Thank you for your patience

McCarran Airport Las Vegas

What a miserable morning in Seattle yesterday, with drenching Pineapple Express rain. The day turned into the usual hurry up and wait flying experience. Checked in with time to spare (I thought) and then spent almost an hour weaving back and forth in the security line. 

No time for food or coffee and got to the gate just as it was boarding. For me, a little too close for comfort. Finally everyone was settled in their seats and just as we were scheduled to leave, the pilot announced a problem with the back door. The estimate was a hour delay.  

Of course a collective groan went up from the passengers. The maintenance crew arrived and the problem was indeed fixed within the hour. Finally ready, but then no ground crews were available, so another 30 minutes before we pushed off from the gate. 

So we sat on the ground for 2 hours before the 2 hour flight. No one likes this. You hear a lot about air rage incidents these days, mostly regarding masks, but it's nice to report the vast majority of people act in a civilized way the majority of the time. Like good children, the fight attendants thanked us for being "considerate and kind." Hey, whatever works.

What a beautiful afternoon in Las Vegas, like landing on another planet. Crystal blue skies and really the sweet spot of weather here, with cool nights and temperatures in the high 70's. 

I got a silent Uber driver to the house, a rare and pleasant experience. He was a fast but competent driver. Very happy to see Dad doing so well. The only one who isn't happy is Doodles, nose seriously out of joint with Marji gone. He makes it quite clear I am a poor second at best.