My very first PTR - Can you hear the music? ~ We're off tomorrow & it's MAYHEM here!

[eandesmom]

I'm here!

I've been trying to keep an eye out for your TR and somehow missed it. So I'm late, but here!

TWO HOURS?

Yikes.

Do you think it was the date that caused the hold up? I mean I know it was a friday night and all which I'd expect to be longer than 5 but...TWO HOURS?

Ugh. I've been there when it is that long and it is NOT fun!

The boys got to go in the cockpit! That is the coolest thing!!!!!!!!!

You poor poor thing. When we did that redeye in 04 I didn't sleep, none of us slept, it was rough morning but it ultimately paid off as it did get on the right time zone far faster.

Something missing....man I hope it isn't a wallet!

 

[carissanboys]

Thank goodness you still made your flight! How is it that the dads always end up getting to sit alone on flights? I know Chuck lucked out on a few transatlantic flights to Australia and back.

And very cool about the boys getting to see the cockpit! What an awesome experience. In all the flying we have done, I don't think they've ever offered to show my boys.

 

[lisalonglash]

I'm here!

I've been trying to keep an eye out for your TR and somehow missed it. So I'm late, but here!

TWO HOURS?

Yikes.

Do you think it was the date that caused the hold up? I mean I know it was a friday night and all which I'd expect to be longer than 5 but...TWO HOURS?

Ugh. I've been there when it is that long and it is NOT fun!

The boys got to go in the cockpit! That is the coolest thing!!!!!!!!!

You poor poor thing. When we did that redeye in 04 I didn't sleep, none of us slept, it was rough morning but it ultimately paid off as it did get on the right time zone far faster.

Something missing....man I hope it isn't a wallet!

So glad you found me! Yep, over two hours I'm still in a bit of shock that they were invited to sit in the pilot/co-pilot chairs - very cool!

I'm actually OK with not sleeping on the way there - for some reason, I seem to have no trouble adjusting to the time difference on arrival when I can't sleep on the way there (true for going to Europe for me too). It's not super fun, but I can live with it

Thank goodness you still made your flight! How is it that the dads always end up getting to sit alone on flights? I know Chuck lucked out on a few transatlantic flights to Australia and back.

And very cool about the boys getting to see the cockpit! What an awesome experience. In all the flying we have done, I don't think they've ever offered to show my boys.

I was really worried we were going to miss our flight - soooooo glad we didn't! So it's not just Grumpy that gets the good seat on flights then? This is the second time they've been able to do that, I think. The first time was a few years ago on a British Airways flight from Vancouver to London - the captain just showed them around though, he didn't tell them to sit in the two seats. This time was tres cool!

 

[lisalonglash]

OK, I have my computer back again (it was in the shop for the weekend), so it must be time for an update!

Let's see... I left off with me realizing that something was missing, right? OK.

So, we're sitting in the departure lounge at ATL, relaxing for a while until our flight to Orlando (we had a two hour stopover). We were putting all our carryon luggage beside our sitting area when I happened to notice that something was missing. Tigger's hat. Which normally wouldn't be a big deal, but he'd already lost his alternate hat at the Seattle airport in the washroom So, I tell Grumpy that I'm going back to the terminal we arrived through to see if I could get his hat off the plane, as it had only been like 20 minutes since we'd entered the airport.

Off I went to the arrival terminal, walking briskly. Suddenly, I had a true moment of panic. You know those moments when you think of something and your heart races, you break into a cold sweat and all sorts of awful things run through your head? You see, I'd just realized that not only had we left Tigger's hat on the plane, I had left my messenger bag as well. My bag. With ALL of our passports. Left it on the plane. and and some more!

So much for briskly walking after my realization. I bloody near ran to the terminal, scanning the employees everywhere to see if I recognized the arrival gate employees. As I got within eyeshot of the right terminal, I started waving at the gate employee standing there (I'd recognized her, thank God!). She starts calling my full name and I'm nodding and trying REALLY hard not to run to her She had my bag. With ALL of our passports. That I left on the plane. In my sleep-deprived stupor

She made a little joke, trying to lighten the mood after seeing my panic-stricken face no doubt, handed me my bag and started to walk with me. At that point, I am proud to say that I actually remembered to ask her about Tigger's hat She was so sweet - she took me right onboard the plane to our seats and let me look for his hat (it was still there). Of course, I'd ALSO forgotten my puzzle book on the plane (must've been under the seat in front of Mickey), but didn't realize that until an hour later LOL! I didn't care - I had my bag back and Tigger had his hat back.

