On our first full day back in Chicago, frost greeted us.
I'm sorry I'm writing about fall when we're in winter, but I have a few more posts to do before I catch up to where I am now.
Tiffany asked if I wanted to go to a rummage sale with her. I used to love rummage sales so I happily agreed.
I loved seeing all the Halloween decorations everywhere.
There was a time I could dig right in and find some treasures. Tiffany said I seemed to be in a glassy eyed, jet lagged daze. I just held a bag for her while she looked for things KC might enjoy.
I did go right to bed when I got home though.
At 11:45 PM, when the whole house was asleep, the doorbell rang. I couldn't imagine who would be ringing the doorbell so late at night.
I looked out through the blinds and saw a car.
When I went downstairs to open the door with my pajamas on, a fellow from United was there delivering our suitcase.
Seriously???!!!???
Ah well...
I got my suitcase back and that was the main thing. We'd be able to give KC the souvenirs we got her after all.
Tiffany asked if I wanted to go to a rummage sale with her. I used to love rummage sales so I happily agreed.
I loved seeing all the Halloween decorations everywhere.
There was a time I could dig right in and find some treasures. Tiffany said I seemed to be in a glassy eyed, jet lagged daze. I just held a bag for her while she looked for things KC might enjoy.
In the evening, my dear friend, Gerri came to pick me up to join our fabulous teacher group. We've been friends for my entire teaching and retirement years. Although three friends were sadly missing due to health difficulties, I was able to see them later.
When Gerri asked me a couple of months before our trip for a date when I could meet with them, I goofed and gave her the day after our tiring flight. It didn't matter. As soon as I saw them, jet lag flew away and I had a rollicking good time.
I did go right to bed when I got home though.At 11:45 PM, when the whole house was asleep, the doorbell rang. I couldn't imagine who would be ringing the doorbell so late at night.
I looked out through the blinds and saw a car.
When I went downstairs to open the door with my pajamas on, a fellow from United was there delivering our suitcase.
Seriously???!!!???
Ah well...
I got my suitcase back and that was the main thing. We'd be able to give KC the souvenirs we got her after all.
That big "K" on the side didn't seem to help much, did it? I'm glad you were reunited with the suitcase. At that time of night I would have been fast asleep! :-)
ReplyDeleteTrue, but no one stole it. Knock on wood!
DeleteI'm impressed that someone thought to take a picture of you with your suitcase at that time of night. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was Art who took the photo. I asked him why he was taking the photo when I looked so bad and he said, "You'll need it for your blog."
DeleteWonderful news about the suitcase, I can imagine how tired you were!
ReplyDeletehow fun your suitcase came but what an hour to deliver it....
ReplyDeleteNot surprised you are posting about fall. With all your travels you are probably two or three seasons behind.
ReplyDeleteI can see that you are far, far away in the group photo. You aren't looking at the camera. I do hope you get to stay home for Christmas. Travelers Wife indeed.
ReplyDeleteYour teacher friends are all so gorgeous. Love all that blond hair! As for the suitcase, I would have been thrilled no matter what time it got delivered. Your ability to jet all over the world amazes me.
ReplyDeleteActually there are two other gorgeous brunette teachers but they weren't able to make it that night. I did see them later though.
DeleteOh I'm glad KC will get her goodies! How nice that you are with them. Blessings to ALL!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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i bet kc was happier that you got your suitcase than you were!
ReplyDeleteArt was right. That last photo says it all, it speaks for your whole trip.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!
You look asleep standing up!
ReplyDeleteYou look so cute in your jammies! So glad you have had fun with friends and family in Chicago. Hope it stays decent there, as it can be really, really cold in Chicago.
ReplyDeleteGood times when you meet old colleagues. Bonus ! The rummage sale!
ReplyDeleteat least with the K, you were sure it was your suitcase at first sight.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this is where the expression " Better late than never" ironically fits? Anyway, I'm glad everything was restored to its rightful location. And I hope you were able to get back to sleep and be restored too.
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Definitely! I was more than relieved and fell right back to sleep.
DeleteWow, didn't know they'd deliver without a call first. That big "K" probably helped a lot! DrumMajor
ReplyDeleteArt just laughed and said the big K didn't keep it from getting lost. I told him it just helped to not get it stolen. KNOCK ON WOOD!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pleasure to read all about your travel adventures! Warm regards from Germany.
ReplyDeleteSeriously is right! I didn't even know they delivered that late. How lovely you were able to get in touch with your teaching friends.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you a few days ago while browsing in the MEMSI travel store. For sale was a set of big square luggage tags, on side for your name and info and the tops side said in big colored capitals: NO I'M NOT YOURS !
ReplyDeleteThat reunion with your teacher friends is just wonderful stuff. Few of us get an opportunity like that after years away.
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