Today I was supposed to fly home to Florida from my daughter’s home in Illinois. My flight was scheduled for 11:28 a.m., and being somewhat anal about the whole two-hour pre-flight arrival time I checked in at, you guessed it, 9:28.
As I sat at the gate reading I received two texts in quick succession. The first pushed the flight back to noon, the second moved it forward to 11:40. No biggie. I’d still have plenty of time to make my connecting flight in Atlanta.
The flight arrived and we boarded the small commuter plane. I’d begun reading my book and barely noticed that the flight attendant was speaking. It seemed our plane needed some parts–parts that weren’t on hand, and even if they had been, there was no one available to install them.
We deplaned and now it looks doubtful that I’ll make it home tonight. They are attempting to send us a new plane (not NEW new, but new to us), but it will have to come from Burlington, VT. So, the current departure time is either five or six or maybe four or never, depending on who one asks.
The Peoria airport is pleasant, but tiny. It’s not like airports in Minneapolis or Orlando or Chicago that are basically shopping malls that accommodate air travel. I’ve already eaten at the only cafe twice and shopped at the lone shop three times. Who knows? By the time I leave the shop might have a completely new inventory.
Okay, I’m going to get up and walk. Maybe I’ll shop again.
Peace, people.
Travel safe!
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Thanks!
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I hear trains are fun! Seriously sorry though, this must be rather frustrating to say the least 😦
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Why is the time stated as being 8:02 pm on this day when you made this comment?? I’m in a time warp?? lol!! Hope you make it back soon and safe!! 🙂
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I have no idea!
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Not fun, was delayed 16 hours in Dubai on our way home to Australia from UK early this year. It’s exhausting, but at least Dubai is huge.
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Dubai wouldn’t be a bad place to get stuck!
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Tell me you are not planning to walk all the way home
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It crossed my mind. 😀
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