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So I'm sitting here in the Sacramento airport. I'm supposed to be boarding an airplane bound for Las Vegas... bound for IDEX, and the TT event there... in less than thirty minutes. I'm supposed to be hitting the tarmac in Vegas before 3:30, with more than enough time to taxi myself and my carry-on bag to the Rio for the big event.
That's what's supposed to be happening.
Unfortunately, US Airways and their flight crew think differently. The incoming jet that's supposed to pick me up in Sacto and ferry me to Sin City has been delayed due to weather and "crew rest," and won't arrive to Sacramento until 4:00 to pick up delayed passengers on doomed flight #139. The flight itself itakes about 1.5 hours, Sac to Vegas.
The Teddy Talk event at IDEX, where Mindy Kinsey, Editor of Teddy Bear & Friends, and Judi Paul, and who knows who else?, are expecting me, is just one hour long -- from 5pm to 6pm.
You do the math.
AARGH! AARGH! AARGH! AARGH! AARGH!
Sitting here, feeling irked and sorry for myself and worried about the political ramifications now that I'm officially going to be a "no show", I feel marginally cheered by the fact that today's SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE headlines the following story: "Bumpy summer in store for fliers," and then goes on to tell the stories of multitudes of similarly irked passengers, one of whom has been rebooked on a flight to Puerto Vallarta two days out, with ZERO compensation (all of this, by the way, from the same airline that's holding me up today.)
I'm looking forward to seeing IDEX itself and to time with hubby and seeing a Cirque show and the spectacle of Vegas; I've never visited. But the entire point and purpose of this trip was to be in attendance tonight for that one hour, representing Teddy Talk at the TT Event, meeting Mindy and Judi, and hopefully others -- collectors, artists -- who registered or might walk in to the event.
I can't begin to express how disappointed, angry, crushed, annoyed, etc., I am right now.
Please send your support!
Mindy, Judi, artists, collectors, and friends ... if you're reading this, I'm so sorry. It was beyond my control.
Newcastle, OntarioOh Shelli, I'm sorry you are going to miss out - how frustrating! I'm sure everyone will understand but I know how disappointed you must feel. I hope the rest of the weekend is fabulous, even though it won't make up for missing out on the TT party!
hugs :hug: :hug:
Brenda
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How horribly awful!!! Oh Shell I'm so so sorry this has happened to you :hug: 
:hug:
The airlines have gotten so rotten, that hubby and I purposely plan to fly in to any event one full day ahead. I really wish they'd get their act together. And no compensation ~ that's just ridiculous!!! 
Evil people!
Sophie Z'OursOh, Shelly, how unfair!
I send you lots of hugs...
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Flying Fur Studiostotal bummer, but they will understand
Still doesn't make things easier. I also hate air travel, the waiting takes soooo long!
Hugs to you, too, Sophie; I just read about your own thwarted vacation plans. :(
Thanks Heather, Debbie, and Brenda for your empathy and support. It means a lot, and makes the time pass quicker. THere's nothing more boring than waiting for a delayed flight in an air terminal.
Past Time Bears:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
BrisbaneAwww Shelli I am so sorry, how frustrating that must be .....I am sending you virtual hugs from the other side of the world :hug: :hug: :hug: ....not that it will help but I hope the rest of the weekend is fabulous!!!
Charlotte Des Roches DesignsBummer Shelli...sending you :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: I have been on an airplane exactly 4 times in my 60 year...once to Sin City from NM & back (Herbal thingy) and once to upstate NY & back...(when my dad died...14 1/2 years ago...)...I had decided that god didn't give me wings...a long time ago...and after those experiences...it just made it clearer in my mind...so last year my trip back east to spend time with my Mom & family for 3 weeks...I traveled via train...was great fun....and soon I will be traveling via Greyhound Bus to San Antonio & back to spend time meeting out new foster grandbaby...Evie...and seeing our son & daughter in law & their new home & going to the beach in Corpus & leaving hubby home to tend critters etc...
Hope you have your wings back by now Shelli...sooo frustrating I am sure...but hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!Be safe!
Hugs &
Kiprie BearsOh no Shelli... I just work up early today and saw your post !!! it's 7:33am here and
. ...I guess you are on the flight now ?? :pray: I hope they will stay little late for you !!!! :hug: :hug:
Hugs/Marie
puca bearsShelli
empathy/sympathy in large measures.....but where do you think the term "terminal boredom" originated????
Whatever...enjoy the trip, when you get there!!!
huggies
Maria
Ugh...that blows. Even when things go smooth, flying is stressful. You feel like a total prisoner. i feel really bad for you, I am really sorry. I don't know how people travel all the time for business and remain sane.
We are driving our 5,500 mile trip next year.
Dolls N DreamsThat is terrible sweety!!! Hang in there! :hug:
Bears by EdieOh, Shelli, I have been feeling so sorry for myself that I wasn't able to go to Vegas this weekend for Idex, and the TT gathering was one of the main things that I REALLY wanted to go to - I can't imagine how upset I would be if I had managed to make the trip and then didn't get there in time because of flight delays!!! I feel for you! Hopefully the rest of the weekend will go extra fabulously to make up for it!
Newelley.BearsShelli...I'm SOOOO Sorry to hear that your flight was delayed! We all know how much you were looking forward to being there...I hope your weekend goes wonderfully and you have a great time when u DO finally get there...Take LOTS of pics for us okay?
Jer
Awww Shelli I am sorry for you that is awful. I do hope you enjoy the rest of your break though. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Warm wishes
Pauline
You guys are the best! I feel so cheered by your understanding. I still haven't been able to contacgt Mindy or Judi directly but I did phone Mindy at her hotel to explain my absense. Yeesh, talk about uncomfortable. Nothing like disappointing the Editor of a huge trade magazine. Laughing here...
I'll be going to the show tomorrow and possibly to the artist panel Sunday morning too, depending on plans with hubby Tim. Tonight we took the Monorail up and down the strip, which is waaaaaaaaay huger and longer than I thought. The Bellagio fountains and Venetian were GORGEOUS. I took a few night photos (not sure they'll turn out) and will take heaps more pictures tomorrow at the show. I do think dolls are more represented than bears but I love dolls too and think we're all part of the same general family so it should be really fun to browse and meet people.
I just hope when I finally meet Mindy that she doesn't smack me up side the head. Judi, too, for that matter. ;)
More later. This city never sleeps, but I find as I near 42, I really MUST, at least a little bit. Nitey nite!
Tami Eveslage Original Teddy BearsI just hope when I finally meet Mindy that she doesn't smack me up side the head. Judi, too, for that matter. ;)
Glad to know you finally made it safely! How frustrating. While I'm sure you were missed at the TT event, I'm sure it won't be held against you. It was completely out of your hands. Enjoy the show!
