Seriously, Let's Get This Done

Up early and took cab to the airport since it was too early to get on the light rail. Made my way to C terminal and had a seat. Early and everything good to go. No worries. Then a gate change is announced. Have to make my way to North Terminal. OK, just down the escalator and catch the shuttle. We board and all is good to go. Notice a few guys outside the plane walking around and talking but hey, not a problem. We back out and stop.

Nothing.

We sit and wait. And wait. Finally the pilot comes on to let us know that there is some mechanical problems. It will just be a few minutes. We wait. Then we begin moving back to the gate. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain. We are having some problems with an engine and they have advised us this plane is being taken out of service. Please deplane and see the gate agent for possible rebooking options."

WTF? So I bypass the hive of humanity at the counter and head for the escalator to get to the main customer service desk. OY! Well, when all is said and done I got booked out Wednesday morning way too early and a voucher for a flight anywhere Alaska flies good for a year. Way too much and sometimes you just have to wonder. So made it home and dropped off the suitcase and headed to the office much to the surprise of many at the office.

Mind you, I was suppose to fly down last Wednesday and now this. We shall see what happenes on Wednesday of this week. And so it goes...