Jul 15, 2008

Ten-Word Tuesday.

As some of you know, this coming weekend will mark the annual BlogHer conference. This year’s gathering is in San Francisco and Bossy is going to attend and she will be providing her readers reader with full-color reports.

Like most citizens of the world, Bossy hasn’t had the best luck lately when it comes to air travel, and the associated cancellations or grossly delayed flights. Just last year alone, first this happened. And then this happened.

Which brings us to today’s challenge: in exactly ten words, can you share with Bossy your latest travel nightmare—or lucky travel story?

And make sure to visit later today for the most entertaining comments on the web.

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179 comments

1. 1
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:04 am
   Julianne said:

   In London, flight cancelled. No other flight for 24 hours.


2. 2
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:10 am
   amy said:

   Heathrow flight delay food poisoning projectile vomit over brits stare


3. 3
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:10 am
   Little Miss Sunshine State said:

   No delays. No screaming babies. Nice woman sitting near me.


4. 4
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:12 am
   Debby said:

   Weather blamed for overweight plane, 3 hour delay. AA sucks.


5. 5
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:19 am
   Hallie said:

   Plane broke in Jamaica. Non airconditioned airport. LONG HOT WAIT.

   Hallie
   http://wonderfulworldofweiners.blogspot.com/


6. 6
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:21 am
   natalie said:

   sat next to non-english speaking man. slept the whole way.

   oh…i did your youyou. made me giggle!


7. 7
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:24 am
   Cathy D. said:

   Scheduled for Wednesday. Changed to Monday. Doesn’t match hotel reservations!


8. 8
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:24 am
   Katie said:

   Long delays, four flights in 48 hours…only $5 cash.


9. 9
   on July 15th, 2008 at 9:26 am
   merrymishaps said:

   We had to land in “crash position” — just in case!


10. 10
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:28 am
    chocolatechic said:

    Vacation at the beach, evacuated 24 hours later, Hurricane Isabella.


11. 11
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:29 am
    Di said:

    Left at six. Teenagers slept until New Jersey. Peaceful bliss!


12. 12
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:37 am
    thatcoolbroad said:

    seated next to guy I ditched at bar night before


13. 13
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:38 am
    moo said:

    didn’t have to go with inlaws to California after all


14. 14
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:40 am
    Mari said:

    Rush to a connecting flight became a five hour delay.


15. 15
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:46 am
    Lynda said:

    Stuck in Dallas-longer to wait than drive to Houston.


16. 16
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:46 am
    biddy said:

    two last names, caused ticket issues. lotsa yelling.


17. 17
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:48 am
    katia said:

    Got on wrong train and ended up in wrong country.


18. 18
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:50 am
    Dara said:

    blissful flight with 2 month old, pilot even helped schlep.


19. 19
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:53 am
    missbanshee said:

    Finally leaving rehab. Flight cancelled. Florida airport for 12 hours.


20. 20
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:54 am
    vuboq said:

    flight delayed. tired. hungry. what’s this? UPGRADED TO BUSINESS CLASS!!!

    Have fun at BlogHer! *smooches*


21. 21
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:54 am
    Lauren said:

    Whirlwind trip to London for modeling job, only 16, lonely.


22. 22
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:57 am
    Debbie said:

    Got to airport. No passport. (insert HUGE panic here) They accepted voter’s registration card. (was going to Mexico)


23. 23
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:58 am
    Dharmamama said:

    Following the Dead, me & dog (Stella!) & pickup, never any trouble


24. 24
    on July 15th, 2008 at 9:59 am
    Catherine said:

    I’m at BlogHer while in-laws visit my kids. Coincidence? No.


25. 25
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:02 am
    Bobbie said:

    Nursing baby with former (male) boss sitting next to us!


26. 26
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:02 am
    Black Hockey Jesus said:

    I can’t believe you just hurled on me in Minneapolis!


27. 27
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:03 am
    andrea said:

    Preflight Valium, bags searched at gate, spacey and out of my mind.


