Sunday, July 13, 2008

Stuck!!!

So because you are reading this post, it is evident that we have not yet left. After getting to the airport at 3am, I made it through security and found the McDonalds for breakfast. Sat there for a little while, then went to the gate. This is where the problems started. We were late in boarding the plane due to the food people not being able to load all of the food quick enough. We finally boarded the plane at 6:45. Getting settled, everything appeared normal. We sat for what seemed like an eternity only to find out that there was an emergency and to depart the plane quickly. There was a fuel problem and fuel was leaking from the belly of the fuselage. Two fire trucks were posted on either side of the plane, and people dressed in Haz-Mat suits worked on the plane. We now sit in the airport, only to hear that we possibly won't be leaving until 8pm. This is just a reminder of the blue collar comedy skit by Bill Engval, they didn't put enough gas in the plane...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Received a welcomed wake up call about 5:30 AM today(Monday). The pilgrims have landed in Honolulu. Jamey's spirits were high and excitement back in his voice(had some sleep on the plane). Another 10 hours to go for the second half of the journey. Will be leaving Honolulu about 1 AM their time, cross the international date line and loose Monday altogether. Due to arrive in Sydney around 7 AM Tuesday. Best wishes for an exciting second half of the journey with no delays.
Love,
Kathy Stewart (Jamey's Mom)

Anonymous said...

Now you can join the rest of us with an airport horror story. It seems traumatic now, but you will look back on it and laugh. Better to find mechanical problems on the ground than over the ocean. Glad to hear you made it thru the first part of the journey.We are all thinking of you and keeping you safe in our hearts. Love, Aunt Karen