hours, most of which we spent sitting on the plane at the gate. First, they couldn’t find a pilot for the flight and then there was a problem with the left landing gear strut. We pretty much took it in stride, though, with just a few grumbles between us, but nothing like a woman two rows ahead of us who was dropping f-bombs and using all sorts of hideous language.
By the time we landed, most people had missed their connecting flights. I felt pretty bad for them, as it meant that they would be staying overnight in Salt Lake City. We finally arrived at our hotel at 11:00 PM local time (which felt like 1:00 AM to us). Terry waited in line to get us checked in, only to find that they were unable to find our reservation in their system. At this point, I was going to pass out in their lobby, whether they like it or not. 😉 They were able to get things straightened out, though, and we finally made it up to our room.
Of course, because the flight was so delayed (and they was no meal served on the flight, just snacks), we were ravenously hungry by the time we checked in. But the kitchenwas already closed for the night. So we went to bed with no dinner. Isn’t that a form of punishment? 😆
All is well now, though. I didn’t perforate either eardrum on the flight, though portions were mildly uncomfortable. I’m still chugging antibiotics, antihistamines and Sudafed, though I’m going to try to back off on the Sudafed. I think today is the last day of antibiotics, so maybe things will go back to normal soon. The sooner I can get my energy back, the happier I will be. I was winded yesterday evening just walking a few blocks, so I would dearly love to get back to normal. My body is still on Eastern time. I have a feeling that will change just in time to leave again. 😉
So, here I am, on a bright and beautiful Monday morning, with a high speed Internet connection that really isn’t that bad and I’m going to actually do some work. Unfortunately, the wireless access doesn’t work correctly – it keeps dumping me off and is as slow as dial-up, so I’m tethered to the desk, but I am so happy just to have access, I don’t care where I get it from!
They are experiencing an unusual heat wave here, so it is sunny, gorgeous and in the 70-80 degree range. I need to make sure that I get outside for a little bit each day and soak up the sunshine. I also want to try out their fitness area, too. So, I have a feeling that I will end up taking a few vacation days while I’m here, but I’ll just track my hours. After all, I’m all setup for work, so there is no excuse, except the wonderful world waiting right outside of my window. 😀
I hope that everyone has (had) a happy Monday!
Couldn’t find the pilot?! 😯
Personally I wouldn’t find that very comforting when one’s sitting in the plane… 😆
Glad you made it safe and sound and are feeling a smidge better. Enjoy your trip!
Glad you made it in one piece – eardrums and all. Enjoy the sunshine and have a relaxing trip!
It’s great to hear from you, Jenna! What a difficult trip you had, though. I’m glad your eardrums are OK. Enjoy the lovely sunshine.
Guess what arrived today – the OSL order! Your kindness made me cry. I’ll write you a proper email. 🙂 ((((hugs)))) and thank you!
You take care 🙂
We had the missing-flight-crew problem the last time we were in the US. Kind of frustrating, you break your neck to get to the airport in time but the flight crew can’t do the same? Glad the woman’s language ahead of you didn’t perforate your eardrum, either!
I hope everything goes well and it is just GREAT to hear from you! Take care, and soak up some sun when you get the chance!
Couldn’t find the pilot??? That is like when they couldn’t find they guy to unlock the door to gangway to let us off the plane when we got back from San Fran. Nothing like an hour on a plane at 6 am after a five hour flight. I am glad you arrived alright. Have fun in the sun!!
Glad to hear you finally managed to arrive there in one piece, and that the eardrums survived the journey intact 🙂 Enjoy some down time while you’re there … you deserve it 😀
Now that you are there, it all sounds very warm and relaxing- just what you really needed! Who knows maybe by the time you get back I will have finally decided what to order! Lol
You sound relaxed, and that is good.
Enjoy your time away.
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Glad you made it there in one piece! I think working in a hotel room would be a bit distracting for me. I hope you get a couple of nice vacation days in while you’re gone. 🙂
We had the same problem (no pilot) on the last leg of our trip back from Italy. We were in Denver and only 2 hr flight away from home after a 14 hr flight already and were grounded for almost 3 hours as they found another one. Flying can really test the patience. Glad you are safe!