See the ice at the bottom of the airplane window? 18* the morning I left Ohio and our plane had to be de-iced before take off. It was a dark morning. There was still frost somewhere on the way to sunny Phoenix, Arizona, where I spent 4 hours before my connecting flight left for Palm Springs, California.
It's only time, time on my hands, passing the time, a wrinkle in time, old man time, the nick of time, time to think...lots of "time" sayings. I sat outside soaking up the sun and checking the time in Palm Springs, waiting.
This was gorgeous Palm Springs the day I was to fly home, Saturday. After 5 hours in the airport my flight was cancelled. No known reason. I spent time on the 1-800-get me on a flight phone number only to discover the soonest I could get in the air was Sunday. Hmph!
While waiting for my sister to drive back an hour to pick me up I played with my camera. This lime green cab makes me happy. I'll bet it could have driven me back to Ohio faster than flying! I sat considering other modes of transportation that would get me home faster -- choo choo, dune buggy, bike, hot air balloon, Amish horse and buggy.
I had no suitcase and only the clothes on my back and a carry on. I spent the night at my folks' house before my sister picked me up at 4 AM Sunday morning to make the trek back to Palm Springs. She was my personal airport shuttle service. Thanks Sharon!
My new route home had my flight out of Palm Springs leaving 35 minutes later than scheduled. Of course. Why start the day on a positive note! When I landed in Denver, Colorado I had to run from one end of concourse B to the other to catch my flight. I nearly stroked! The plane was boarding and I spent a total of 15 minutes in Denver.
Up in the air over Denver I was on my way to Charlotte, North Carolina. You're sitting there thinking that puts me beyond Columbus, Ohio. Yep! I had a window seat. I was happy to see polka dot farm land. Joy! Mr. Creations tried to burst my bubble and tell me those were irrigation areas. I prefer to think of them as polka dot farm land.
This was somewhere in North Carolina before I landed. Once there I had a layover of a few hours. I noticed a flight leaving for Columbus earlier than mine. I got on it. I spent a total of 20 minutes in North Carolina. This morning I drove to the Columbus airport to retrieve my suitcase. It was there. Good things can happen when you fly. These gorgeous "up in the air" photos make me want to make a blue quilt.
Dad is doing well. Thank you to everyone who expressed your concern. It means a lot. No stays in the hospital and only one trip to the ER, but it wasn't for Dad, it was for me! Shortly after I got to California I got sick. Everyone knew Dad in the ER and told him they'd take good care of me. My California souvenir was a hospital "bracelet." No worries, all is well.
Mom and I went through an old trunk of quilts. Stay tuned and I'll share more later. She let me mail some home.
The best part of arriving back home was the total love and happiness from Abby. A very joyous reunion.
~Piecefully, Stephanie
36 comments:
Wow, what an eventful trip. I'm glad you are all healthy though! I was surprised to see you have blue nail polish. I would expect lime!
Glad you are safely home after an extended adventure. Hope all is well with you.
You must've been exhausted by the time you finally stepped foot through your front door! I don't fly very often, but thankfully when I do I've had no misfortunes (husband's luggage once HUGELY delayed). I'm glad to hear you're all well again ... lucky Abby to have her best pal home again! Wendy
Beautiful pictures, funky nails;-) and I´m so glad that both you and your dad is well!
Looking foraward to se your old quilt!
Oh poor you, I had no idea you were talking about yourself. Glad to hear you’re back home safe now!
Those pictures are amazing!
Whew!!
You've got some beautiful pictures. You're right a blue quilt is just the thing. A trunk full of old quilts, I bet there's is lots and lots of stories that go with them.
And yes a polka dot farm, it can be right next to ric-rac ranch.
That 1873 quilt made my heart stop beating! OMG!!!
I can't wait to hear and see more about it.
Oh, I almost forgot...welcome home! Has Abby let you out of her sight yet?
So glad your dad is doing well. I live in Charlotte..I know miss Abby was glad to have her mom come home! She is just precious...
So glad you are home. It means resolution at some level and hubby and Abby to take care of you. Hope you enjoy.
Glad to hear you are home safe and sound even if it was in a very round about way. I have done that run in the Denver airport, but with family in toe. Crazy. My dad who travels all the time says "time to spare, fly by air" relating to all the delays and flight cancellations he has encountered over the years. Look forward to seeing more quilting goodness.
Oh, my goodness! what a trip!
I do like that polka dot landscape. I wonder if that is Lake Norman you flew over.
Can't wait to see the quilts.
