smonster, I think we might be on the same flight - I'm connecting in Newark also.
OK, we get in at noon Friday. Probably be closer to 1 by the time we get to the hotel. We have two hours before checkin and the HS opens. What do we do? Leave our bags at the concierge desk and hang out in the bar? Wait, that doesn't sound so bad.
I am not packed. My plan is to not check baggage, but the gods laugh.
Leave our bags at the concierge desk and hang out in the bar? Wait, that doesn't sound so bad.
I can work with that plan. Also, very often hotels will let you check in well in advance - the stated time is just covering their bases in case the room isn't ready.
Zenkitty, I'll look for you in line. I'm pretty sure I'll recognize you...
Vortex, I haven't gotten the list, in my regular or spam folders.
We are at the airport. Our first flight is delayed. We should theoretically still make our second flight.
We are at the airport. Our first flight is delayed. We should theoretically still make our second flight.
Omnis, don't pack the sunblock, it doesn't sound like it's regulation. You won't need much when you're here anyway.
The TSA locks are usually sold at airports. We use them and are very pleased with them.
Fay's plane should be landing in about 30 minutes. I am up, washed and fed and heading out the door very soon.
Yay for Fay!
Thanks Pete for the advice, I left it out JIC.
:: drum roll :: I AM PACKED! With 30 minutes to tidy the apartment. I only got 3.5ish hours of sleep, but hey, who needs sleep going into a weekend of partying?
Aaaaannnd I just got a text message from Alaska Air that my flight is delayed 24 minutes. Ugg.
Laga, if my flight gets delayed more, and you want to take the bus before I land, I completely understand. Send me a text so I'll know.
I'm guessing there are some strong westerly winds blowing?? Or Alaska Air is very optimistic:
Scheduled---Actual-----Arrival--Scheduled---Actual
2:05 PM---ETD 2:29 PM--Seattle--4:20 PM---ETA 4:18 PM
Leave 24 minutes later, arrive 2 minutes sooner. We shall see!
I am anxious for everyone's trips to go without a hitch, but I am particularly on the edge of seat waiting to hear that Fay has indeed arrived safely. It would be lovely to hear that ND had a flight without delays for a change too.
So who will volunteer to be my proxy hugger? I require enthusiastic hugs delivered to all the huggy peeps, and gentle hand touches and air kisses to those who prefer a bit more personal space.