Cast of Characters:
Myself - 35 year old single gal, celebrating that it's my last day
Jane Smith - 62 year old who's fed up with me
Today I awakened knowing by the end of the day I would be back in my own bed with my long dog and not having to deal with Jane's grumpiness. I got up and showered and started getting all my things together. On the news they were reporting that a storm was coming over the Mid-West and would hit by mid-afternoon, causing 60-90 minute delays. My stomach just dropped when I heard this, I could not fathom spending one more minute with Jane that I didn't have to. I suggested that we take an earlier flight and go stand by, since our flight wasn't until 7pm that night. We really had nothing planned for today, I was going to go to Downtown Disney to check it out, but that could always be left for another time. Jane was not too pleased about me wanting to leave early, but I just told her I could not risk having another 3 1/2 hour delay like on the way down, as I had to go to work the next day. I packed up and said I would meet her in the lobby. A half hour later she finally came down. We had to make a stop back at the Crowne Plaza Universal, as Jane had left her cell phone charger in the room, this ended up taking almost a half hour, I couldn't believe it. We had plenty of time, it was just annoying after everything I had been through earlier in the week. Finally we were off to the airport. I turned in our car and told Jane I was going to go ahead and get in line to see about stand by, as I knew she couldn't walk that fast. The airport was a mad house, but the NW counter only had two people ahead of me. So I stood and waited and waited and waited some more. There was only one counter agent and he was tied up with 2 women traveling with 5 children, whatever was going on it was taking forever. The lady in front of me offered to switch places, since her flight wasn't until later, which I thought was very kind. Jane was getting pretty uptight about the wait and was becoming vocal. I warned her when we got up to the desk to please stay quiet, as we are at the mercy of the counter agent. She did not take too kindly to this and told me she knows better than to say anything (oh really, that's why you showed restraint all week!) Finally made it to the counter and explained that we wanted to try for stand by, the agent was a real smart a***, saying that's what he just did for the ladies ahead of me and why it took so long. He then had the nerve to ask me why I made such a late flight if I knew I wanted to go earlier. That was my last straw, I blew. I was nice, but very firm and told him that I didn't appreciate his tone and what he was asking, he came back with a smart remark and I said well I'm not getting stuck here with the weather coming ARGHH!!!! He did finally come through and confirmed us on the 11:45am flight, not even stand by, so something I said must have worked. It was about 10:45 at this point, so we didn't have much time to get through security and to the gate. Made it through and on the tram to the terminal. Of course our gate was pretty far away and a long walk. I had to stop and get something to eat for on the plane (I hadn't eaten anything), so Jane kept going as she was tired and wanted to sit down. Got to the gate and called home to let them know I'd be home early. Within 5 minutes they were pre-boarding. I suggested to Jane that she may want to ask them about pre-boarding due to her difficulties. She took off without a word and I never saw her again until I got on the plane. I could not believe she went and boarded and never even told me, I was ticked. Luckily we were not seated together, so I got some relief for the trip home. The flight was short and we landed at 2:30pm into Detroit. Jane took off again and never waited for me. When I entered the terminal I saw her requesting a wheel chair. She asked me if I wanted one, I looked at her and said no, so she pulled an attitude that she had to have one. Well yes, I understand that, but it doesn't mean I need one. Took the long walk to the ground transportation to pick up our shuttle. Next mishap - Jane couldn't find our parking slip that said where the car was, I knew I shouldn't had given it to her. Finally found my car and headed for home. It wasn't soon enough that I dropped Jane off at home, I let out a good scream as I pulled away. Pulled in my driveway at 5pm and gave long dog kisses and hugs.
I certainly learned a lot from this trip; 1) Never travel with someone you don't know really well 2) There's nothing wrong with traveling alone 3) Always stay on property (I'll never go back to off again) 4) And next time use my common sense before I plan a trip like this!
