Well I was leaving

[Marigold2]

I was so excited as today I was flying to CT to see niece and my son was coming to visit her home as well. Get to the airport at 6:30pm check in, flight delay. :mad:
There was no way I could make my connecting flight, no other flights to take without having to overnight in Charlotte or Philly and pay for a taxi and hotel. So my other choice was to come home and fly out early tomorrow morning so that is what I will do.
Glad I am only a half an hour from the airport, still a disappointment and less time to spend with niece and son.
No discount from airline, no upgrade, no paying for hotel or rental car, $25.00 charge for one bag to be check. Luckly I put everything in the carry and one big purse.
This is the first time this has ever happened to me and I have flown often.

[Lillycat]

hope you are able to fly out soon......

[wombat2u2004]

No compensation at all ????
They must be making too much money to care.

[Medusa]

That just plain stinks. :mad:

[moosmom]

Hey Marigold, if you're close to East Hartford, want to meet up?? I'd love to meet you. Have a safe flight.

[Bonny]

Marigold, Sometimes you wonder if you could walk there faster. You can't depend on anything anymore. Hope you get a flight out tomorrow & make it to your destination eventually & safely. :)

[smokey the elder]

This is why I drive anywhere within a day's reach. For any flight, you need to be at the airport 2 hours in advance. At the other end, it's probably about an hour of d***ing around; you're crammed in like sardines, etc. I'm considering taking the Acela next time we go to Florida, although Jet Blue out of White Plains isn't too evil.

[Marigold2]

I am back from my trip to CT and had the most splendid time with my niece and my son Slacker.
I was suppose to get to CT on Friday night but got bumped and got there at 2pm on Sat, they did put me on a direct flight, which was nice.
Slacker having driven from NJ got there at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comhttp://petoftheday.com/talk/ /><st1:time Hour=1pm</st1:time>. We had a lovely lunch together and then on to the most important thing which was a game of Risk between Slacker and Doc.
I played as well but the roommates as I refer to them (shared an apartment at <ST1:p<st1:PlaceName>Ohio</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>State</st1:PlaceType></ST1:p) were really, really into it. Slacker and Doc have played about 65 games and Slacker has won every single one. It took six hours and many snacks but Slacker beat us both soundly. He then went to a hotel to spend the night, got up at <st1:time Hour="6" Minute="0">6am</st1:time> and was back in NJ by <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">noon</st1:time>. He drove all that way to beat his poor cousin into a frenzy of agony at another lost game of Risk, also to see ole mom as he is being sent to <st1:country-region><ST1:pKuwai</ST1:p</st1:country-region> for a year. It was so good to see him. He is my oldest and there are no words to describe how much I love him and how proud I am of him.
On Sunday Doc who lives in Vernon Ct with her dog and three cats took me to Mass where there is Butterfly Place, it was lovely and very educational. I will post pictures later tonight. It was about 90 minute drive, then right down the street was the Yankee Candle Outlit. The Yankee Candle Outlit is huge, takes hours and hours to go through all the stores, there is a Christmas store, candy store, a household section, baked goods, candles of course, Santa and the Mrs. Claus are there. Doc and I spent about four hours shopping, I could have continued but the candle smell was overwhelming sometimes. Then we went home, I took her wonderful dog Mac for a nice long walk (love walking Mac) and then we had a great dinner and watched two movies, Sex in the City and Julia/Julie both excellent.
Sunday I took her shopping for several things as her birthday is coming up and then it was on to the airport. But first and ice cream for us both, banana split her and her dad’s favorite.
I had such a great time. Doc is so much like my daughter in looks and temperament. She is like another daughter to me, always has been, we just always connected in our hearts.
Later in was off to the airport with a stop over in Philly for three hours.
Please let me warn each and every one of you. If you have a lay over in Philly the airport is a shoppers dream and I spent three hours shopping, just little things because I had already bought a lot of items at the Yankee Candle store and then on Sunday for Doc but oh my gosh can one shop till you drop.
I had the best time, have this huge smile on my face, it felt so good to see them both and to be able to spoil Doc a little.
Mass and Ct are beautiful states. Can’t wait to go back.
<O:p</O:p

[Bonny]

It is always nice to get away from it all, glad you had a great time Marigold.:)It is fun to shop till you drop. Hope your son Slacker has a safe tour of duty too. I will get away this weekend for a couple of days which will be nice.;) I bought TV dinners for hubby so he doesn't starve. :D

[Marigold2]

Slacker wins again, Doc is not a happy camper!!http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct102-1.jpg

[Marigold2]

Still it was fun.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct103-1.jpg

[Marigold2]

Is it time for a walk Aunty Monica
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct096-1.jpg

[Marigold2]

In the butterfly house.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct128-1.jpg

[Marigold2]

This bufferfly landed on this pretty girl.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct177-1.jpg

[Marigold2]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct145-1.jpg

[Marigold2]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct154-1.jpg

[Marigold2]

Butterfly eating banana, these have beautiful blue wings if only they would open them while eating.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct150-1.jpg

[Marigold2]

Butterfly lands on Doc's purse.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/Marigold2/triptoct158-1.jpg

[wombat2u2004]

Wow, great shots Mon.
Glad you had a good time away ;)

[Bonny]

Those banannas look really good. A person can see at least three butterflies on them. Neat pictures & a fun time for all. :)