We Made It...Finally

18 years ago

Our flight left Omaha on time. We got to Dallas Ft. Worth, and circled for about a 1/2 hour, because of the bad weather, and they shut down the whole airport and they took cover, before we were sent on to Abilene. We needed fuel. So, 7 hours later we were flown back to DFW. All flights were cancelled until the next day. Then we had to get in line to go on standby with the other thousands of missed flights, to finally get here. Getting a motel was impossible because everyone else had filled them up. They offered us a cot. I said are you kidding, I'm not making my 82 year old mother sleep on a cot. Her nor I either one could have gotten on or off without help. So, I finally found a La Quinta with a room available. $89.00, and $55.00 one way to get to it, and $55.00 to get back. Not even given a food voucher. No clothes to change into, as the luggage was sent on to Burbank with the first available flight out. Luckily they'd pulled mom's wheel chair off and we did get that. So, after hanging around the airport until 2:00, one of the ticket ladies took pity on us, and pulled some strings and got us out of there at 2:30, and we arrived in Burbank at 4:30. She's spotted mom's plaid wheel chair, and said "Are you still stuck here? Give me your tickets and I'll see what I can do for you." Bless her heart, she came back with tickets, and said go to gate C20 there's a flight leaving in 10 minuts. We got on. Yippee. So, after two Adavan (sp) and a glass iof wine, I was pretty calm on the flight in to Burbank. Otherwise, we did have confirmed seats to get in today. What a mess.

I'm using DD's laptop, and she needs it. So, I'll be back later. Excuse the errors.

Leslie

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naughtykitty
18 years ago
What a nightmare! Glad you finally made it.
linda_in_iowa
18 years ago
What a mess! I saw on TV about all the folks stranded at DFW. I am happy to hear you finally arrived in beautiful downtown Burbank.
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FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
Wow, weather really can wreak havoc on a flight schedule. I'm glad you've gotten to where you're going, Leslie. You must be exhausted!
maryanntx
18 years ago
OMG! I bet you and your Mom were worn out after that! Glad you are finally in Burbank!
nodakgal
18 years ago
Awwww Leslie what a darn trip!!!! I'd have had the whole bottle of wine! LOL
Glad you made it and I know you will enjoy your stay!
Soak up some sun while you're there!
okwriter
18 years ago
Oh my gosh! I knew about all the mess at DFW but had no idea this is when you were traveling!! You poor thing!!!
sjerin
18 years ago
Do I recall that you are a Frightened Flyer? Oh, you poor thing. However, it's always good after an experience like this to remind yourself (I try!) that even with all the problems, everything was fine, no one was hurt, and no planes fell out of the sky nor crashed into something on the ground. Does this always work for me? No, but it helps. When I was on a plane that had an aborted take-off, I tried to tell myself that everything was working as it should and the pilot even had a trial run (w/o passengers) after the fix, but I did have a Vallium in me and was a little shaken after the fact. But at the time, somehow I was ok. Again, I'm sorry that you had to fly on such a bad weather day but glad to hear that all was fine in the end, and that there are some kind people at the airport.
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
I was wondering if you got caught in that. The wind just died down here today and the sun is out.

Glad to here you finally made it..

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cardamom
18 years ago
Leslie, I wish you had my number. I'm only 8 miles from the airport! We would have made room for you here or at least picked you up to save the cab fare to the motel and fed the two of you.

((((Leslie and her mom))))

I know that didn't help you remain calm. Let us know when you're leaving and we'll put all our good thoughts going straight to you.
glenda_al
18 years ago
Makes you not wanna fly ever again!
grammahony
Original Author
18 years ago
Sjerin, yes, I'm the one who hates to fly, and Glenda, after I get home on the 27th, I will NOT fly again. We missed our Dr. Phil show too. Darn it. But we got here safe, just not sure how sound I am now.
We leave on the 27th, so I would really appreciate your prayers and good thoughts. Yes, we'll be going through Dallas Ft. Worth again.
Leslie
bestlawn
18 years ago
Aw man. I hope at least you'll be able to enjoy the rest of your trip and have a much better flight home.
irishdancersgram
18 years ago
My son and his family left Pgh., for Dallas this evening at 6:30...I'm hoping they don't have any problems, it's the 1st time my DDIL has flown...I did tell her to get a glass of wine...
Last month, my DH had a 6:45 AM flight to join me in Ft. Myers. His plane had to be de-iced twice, then refueled and didn't take off until almost 10:00, which meant he missed his connecting flight in Atlanta...I'm at the airport in Ft. Myers and no hubby...Knowing he doesn't really know his way around airports, I started to panic...Finally at the ticket desk, a very nice lady, checked and found him on a later flight...By the time he got to Florida, he was a wee bit tired, to say the least....I've been so very lucky in all the times I've flown, no lost luggage, no real delays but I have a feeling, one of these times......
So glad you got to your destination, enjoy your trip and safe travels home....
gillian_41
18 years ago
Pleased to see you finally made it Leslie, not a very good trip for someone that doesn,t like flying.
Now kick back and enjoy yourself.
Gillian.
ronf_gw
18 years ago
What a mess. I'm glad you finally made it there. Now, it's time to kick back and have some fun.

Ron
Cherryfizz
18 years ago
Wow Leslie, it is bad enough to be stranded by yourself but having to think of your Mom and her comfort makes it more worrying.

I hope you get to enjoy the rest of your vacation and get back home withoug further mishaps.

Anne

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