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Friday, September 20, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Coming Home
Monday I got the rest of my packing done early and then spent time just chilling and trying to stay awake, I'd gotten up way to early!
My aunt suggested that we go to lunch on the way to the airport so we got everything loaded in the car and were off again. She stopped at a nice french restaurant and I got Eggplant Parmesan on spaghetti. I couldn't eat all of it right then so I got the rest boxed up to take with me on the plane and they were kind enough to give me utensils too. the bowl got kind of squashed before I was able to eat it but none spilled.
At the airport my aunt dropped me at the curbside check in and the guy there got me to the check in counter. The lady there wanted to give me grief about my Emotional Support /Dog letter. Said the date needed to be typed on it not hand written, and it needed some sort of stamp from the VA and that it was a copy not the original. I said the original was at home in Florida. She finally accepted it but told me I couldn't use it again.
When I finally got on the plane I had the good luck of being the only one in my row of seats so even though I was assigned the isle seat I could sit by the window and look out. Then the pilot came on and said there was an error message on one of the things in the cockpit and that maintenance had to come reset something.I turned my phone back on and called the shuttle service and told them I'd be late. It took about an hour to get things working again.We ended up taking up about an hour late
It was a smooth flight and went pretty well. At least this time I didn't have a screaming baby in the row behind me. so over all. great. Kateri slept most the way home in her little carrier under the seat. I ate the rest of my dinner and got some cookies and water for later.
At the Orlando airport I had to wait a little bit but this real nice guy got me in a wheel chair and all my stuff on board and we were off. That airport is so freaking large and confusing to me. I'm so glad I had the help because 1) I would have gotten lost 2) don't think I could have walked it by myself. When we got on the elevator I accidentally dialed the shuttle service people but that worked out ok too. I told them where I was and about to be at baggage return and they told me where to meet the shuttle. I had a real problem in the shuttle with the shoulder straps cutting into my neck and the middle belt being to short to go around me. made for an uncomfortable ride home.
Mr Adams came out to meet the shuttle and help me get inside. It was so good to be home! Emma was waiting on us and she hadn't eaten the birds while we were gone. I dug through my bag and found the gifts I'd gotten and gave Mr A. his shirt. He really loved it. I spent the rest of the evening just chilling and taking it easy.
Tuesday/today was a day of sleeping in and napping and unpacking Spent the whole day in my jammies. Tomorrow will be soon enough to get dressed and get out and about. Need a few things at the store.
My aunt suggested that we go to lunch on the way to the airport so we got everything loaded in the car and were off again. She stopped at a nice french restaurant and I got Eggplant Parmesan on spaghetti. I couldn't eat all of it right then so I got the rest boxed up to take with me on the plane and they were kind enough to give me utensils too. the bowl got kind of squashed before I was able to eat it but none spilled.
At the airport my aunt dropped me at the curbside check in and the guy there got me to the check in counter. The lady there wanted to give me grief about my Emotional Support /Dog letter. Said the date needed to be typed on it not hand written, and it needed some sort of stamp from the VA and that it was a copy not the original. I said the original was at home in Florida. She finally accepted it but told me I couldn't use it again.
When I finally got on the plane I had the good luck of being the only one in my row of seats so even though I was assigned the isle seat I could sit by the window and look out. Then the pilot came on and said there was an error message on one of the things in the cockpit and that maintenance had to come reset something.I turned my phone back on and called the shuttle service and told them I'd be late. It took about an hour to get things working again.We ended up taking up about an hour late
It was a smooth flight and went pretty well. At least this time I didn't have a screaming baby in the row behind me. so over all. great. Kateri slept most the way home in her little carrier under the seat. I ate the rest of my dinner and got some cookies and water for later.
