Snowbody's business

[offcntr]

So the trip started well, albeit early--got up at 3:30 am to get the taxi at 4:30 to get to the airport at ten to five. Hardly any line at the Alaska Air counter, but a long queue for TSA. Looked like a 5:00, four 5:10's and a 5:15 flight, all trying to get through.  The line moved reasonably fast, though, I was in plenty of time for my 5:15 boarding.

Things began to come apart in Seattle. It was snowing there. The plane--a little four-row commuter--got diverted from a jetway to an open ramp. Which was covered with slushy snow, despite the roof. I slipped and took a knee on my way down--Birkies are not made for traction. Walked the full length of the airport to get to the tram to my next gate, only to find I coulda caught a tram from my arrival gate, had the signage been at all adequate. Then took the tram back when they moved my gate, and forgot my water bottle.

Sigh.

Took off late for Milwaukee, because we had to wait an hour to de-ice the plane. Had several fussing toddlers on the plane; fortunately, I'd brought a bear who did yeoman's work distracting them from crying.

Finally got on the ground, got my rental, got to my hotel to texts from my sister-in-law in Willard and my nephew in St. Paul. Had I seen the weather?

The snowstorm I'd hit in Seattle is following me across country. It's scheduled to reach St. Paul on Saturday, Willard Sunday and Monday, Milwaukee as well. Joe and Mak can't come down to walk through the Brookfield house with me, and I can't drive up to the farm to see Mom.  I could maybe just squeak through between blizzards, but I don't think I  ought to try. Guess I'm stuck here til Tuesday.

Comments

[lovelyangel]

Hmm. I've never thought to pack a bear 🧸 into my travel kit. You are way more prepared than I!

Best wishes for safe travels. (I refuse to budge when it snows.)

[aflaminghalo]

oh wow, stay safe :)