28. 28
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:04 am
    Ellen said:

    niece stuck in nyc two days on way to budapest


29. 29
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:05 am
    Melanie said:

    O’hare and United Airlines equals horrifying with “right engine failure”.


30. 30
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:06 am
    Pamela said:

    family from DC came to us. no travel for me.


31. 31
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:08 am
    jp said:

    1/2 mile for Groceries in The Hamptons………..35 minutes………WTF?!?!?!?


32. 32
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:11 am
    What Happens Next said:

    Flight canceled from Florida, but first class was the payback!


33. 33
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:11 am
    Kate said:

    Husband never listens to directions – always causes a big fight.


34. 34
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:12 am
    Nancy said:

    None yet.
    Don’t jinx my trip to BlogHer San Francisco!


35. 35
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:13 am
    Bellamomma said:

    Traveled alone with toddler, pregnant, 3 hour flight delay. Murder Suicide.


36. 36
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:19 am
    Paula said:

    Chicago. Overbooked. One seat is available. Boyfriend waves from plane.


37. 37
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:27 am
    Karen in DE said:

    Hot Atlanta tarmac, in a commuter plane, wicked bad hangover.


38. 38
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:30 am
    Mary O said:

    Two a.m. Flight delayed. Cranky toddler. One diaper left. Yikes.


39. 39
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:32 am
    Meg said:

    Freeport Bahamas, flight delay, kids caused havoc, bar had beer.


40. 40
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:33 am
    golden said:

    parents divorced, traveling alone, 10 yrs old w/ 4 yr old sister, missed connecting flight. Stayed overnight with strangers in a hotel in Lubbock, TX.


41. 41
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:41 am
    g said:

    Coast to coast, packed in coach, someone silently farting – who?


42. 42
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:48 am
    Just Me said:

    Honeymoon. Flight moved hour earlier. Running 26 gates with carryons.


43. 43
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:51 am
    heart shaped hedges said:

    2 year old daughter selected for random “terrorist” search. GEESH!


44. 44
    on July 15th, 2008 at 10:57 am
    David said:

    2PM flight to Chicago became 6AM flight to Chicago. Stand-by.


45. 45
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:01 am
    Jami said:

    Weather delayed flight, snarled traffic. Plane and I arrived simultaneously.


46. 46
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:01 am
    Tasha said:

    Gave up seat, got vouchers — free visits to see friend!


47. 47
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:02 am
    hulagirlatheart said:

    Crazy stranger holding contraband dog removes dentures-yells at Hubby.


48. 48
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:05 am
    ehme said:

    Bermuda. Hurricane. Wedding? No. Wet. Sharks. Passport? Rum. Plane? No.


49. 49
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:06 am
    C said:

    Me + 4 wee children + cancelled flight 1/2-way to destination = Hysteria!


50. 50
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:07 am
    Jess said:

    Baby pooped on husband’s lap. No changing table on plane.


51. 51
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:07 am
    Stacey Ball said:

    Mexico for honeymoon, seriously damaged knee, crutches for 7 months!


52. 52
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:09 am
    Jessica said:

    Baby pooped on husband’s lap. No changing table on plane.


53. 53
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:09 am
    Brava97 said:

    Hubby cashed in upgrades for first class. Love that guy!

    Also:

    Saw “Battlestar Galactica” star at O’Hare. Too shy to speak.


54. 54
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:12 am
    Willie G said:

    24 hours in LAX, no crew, only compensation? free breakfast!

    Uuugghh


55. 55
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:26 am
    Sheryl said:

    Plane sitting on tarmac ,5 hours, no bathroom , no food.


56. 56
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:30 am
    Eliza said:

    Headed home after viewing dad’s body. Missed flight. Rental car.


57. 57
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:31 am
    sheasy said:

    Plane hit flock of geese, assumed the crash landing position.


58. 58
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:32 am
    Andrea's Sweet Life said:

    Prefer to drink hard liquor to forget bad travel experiences.


59. 59
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:33 am
    Helen said:

    Plane descended during electric storm. Terrifying! Pilot got standing ovation.


60. 60
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:35 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    All travel money goes for college son’s tix. Poor me.


