Planes, trains and automobiles.
Well. We almost didn’t get the flight. In fact almost all of us missed our respective flights.
Perrys flight to Montreal from Halifax had delays – his connection narrowing to minutes.
Dave: delays
TO crew – Farid, Dale and my flight had mechanical issues and was leaving too late to mathematically make the NZ connecting flight. The text came through at 9:58 am. I was still driving back from Huntsville after dropping pups.
I sent Farid and Dale to airport in hope of finding a plan B. My magical admin AG got a hold of Kathie (also known as WORLDS best travel agent) who started looking for other flight options. A 1 pm flight had seats. We took them. I was still driving to my house to finish packing.
Of course I had expected to have 2-3 hrs to finish packing…..instead packing looked like a long sweeping arm across the table into the pack willy nilly. Packed (kind of).
Me: Uber called…en route 1130am
Them: Dale and Farid were through security
Me: At 409…tick tock
Them: what do you want us to do?
Me: have Dale lie across the open plane door saying ‘I can’t leave without my doctor’
Them: on it
We met up in Vancouver with Dave strolling up to the gate for the NZ flight just as boarding started!!!!
And we’re off!
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So glad everyone almost made it. I’m excited to follow along!
We’re excited to have you following along 🙂
This sounds brilliant! As someone with heart failure who took up running after diagnosis,and has run 6 marathons so far, I truly believe that exercise has been a key part of me living well with the condition.
6 marathons – wow!!! You’re an inspiration <3
Testament to dedication & resilience – following along it feels like a movie script!
Wouldn’t be possible without our supporting cast – including you!!!
Excited to follow along for the expedition!
Excited to have you on board 🙂
Excited to follow along on the journey!
Welcome to the madness!! 😛
HA!!!!! What a start. WAY TO GO AG!
We are not worthy of AG!! <3
I would definitely lay in front of the door saying ‘I can’t leave without my doctor!!’ What a beginning! Way to go you guys!! Looking forward to reading and catching up! You’ve got this!
Annie
Thanks Annie!!
never a dull moment! Can’t wait to read how the rest of the trek goes. Congratulations on 12 years!!! I remember the first TYL and thought you were all incredible, sentiments are still the same.
Thank you – 12 years flew by!