And of course - had to get in my time with our new grandbaby. And trying to get our lovebirds listed so we can try and find them new homes.
It's impossible for me to be able to keep up with them lately...just too much going on all of the time it seems.
I am in sunny California again, checking up on my Mom, and 'stuff'. She is going to have a procedure done tomorrow that will hopefully help ease some of the pain she has been having in her back, and legs. She is definitely having a difficult time getting around, and her body is not cooperating with her at all. Her mind is still sharp as a tack, tho!
The flight out was interesting. The little plane that I took for the first 'leg' of the flight had propellers. I think they had to go out and give them a spin to get them going. :o) The engine was so loud, that I was wishing I had brought earplugs along for the trip!!! (I did see some very fashionable looking ones on fellow passengers in purple, green and pink! They obviously are seasoned travelers)
As the plane lifted off, it was vibrating so much, that my teeth were rattling. I have never, ever been airsick before.... but this plane had me looking in the seat pocket to see if they had a 'Motion Discomfort' bag. (commonly known as a 'barf bag'!) I was sort of disappointed to see that they did, and it was a generic navy blue... very boring.... if I was gonna have to be sick, I would want my bag to have pretty flowers on it, or something interesting... just to improve the experience a bit. (believe it or not - there are actually people that collect barf bags???)
As it turned out, I didn't need it after all. But I did need to take some Excedrin for the headache from the engine noise and plane vibration.
The rest of the flight out was uneventful. (I'm always grateful for that.) The two people in the next seats were pleasant. There was an adorable little girl in the seat in front of me, traveling with her Mommy and Grandma. This little girl was just under 2 yrs old, and so cute! Curly brown hair and big blue eyes. She was really very good through most of the flight...but 5 hours is a long time for a toddler to sit and not get frustrated with it. Toward the end of the flight, this little girl had had enough! I had to shake my head at a lady sitting across from them, who said "I have an idea! Honey (speaking to the less than 2 yr old) - you should practice your manners. It's not nice to scream and throw fits on a plane." I almost laughed out loud at her! Obviously, she has never had kids! If I had been that little girls Mommy, I would have been very offended.
I dug through my backpack, which had almost anything you could need...or Not...and found a little flashlight in there. So I turned it on and showed it to Charlotte (the little girl) and told her it was 'magic'. She entertained herself, and her Mommy and Grandma with that for almost a half hour. Too cute!
Well, I am going to pretend that I have a little bit of sense left... and get my butt to bed.
Happy Thursday!! The weekend's almost here...
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I've been on a puddle jumper a few times in my life...Don't think I could handle it for 5 hours though! You're a tough cookie. And with a neighboring 2 year old...how do you do it? Must be the magic you hold in your purse :)
Tell Mama Marian I said hi and think of her often. I hope she's doing well.
I was actually only on the puddle jumper for about an hour, thank goodness. Then I transferred to a real plane in Minneapolis...lol
and unfortunately, over the years - I have learned to carry a lot of 'magic' in my purse.. all totally not necessary...but magic, none the less.... :o)
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