Every day I get up and think "I really need to post something on my blog." And I don't do it. Huh, what in the world is my problem? I've got to get serious about this or just shut it down!

It's been a rough month or so since I posted though, so I somewhat have an excuse. Since I last posted I managed to get a paper published in a rush, traveled to Idaho for a funeral, had company back in Kentucky that came FROM Idaho, got the greenhouse covered for the summer and became an Alpaca owner. Whew...... what a month!

My grandmother passed away on February 19th. Although she was 89 years old, it was still a shocker. She actually delivered Avon orders the day she went into the hospital. And begged her girls to deliver some for her after she was admitted. The pneumonia was just too much to overcome. One day she was doing better and even sitting up on the side of the bed, the next day she was gone.

So, it was busy busy busy around here to get the paper completed early so I could take off for Idaho. Unfortunately my husband Dave couldn't go with me, as the paper had to be delivered during the days I was gone. My flight to Idaho was quite hysterical - or at least now it is. At the time it wasn't. I flew out of Cincinnati, headed for Salt Lake City, my first layover. After about 3 hours of sitting there, I finally got boarded for my next flight into Boise. It was a pretty decent flight, we even arrived a little early.

But then the bad started. I had a 4 hour layover there. (Not good connections!). Anyway, about 3 hours into my layover they announced that our plane had mechanical problems and was headed back to Seattle. They didn't know when I would get out of there. I was a measly 6 hours from my final destination, and stuck!

And I wasn't in a very good mood about the whole deal. So the debate started. Do I rent a car and drive? Do I wait it out? Call the husband, which by the way cost us $57.00 for a collect phone call!!! Ridiculous. But anyhow, I tell him to call me back on the pay phone and we decide I should wait a little longer.

So. finally, they announce our flight has taken off from Seattle, it will be in Boise in about an hour or so. Okay. No need for the rental car. I'll be in Lewiston in a few hours. 10 MINUTES before landing the plane AGAIN has mechanical problems - this time with the navigation equipment. Oh, great! So now what? They inform me that if they can't get the plane fixed, they can put me on a plane to Seattle, I can transfer planes and head for Pullman, Washington for a stop and then on to Lewiston. I'll arrive at 3 am in the morning.

Now, mind you, I got up at 3am the morning before to head to Cincinnati. This wasn't the scenario I was looking for. I started to cry. Why, I don't know. And then I got mad at myself for letting all of this get to me. And then they announced that the plane was fixed. Good gracious, thank you Lord. So, we load up on this Turbo Prop plane and I'm looking out the window at the propeller. And this thing is shaking, rattling, making all kind of noise as we take off. Oh great. Didn't they say navigation problems? We are heading to Northern Idaho across the mountains and it's snowing! And this plane is rattlling and shaking so bad that I now understand about all the mechanical problems. It was shaking the pieces and parts of this plane loose! I was so very thankful when I saw the lights of Lewiston and we landed.

After about 23 hours of traveling, etc. to get there, my sister and daughter were quite surprised when I told them "Take me to the motel." I was in no mood to visit with anyone. Not even my daughter, who I hadn't seen in a year. Not all my aunts, uncles, cousins, friends gathered up at my aunt's house. I just wanted to sleep. And I did. Boy I slept like a baby.

And that is just the first part of my story..... I guess I'll have to finish up tomorrow, since the Dave person is home and I'm sure wanting some dinner.

Till next time, be safe and have fun!