At the Orlando airport I had to wait a little bit but this real nice guy got me in a wheel chair and all my stuff on board and we were off. That airport is so freaking large and confusing to me. I'm so glad I had the help because 1) I would have gotten lost 2) don't think I could have walked it by myself. When we got on the elevator I accidentally dialed the shuttle service people but that worked out ok too. I told them where I was and about to be at baggage return and they told me where to meet the shuttle. I had a real problem in the shuttle with the shoulder straps cutting into my neck and the middle belt being to short to go around me. made for an uncomfortable ride home.
Mr Adams came out to meet the shuttle and help me get inside. It was so good to be home! Emma was waiting on us and she hadn't eaten the birds while we were gone. I dug through my bag and found the gifts I'd gotten and gave Mr A. his shirt. He really loved it. I spent the rest of the evening just chilling and taking it easy.
Tuesday/today was a day of sleeping in and napping and unpacking Spent the whole day in my jammies. Tomorrow will be soon enough to get dressed and get out and about. Need a few things at the store.
Sunday in NYC
On Sunday my aunt took me on an adventure. One of the things that would have been on my bucket list if I had one was to ride a train..... so we took the train into NYC. Well actually it was two trains as we had to transfer in Stamford. It was interesting and fun but I sure wouldn't want to do it on a daily bases as my aunt had to do when she was working. Taking my walker with us made it a bit tricky but we got it done. We arrived in NYC at Grand Central Station. WOW is all I can say about that...it was huge and busy!. My aunt said if we got separated there we were to meet at the clock. Easy to find since it was about the only thing in the middle of the station.
We got out on the streets but all the little restaurants that she wanted to take me too were closed so we took a taxi to famous Hotel in the area whose name escapes me right now. but it was lovely too. and it had it's own clock in the middle of the lobby. We used the restrooms there and looked around a bit then back out on the streets we took another taxi to Rockfeller Center. We found a elevator to the lower level (after taking a few photos) and had Brunch at Rock Center Cafe where I had an Frozen Classic Margarita and a Open Faced Shrimp Omelet. It was great!
We walked a lot after that and my body protested but I had my walker with it's seat on it when It got to rough and I needed a break. We went from there to St. Patrick's but the whole building (inside and out) was shrouded in scaffolding and tarps. Apparently they are in the process of a two year project to clean the whole building.Very disappointing but at lest I can say I was in St. Pat's on Sunday.
We went, on foot, from Madison and 50th to 5th and 42nd streets. Was quite a hike for me but oh so interesting. All the different type buildings . Fancy smaller ones my aunt told me started out as residences to the tall glossy skyscrapers, all side by side. Way Cool. And PEOPLE the place was crawling with people.. My aunt said she thought it would have been a bit thinned out, since it was Sunday but it wasn't one bit.
We found a little shop for me to do my souvenir shopping for my friends. I got Mr. Adams a black t-shirt with different buildings of interest on it and a purple coffee mug for Jazzy with the names of various places on it. I got 10 post cards and had a blast shopping for my friends. On the way out I went past a rack of hats and found one for me. 100% cotton purple ball cap with New York on it.. HAD to go back and pay for that. I LOVE it! Then we went down and saw the lion statues at the library. Then it was back to Grand Central Station and bar for drinks.
We got done and headed down to the main level and.my aunt went off to see what time our train would be and she waved me on and we went off as fast as my poor ole legs could carry us to catch the train. It was real crowded but a few nice people made room for me and my walker and Aunt Julie too. When we got to the spur line in Stanford again we had to change trains again but this time we had to go up an elevator and back down on the other side. But we made it just in time. That leg of the trip wasn't very crowded at all.
Back home again I finished up my laundry and started my packing.... It was a long day and we did a lot. It was interesting to me and a great adventure. But it's not something I want to do very often. My aunt is the best to have given me such a day.
We got out on the streets but all the little restaurants that she wanted to take me too were closed so we took a taxi to famous Hotel in the area whose name escapes me right now. but it was lovely too. and it had it's own clock in the middle of the lobby. We used the restrooms there and looked around a bit then back out on the streets we took another taxi to Rockfeller Center. We found a elevator to the lower level (after taking a few photos) and had Brunch at Rock Center Cafe where I had an Frozen Classic Margarita and a Open Faced Shrimp Omelet. It was great!
