It All Starts Here
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Once again, our journey begins here at Village Animal Hospital. We’re here to drop off Pixel before we get ready to leave for Chicago.
The Drop Off
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Usually I’m on my own to drop off Pixel but Kathy came with me today. It’s always nice to have extra company on the way back home. We’re only boarding Pixel this time. Truffle is going to beLæs mere
The Rain
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌧 48 °F
The rain is coming down at quite a steady rate. I’m hoping the bad weather isn’t going to delay our flight. Like it’s been said in The Crow, “It can’t rain all the time.”
And We’re Off!
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Bryan is driving us to LaGuardia Airport today. It’s faster and less expensive than having to get there in a taxi or arranging an Uber ride.
On the Way
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
We’re making very good time since there’s no traffic at all. It’s always so much easier driving around during the week when everyone else is at work,
Dropped Off
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We were just dropped off at the Southwest departures terminal and this view of Manhattan caught my eye. I never knew that you could see all of Manhattan from the airport. It looks great!
TSA Check
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We had already done the online check in for our flight so our first stop was the TSA checkpoint. I find this to be such a hassle and most of the workers here seem to have real attitude problems.Læs mere
Almost Done
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
I’ve had better TSA experiences and I’ve had worse but this one was closer to the worse side of the inspections. My backpack had to be opened up and all my figures and photography gear was takenLæs mere
$4.59?!
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Kathy wanted a bottle of water to take on the plane with her so we stopped at the first food kiosk we saw to get one. I was shocked to see them charging $4.59! We can buy the entire case of water,Læs mere
Southwest Airlines
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We’re going to be flying to Chicago on Southwest Airlines. This is our second time using them and while they are a good airline, I just can’t get used to their bizarre boarding procedures. ILæs mere
Empty Terminal
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
It’s not that early, so I can’t understand why the terminal is so empty. I don’t mind though. I’d much rather have it like this than deal with crowds.
Happy Travelers
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater
We’re feeling very happy and excited about going to Chicago. We’ve never been there before and we’re looking forward to seeing the city so much!
Waiting to Leave
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Wherever we go, Groot always comes along with us. He’s a great, and fun, travel companion! I’m sure he’ll enjoy this journey just as much as all the others he’s been on.
Gate 54
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
This isn’t our gate, but I’m wandering around with Groot, and taking pictures, while waiting until it’s time to board the plane. The woman working at the next gate over was watching me and toldLæs mere
Terminal B
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I’m walking off so I can fill up our empty water bottles. I don’t know why water, and shoes, are such sensitive items for the TSA here. It seems every area has different things that are consideredLæs mere
Walking Around
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
With our water bottles filled, I’m headed back to our seats at the gate. I’m surprised to see people drinking at the bar that I passed. Who needs to start drinking so early in the morning?Læs mere
It’s Ready to Go
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
The plane is ready to leave and so are we. Why is there always so much procedure and waiting involved with riding on an airplane? Is it really that complicated? I don’t think so.
Toad
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Toad is all packed up and ready to leave. This is one of my newer figures, from the Super Mario franchise. With his heavy looking backpack, he naturally became one of my “traveling” figures.
Lining Up
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
It’s nearly time to board so people are starting to line up in their designated spots. There’s so many little likes here that it’s hard to tell where I should go.
Let’s See…
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Here’s my boarding pass. I’m in group A, position 30. As I understand it, I’m in the first group and the 30th person allowed to board the plane. I’m guessing that’s a good spot because theLæs mere
Confused Boarding
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I don’t know why Southwest Airlines insists on having a boarding process that’s different from every other airline. All it does is create confusion.
Frustrated
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Everyone has been lined up for a while but we’re still not moving. Apparently, there was some Indian guy in a wheelchair who was arguing with the Southwest staff that him, and his family, should beLæs mere
On the Jetway
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I’m past the check in spot and ready to enter the jetway. These corridors seem almost like passages to another world. I’m walking into one in New York City and walk out in Chicago. Fun!
Getting Excited!
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
We’ve got our seats, fairly close to the front of the plane, and now the excitement is starting to set in. Our trip to Chicago will begin very soon!
Boarding
2. maj 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I’m glad that we got on the plane so quickly. It’s starting to get so hectic with everybody looking for seats and a place to stow their bags. I’d hate to be among the last people boarding.