ARIZONA TO ALASKA

SITTING IN PHOENIX

Posted by: joealaska, 29 04, 2012 14:03 GMT

FINALLY escaped the tentacles of Dutch Harbor Saturday morning, leaving at 9 AM.. That plane only had 31 passengers on a 33 seat plane. Must have been a weight issue. Many people were left behind who would have paid a premium for one of those.

My Anchorage to Seattle flight left little time to make the next connection, about 15 minutes. But I did it with no major incidents.

I was surprised when I got on that flight to Phoenix. The plane could hold over 160 people, but there were only 28 on board. We had 4 flight attendants so it was like first class for everyone. There was no dragging of the beverage cart up and down the aisle, they just walked around and took our orders. I was very hungry, so I had the chicken fettucini, which was actually pretty good.

The second round of drinks was on the house.

When the plane took off at sunset, I was given a perfect view of Mount Rainier, heavily covered in snow. Took several pics, hope they came out. I also took a few of the big volcano on Akutan as I was leaving Dutch.

I hit Phoenix at 10 PM, and was flying out next morning at 7:30. So I got a nearby room, knowing I still would get very little sleep. It was in a bad area of Phoenix, although the hotel was OK. I took a short walk to a convenience store for a snack, and was happy I did so unshot.

This morning I sit about to board a Southwest flight to Albuquerque. Arriving at 9:40, there is only so much daylight to golf. I told CASA to hit the ATM for cash. No more 4 party out of state checks that will require a couple of favorable court decisions to be cashable... like last time.

Hoping to have a nice dinner with his family tonight. Then another short night of sleep as I pick up the rental first thing Monday.

Then, I cruise.

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1. cholla 29 04, 2012 14:15 GMT
Congrats on finally making it to the Lower 48 ! Member Since: Июль 16, 2009 Posts: 0 Comments: 171

2. bearpaints 29 04, 2012 14:26 GMT
Gee to bad I didn't know ahead of time, would of tried to meet up with you at the airport to say HI. But then again I haven't been to the airport in years and would of ended up lost as always. It's been so long since I drove into Phx, I think it would scare me too. It was a beautiful evening through. Hope this time you have a wonderful vacation. But if it goes acording to plan what would you write about? Hope you take notes to add your vacation into your next book. Enjoy! Member Since: Январь 15, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 233

3. cybersuze 29 04, 2012 14:59 GMT
GO JO GO! Wow, I wonder if your other bloggers going to Dutch made their flights! Golf on! Member Since: Апрель 2, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 226

4. OGal 29 04, 2012 15:03 GMT
Way to go Joe. Hope our flight is that good. Glad all is well. Give our best to Casa. Have lots of fun and drive safely. Member Since: Август 28, 2005 Posts: 72 Comments: 19182

5. dotmom 29 04, 2012 16:37 GMT
Finally. Doesn't sound too bad so far. Hope you hit 'em straight!!! Member Since: Апрель 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 993

6. bearpaints 30 04, 2012 14:45 GMT
Okay I'm still wondering who is babysitting the cats and foxes? What is going to happen to those poor foxes and the empty porch light? Member Since: Январь 15, 2010 Posts: 0 Comments: 233

7. dotmom 30 04, 2012 20:31 GMT
Bearpaints: To ease your mind until Joe gets back to the blog, I know that the cats will be fed - probably by "Gnu Guy." Now the fox(es) are another story. Don't know if he has made any arrangements for them, but it has been warmer and raining and so maybe they are able to find food. When the ground was covered a foot deep with snow, they definitely needed help, but there must be something around for them to eat - maybe another good samaratin has his/her light on. We can only hope. Member Since: Апрель 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 993

8. OGal 01 05, 2012 13:57 GMT
Dotmom thanks for the feeding update and thanks BP for the questions on who would feed the kitties and the foxes. Member Since: Август 28, 2005 Posts: 72 Comments: 19182

9. cybersuze 01 05, 2012 14:09 GMT
ok, its Tuesday, so where is JOA? Member Since: Апрель 2, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 226

10. OGal 01 05, 2012 15:02 GMT
Susie...?????????? Member Since: Август 28, 2005 Posts: 72 Comments: 19182

11. cybersuze 01 05, 2012 23:00 GMT
Ha! I have to admit I did a double take when I was at the park this a.m. and a guy who reminded me of Joe was walking up with a cup of coffee. But he's not in Boise! Member Since: Апрель 2, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 226

12. dotmom 02 05, 2012 00:53 GMT
Cybersuze - now wouldn't that have been something! He better check in tonight!!! Member Since: Апрель 3, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 993

13. BANGORWALKER 02 05, 2012 01:31 GMT
I have over a thousand golf balls and I live on the edge of 27 holes if he ever decides to visit central Maine... HAPPY well deserved vacation JOE! From a longtime lurker but seldom poster :-) Member Since: Январь 17, 2006 Posts: 18 Comments: 3382

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