How I became a Bag Lady
After looking at the dates of my last two posts I would have to say I'm a regular monthly contributor!
Now, about the bag lady. It was all because of a bit of fog in Seattle that disappeared within an hour. I flew out of Pullman on my way to our seminars in New Jersey and then Chicago. The pilot tried to land in the fog twice but pulled up because of visability. Then we had to land in Yakima! After not too long we were on our way again and this time as we approached the airport THERE WAS NO FOG! It was like a tease. Anyway, we had missed our regularly scheduled flight and had to be rebooked. Nothing could be easier or so it seemed. Then we went to baggage claim and no bags. To make a long story short it is now two days later and there are still no bags for three of us. Somehow, Brady's magically appeared early this morning.
The first night on our way to the hotel we picked up what we considered to be our bare necessities--toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb, and deoderant (shampoo & soap to be provided by the hotel.) These items were placed in a plastic bag and became my sole amenities until my suitcase arrived the next day. The next day my toilette was exceedingly simple and I beat all the men to the car, arriving before the scheduled meeting time (a very unusual occurance.) I must say I didn't look particularly great but that must be part of the simple life.
Well, at the end of the day when there was still no sign of the luggage, some additional amenities were required--laundry soap, something to wear while my clothes were washed and dried, tweezers, some sanitary supplies and a little make up just to show I cared. These items cost me about $30 which made me believe that you could have a simple life but it wouldn't be cheap (or attractive.) I did my laundry and between the iron and the blow dryer managed to get it dry (actually body heat does amazing things for the last bit of dampness!) This morning when I arose I placed everything in my plastic Target bag and checked out of my hotel.
I wonder what the airline will do when I hand them this plastic bag to check? I can't carry it on because the laundry soap is more than 3 ounces! It is their fault I have to carry laundry soap but I doubt they will see it this way.
So, it begs the question--What do you really need to live? Maybe next time I will just pack my Target bag and head back on the road!
Now, about the bag lady. It was all because of a bit of fog in Seattle that disappeared within an hour. I flew out of Pullman on my way to our seminars in New Jersey and then Chicago. The pilot tried to land in the fog twice but pulled up because of visability. Then we had to land in Yakima! After not too long we were on our way again and this time as we approached the airport THERE WAS NO FOG! It was like a tease. Anyway, we had missed our regularly scheduled flight and had to be rebooked. Nothing could be easier or so it seemed. Then we went to baggage claim and no bags. To make a long story short it is now two days later and there are still no bags for three of us. Somehow, Brady's magically appeared early this morning.
The first night on our way to the hotel we picked up what we considered to be our bare necessities--toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb, and deoderant (shampoo & soap to be provided by the hotel.) These items were placed in a plastic bag and became my sole amenities until my suitcase arrived the next day. The next day my toilette was exceedingly simple and I beat all the men to the car, arriving before the scheduled meeting time (a very unusual occurance.) I must say I didn't look particularly great but that must be part of the simple life.
Well, at the end of the day when there was still no sign of the luggage, some additional amenities were required--laundry soap, something to wear while my clothes were washed and dried, tweezers, some sanitary supplies and a little make up just to show I cared. These items cost me about $30 which made me believe that you could have a simple life but it wouldn't be cheap (or attractive.) I did my laundry and between the iron and the blow dryer managed to get it dry (actually body heat does amazing things for the last bit of dampness!) This morning when I arose I placed everything in my plastic Target bag and checked out of my hotel.
I wonder what the airline will do when I hand them this plastic bag to check? I can't carry it on because the laundry soap is more than 3 ounces! It is their fault I have to carry laundry soap but I doubt they will see it this way.
So, it begs the question--What do you really need to live? Maybe next time I will just pack my Target bag and head back on the road!
posted by tams at
7:44 AM
2 Comments:
That is HILARIOUS! You are a great blogger. Good luck getting your bag...although if you hadn't lost it in the first place, the rest of us would have had to give up a very funny post.
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Jules, at 8:41 AM
Ha Ha! I bet you were too attractive!!
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Kersten, at 7:58 PM
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