After several flight delays, rebookings, and delays due to "hardware issues" on planes, I finally made it to Spokane Monday night. Unfortunatly, my suitcase hasn't been so lucky! It was supposed to arrive in Spokane Monday but on a much later flight than me. The nice folks at the Delta counter arranged for it to be delivered to Mom and Dad's house. This morning, still no suitcase. According to Delta, my suitcase is in Dallas/FortWorth! Funny...that's where I was (with my suitcase) on Monday! So, here I sit, on hold on the Delta luggage help line (for over an hour now) waiting to talk to an agent to get the suitcase on another flight to Spokane. Yippee for me!
I went to the dentist yesterday and have to go back tomorrow. Oh bother! Who wants to visit the dentist on vacation!? Not me...
I think by the end of the week, I'm going to need a "do-over" on my vacation. *grin*
I am so sorry this happened to you! I fly for (said airline) and I am sorry. I hope your trip back home goes smoothly, and that you dont harbor too much ill will! Maybe you will be on one of my flights one day, and I will make it up to you!
Posted by: Lisa | December 24, 2010 at 03:25 AM
No! No! Don't make me go! It's warm down here! I met this cute little dufflebag named Dustin. We had the best time on the luggage go-round in Terminal C.
Posted by: Lucy Luggage | December 23, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Merry Christmas Anna. Hope you get your luggage and enjoy every minute with your family. Also greetings to Alan back at the ranch.
Posted by: Sally | December 23, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Hopefully they get it to you soon.. What a frustration. I am also hoping that you have a wonderful vacation. I wish I was going home for the holidays. It is such a special time.. Good luck and enjoy..
Posted by: Dawn B. | December 23, 2010 at 06:22 AM
Oh boy! Traveling sure isn't glamorous! Hoping you get your luggage as soon as possible and that the rest of your vacation is much more pleasant! Have a very Merry Christmas! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | December 23, 2010 at 05:11 AM
UGH, I hate it when they lose our luggage! SO ANNOYING!!! Thank goodness you are "home", so you can use some of your Mom's stuff for the time being. That is still not very comforting, when your own stuff is far, far away. I'm SO SORRY! Why does this stuff have to happen??? I suppose it's not too bad, compared to the folks whose houses floated away in the rains this week...not to mention the mudslides. UGH. That would be worse. Perspective is always good!
Have a wonderful time with your Mom and Dad. Please tell them I said HELLO! I did not send a single Xmas card this year; my apologies. But Merry, Merry Christmas to you and yours! *HUGS*
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 23, 2010 at 04:39 AM
Sounds to me like you should go out and buy a brand new pair of jammies (I mean 'loungewear') and relax in them until your luggage arrives!
Posted by: bonnie weiss | December 23, 2010 at 04:35 AM
Well, soon it will be Christmas and I'm sure everything will be sorted out by then...isn't there a song "It's gonna be a Christmas to Remember?" You'll be talking about this one all year long...bless your time with your folks...we are so close, Anna, maybe one day we will meet!! Jeanne in Coeur d'Alene xoxoxo Merry Christmas
Posted by: Jeanne in Idaho | December 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM
I meant stay an extra day, not and extra day. Tell your Dad to cough up some cash so you can get some clothes! :))))))
Posted by: Shala | December 22, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Just think how awful it would be if you were in DFW and your suitcase was in Newport! Saw Spokane on a weather.com video. Cars crashing in slow mo on icy south hill! Can't say I miss it. High was 70 today in Central Florida. Make sure your Dad drives safe!
Posted by: kathynruss | December 22, 2010 at 06:18 PM
Anna, that is one sad tale. :( Sorry we didn't have a better welcome for you here in the Northwest. You definitely deserve another vacation! Tell your family and Alan hi from me, and here's wishing you a merry Christmas in spite of all the problems. Hugs.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | December 22, 2010 at 06:12 PM
Things will get better and a good excuse to get a wicked cool new sweater right?LOL! Enjoy your family! and have a great Christmas!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | December 22, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Bummer!! I hope your luggage gets a first class seat and is reunited with you very soon! Or maybe Delta will give you a hefty chunk of money to go on a shopping spree for your inconvenience :) Enjoy your Christmas with your family.
Posted by: Jennifer K. | December 22, 2010 at 02:39 PM
Sorry to hear the vacation got off to a bad start. I am sure it will get much better very soon. That said... Have a wonderful adn relaxing Christmas with the folks. Hugs to all...
Posted by: Carol Dee | December 22, 2010 at 01:54 PM
Here's hoping the rest of your visit will be filled with wonderful memories to soften the memories of the beginning. :) Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Beth M | December 22, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Oh that's too bad. Not a fun way to start your vacation - no luggage & the dentist! Yuck. I'm sure the rest will be good as I know you & your Mom always have fun doing some creative crafting. And, I'm sure your Dad will be up to something to entertain you! Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | December 22, 2010 at 12:07 PM
I agree! I think you should stay and extra day for each day that got ruined!
Posted by: Shala | December 22, 2010 at 12:04 PM