Comments on: I’m Not Bitter or Anything

By: Christy Smith

Christy Smith — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:07:46 +0000

I can’t wait for the Bermuda story! The Cali story was even compelling the second time around! You paint pictures with your words so well, I feel as though I am right next to you (bird lady giggling for too long, pastor having a monologue, etc.) You described your uncle to a tee. I could “see” every expression and “hear” the tone of voice. 🙂 Wish you well (fun, easy travel but with stories to tell) on this upcoming trip!! Xoxo

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:56:00 +0000

In reply to Tracy.

Oh my word Tracy. The thought of anyone having to spend 7 days on an Alaskan cruise in the same outfit is painful. Can you even imagine if it hadn’t arrived? I don’t like to think about that. I also don’t like to think about a close call not so long ago when Jon and I barely missed being left by our cruise boat in Bermuda…our watches were both in the wrong time zone and we almost missed the boat. Now that is a story I want to write. It was simultaneously stressful and funny. We got on the boat, as they were untying it from the dock. STRESS!!!! Extra time in Bermuda might have been nice, but I don’t like to think about the hotel and flight costs we might have incurred…not to mention all the kind people at home watching our children…phew and phew!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:41:32 +0000

Oh my, what a story Allie! Traveling can be soooo frustrating! I’ll have to tell you about the time we were going on a family 50th Wedding Anniversary cruise to Alaska. Thunderstorms interfered and delayed our flight which made us miss connecting flights. We were sent to California instead of Seattle to spend the night. We got to Seattle the next day but our luggage did not! We had a couple of hours to get to the ship in Vancouver. During which time I thought about us having to wear what we had on for the whole 7 day trip and what I should try to buy if I had time before boarding the ship like tooth brushes, deodorant etc. We boarded and low and behold our luggage arrived 5 minutes before we sailed!!! Phew! Very Stressful!!!

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:16:22 +0000

In reply to Emanuele @ guyslovecooking.

Thanks for your gracious words, and glad my story amused you Emanuele. Yeah, the $800 was a “bitter” pill to swallow. It took me a day or two after getting home before I could laugh…then it got funnier the further I got from it. I’m taking a flight this weekend for the first time since that trip, so must confess I’m a tad nervous…

By: Emanuele @ guyslovecooking

Emanuele @ guyslovecooking — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:31:32 +0000

I am really sorry for what happened to you, but I must admit I laughed several times reading this hilarious post. Great writing skills my friend!
I would have loved to see your face when realized the pastor had received the $800 compensation. Not bitter, not even a tiny bit 🙂

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:07:10 +0000

In reply to Leslie. Well it happened last summer Leslie. And sadly, I can't even remember the name of the airline. (Repression!)

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 02:49:04 +0000

Oh my word!!! They better refund that 25 bucks!

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 01:46:39 +0000

In reply to Denise. Ha ha. Yeah, I was laughing writing it last summer D., and probably sitting at the kitchen counter at 2 a.m. Gotta laugh or you'll cry where airports are concerned. Glad I tickled your funny bone. :)

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 01:45:00 +0000

In reply to Aunt Pinkie. Yes, I did get the bag Aunt Pinkie. Finally. It was so irritating, especially since I didn't want to check it in the first place. And Uncle Charlie did NOT get a ticket, thank goodness. Airports are so confusing to drive in.

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 01:43:38 +0000

In reply to Ellen. Thank you my friend, thank you for reading.