Weather--flights cancelled

St.Crispian
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:06:45 +0000

A few of you may remember the Denver Christmas blizzard 2006. All I can say it all worked out however its not enjoyable , especially for those Plebes from faraway places who haven’t been home since July. We live in the west and after 2 trips home with stopovers in the middle of the country where bad weather happens, we decided to pay the extra $200 a ticket to fly direct across the country with a regional airline to home. Old Man Winter has outsmarted us again. Not sure when our favorite Mid will be showing up now. Here’s the positive spin on the story - he’s now a very seasoned traveler having made several wacko trips home and getting himself around the world during his Sea Year. He knows how to take care of himself and he has a number of Academy pals in the NY Metro area that are more than willing to help him out. Mama, Lil’ Brother and I sure don’t like it but this time it’s just a matter of disappointment and not the feeling of despair that hit us 2 years ago ( he actually made it home that time less than 24 hrs then his scheduled flight that time). If I can offer anything to Plebe parents out there its that it will work out. People will be kind to your sons and daughters (who want to stay dressed in their blues until they get home). Perfect strangers will be willing to buy them a drink or a cup of coffee. Airline personnel will put a little something extra into finding them a way home. Everything is going to be alright. To everyone else who has Mids and Plebes walking thru their doors tonight, your well wishes and prayers are appreciated. Vaya con Dios.