Monday, September 15, 2008

Flight Home

I know many of you have been waiting and here it is!!!! The return home. Now I don't want to dissappoint any of you, but it was not as bad as the flight to Tucson, but none the less we still had an adventure. We arrived at the Tucson airport one and a half hours early. We unloaded the car yet again, but this time I got a picture! We get a cart to go in (ridiculous that you have to pay $3.00 for 3 minutes of use) and quickly checked in. We then headed for the one terminal (GO TUCSON) and went through secruity. Being a smaller airport it was fairly easy. We then had a little over an hour until our flight left so we got some breakfast and let the kids walk around or if you are Landon spin around. As we were waiting I noticed that two people got on the plane before pre-boarding. Interesting I thought! They then called pre-boarding and we headed to get on the plane. As we found our seat I noticed the two men that boarded before us and noticed that the shirt of one said security transportation and the other had a jacket placed perfectly over his hands. Yes, you thought it, we had a fugitive on the plane. That was a first for me. Well luckily the plane was not a full and Bryan and I could sit across from each other and help out with the kids. The flight was pretty uneventful except for the older lady who was mentally challenge who kept changing seats throughout the flight. As we began to start the landing everyone buckled up (except one) including the flight attendents. Landon at this point had enough of the plane and threw his binki across the isle. Classic Landon! Luckily it did not hit anyone. Here is the fun part which I had never experienced. As we were starting to land the mentally challenged woman (who did not buckle up) decided to keep changing seats. She got up and the flight attendents started to yell sit down and she did, but then she did it again. They once again yelled to sit and she did just in time to land. As soon as the wheels hit she was up again and heading for the door. At least it kept the attention off of our children :) We landed and made it safely home and headed for our ride (thanks sister)! Well let's just say there is never a boring moment in the Thigpen world!

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2 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, I would have just paniced knowing there was a fugitive on the flight. I prob. would have needed something to drink to calm my nerves...ha ha. And the lady that entertained all. I am surprised she did not have an escort of somesort, knowing security measures these days...too funny! Good times...Good times...

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  2. Glad you made it home safe and sound. I have to admit your description did give me a chuckle, so thanks for the entertainment! Seriously...a fugative and mentally challenged woman...all on one flight. Good stuff. I bet your glad your home and your kid friendly, kid safe home! Have a great weekend!

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