We walked a lot after that and my body protested but I had my walker with it's seat on it when It got to rough and I needed a break. We went from there to St. Patrick's but the whole building (inside and out) was shrouded in scaffolding and tarps. Apparently they are in the process of a two year project to clean the whole building.Very disappointing but at lest I can say I was in St. Pat's on Sunday.
We went, on foot, from Madison and 50th to 5th and 42nd streets. Was quite a hike for me but oh so interesting. All the different type buildings . Fancy smaller ones my aunt told me started out as residences to the tall glossy skyscrapers, all side by side. Way Cool. And PEOPLE the place was crawling with people.. My aunt said she thought it would have been a bit thinned out, since it was Sunday but it wasn't one bit.
We found a little shop for me to do my souvenir shopping for my friends. I got Mr. Adams a black t-shirt with different buildings of interest on it and a purple coffee mug for Jazzy with the names of various places on it. I got 10 post cards and had a blast shopping for my friends. On the way out I went past a rack of hats and found one for me. 100% cotton purple ball cap with New York on it.. HAD to go back and pay for that. I LOVE it! Then we went down and saw the lion statues at the library. Then it was back to Grand Central Station and bar for drinks.
We got done and headed down to the main level and.my aunt went off to see what time our train would be and she waved me on and we went off as fast as my poor ole legs could carry us to catch the train. It was real crowded but a few nice people made room for me and my walker and Aunt Julie too. When we got to the spur line in Stanford again we had to change trains again but this time we had to go up an elevator and back down on the other side. But we made it just in time. That leg of the trip wasn't very crowded at all.
Back home again I finished up my laundry and started my packing.... It was a long day and we did a lot. It was interesting to me and a great adventure. But it's not something I want to do very often. My aunt is the best to have given me such a day.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Lazy Saturday
Saturday is a lazy day for this tired traveler. After I took my morning meds I go back up to bed and don't come down again until around noon. Aunt Julie and I go out to some of the little towns near by to look around and to pick up a few things. All the roads around here are narrow, twisty, hilly and beautiful, I am glad I'm not the one having to drive them. I'd be SO lost.
When we get back I have a late lunch then just hang out on the patio or my room. Dinner, as usual, was Devine. I've never been around some one that cooks with wine but my aunt sure makes it work.
Sundays plans are to take the the train in to Grand Central Station and go from there. Should be fun!
When we get back I have a late lunch then just hang out on the patio or my room. Dinner, as usual, was Devine. I've never been around some one that cooks with wine but my aunt sure makes it work.
Sundays plans are to take the the train in to Grand Central Station and go from there. Should be fun!
Saturday, August 24, 2013
NYC
Friday starts with my aunt going to her palate class when she gets home and changes we make the hour drive to NYC. Traffic is good most the way and then it's just crazy. My aunt debates with herself on the corrrect exit to take and ends up making the correct choice. There is a little mixup with having printed out the wrong reservation page but it gets us the personal assistance from one of the employees & and escort right onto the boat we're to take. We are taking the Cirle Line Sightseeing Cruise. It goes all the way around Manhattan.
As we pull out of the slip I start s really seeing the tall buildings... And there are so many off them! And more of them . I honor Jazzy's request and take lots of pictures. The I get a big surprise! the ,Statue of Liberty is coming up on the right. I don't know why I though that it was further out, bu it was right there. We have to pass a couple other Islands and I think one was Elis (sp?) Island. I then got tons of photos of the Statue of Liberty. As we go on on we see the new Freedom Towers with its crane still on top.
There was so much too it all and a little overwhelming to a small town girl like me, but at the same time interesting and intreging.
