...If the Lord will, ye shall live and do this or that. James 4:15
Well, Mr. Tech's job ended up taking longer than expected so we didn't have time left for sight seeing. But we waited in comfort at the National Guard building where he was working as they have a quiet break room that over looks the out of doors with large windows and comfy couches.
We had picked Benihana's for dinner as we had some time to kill. They're a Japanese restaurant where you sit around grills that seat groups of 7-8. After you order the cook comes out to your table/grill and cooks your food while flipping shrimp tails into his hat or pocket, making onion volcanoes and flipping and catching fried rice in a bowl w/ his spatula among numerous other antics. After finishing our leisurely dinner we still had too much time before checkin so headed back to Title Wave Books for some more browsing. I actually found some fun ones this time and we ended up with 6 new books much to Mr. Tech's consternation , but hey, they averaged about three dollars a piece, a good deal to me. We headed to the airport, finally, turned in the car, and upon checked in found that the flight was over book by quite a few and there was the option to bump for two free round trip tickets. While we're probably crazy but we took it. As we sat in waiting with those who might be fellow travelers I began to hope that we would get the bump as I could count at least 10 people-an-a-half if you follow. We had again scored middle seats and my active imagination could imagine us with our lap child sandwiched some where on that flight. They began the boarding process and we gladly conceded our seats to another. Because of it being overbook and them working in the extras the plane also ended up sitting at the gate loaded for a good 45 minutes. With great thankfulness we collected our free tickets by about 2:00am and went to the up stairs waiting room to get some shut eye before our morning flight. We flew out at 7:00 am with isle and window seats to Seattle which shortens the flight by a little. Then a quick hopper flight and we were home at last by 2:00 in the afternoon a bit later than planned but more relaxing flights all along to my mind.
A few left over pictures.
A small portion of the vast array of mountains along the edge of town. No they're not all fenced off this is a drive by shooting.
We had to remember they were hard boiled somehow. :oD Of course Phi made that unmistakable by wanting to hold them and then tripping. This provided some small amusement while still at the hotel in Anchorage, Phi is fascinated by eggs and their ball like shape but rarely gets to hold them.
Leroy playing gecko while waiting for Daddy.
The gignormus flag in the main room.
Leroy studiously wiping down his lunch box, he loves to wipe with rags.
Dark was falling as we headed out (4:30) with a package to mail near the airport which is also near the ocean.
The gignormus flag in the main room.
Leroy studiously wiping down his lunch box, he loves to wipe with rags.
The moon rising over the ocean, the only sight left after 5:00 ;)
We had picked Benihana's for dinner as we had some time to kill. They're a Japanese restaurant where you sit around grills that seat groups of 7-8. After you order the cook comes out to your table/grill and cooks your food while flipping shrimp tails into his hat or pocket, making onion volcanoes and flipping and catching fried rice in a bowl w/ his spatula among numerous other antics. After finishing our leisurely dinner we still had too much time before checkin so headed back to Title Wave Books for some more browsing. I actually found some fun ones this time and we ended up with 6 new books much to Mr. Tech's consternation , but hey, they averaged about three dollars a piece, a good deal to me. We headed to the airport, finally, turned in the car, and upon checked in found that the flight was over book by quite a few and there was the option to bump for two free round trip tickets. While we're probably crazy but we took it. As we sat in waiting with those who might be fellow travelers I began to hope that we would get the bump as I could count at least 10 people-an-a-half if you follow. We had again scored middle seats and my active imagination could imagine us with our lap child sandwiched some where on that flight. They began the boarding process and we gladly conceded our seats to another. Because of it being overbook and them working in the extras the plane also ended up sitting at the gate loaded for a good 45 minutes. With great thankfulness we collected our free tickets by about 2:00am and went to the up stairs waiting room to get some shut eye before our morning flight. We flew out at 7:00 am with isle and window seats to Seattle which shortens the flight by a little. Then a quick hopper flight and we were home at last by 2:00 in the afternoon a bit later than planned but more relaxing flights all along to my mind.A few left over pictures.
A small portion of the vast array of mountains along the edge of town. No they're not all fenced off this is a drive by shooting.
We had to remember they were hard boiled somehow. :oD Of course Phi made that unmistakable by wanting to hold them and then tripping. This provided some small amusement while still at the hotel in Anchorage, Phi is fascinated by eggs and their ball like shape but rarely gets to hold them.
Packing up.
So with that trip behind us we look forward this evening, Lord willing :) to boarding a plane once more on our way to Irvine, CA for a class that Mr. Tech is taking for work. So with that I better finish packing.Verse from Saturdays calendar: :) Had to smile when I saw it today.
Ask counsel...of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous. Go in peace: before the Lord is your way wherein ye go. Judges 18:5-6
3 comments:
Free tickets are always a bonus!! Glad it all worked out perfect for you guys!
That moon picture is amazing! I've never seen anything like it!
Have fun in CA - wow, from the snow to the sun in just a few days! :)
Ohhh... I feel for you with all that packing and unpacking and wadded up laundry and all. And, I echo Jenn here, that moon pic is awesome! Have a safe, sane and fun trip!
Not doing too bad on laundry as I am attempting these trips to pack less and then do a wash in the hotel laundry facilities half way through the week.It worked for AK and was worth the $10 or so to wash and dry and then come home with mostly clean clothes. I was amazed by the moon too and glad my camera was able to capture it as usually it is never in focus or doesn't look as close as real life.
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