traveling........

So.....how are the roads where you are?  Do you have snow?  Can you get out even "just" for errands?  ARE you going to be traveling this holiday season?  We have an interesting mix of family "close" (an hour's drive away) and "far" (plane ride or 2 day drive).  We live "up north" so driving conditions can be an interesting (remember we laugh not scream!) challenge.  This winter has had some especially interesting weather from flooding (northwest) to SNOW (northeast) to "dangerous" windchill (Midwest) so travel has some issues.

​Yesterday I was traveling, flying to be with my son, and working through "dangerous wind chill" and "winter weather" (where he lives) so expecting delays.  The fun part was the delays......  The first delay was the plane arriving was late.  Then "those who need more time" were boarded.  I had just sat in my seat when they told us we needed to get off the plane.  "Something is wrong we have to switch planes."  So there were three of us climbing back up the jetway and sitting in the first chairs we found!  Then the delay while they found another plane (and crew) AND we had to move gates (of course!).  The three of us, by this time, were having a great time!  Others were starting to join our conversations.  We decided that "old" people could say anything! Then the second plane came and we were each in our own seats.

The fun didn't end though.....  The "winter weather" where we were landing caused some issues getting to the gate.  As in our plane slid right past where it was supposed to turn.  The crew (on the plane AND on the ground) did GREAT! I just wish I could have had a picture of the tow truck "turning" the plane into the gate......   Like I've said...... you need to laugh or you will start screaming!!