So happy that you are home and healthy and through traveling for a while! I absolutely can't wait to see your quilt treasures!
Glad you made it home AND got your bag too. My family endured multiple cancellations, flight changes, and baggage snafus over Christmas...with no explanations. What's up with that? Pretty pictures. Should have brought some of that Palms Springs sunshine home with you!
Glad all the time was spent composing a story for us to enjoy :) I'd like to think of polka dot farmland too!
I'm sure glad to hear that both you and your dad are doing well. I'm sure you are so happy to be home. Congrats on 5 years of blogging by tbe way. Your blog was one that inspired me to start my own. The kind comments you have left for me are appreciated more than you will ever know. Thanks so much for the years of inspiration. I love that your blog is such a nice mix of sewing, family, friends, and life :-) I look forward to reading it for many years to come :-)
So glad you're back and all is wel.
Can't wait to see your new treasures.
Welcome back! Your trip was my nightmere, I would have felt really sick with all those changes and running.
The old quilt is beautiful.
I must say that I am glad you are home and your Dad is doing well... but man what story you have to tell!
So glad that you are home and that your family is well.....you have been missed!
What a taxing trip! I'm so glad your home and with Abby. Puppytime will help you soon forget all the past days of stress. I don't travel, let me rephrase that, I don't fly well alone! I never feel more alone, in a crowd, than when I'm flying or in an airport terminal. Happy to hear also that your father and you are both in better health now too!! I look forward to seeing and hearing more about the vintage quilts!!! What a Treasure!!!
Welcome back Stephanie. You have been missed.
I enjoyed the picture show.
How fun that you see polka dots where no-one else would think to look for them :)
Looking forward to seeing what is in the old trunk your mom has.
Margaret
As Dorothy would say: "There's no place like home".
And I'll lay odds that you got jumps of joy from Abby.
Glad to have you back, you have been missed! A long journey to come home, taking pictures was a good way to spend the time and show us nice and funny things (I like the green taxi, too!) and, please, make a blue quilt! I'm sure it will be awesome.
Now that's a whirlwind trip! I bet all the Creations and especially Abby are so happy to see you!
Cheers!
Glad you are finally home...safe and sound. Sorry to hear about your bump in the road at the hospital. Being sick is awful, but worse when you aren't at "home". Glad your dad is feeling better. Enjoy that lovin from Abby...they are the best.
What a trip, whew! It looks like a polka dot farm to me! Glad everyone is OK and I am so excited to see the antique quilts!
It's been a tedious journey for you! Glad you are home safe and resting. Your pictures are bright and beautiful!
polka dot fields, makes perfect sense :-)
Now I know where they come from !
I'm sure Abby is very happy now
So glad you are now OK! :) And the sneak peek of the vintage quilt looks amazing already.
Oh my! Your trip back home was just like mine last November (blogged about it too). Flight didn't depart; had to call family to come back to the airport to get me; luggage went on ahead without me - though I was left wearing summer clothes in 30 degree weather; caught a VERY early flight the next morning; luggage was waiting for me when I arrived. Yes, it does make one want to travel via another form of transportation. I like your idea of an Amish horse and buggy!
Boy, you weren't kidding when you said the trip home was bizarre! One reason we don't fly. Glad you're home safe and sound! Can't wait to see the rest of that quilt!
Loved the lime green cab! And, how exotic to see palm trees. Out my window it is winter. Stephanie, I wanted to let you know about a resource for polka dot zippers: StudioKat designs. Also, the most fantastic new batting product for handbags. The brand I bought is called Soft and Stable, from Annie.com. It is 1/8 " thick, poly foam with cover, very pliable but gives a handbag or tote stand-up-ability! Happy Sewing!
Lots of waiting time! But at least you made good use of it taking great photos. I hope you soaked up enought sun to last in though the remaining winter in Ohio. Here it's finally getting a bit lighter in the mornings and afternoons. Not much but just enough to feel the difference :) Good to hear your father is doing well - I had to smile a little about the hospital staff promising your father to take good care of you... and so glad they did just that.
Good gravy, what a trip. I am glad you finally made it home. My hubby travels quite a bit and he has had flights canceled at the last minute. Not good when you need to make a connecting flight.
Glad your dad is doing well and that you are also better. pam
Welcome home Stephanie. I bet you are glad to be back after such a nightmare trip.
Ooo exciting looking quilt!
Glad you are home safe and sound. I've had one or two of those trips from.....{that other place}. You are so funny, a Polka Dot Farm! Love it!
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