I have to say the Delta gate agent was super! She not only let me onto the plane to get Tigger's hat, she'd been waiting for me and had intended to bring the bag to me if I hadn't shown up, as her next gate assignment was right next to our departure gate! Another massive check mark next to Delta in my head!

So, crisis over, I walked much more leisurely back to the departure gate while trying to bring my panicked breathing back to normal, clutching my bag and Tigger's hat to my chest

When I arrived back, I told Grumpy the story (honestly, why can't I just keep my mouth shut? He wouldn't have been able to harass me about it later! LOL). After plopping myself down in the pretty darned comfy chairs (way better than the Seattle airport departure lounge chairs!), I sent Grumpy and Tigger off to get us some breakfast.

I was hoping for a proper southern breakfast, but alas, it was just not to be. They came back with Pizza Hut breakfast! Did you know that Pizza Hut sells breakfast sandwiches and hash brown patties? I sure didn't and I wish I had never found out - it was gross

Finally, we boarded our flight to Orlando and, an hour later, we finally heard the sweet sound of the pilot informing us that we had landed in Orlando

Time to go find the ME counter again!

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

omg. I can just imagine your panic. We were in the Kansas City airport early one morning going to Vegas and I had a little bag with lots of $$$$$, purse with all credit cards and the works. Don had forgotten something in the car so went back to get it while I sat in a chair and waited. They are getting ready to board the plane and I cannot find the bag. We went to everyone we could spot. No luck. So I decide to backtrack my steps while waiting for Don and went to the chair I had sat in. There it was hanging on the back of that chair. It is the most awful feeling. Let's say I felt your pain.

So glad everything was found. It is so hard to get good breakfast food in an airport.
Who would have thought Pizza Hut would have breakfast. I will remember not to eat it.

I hope now that you are in Orlando your trip becomes very magical.

Ginny

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I would have had a heart attack realizing that the passports had been left on the plane. So glad that the Delta staff were on the ball and had the bag waiting for you.

 

[Mickey_Mom]

Holy crap, what a heart pounding start. Very impressive what they were doing to get your bag back to you!

I had no idea Pizza Hut had a breakfast menu.... blech.

 

[jcc0621]

Good job Delta!

 

[oregonmommyof2]

Hi Lisa! Just signing on!

I would have FREAKED out if I would have left my bag on the plane!!!

 

[jordanyosh]

Holy crap

It's exactly what I was thinking.

I'm glad it all worked out in the end!

Props to Delta!

Man, I would still be freaking a bit even after retrieving said messenger bag.

 

[cjackearl]

I'm so glad you got your bag back. Hurray for Tigger and his forgetfulness which made you remember that bag.

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Hey Lisa!! I hope you guys had a wonderful trip. So happy to be catching up on your TR. It sounds like you had quite an "exciting" first day! I'm so glad that you guys didn't miss your flight. I can't imagine being stuck at the border for 2 hours. Eeeek!!

That is so neat that your boys got to see the cockpit. It looks so cool!! Glad you got pictures.

Oh my gosh, when I was reading the part about you losing your stuff I had that awful lump in my throat feeling for you! I hate when you first realize you've lost something like that. I'm glad it all turned out well. Phew!!

Can't wait to hear more!

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Oh my! It does happen to the best of us. I'm glad it turned out alright.

But Pizza Hut breakfast does NOT sound good. I'd rather have a piece of their pizza than their breakfast offerings. The good news is that it will make Disney food seem so much better.

 

[inkedupmomma]

see! that is exactly something I would do! that puts another check mark next to driving for me That is awesome that they had it though!! John left our camera on board a plan once and they said no it wasn't there.. he knew exactly where he left it as well! oh well.

Ok.. pics.. come on!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Holy crap, what a heart pounding start. Very impressive what they were doing to get your bag back to you!

Exactly what she said......O.M.G....

you so deserve for the rest of your trip to go as smooth as silk...

 

[mickeystoontown]

Oh my Lisa! I would have been in a state of panic too! Thank goodness you were able to get your bag back! Please tell me this isn't how the rest of the trip goes!

