Travel
I thought I'd post a quick update to say that I arrived on time in NY yesterday afternoon. Both the flights to Chicago and to White Plains were perfect - no time delays, good seating, and no problems with weather. Also, I was thrilled to find I had been "Pre-screened", so I just put my carry on and purse on the conveyor belt through the xray, while I walked through the archway to the other side. No groping, no shoes off, and no indignities, plus a much shorter line. I asked my son how I happened to be so lucky, and he told me "I gave them your age"! It turns out that seniors and young children can be exempted from the regular screening process, or for those who travel often, they can submit a request and undergo a background check to avoid the hassles of full screening.
Jeannie had helped me into the airport in Sacramento and took care of checking in for me, really no problem except that I've never had to do the self-service thing. We had already printed out my boarding passes but you still have to do something with them inside the airport. I'll let Mike take care of it when I leave for Sac in 3 weeks. Personally, I think all the self-service is more of a hassle than walking up to the ticket agent at the desk and having them check the luggage and print out the boarding pass, but in that case I know I'm just an old dog who doesn't want to learn new tricks!
I had a very difficult time sleeping the night before I left Sacramento and I find it impossible to sleep on a plane, so I have a day of rest planned today. Sandy drove her Jeep to work so I could have the mini van available, but I'm a little hesitant as I've never driven a mini van before. I'll get used to it but today I'll probably rest at home since I have the place all to myself.
Leaving Chicago the plane flew out over Lake Michigan and then there was a pretty good cloud cover most of the way to my destination. When we flew low and under the clouds the final few minutes I was amazed at how green everything was, but most of all with all the water - lakes, rivers, reservoirs, etc., much different than the dry west. I have really missed the lush features of this part of the country and feel like I'm "back home".
The boys have grown so much and I'm so glad I'm here for a few weeks.
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Travel
Great, So Far
I thought I'd post a quick update to say that I arrived on time in NY yesterday afternoon. Both the flights to Chicago and to White Plains were perfect - no time delays, good seating, and no problems with weather. Also, I was thrilled to find I had been "Pre-screened", so I just put my carry on and purse on the conveyor belt through the xray, while I walked through the archway to the other side. No groping, no shoes off, and no indignities, plus a much shorter line. I asked my son how I happened to be so lucky, and he told me "I gave them your age"! It turns out that seniors and young children can be exempted from the regular screening process, or for those who travel often, they can submit a request and undergo a background check to avoid the hassles of full screening.
Jeannie had helped me into the airport in Sacramento and took care of checking in for me, really no problem except that I've never had to do the self-service thing. We had already printed out my boarding passes but you still have to do something with them inside the airport. I'll let Mike take care of it when I leave for Sac in 3 weeks. Personally, I think all the self-service is more of a hassle than walking up to the ticket agent at the desk and having them check the luggage and print out the boarding pass, but in that case I know I'm just an old dog who doesn't want to learn new tricks!
I had a very difficult time sleeping the night before I left Sacramento and I find it impossible to sleep on a plane, so I have a day of rest planned today. Sandy drove her Jeep to work so I could have the mini van available, but I'm a little hesitant as I've never driven a mini van before. I'll get used to it but today I'll probably rest at home since I have the place all to myself.
Leaving Chicago the plane flew out over Lake Michigan and then there was a pretty good cloud cover most of the way to my destination. When we flew low and under the clouds the final few minutes I was amazed at how green everything was, but most of all with all the water - lakes, rivers, reservoirs, etc., much different than the dry west. I have really missed the lush features of this part of the country and feel like I'm "back home".
The boys have grown so much and I'm so glad I'm here for a few weeks.
- Weather Woes!
Poor Ara, went to the airport last night and was told the flight had been delayed until this morning. Today's flight left, but there was a delay of several hours in Houston; I haven't heard if it finally departed, but I hope she is home...
- Glad The Flight Is Over! Update
I would love to say that after I return to Sac in October I won't ever get on another plane, but I'd better not be too hasty. To begin with, security which is usually a breeze at the Sacramento airport, was a nightmare yesterday. ...
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I'm at the airport waiting on my flight, and notice that everything in and out of Dallas is cancelled. I'm glad I'm not going that route, and at least the weather looks good for me from now on. I had an 8 am appointment to...
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