Let's hope that woman was ultimately going to Detroit? The one time I really won the oversold game, my new itinerary was better than my original one.

I am going to have to sample more of the entertainment under the theory that it can't all be that bad. I didn't comment on the quality of the sound because all I got on that was there was noise.

Well done, amyth! Can you come and stay with me in FL for a week or two and help me purge? I really have to do something about all my stuff stuck in storage and closets.

meara, considering my experience lately, I would like to avoid O'Hare as much as possible now that it's not my home airport. I also want to avoid flying United, because they have mechanical issues the majority of the time when I fly with them. What the hell is wrong with their maintenance schedule?!

Aurelia, good thoughts for your mom!

Go you with the decluttering, amyth!

Last night, I was driven mad by a clockwork sound. I got out of bed and put my ear to every device that possibly could be making the noise, but they were all silent. Eventually I traced the noise to the living room. The Christmas tree light timer is plugged into the electrical socket on the opposite side of the bedroom wall.

Shrift, I know it's a little out of your way for Kalamazoo, but on the whole I've had a not-terrible time going through Detroit. Of course, I'm flying there this Friday, and now that I've jinxed things, I fully expect it to make a liar out of me. Still, I've generally gotten in and out with minimal delays as often than not. And from what I've heard about O'Hare, a 50% OK-ish rating would be an improvement.

Amyth, I can't wait to see your revamped digs!

Can you come and stay with me in FL for a week or two and help me purge? I really have to do something about all my stuff stuck in storage and closets.

Laura, I would love to! I am really into this decluttering thing now that I've started. It's a great feeling. Also, I'd love to see you!

Also, I was texting with my niece yesterday (she lives in Pembroke Pines) and she and her new husband just bought a house, just got a dog, etc., and I miss her so much. I went to her wedding in March, but before that, I hadn't made it down to South Florida in years. I'd really like to see more of her.

Amyth, I can't wait to see your revamped digs!

I can't wait for you to as well! Right now, it's still chaos, because I need to put books back on shelves, put away clothes, etc. But I plan to be almost done before I leave for NY!

That's awesome amyth! I need to borrow from your book and do some decluttering myself

Sending good thoughts, aurelia

It's so funny. I almost never have trouble with United or O'Hare. I'm not connecting through there, which is a huge difference of course, but my flights in and out are rarely delayed or have issues. Knock wood, since it is my home airport and preferred airline for work.

I think my worst theatre experience was a Romeo & Juliet production at my alma mater where a former friend I was having a huge rift with performed the role of Mercutio in Shatner-esque staccato. The combination made me wish I'd thought to bring a Molotov cocktail.

Laura, I would love to!

Anytime! Pembroke Pines is not far at all. 45 min in traffic. My schedule is super flexible. Profile address is good for making a plan.