Lisa

 

[lisalonglash]

omg. I can just imagine your panic. We were in the Kansas City airport early one morning going to Vegas and I had a little bag with lots of $$$$$, purse with all credit cards and the works. Don had forgotten something in the car so went back to get it while I sat in a chair and waited. They are getting ready to board the plane and I cannot find the bag. We went to everyone we could spot. No luck. So I decide to backtrack my steps while waiting for Don and went to the chair I had sat in. There it was hanging on the back of that chair. It is the most awful feeling. Let's say I felt your pain.

So glad everything was found. It is so hard to get good breakfast food in an airport.
Who would have thought Pizza Hut would have breakfast. I will remember not to eat it.

I hope now that you are in Orlando your trip becomes very magical.

Ginny

Whoa, Ginny, I'm so glad you found your bag too - that kind of panic is really something, hey? Nope, don't have PH breakfast Thanks!

I would have had a heart attack realizing that the passports had been left on the plane. So glad that the Delta staff were on the ball and had the bag waiting for you.

Yep, nearly did have a heart attack

Holy crap, what a heart pounding start. Very impressive what they were doing to get your bag back to you!

I had no idea Pizza Hut had a breakfast menu.... blech.

Big checks on the plus side for Delta this trip, I assure you!

Good job Delta!

Indeed!

Hi Lisa! Just signing on!

I would have FREAKED out if I would have left my bag on the plane!!!

Welcome back and welcome to my little TR Oh, trust me, I was freaking out BIG-TIME on the inside!

It's exactly what I was thinking.

I'm glad it all worked out in the end!

Props to Delta!

Man, I would still be freaking a bit even after retrieving said messenger bag.

J, between you and me, I continued to freak out a little for some time afterwards

I'm so glad you got your bag back. Hurray for Tigger and his forgetfulness which made you remember that bag.

Thanks! So true! What a great way to look at it - thanks!

Hey Lisa!! I hope you guys had a wonderful trip. So happy to be catching up on your TR. It sounds like you had quite an "exciting" first day! I'm so glad that you guys didn't miss your flight. I can't imagine being stuck at the border for 2 hours. Eeeek!!

That is so neat that your boys got to see the cockpit. It looks so cool!! Glad you got pictures.

Oh my gosh, when I was reading the part about you losing your stuff I had that awful lump in my throat feeling for you! I hate when you first realize you've lost something like that. I'm glad it all turned out well. Phew!!

Can't wait to hear more!

Thanks! The plane pictures were cool - the boys still talk about that! Thanks - that lump in the throat feeling took quite a while to go away completely LOL

Oh my! It does happen to the best of us. I'm glad it turned out alright.

But Pizza Hut breakfast does NOT sound good. I'd rather have a piece of their pizza than their breakfast offerings. The good news is that it will make Disney food seem so much better.

Thanks! Nope, PH breakfast is NOT good - it is, in fact, horrible

see! that is exactly something I would do! that puts another check mark next to driving for me That is awesome that they had it though!! John left our camera on board a plan once and they said no it wasn't there.. he knew exactly where he left it as well! oh well.

Ok.. pics.. come on!

LOL! Yes, Delta rocks! I'm working on it

Exactly what she said......O.M.G....

you so deserve for the rest of your trip to go as smooth as silk...

Awww, how sweet, Patricia - thank you

Oh my Lisa! I would have been in a state of panic too! Thank goodness you were able to get your bag back! Please tell me this isn't how the rest of the trip goes!

Lisa

Hi Lisa! Yes, HUGE sigh of relief that day!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

Oh Lisa, I can only imagine what you were feeling like! I was getting a bit anxious reading your post. I actually read ahead to see if you were able to get them and then went back to read the rest!

 

[mousescrapper]

Hi Lisa

I feel like I am MIA on the boards lately and have had your TR open for 2 days to catch up....

I am so GLAD you realized what you forgot and that it was found and handled so wonderfully...YIKES I would have been right w/ you!

Glad the 2nd flight went well and can't wait to "hear" the smiles of arriving at WDW!

Scrappie J-

 

[mommytothreeboys]

Oh goodness Lisa! I hate those moments of panic! I'm glad yours turned out so well!

On to WDW!!!