61. 61
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:38 am
    Mary Beth said:

    Mexicana. Cramped between 2 big men w/WICKED BAD BO!


62. 62
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:42 am
    mr. lootiatto said:

    Wishful
    thinking
    travel luck
    when moving
    to Prague
    in future.


63. 63
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:47 am
    Jen said:

    Guy next to me picked nose and ears entire flight.


64. 64
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:48 am
    Susan said:

    Daughter vomiting throughout Chili’s in San Diego (brother’s birthday trip).


65. 65
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:53 am
    wendy said:

    Stranded overnight on cruise island, received free trip as compensation!


66. 66
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:53 am
    liza said:

    Toddler, delayed, cancelled; accommodations had ants & pubes on bed.


67. 67
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:58 am
    donna in mid michigan said:

    JUST LAST WEEK:
    10:30 am buy tickets for July 25th flight Flint to Atlanta…..189.
    6:00pm…email from Air Trans announcing SALE for same flight…$69 bucks.


68. 68
    on July 15th, 2008 at 11:59 am
    ms picket to you said:

    Car broke down on highway near nowhere. Kids on board.


69. 69
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
    Chelsea said:

    D-FW is portal to hell; American Airlines is the gatekeeper.


70. 70
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
    heide said:

    Nonstop flight, middle of row, behind broken seat.


71. 71
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
    MIQuilter said:

    Orig 2 hr direct. 14 hrs/4 airports til home.


72. 72
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
    monica @ transplanting me said:

    delayed flight; missed connection – most of us moved to thailand

    and i still cry about these flights… and we’re all here now!!


73. 73
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
    Tootsie Farklepants said:

    Return flight home from Florida my luggage went to Dallas.


74. 74
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
    Asthmagirl said:

    Car window broke on Canadian ferry. Warranty not valid “overseas”.


75. 75
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
    The Mom said:

    Four hours with three kids equals twelve hour migraine ouch.


76. 76
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
    Bridget said:

    Travel insurance doesn’t insure much: http://tinyurl.com/6pu5e2


77. 77
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
    TwentyFourAtHeart said:

    Car Accident. Flight. Pain Meds Stolen From Bag. Totally Screwed.


78. 78
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
    Victoria said:

    Really bad stomach bug. Really long flight. Wish was dead.


79. 79
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
    whiticism said:

    forgot passports and birth certificates equals delayed HONEYMOON until december.


80. 80
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    We’re driving across the country to avoid airplane hell, y’all.


81. 81
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
    Fatcat said:

    Went to ST louis with my in-laws and had fun!


82. 82
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
    Shamelessly Sassy said:

    husband’s childhood bf died in plane explosion, now hates planes.


83. 83
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
    Undomestic Diva said:

    I don’t need 10 words: One-Armed Pilot

    The full story: http://undomesticdiva.typepad.com/undomestic_diva/2008/07/the-fear-of-fly.html


84. 84
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
    Becca said:

    pilot didn’t stop in time, hit jetway, we waited hours


85. 85
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
    Mrs. G. said:

    terrified of flying, white knuckles, bourbon and xanax helped, landed.

    Have fun at blogher Bossy!


86. 86
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
    Foolery said:

    5?-hour Hong Kong-Tokyo flight in smoking section. *cough*


87. 87
    on July 15th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
    Von said:

    Surprise upgrade to first class for free – hot towels rock.


88. 88
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
    margalit said:

    Took autistic boy cross country. Son of friend. Nuff said.


89. 89
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
    Stephanie said:

    Storms. Turbulance. Sharing Free Drink tickets with nice old lady.


90. 90
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
    ali said:

    baby emily pooped three times. I had only two diapers.


91. 91
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
    Stephanie said:

    Us= inconsolable screaming baby.
    Passengers= glaring w/ disdain.

    Good times.


92. 92
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
    Kristina said:

    flight to vegas with only 10 people onboard! Unlimited free booze! (can you tell that was back in 1989?)


93. 93
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
    Sass E-mum said:

    Hot flight from Greece with sweaty headed toddler. Sticky sticky.


