Monday, December 18, 2006

Getting ready to go!

Today I called our travel agent with a question and, as she's looking up our reservation, I hear, "Oh gosh, I'm glad you called." Um, WHAT???? No big deal, except that our already early morning flight has been made even earlier by about 20 minutes. Since we always go for overkill, we would have been plenty early anyway, but can you imagine the adrenaline overload if I had found that out while we were checking in?? Ya think maybe airlines should be required to TELL their paying passengers when they change the flight schedule?

But, on a better note, I found out that our 5 plus hour flight is on a B757. Why do we care? Because B757's that are traveling across the country have power outlets at every seat. Can I get a big YAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!? The portable DVD player will be plugged in the minute they allow it and the Wiggles will sing us across the country!! Normally, five hours of nonstop TV is a bit more than I allow. But with George being "that kid" that tends to scream a lot on airplanes, and the fact that music filled videos calm him, we'll be making an exception. I can't tell you how much stress drained out of my body when I found that out. Life is good.

It will be even better Thursday, when I wake up in Oregon. Yippee!!!!

7 comments:

heather said...

Oh wow, great news with the DVD player, I had no idea some planes had power outlets!?! All the very best with your move Meg, and best wishes to you and your family for a happy and peaceful Christmas!

Dave said...

Good for you! Can't wait to have you all back out here on this side of the world.

Sharon said...

What a bonus Meg - good luck for the flight. Never easy travelling with kids - hope all goes well :)

Anonymous said...

YaHoooooo and Yipeeee indeed! Can't wait to get you to this time zone!

Lena Brandenburg said...

I hope you have a safe and wonderful trip! :)

Karen Bowers said...

hurrah about the DVD player. that's been our secret weapon for flying for a year or 2 now. :)

i'm glad you'll be on our coast. i'm fantasizing about rene and me doing a roadtrip up to see you.

ComfyMom~Stacey said...

Great news! I know I would be relieved to learn that as well. have a nice trip!