finally...

I was supposed to be home yesterday... but spent the day shopping w/ my little sister. Who drove me hither and yon. I'm very excited that she's doing well enough to drive!

I loaded up ol' blue at 5pm, figuring I'd be home by 8 - in time to see the speech on tv and also to stay cooler (did I mention blue's a/c freaked out just as I left for Dallas????)

She started fine, and I went to get gas. Filled up, and she wouldn't start. new battery, no noise at all. Called lil sis to rescue me (I was HOT! - and I needed to unload the car) and AAA. Who put ol blue on a flatbed and took her to the shop. (she looked very embarrassed )

Turns out her starter wore out.... one more start and I would have been home .... instead I got to crash over at my sister's house (well, and her hubby's too!) and got to visit with her some more.

Picked up the car and left Dallas at 2. Hot Hot Hot! Tons of traffic and diesel fumes! yuck yuck yuck!!!

Home now tho!

'shana

Yeah... I know that 18-wheeler-laden I-35!

I have been in traffic that comes to a complete stop on the interstate where it bottlenecks outside of Waco.

The news tonight said that Southwest will be extending its internet special that was supposed to end already. I hope you can get a good fare to Phoenix. The news also said fares on all airlines are being cut to attract customers. Good luck! Wish I could go too.

Monday, I could have flown rt to Phoenix for $99 total. I was concerned about getting plane tix before con tix. Tuesday, the special was almost $200 on SW.... United is $115 but goes through Denver... sigh...

I wish you could go!

'shana

...one of these days ya gotta host a gathering in Austin!

Next time I visit my brother there maybe we can find each other and I can see your pictures!

$99 round trip?! Wow... I thought the $158 seemed good. Wonder if they will drop even lower...

Glad you're home safely. Things should be going towards the cooler time of year so there's hope! although I wouldn't have known it here--108 today! Jeeze!

{{tabby}} I wouldn't mind going to Austin at all. I've always had a good time when I've been in Texas.

It's too bad about the price being good but flying from Austin to Denver to Phoenix is a dreadful waste of time! and how many more security checks!

Welcome home Shana! Man sorry about Blue, that really bites.

Hey do you think Blue will be better? Come on up to Tulsa for the Oct 6 Andromeda premier at Calico's <G>

Later,
CJ

I'm glad you got home safely, and you sound like you had a grrrrreat time with the little sis - that's lovely I recommend icecream to stay cool - but icecream without lactose!

an Austin thing would be great! I'm not a great organizer tho, but you never know!

Maybe once we actually get everything unpacked...

Ice Cream! Yum! We're expecting a cold front today Don't know how cold ... 60's maybe (cooler than the 90's we had yesterday anyway)!

blue is ok ... I just need the Hunter to refix the A/C he 'fixed' as I was trying to leave for Dallas ...

Happy day! I'm so glad you're home safe and sound.

Shhh,
Whisper