94. 94
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
    CarolynOnline said:

    International flight.
    Child airsick.
    Vomits ON mommy.
    Six hours left.


95. 95
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
    Heather said:

    Left Arizona 2pm. Arrived Chicago 2am. Man Died On Board.


96. 96
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
    Kirsten said:

    Ran OJ-style for connection, first class was our only option!


97. 97
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
    Terri said:

    Crazy husband drove all night to get home – never again!


98. 98
    on July 15th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
    Have the T-Shirt said:

    LAX overnight on way to Hawaii with two small kids.


99. 99
    on July 15th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
    Denise said:

    28 hours. Five planes. Baby. Ear infections. Luggage lost. Vacation?!


100. 100
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
     jen said:

     Oh my girl, do you ever make me laugh!!! I love you, and have added you to my blog list. Keep it up please.

     Jen

     http://muddybootdreams.blogspot.com/


101. 101
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
     Suebob said:

     I don’t have travel nightmares, rather adventures. Smack me now.


102. 102
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
     Cynthia said:

     Didn’t complain/yell and was bumped up to first class.


103. 103
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
     MamaMo said:

     Husband born in Iran, American citizen 30 years. “Prove it!!”


104. 104
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
     Grandma J said:

     LasVegas, two flights going CANCELLED, Two flights coming home CANCELLED.


105. 105
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
     LetterB said:

     Three hours with toddler. On the tarmac. Then we flew.


106. 106
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
     Assertagirl said:

     Three plane seats all to myself, the airline went under.


107. 107
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
     Emily R said:

     Hurricanes in Texas meant one more day in CA. Family!


108. 108
     on July 15th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
     Bossy's Friend Martha's Sister said:

     Lucky having friends willing to pick me up at midnight!(so I can afford the ticket!)


109. 109
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
     Ree (the Other one) said:

     Lisping, arrogant, doofus businessman in the next seat this morning.


110. 110
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
     penny said:

     Arrived safely – no nightmare, except the driver wouldn’t shut up.


111. 111
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
     magpie said:

     missed connection in london. hopped private plane to paris cornfield.


112. 112
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
     The Modern Gal said:

     Ten states, twelve hours: practically sleep-driving by the end.


113. 113
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
     Marnie said:

     Trip coming up. Not saying a word lest I jinx myself.


114. 114
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
     Jen said:

     Honeymoon: lost luggage, delayed flights, earthquake, plane crashed on runway.

     (… for real)


115. 115
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
     mommymae said:

     voluntary bump to & from europe. free amsterdam with brother.


116. 116
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
     Madness said:

     Florida 15yrslater all 4 flights on time..stepped from one plane onto next.
     Lucky Girl.
     (and still cant count to 10 ha!)


117. 117
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
     meleah rebeccah said:

     I am buying that teshirt. Love it.

     Have fun at the convention. Cant wait to read all about it


118. 118
     on July 15th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
     Scottsdale Girl said:

     Me in aisle seat, Ginormous Alaskan male in middle seat.


119. 119
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
     blackbird said:

     Being polite got me out of Chicago in a storm.


120. 120
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
     Dr Zibbs said:

     Can you change the word whore to dude because..I’m a dude.


121. 121
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
     sonrie said:

     5 delays and cancellations, layover, 14 hour day vs. 6.


122. 122
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
     Beth said:

     Bathroom line with baby, mean gayboy flight attendant shoves us.


123. 123
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
     caren said:

     girls weekend, flight delayed, good thing we found the bar!


124. 124
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
     Jen said:

     Airport at 04:00, flight cancelled, next one at 10:30. Wait…….


125. 125
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
     Lori said:

     Landing gear won’t go down. Circle, circle, scream inside, circle…


126. 126
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
     Amy said:

     Saw aurora borealis out airplane window. Once a lifetime experience.

     xoxo, SG


127. 127
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
     Leaf, probably... said:

     Finding out the driver was stoned… AFTER we had arrived.