Myself - 35 year old single gal, celebrating that it's my last day
Jane Smith - 62 year old who's fed up with me
Today I awakened knowing by the end of the day I would be back in my own bed with my long dog and not having to deal with Jane's grumpiness. I got up and showered and started getting all my things together. On the news they were reporting that a storm was coming over the Mid-West and would hit by mid-afternoon, causing 60-90 minute delays. My stomach just dropped when I heard this, I could not fathom spending one more minute with Jane that I didn't have to. I suggested that we take an earlier flight and go stand by, since our flight wasn't until 7pm that night. We really had nothing planned for today, I was going to go to Downtown Disney to check it out, but that could always be left for another time. Jane was not too pleased about me wanting to leave early, but I just told her I could not risk having another 3 1/2 hour delay like on the way down, as I had to go to work the next day. I packed up and said I would meet her in the lobby. A half hour later she finally came down. We had to make a stop back at the Crowne Plaza Universal, as Jane had left her cell phone charger in the room, this ended up taking almost a half hour, I couldn't believe it. We had plenty of time, it was just annoying after everything I had been through earlier in the week. Finally we were off to the airport. I turned in our car and told Jane I was going to go ahead and get in line to see about stand by, as I knew she couldn't walk that fast. The airport was a mad house, but the NW counter only had two people ahead of me. So I stood and waited and waited and waited some more. There was only one counter agent and he was tied up with 2 women traveling with 5 children, whatever was going on it was taking forever. The lady in front of me offered to switch places, since her flight wasn't until later, which I thought was very kind. Jane was getting pretty uptight about the wait and was becoming vocal. I warned her when we got up to the desk to please stay quiet, as we are at the mercy of the counter agent. She did not take too kindly to this and told me she knows better than to say anything (oh really, that's why you showed restraint all week!) Finally made it to the counter and explained that we wanted to try for stand by, the agent was a real smart a***, saying that's what he just did for the ladies ahead of me and why it took so long. He then had the nerve to ask me why I made such a late flight if I knew I wanted to go earlier. That was my last straw, I blew. I was nice, but very firm and told him that I didn't appreciate his tone and what he was asking, he came back with a smart remark and I said well I'm not getting stuck here with the weather coming ARGHH!!!! He did finally come through and confirmed us on the 11:45am flight, not even stand by, so something I said must have worked. It was about 10:45 at this point, so we didn't have much time to get through security and to the gate. Made it through and on the tram to the terminal. Of course our gate was pretty far away and a long walk. I had to stop and get something to eat for on the plane (I hadn't eaten anything), so Jane kept going as she was tired and wanted to sit down. Got to the gate and called home to let them know I'd be home early. Within 5 minutes they were pre-boarding. I suggested to Jane that she may want to ask them about pre-boarding due to her difficulties. She took off without a word and I never saw her again until I got on the plane. I could not believe she went and boarded and never even told me, I was ticked. Luckily we were not seated together, so I got some relief for the trip home. The flight was short and we landed at 2:30pm into Detroit. Jane took off again and never waited for me. When I entered the terminal I saw her requesting a wheel chair. She asked me if I wanted one, I looked at her and said no, so she pulled an attitude that she had to have one. Well yes, I understand that, but it doesn't mean I need one. Took the long walk to the ground transportation to pick up our shuttle. Next mishap - Jane couldn't find our parking slip that said where the car was, I knew I shouldn't had given it to her. Finally found my car and headed for home. It wasn't soon enough that I dropped Jane off at home, I let out a good scream as I pulled away. Pulled in my driveway at 5pm and gave long dog kisses and hugs.
I certainly learned a lot from this trip; 1) Never travel with someone you don't know really well 2) There's nothing wrong with traveling alone 3) Always stay on property (I'll never go back to off again) 4) And next time use my common sense before I plan a trip like this!
pixie dust that you have an exceptional next visit. 
Finally you are home. I was really into this story and I just had to read it. I hope your next trip will be with a really good friend or by yourself. When you go back to WDW please post I like the way you told your story.
