]]> http://2sistersblog.com/2010/02/26/snowed-in-again/feed/ 0 http://2sistersblog.com/2009/12/19/merry-christmas-from-30000-feet/ http://2sistersblog.com/2009/12/19/merry-christmas-from-30000-feet/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:00:55 +0000 KarenNYC http://2sistersblog.com/?p=6585

I can understand canceling a flight when it looks like this. But last time I checked, this NEVER happens in NC.

Well folks, good news. The Airport Gods were good to us today and Jeff and I were able to get out of New York before the behemoth of a blizzard rolled into town. Whew. And to make the deal even sweeter, they threw in free wireless on our flight. That’s right, I’m broadcasting to you live currently from 30,000 feet above sea level. Pretty sweet deal. After such a crappy ordeal with being one of only 2 flights canceled out of Laguardia to Raleigh-Durham yesterday, I’d say that Delta has somewhat redeemed themselves for their minor freak out about the possibility of there being snow at RDU airport. A possibility that was proven false, as the airport only saw rain, rain and more rain throughout the evening hours. LAME.

But, yippee skippee, we’re on our way home to good old NC; well hopefully. We still have one more flight out of Atlanta. So cross your fingers and toes that all goes well or else we’re renting a car and taking our chances on the road. We’re looking forward to seeing lots of family, warmer temperatures, (warmer meaning 40 degrees as opposed to the normal 20 we’ve grown accustomed to), and stuffing our faces with Christmas goodies. Weight loss New Year’s Resolution here we come!

To be sung to the tune of “Tiny Dancer.”

“Tiny Suitcase”

Suitcase baby, will fit maybe, all my clothes if I cram.
Your zebra stripes, prevent swipes, you stand out on the tram.
Ballerina, you must have seen her, trying to take my bag.
And now she’s confused, something just oozed, it’s the shampoo bottle in my bag.

Delta freaks, about the leaks
While handing tickets out, it’s their job.
Turning back she says wait.
Your suitcase is not gonna fit.

Piano man, he waves his hand
While waiting in the line
Looking on, she just yawns
The hand she sees, but she just ignores.

But oh how I packed so light
I just want to get on this flight
Only you and you can stop me
When I say softly, slowly

Hold on Delta, let me answer
Count the bags on the scale
The zebra bag is all that’s mine
You had a busy day today…

So hold on Delta, let me answer,
My zebra-print suitcase is pretty wee
So hold on Delta let me answer,
Cuz there’s no way I’m gonna pay your baggage fee.

In case you couldn’t tell, I just finished packing for my trip to NYC tomorrow! I may have had a couple glasses of wine and got creative, but I was so stoked that I managed to fit 10 DAYS worth of clothes into a carry-on (zebra-print) bag. I just refuse to pay a fee to check my bag. So TAKE THAT Delta!!

1. When is it ever not a nonsmoking flight?

2. Armrest etiquette says the passenger in the middle deserves at least one armrest. So why don’t I ever get it?!

3. Headphones + eyes closed = don’t talk to me, ever.

4. I have severe food envy and deep hatred for the passenger eating the giant burger and fries next to me.

5. Why do all pilot’s voices sound the same?

6. Why do airports give me cotton mouth?

7. Who would ever breathe normally into their mask??

8. The curtain that divides first class from coach always makes me think of Titanic with the rich people separated from the poor people in the bottom deck.

9. Um, it’s a little disconcerting when the pilot tells you the plane you just flew on now has to go in for maintenance. Why?? What is wrong with it? Did you know about this problem when we were in the air?

10. Do they really think I’m going to remember anything they say about how to work my life vest or find my seat cushion when we’re crashing?

11. Why is it that my seat belt is always pulled out to be at its longest when I sit down. Do giants always sit in my seats before me?

12. It’s scary when the pilot is thanking the kind passenger that noticed our fuel leaking before take off. It’s even scarier when another plane notices our luggage door was partially open right before takeoff. Isn’t there a light or something that comes on?? I mean even cars have a door ajar light!

13. Every giant turbulent drop we take, I think “this is the end.”

14. Lastly, here’s a little jingle I wrote:

Fly Southwest. It’s the best.

Fly Jet Blue. They’re cool too.

Virgin’s neat if you get a seat.

Delta sucks. They’re such a drag.

United’s worse. They’re real d-bags.

Tomorrow I’m leaving – at 3:50 in the morning!! – to go visit the in-laws in Lexington, Kentucky. I’ll try to blog some while I’m away. I could blog on the plane if we were flying Virgin! But alas, we’re flying Delta – which means I probably won’t be leaving until noon.