Sunday, January 18, 2009

SEA, PDX - After the Deep Freeze...

Leaving Fargo on Monday was classic, probably more than classic than the movie. Planes were "on time" until I arrived at the airport after leaving the bank at 5:30pm. My 7pm plane to Minneapolis was cancelled as was anything else getting out of Fargo EXCEPT the Allegiant Air flight to Las Vegas. it was delayed til about 7:40pm. Our company recently changed travel agents, and after hours travel isn't what it used to be. Therefore, a girl desparate to get out of Fargo does what she needs to do. I booked a one way to Las Vegas (Allegiant does not take American Express, by the way but they did take Visa. I offered to get cash at the ATM even!). After getting through security, I got through to the after hours travel to book the next morning flight from Vegas to Seattle where I was supposed to be Monday night. Upon arrival in Vegas, I ran to the last Alaska flight where the plane door was shut but the ramp not moved back. LOVE Alaska air! They opened the door for me and poof - I landed in Seattle for Tuesday's adventures. Then it was on to Portland, OR for a short couple days and back to Denver Thursday.
Fargo is quite a lovely town - in August and September. If you haven't seen the movie, you really do need to check it out this winter! http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fargo/


In Denver, the weather is fit for both skiing in mountains and biking in town, thus I've been able to bike a day today and now ski tomorrow - gotta love it! Sarabeth turned 50 and we celebrated by doing a spa afternoon, which was fabulous and very relaxing! I also celebrated being in town a few days and acquired the long awaited HDTV, Wii and Wii Fit so we'll see how that plays out in the coming week. I'm trying to work on the economy and help out!

3 comments:

Carey Anthony said...

Did you take that picture of the cliff diver?? That's amazing!

Kimberly said...

Have you been at home to even set-up the HDTV and Wii? I am anxious for the reviews!!!

After your Fargo adventures I twisted Mark's arm to fly via Seattle/ Vancouver, BC on our way to lovely Regina, SK. SOOOOOOO glad we did - the original flight via Minneapolis was delayed and landed at 1:40 am day of demo (which started at 8:30). We avoided the whole mess and were in town by 4:00 pm day before.

Looking forward to the next entry from the Sales meeting! :)

Pam said...

Yes on the cliff diver. Mazatlan little known secret, amazing huh!

I have setup the Wii and the HDTV and am addicted - this is bad ;) Love it! Now I haven't been home alot to do all this and become an expert. I'm still thinking the TV is TOO BIG but everyone says "oh you will get used to it". I have a small area and 42 might have been better than 46 - but then, what's a few inches :)