The day came too quickly, and it certainly lasted longer than I ever could have imagined. I went to bed the previous night dreading what a horrible day January 5th 2009 would be. I had no idea just how wrong I could be. Waking up that morning was not difficult, I didn’t want to annoy him by being late or taking too long so I made sure to get up on my own and get fully showered and dressed1. I was still a little late, and he did well not to get upset with me.
After I checked in, we had a few minutes to sit and enjoy a cup of2 coffee and prolong the inevitable. I’m not usually a sucker at airports, but I turn into a real blubbering fool when I’m leaving him behind3. We usually follow a long tradition of looking back and waving at each other while trying to fight tears in our eyes as I wait in line to go through security, but he ran out of there rather quickly this time. I was a bit sad, but the line for security was rather short so I didn’t have time to be sad for very long. To my delight my phone beeped signalling the beginning of the next tradition we carry out at the airport, texting.
I quickly bought some Butler’s chocolate to give as gifts to various people and headed towards my gate. Once there, I settled into a nice seat, put on my headphones, turned John4 on and started reading Angels & Demons5. I had gotten to the gate fairly late, but they hadn’t started boarding yet so about 10 minutes into my book I looked up. Sure enough, the flight was delayed. I wasn’t that worried yet because it had only been delayed by 40 minutes. Soon 40 minutes turned into an hour, then an hour and 20 minutes. I was going to miss my connecting flight to Toronto.
Sorry to do this to you, but its a long story!
Posts in this series:
Part 1: The holiday.
Part 2: The gift.
Part 3: The New Year.
Part 4: Flickr Friday: The never-ending journey6.
Part 5: Even the never-ending journey has to end sometime.
You really did make it exciting! Though not for you at the time. Wow I had a terrible time at the airport in Barbados, but I was only saying goodbye to my uncle and family friends. Must be so hard for you!
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@Web-Betty: Glad you enjoyed this series! 🙂
@Leah: Airport moments can be quite romantic can’t they? This is exactly where the story turns sour 🙁
@Ken: Thanks, glad you enjoyed. You recognised good ol’ Heathrow’s long ass corridors huh?
@Ayprel: Hah… shhh don’t let him hear you!
@trench: Thanks! Here’s hoping I get a dSLR soon!!
you got a great eye for photos reg.
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That man should propose! It’s been YEARS. I hope you all get hitched at some point.
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You’re ‘deffo’ good at this. The format is a keeper.
Great pic too… familiar. 🙂
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Wooooo! Exciting stuff! Airport moments are my favourite things in the whole world. I think this is where the story turns sour (thanks to Air Canda).
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You love keeping us all in suspense. Will come back for the conclusion.
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I love a good serial post! I’m on the edge of my seat (although I think I know what happened to your flight, LOL!)
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