JazzyV Posted March 23, 2020 #326 Share Posted March 23, 2020 This was the first site I came to this morning to see how it was going! Such kindness makes my heart happy! @Kindergirl hoping your parents are safely in FL today, or tucked into a hotel in LA until they can get a flight home. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted March 23, 2020 #327 Share Posted March 23, 2020 DAL 6799 LANDED, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindergirl Posted March 23, 2020 Author #328 Share Posted March 23, 2020 They have landed. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #329 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Kindergirl said: Good morning all, thanks for all the prayers and well wishes, not to mention the wine! I’ve been tracking them and they are getting close. It was really exciting to look at the flightaware map this morning and to see how far they have come. I have every reason to believe they are on this flight. They would have called by now if not. 😄 I know their TPA flight is cancelled, but it will be great to just have them on the same continent. Heck, I can drive to LA if necessary. Don’t panic everyone I’m sure they will find a flight and it is not my plan to drive there, but you know, worst case scenario I could if I HAD to. @old mike really, don’t worry, I’m not racing to LA. 😊 @Copper10-8 I can’t tell you how reassuring it is that you will be there with them to help. My stress level is not even that bad now because of you. And the fact that there is backup in LA by @cccole eases my mind even more. If they need to stay safe and sound in LA until they can get a flight so be it. They are on their way and are getting closer by the minute. The one sad thing though is that I will miss this amazing group of kind, positive and inspiring people. Knowing y’all are out there though, being kind and helping people through this tough time warms my heart. And, after this segment is over, maybe I could post and let you all know how they are doing? Regardless, I’ll always remember the support and help I have received. I will pay it forward. Cheers all. Photos to follow...eventually. You think you are rid of us? Heck we demand to be involved in the selection of who plays John, Cherie & you in the movie. And there are amazing opportunities for cameos, too! @PiperHolliday is just one. Since you are the only one who knows your parents, we will let you select who portrays them. I think Sandra Bullock would be perfect for you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #330 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, summer slope said: Don't forget Fort Myers, Palm Springs, Punta Gorda.....Ft. Myers is a big airport and the smaller ones may still have flights. And Orlando is just a couple hours from Tampa. And the craziness on Route 4 is better because all the parks are closed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaoma Posted March 23, 2020 #331 Share Posted March 23, 2020 @Kindergirl Don't count out Southwest Airlines too. Nothing fancy on there, but they have quite a few flights to TPA and other cities in FL. I'm on pins and needles! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #332 Share Posted March 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, Kindergirl said: They have landed. Woo hoo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 23, 2020 #333 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I'm between JAX (2hours) and Savannah (1 hour) and could meet them at either place. Put them up in a hotel or even at my house...or drive south and rendezvous with Kindergirl. EM 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #334 Share Posted March 23, 2020 At LAX; Flight arrived about 20 mini ago! Waiting outside customs. I'm sure the screening process for them will take a bit. LAX is pretty empty this AM 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn22 Posted March 23, 2020 #335 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Atlanta is a huge hub for Delta, and you may be able to find a flight to there if they aren’t flying to Florida. It’s about a 7 hour drive for you. Praying that you get them home soon! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #336 Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Essiesmom said: I'm between JAX (2hours) and Savannah (1 hour) and could meet them at either place. Put them up in a hotel or even at my house...or drive south and rendezvous with Kindergirl. EM And I am 1.5 hours from Jacksonville, & 20 minutes from Daytona. We are probably equidistant from Orlando, but this is one time I would enjoy the drive to & from that airport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #337 Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, carolyn22 said: Atlanta is a huge hub for Delta, and you may be able to find a flight to there if they aren’t flying to Florida. It’s about a 7 hour drive for you. Praying that you get them home soon! Good thinking. I would like to believe they would at least fly to Orlando, but this is such a surreal time, who knows? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted March 23, 2020 #338 Share Posted March 23, 2020 43 minutes ago, JazzyV said: This was the first site I came to this morning to see how it was going! I did as well! I'm getting more excited by the moment; as @Kindergirl said, I'm sure she's happy they're on the continent! @Copper10-8 - you are a real "Prince"! Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSocial Posted March 23, 2020 #339 Share Posted March 23, 2020 We are so looking forward to see a picture of @Kindergirl ‘s parents with @Copper10-8. it’s possible Delta has already made new onward travel arrangements for the parents, Good Luck ! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted March 23, 2020 #340 Share Posted March 23, 2020 There are (or used to be) almost hourly flights from ATL to TPA. It is likely that they can get a connecting flight from ATL to either TPA or MCO. No need, then, to drive to ATL. Surely DL has some flights operating between ATL and the primary Florida airports. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #341 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, BSocial said: We are so looking forward to see a picture of @Kindergirl ‘s parents with @Copper10-8. it’s possible Delta has already made new onward travel arrangements for the parents, Good Luck ! Now that would be exactly what would make our day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted March 23, 2020 #342 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, BSocial said: We are so looking forward to see a picture of @Kindergirl ‘s parents with @Copper10-8. it’s possible Delta has already made new onward travel arrangements for the parents, Good Luck ! I think that you are right. That is normally the case. Let's hope, anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #343 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just now, Tampa Girl said: There are (or used to be) almost hourly flights from ATL to TPA. It is likely that they can get a connecting flight from ATL to either TPA or MCO. No need, then, to drive to ATL. Surely DL has some flights operating between ATL and the primary Florida airports. I am hoping at least Orlando, but I bet if DL flies them to Atlanta, they will get them on a small plane to one of the West Coast airports. But that means another change of planes. Luckily, DL can have wheelchair assisters meet them & take them to their connecting gate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindergirl Posted March 23, 2020 Author #344 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks so much for your offers y’all (that really does come in handy. I think I’ll keep it even if I do ever leave FLA) So much kindness and compassion from people in this thread. Just so much. I or @Copper10-8 more likely, John is quick! And, he deserves the “report” will update you ASAP. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted March 23, 2020 #345 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I'm up for another day and this was the firs thing I wanted to do even before brushing teeth, etc. I'm so glad they have landed and yeah they are that much closer. For Kindergirl just wanted to mention that it may be a good idea to avoid the airports like Miami and Ft. Lauderdale down in SE Florida if they were to have to be routed elsewhere. The number of confirmed cases of the virus is increasing in FL and the numbers in that area are the highest in the state. It may not be a a good idea for you parents to end up there if at all possible. Don't know if already mentioned but there is also a airport down in the Ft. Myers area. I'm also backing up the other comments because we have direct ties to Delta and they have had pretty much hourly flights to Tampa from Atlanta but with flights being cut back so much I know those are also not as often. If they were to go from LAX to ATL it would be about 4 hours give or take. I remember for us once it was quicker due to strong tail winds that day. Then its a hour from ATL to TPA. There is also the possibility of getting to TPA on other flights via Dallas & Houston. If this ends as planned at TPA I'd love to see the reunion at our airport but at the same time the last thing I need is regretting it because I have my 89 year old mom myself here at home. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #346 Share Posted March 23, 2020 THEY ARE HERE!!!!! 30 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted March 23, 2020 #347 Share Posted March 23, 2020 57 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: At LAX; Flight arrived about 20 mini ago! Waiting outside customs. I'm sure the screening process for them will take a bit. LAX is pretty empty this AM I wish I could find the words to tell you how kind you are to do this ❤️ So very thoughtful and going out of the way to help people who need it. Thank you ❤️ 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted March 23, 2020 #348 Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: THEY ARE HERE!!!!! So happy to see this news! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamOp Posted March 23, 2020 #349 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Gives a whole new meaning to "To Protect and Serve" Great Job Copper!!! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotswoman Posted March 23, 2020 #350 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Hallelujah!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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