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The End Times?

So, I'm on the road again this week for work. While I should be excited about getting out of the plant and doing something different, I dread travel. My luck normally runs something like this.

Get to airport the recommended two hours early.
Get to gate 15 minutes after getting to the airport.
Wait.
Wait.
Get on plane. Wait on idiots who try to take their entire luggage collection onto the plane.
Laugh at people who have to check their bags.
Full Flight.
Sit right behind, or right in front of screaming children.
Arrive at next airport late, have to run across airport for next flight.
Next flight is 30 minutes late.
Repeat experience from first flight.
Arrive at final airport. Marvel yet again at how much damage has occurred to my baggage again.
Go to rental car place.
Wait.
Wait.
Get car, but not the car I reserved or wanted.
Drive to hotel.
Wait.
Wait.
Get room on opposite end of hotel from any door or access.
Room is freezing/sauna.
Mattress is same material as parking lot.
Return trip. Repeat experience from first trip.

Now, as I write this, I'm in Pennsylvania. However, something was distinctly different this time.

Go to airport one hour early.
Get to gate 15 minutes later after going through friendly check-in and security.
Flight is on-time.
Flight is not full.
Children on flight silent for entire flight.
Get to next airport early.
Next gate less than 50 feet from the first gate.
Asked by airline if I want to upgrade to first class for $50.
Does the Pope wear a funny hat?
Next flight on time.
Flight is full, but I'm in first class and don't care.
Get served breakfast on flight.
Food actually good.
Flight arrives on-time.
Get baggage, not as badly damaged this time.
Go rental car place.
On highway 10 minutes later in new Dodge Charger.
Get to hotel.
In room 5 minutes later. Room actually by door on first floor.

Is it just me, or is this a sign of the End Times.

/panic

posted by Dave @ 10:14 AM