128. 128
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
     Amy said:

     Bus left 6am Monday, arrived 2pm Tuesday. Three deadweight kids.

     xoxo, SG


129. 129
     on July 15th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
     LizP said:

     Stuck at DeGaulle
     no train to Paris
     I was sad


130. 130
     on July 15th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
     Moi said:

     First class tickets to Paris. Left on time, everything perfect.


131. 131
     on July 15th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
     anne marie in philly said:

     have not flown since 1990. always take the train. wheeeeeee!


132. 132
     on July 15th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
     Bush Babe said:

     Athens airport, overnight delays, no hotel, no sleep, 20-hour flight.


133. 133
     on July 15th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
     KarenT said:

     10 adults, 12 kids, 2 hurricanes, 1 beach house, 0 sun


134. 134
     on July 15th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
     Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You said:

     stomach bug traded between 3 kids on minivan trip. blarrrrrgh.


135. 135
     on July 15th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
     Stimey said:

     My three yo talked to me nonstop for ten hours.


136. 136
     on July 15th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
     Kimi said:

     LA – Tokyo, me, then three empty seats, then cool girl.


137. 137
     on July 15th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
     Lisa said:

     wing flaps frozen. assume crash positions!smoke! firetrucks! rough landing.


138. 138
     on July 15th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
     Alyssa Morris said:

     Baby scissors in diaper bag. Searched EVERYTHING. First Class Seats!


139. 139
     on July 15th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
     dgm said:

     My son vomited on daddy, sitting behind me. Lucky me!


140. 140
     on July 15th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
     teri said:

     AC to Orlando; woman berated soon to be ex-husband THE. ENTIRE. 2 HOUR. FLIGHT.

     me and the guys behind us compared notes at baggage claim in Orlando. Quite funny!


141. 141
     on July 15th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
     DeeMarie said:

     Three hour delay. Waited another 30 minutes for catering (ie drinks.)


142. 142
     on July 15th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
     Claire in CA, USA said:

     12:35 flight. Delayed to 3:05. Bored 13 yo boy to entertain.

     I think that was 11; sorry.


143. 143
     on July 15th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
     wrh said:

     drive to pool today with two grumpy hungry young ‘uns


144. 144
     on July 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
     cartoongoddess said:

     “Untied” and “Hurtz” are making planning Monterey a complete disaster.


145. 145
     on July 15th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
     Katy said:

     I drove to a family reunion and family was there.

     Katy
     http://mynutvillage.com/


146. 146
     on July 15th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
     Cathy said:

     8 hour drive home with my parents and screaming baby


147. 147
     on July 16th, 2008 at 12:08 am
     Julie said:

     Mom & baby: California. Car seat: still in Michigan.


148. 148
     on July 16th, 2008 at 12:15 am
     Barb @ getupandplay said:

     Stranded halfway between vacation house and home. In the rain.


149. 149
     on July 16th, 2008 at 12:17 am
     swirl girl said:

     Emergency landing. Drank baby formula with my little happy pills.


150. 150
     on July 16th, 2008 at 1:39 am
     Karen (Submommy) said:

     Looked out the window, de-icing the wing. Freaked out. Bailed.


151. 151
     on July 16th, 2008 at 2:22 am
     Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

     Little Miss Sunshine State wrote “AA sucks” and I giggled.


152. 152
     on July 16th, 2008 at 2:27 am
     Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

     Little Miss Sunshine State wrote “AA sucks” and I giggled.


153. 153
     on July 16th, 2008 at 3:15 am
     Jozet at Halushki said:

     Every airline I’ve flown had deadly crash the following week.


154. 154
     on July 16th, 2008 at 3:21 am
     Kelley said:

     Ears bleeding from the screaming. Mine and his.

     (and you are going to BlogHer and you didn’t tell me? And offer to take my pic? Like all the cool kids are? Man, are you missing out woman. Will still let you if you ask oh and this wordiness doesn’t count cause I did the () thing, like Ninja it sneaks in under the 10 word radar)


155. 155
     on July 16th, 2008 at 3:42 am
     Expat said:

     Years ago. LA – London breakdown. Upgraded to Concorde! True story.


