Airports

Friday night E, e and K were meeting friends for dinner, so they dropped me off early at Sky Harbor. For a change the TSA pre-check lane was open so I breezed right through security, unlike last week, when it was not open and I stood in line for 15 minutes.  Go figure...the night I have extra time things move faster.  Some people might have used this extra couple of hours to explore the airport, but I just went to my gate area, bought a soda, and sat and read my book.  After a bit I ate the ham and cheese sandwich I made at E's, then the dried fruit.  I did walk around a little, looking at my fellow travelers. Most were dressed casually in shorts and sandals, though I saw some in suits who I assumed were businessmen.  My flight departed on time.

Yesterday I spent extra time at Oakland International because my flight was delayed about 90 minutes.  Two little girls and four adults sat beside me.  The children had stayed with their grandparents in the Bay Area while their parents went somewhere else.  The older couple brought the girls to meet their parents at the airport, then the family was flying home to Burbank while the g'parents stayed.  The parents heard reports of how well the girls played together, progress in swimming, etc.  They plan to all visit LegoLand next month.  I was trying to read my book, not eavesdrop, but I couldn't help it.  I have already volunteered to keep e if her parents want to take a trip someday without her.  After she is weaned, of course.

The other day I received an email congratulating me on achieving A-list status on Southwest.  This means I have made 25 one-way trips this year and am entitled to certain benefits.  We'll see if they're worth much.

This Wednesday K's mother and her sister arrive for a few days so his mom can attend the appointment with the doctor.  I have not met the sister before.