As we pull out of the slip I start s really seeing the tall buildings... And there are so many off them! And more of them . I honor Jazzy's request and take lots of pictures. The I get a big surprise! the ,Statue of Liberty is coming up on the right. I don't know why I though that it was further out, bu it was right there. We have to pass a couple other Islands and I think one was Elis (sp?) Island. I then got tons of photos of the Statue of Liberty. As we go on on we see the new Freedom Towers with its crane still on top.
There was so much too it all and a little overwhelming to a small town girl like me, but at the same time interesting and intreging.
Friday, August 23, 2013
New Canaan CT
Today was threatening rain from the start with some pretty impressive rolls of thunder. My aunt & I deside to stay close to home. So it was New Canaan for us today. It's a nice little town with brick side walks and trendy little stores, some of witch I can't manuver my walker through. We stopped for a latties and share a donut while it pours down the rain. More window shopping and a couple of very tempting stores. But I manage to hold out until we get to the resale store where I find a lovely ring for $5.
We drove past the rail station and are debating weather or not to take a short ride. Parking is the problem tho & the rain is picking up again. We decide to go home for a little while then ago back out for lunch. The place my aunt wants to take me to is closed so we go to the Rodger Shurman Inn. I have something called Croque Monsieur. It's very good but I can't finish it. The leftovers are in the fridge waiting for me now.
We came home and had some quite time then watched some cooking shows together While spaghetti sauce simmers on the stove. Once again my eyes are bigger than my stomach and I can't clean plate.
Tomorrow we see NYC!
We drove past the rail station and are debating weather or not to take a short ride. Parking is the problem tho & the rain is picking up again. We decide to go home for a little while then ago back out for lunch. The place my aunt wants to take me to is closed so we go to the Rodger Shurman Inn. I have something called Croque Monsieur. It's very good but I can't finish it. The leftovers are in the fridge waiting for me now.
We came home and had some quite time then watched some cooking shows together While spaghetti sauce simmers on the stove. Once again my eyes are bigger than my stomach and I can't clean plate.
Tomorrow we see NYC!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Flying to NY
I was ready early and had to wait for the shuttle to pick me up to take me to the airport. I got to sit in the front seat. The drive was shorter than I expected and since I wasn't driving not that bad. When I got to the line for JetBlue I told them that I had called for special assistance. They took me to the front of the line where I showed my letter that let Kateri fly with me and my boarding pass... Then there was the rest of he airport. OMG I would never have made it on my own and I would have gotten horribly lost too. I got to the gate early. After sitting there for a while there was an announcement that we were to go to a different gate. We sit there for a short while then another announcement to go back to the first gate. ARG! The flight was pretty un eventful except for the screaming baby in the row behind me.
My aunt was waiting for me and I got a big hug. We took Kateri outside for a few minutes and then came back in for the bag. I put my bag up on my wheeled walker and gave Kateri to my aunt to carry. Worked out pretty well! It was about half an hour to my aunts house through small little town is and down winding country roads. It's a lovely old house but there are lots of stairs. So far they haven't been to much of a problem for me. She had cheese, crackers and some nice wine to hold us over until dinner was ready. We had green beans, corn on the cob, brown rice, sliced tomatoes & roasted turkey. It was all so lovely. We did some catching up and then I came up to unpack and write.
I'll be off to bed soon. See you tomorrow.
My aunt was waiting for me and I got a big hug. We took Kateri outside for a few minutes and then came back in for the bag. I put my bag up on my wheeled walker and gave Kateri to my aunt to carry. Worked out pretty well! It was about half an hour to my aunts house through small little town is and down winding country roads. It's a lovely old house but there are lots of stairs. So far they haven't been to much of a problem for me. She had cheese, crackers and some nice wine to hold us over until dinner was ready. We had green beans, corn on the cob, brown rice, sliced tomatoes & roasted turkey. It was all so lovely. We did some catching up and then I came up to unpack and write.
I'll be off to bed soon. See you tomorrow.
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