Why you ask? Primarily because they rock. I had a really good experience. Actually everything has been really good so far. I checked in quickly, got the seat I had reserved (a bulkhead seat with lots of legroom). The flight left more or less on time… I think it was about 15 minutes late… which is on time in airline lingo. And also, they actually board you in a way that makes sense – from the front and the back at the same time, so we were all on board …

What a day!!! I had a pretty normal morning, hung out at the house made Michael and John each an apple crisp (John – if Michael didn’t give you yours, let me know… he will be in big trouble once he gets here!!!). Ryan and Kathleen came over for a little while and left to go shopping!!! Then said a tearful goodbye to the dogs. Then Michael drove me to the airport, and it hit me that I wouldn’t see him for a long time. And then my “allergies” kicked …