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We made it……
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11/06/2021 08:52 AM
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Nov. 5, 2021
We went to bed Thursday night at 8pm knowing only too well neither of us would catch any sleep. And we were right. Got up at 2:30am, showered and started our day. The limo driver was right in time with a 4am pick-up and off we went to JFK. The only good thing about that timing was at least there is very little other traffic on the road. We made record time going through the madness that is always JFK but I have to admit, the wheelchair service helped tremendously.
As is our custom, John had a window seat and I was on the aisle and in between us was a gentleman with his big old service dog. I was skeptical at first about flying with the dog but he was better behaved than some of the adults I’ve flown with over years. The flight was smooth and no hiccups along the way and we even managed to arrive a bit early. After doing all the airport arrival stuff we headed out and there was LESLEY, awaiting his clients off the flight. He drove us to our home away from home where we picked up our chariot for the next two weeks - just what we asked for - one of his more lovingly used Toyota’s - and are you ready for this - we finally got to be R1. Back in April we had a brand new car and I was a nervous wreck the whole time, fearing we’d earn tge first cent or ding on it.
Anyhow, not sure why JB is doing such an early flight but we arrived at BSV around 12:30 and the maid was just finishing up our room. Jeannie had already been and gone and we thought about making lunch in but decided to go out instead. Fat Tony’s for a chicken Caesar salad - not the best I’ve ever had but a long way from the worse. Hadn’t eaten dinner last night or breakfast this morning so it was about perfect to get us to dinner with friends which was also perfect.
I have communicated with many posters over the years and it’s always a pleasure to meet them face to face. Tonight we had occasion to have dinner with Sue and Jeff Butler - Sue is Mama B on TTOL and like us, a former long-time but now displaced Towers timeshare owner. We had a lovely dinner at El Zafiro before they leave for home this weekend and compared notes and shared our SXM experiences. It’s crazy to travel 15 to 1800 miles to meet someone who lives a half hour ride from you at home but we did it and so happy to have met you both in real time.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: We made it……
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11/06/2021 08:56 AM
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Yay! Glad you're there! I have to say, no matter how little sleep I think I will get, the night before we leave, I always eat dinner! Anyway, time to relax and enjoy!!
Carol Hill
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Re: We made it……
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11/06/2021 09:08 AM
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I am so sorry to read this. I can’t imagine what is going on with AA and so many other carriers these days but there really needs to be some accountability for these cancellations and the turmoil they create for travelers. I would have been so irritated and disappointed, not to mention angry at having all my planning been for nought. I will keep my fingers crossed for you for tomorrow. Good luck…….
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: We made it……
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11/06/2021 10:11 AM
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Welcome home Pat! Was great chatting with your other half last night on the plane observation deck! He is a hoot with his stories! As he mentioned, hope we find time to get together.
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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Re: We made it……
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11/06/2021 10:54 AM
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Leona,
It feels so good to be here. Loved the big hug from Smarthe and the warm welcome from Lesley and Emmanuel among others.
We will definitely get together - drinks, dinner, whatever. Laying pretty low today after a good nights sleep but still exhausted. At our ages, you just can’t make up a lost nights sleep overnight. May see you at tge pool later.
And yes, my DH really is a dear sweet man and has so many anecdotes from over the years.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: We made it……
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11/06/2021 11:55 AM
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Glad you arrived safely. Back in the day, we had R-1 a few times. Hope the trip goes well and looking forward to your updates.
J.D.
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Re: We made it……
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11/06/2021 12:52 PM
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Great to hear you made it Pat, wish we overlapped but I don't think so this trip.
As for AA we have our trip coming up and are hopeful that it is not messed up too much. Portland to Dallas, Dallas to Miami where we spend the night and then off to SXM. At least we have some padding to make it to Miami if something goes wrong but hoping for the best. When you consider all the shortages of staff at the airlines associated with Covid issues it is actually surprising to me that there are not more delays. Hoping for the best.
Enjoy your trip Pat and John!
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: We made it……
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11/07/2021 09:05 AM
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A hearty welcome to those newly arrived. Isn’t it wonderful to be here?!
Mike, that’s so funny. So we’re ending up with Pam and Dwayne’s left-overs? Their car, their room? Believe me, it’s all good but I do hope wish we could have been exchanged greetings. Next trip, maybe?
I’ve always kidded a Lesley about wanting to be number 1 in his world and finally, it happened. He met us at the airport in a new bright and shiny Audi and all I could think of was, please Lord - I asked for lovingly used and for sure, not new and bright and shiny. And expensive!! Thankfully, he was merely transporting us while waiting for R1 to be readied.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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