156. 156
     on July 16th, 2008 at 8:10 am
     just juli said:

     5 y.o. niece & me. Canceled flight. 24hrs in airport


157. 157
     on July 16th, 2008 at 8:23 am
     Jill said:

     daughter in tantrum, stewardess asking if there’s a “medical condition”.


158. 158
     on July 16th, 2008 at 8:31 am
     Mr Farty said:

     Broken radar. Result? Gleaming new jumbo to south african coast.


159. 159
     on July 16th, 2008 at 8:57 am
     Debbie said:

     Sober in Iceland. Tipsy in NY. Drunk at LA arrival.


160. 160
     on July 16th, 2008 at 9:23 am
     Michael said:

     Fourteen hours to Tel Aviv, rabbis praying loudly midnight sunrise.


161. 161
     on July 16th, 2008 at 9:50 am
     Bitty said:

     Stranded in Mongolia China refused entry but plane held thankfully.


162. 162
     on July 16th, 2008 at 11:17 am
     Super B's Mom said:

     Small rattlesnake found in car. Slithered over Super Dad’s foot.


163. 163
     on July 16th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
     KP said:

     Sat on runway for FIVE HOURS. Then they canceled flight.


164. 164
     on July 16th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
     Oh, The Joys said:

     Hey sister. I’ve landed. I’m in the Marina. Call me when you’re here. I’ll try to get to the Westin around check in I guess. I have my cell.
     xo,
     J


165. 165
     on July 16th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
     Sheri Bheri said:

     Similar-to-bomb residue found on company laptop. Body search.


166. 166
     on July 16th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
     edubya said:

     Thailand, rabies, 3rd world hospital, rude flight attendendts, 2 day flight


167. 167
     on July 16th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
     Adorable Girlfriend said:

     Flight catches on fire in landing in Madrid in 1998.


168. 168
     on July 16th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
     Rooth said:

     Heathrow. Power outage while we were on the Tarmack. Waited in plane 8 hours for flight to BEGIN to fly to the California. Landed in Oakland which was NOT a airport with Passport Control —-read Customs. Waited in empty room with NO chairs for another 3 hours til a US Customs crew could be brought to the airport. Home 26 hours total London to LAX. Good thing I was still in my 20’s


169. 169
     on July 16th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
     Rooth said:

     whoops 10 words? >>> Uhm Neva mind


170. 170
     on July 16th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
     Emily in IL said:

     Torrential rains flood airport, no Vegas trip this year Mom.


171. 171
     on July 17th, 2008 at 12:08 am
     Clair said:

     Trapped six hours on tarmac. After landing. At my destination.

     Traveling to BlogHer by bus. I live in San Francisco


172. 172
     on July 17th, 2008 at 9:03 am
     Heidi said:

     Quebec,”Yard” beers, Zero sleep, Hungover bus ride to NJ.


173. 173
     on July 17th, 2008 at 10:21 am
     Chasinash said:

     12 hours with 2 year old who slept 45 minutes.


174. 174
     on July 17th, 2008 at 11:02 am
     Mommybrain said:

     PLANE EIGHT HOURS LATE DRUNKEN SOLDIER BARFS ON ME MIDAIR>

     PS SPILLED A DRINK ON THE KEYBOARD YESTERDAY NOW STUCK ON CAPLOCK


175. 175
     on July 17th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
     jodi said:

     6 hours on TARMAC with warm water and smelly bathroom.

     I know it is Thursday…but if you squint really hard, Thursday looks like Tuesday…and if you work where I work…Thursday is EXACTLY like Tuesday.


176. 176
     on July 18th, 2008 at 1:31 am
     Lynn said:

     Flight delayed:fumigate:sick dog with fleas/ticks=missed connection…


177. 177
     on July 18th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
     Dawn said:

     100 kms into 1,400 km trip, resonator goes tits up.


178. 178
     on July 18th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
     jmok said:

     Man behind friend in first class on way to London died during the flight-not discovered till next morning before landing.


179. 179
     on July 19th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
     Manic Mommy said:

     Locked self out of hotel room wearing only t-shirt – drunk.