WELL....we got up early made it through security and it was all blah blah blah until we got on the plane. Then it started. We sat on the plane at the gate for 1 hour and 45 minutes. They told us there was a mechanical problem and they had to put hydraulic oil in and it would be about 10 minutes. But it wasn't 10 minutes. And no one believed it was just adding oil. Then we had to wait while they deiced the plane. We would have not cared except we only had 35 minutes to catch our flight out of Phoenix. Art kept checking his watch and saying, we aren't going to make it. I knew he was right but I kept hoping. Needless to say......we missed our connecting flight. About half way through the flight, they announced the gate crew was busy rerouting everyone. Art and I both figured it would be difficult at best to get another direct flight. We were worried we would get rerouted to several other cities first and arrive in PV late tonight or tomorrow. We were able to get online and see we had been scheduled for the next flight but no seat assignments. We figured we wouldn't be sitting together but as long as we were on the plane it would be ok. We got off the plane and went right to the gate. We watched one of the employees interact with passengers ahead of us and commented what a hag she was. When it was our turn she told us she couldn't help us and we had to go to customer service. We waited our turn in line at customer service and wouldn't you know it, when it was our turn she showed up and we had to go to her. She gave us seats NOT together and told us she would make sure our bags got on the flight. Ass soon as she said that Art and I knew our bags wouldn't arrive. We we got to the departing gate, Art asked the very sweet lady if the flight was full and she said not at all. We were surprised! Art asked if we could get seats together and she said certainly and reassigned our seats. It was comical, there were a ton of empty seats, so everyone on the plane started moving around to the empty seats. Art and I sat in the exit row by ourselves. It was nice. When we arrived we got through customs in 5 minutes. It was great. Then we went and waited for our bags...........we waited ...........and waited.........and waited. No bags!!! The bags are still in Phoenix thanks to the hag. Hope they will arrive tomorrow.
Our room is spectacular. It is on a top floor with two count them two sliding glass doors. It is the top corner room. It has a humungous wrap around balcony. The balcony has two chairs, two loungers, a table and chairs, and a hot tub. And it doesn't feel the least bit crowded. The view is incredible. It is just the best. We love it.
Now a funny..... on the flight to Phoenix my seat mate was this sweet older guy. He was headed back home to Georgia. He had been in Boise to attend a funeral (not the funny part) and he told me his wife of 53 years passed away 2 months ago (not the funny part). I asked him to tell me about his wife. He was so grateful I ask and thanked me several times for asking. She had a stroke seven years ago that left her blind and paralyzed. He had been caring for her since then. I could write a whole blog about this guy. He was a pilot in the marines and after retiring he went to work for Lockhead. He flys new planes to be put in service. He was so interesting. He said the whole hydraulic oil thing was crap.....well he used different language but means the same. Anyway here is the funny.
He said his wife had the most incredible sense of humor and she could always put him in his place when needed, When he and his wife had been married for about 6 months, he went home and she was busy ironing her bra. He asked her what on earth she was doing to which she said she was ironing her bra. He asked her why she was ironing her bra especially since she had so little to put in it. She smiled sweetly and said well I iron your shorts don't I? I about split a gut. That was so funny. I have chuckled all day just thinking about it. I really enjoyed listening to his stories.
Another crazy thing.......there was a lady on that same flight that sat across and up one from us. She looked and talked just like my Grandma. They say everyone has a twin, well I saw hers today.
Looking forward to a great day tomorrow. Art is already in bed and I am going to join him. We have a busy day tomorrow holding down some lounge chairs.
Hope our luggage arrives.
Now a funny..... on the flight to Phoenix my seat mate was this sweet older guy. He was headed back home to Georgia. He had been in Boise to attend a funeral (not the funny part) and he told me his wife of 53 years passed away 2 months ago (not the funny part). I asked him to tell me about his wife. He was so grateful I ask and thanked me several times for asking. She had a stroke seven years ago that left her blind and paralyzed. He had been caring for her since then. I could write a whole blog about this guy. He was a pilot in the marines and after retiring he went to work for Lockhead. He flys new planes to be put in service. He was so interesting. He said the whole hydraulic oil thing was crap.....well he used different language but means the same. Anyway here is the funny.
He said his wife had the most incredible sense of humor and she could always put him in his place when needed, When he and his wife had been married for about 6 months, he went home and she was busy ironing her bra. He asked her what on earth she was doing to which she said she was ironing her bra. He asked her why she was ironing her bra especially since she had so little to put in it. She smiled sweetly and said well I iron your shorts don't I? I about split a gut. That was so funny. I have chuckled all day just thinking about it. I really enjoyed listening to his stories.
Another crazy thing.......there was a lady on that same flight that sat across and up one from us. She looked and talked just like my Grandma. They say everyone has a twin, well I saw hers today.
Looking forward to a great day tomorrow. Art is already in bed and I am going to join him. We have a busy day tomorrow holding down some lounge chairs.
Hope our luggage arrives.
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