Just so you know....this was the WORST day in recent history for Orlando traffic. I usually have a 10 min drive to get onto I4. Today - 2 hours. 2 hours before I could turn around and try and find another way. I had a busy day planned - no time for this.
So....I find the back way (literally through Disney) and get past the mess and get downtown. I had a meeting then I wanted to get back to the house, get some paperwork done and then.....it was time. Time to head to the airport.
I was joking that the traffic was actually everyone trying to get a good spot. I figured they had read the blog and realized today was THE day that Harvey and his beloved arrived. They were just trying to get a good spot so they could wave as we drove by. WRONG. It was actually pretty tragic. It seems someone tried to commit suicide by hanging themselves of off one of the overpasses (aka on ramps). While they had everything shut down, trying to talk them down, a fuel truck rolled and dumped fuel all over I4. It was shut down for around 5 hours.
So......I had no time to get anything done. I get to the house and end up unloading the car (full of pillows) and turning right around and heading to the airport.
I was so excited. You just can't imagine. I park and get to the baggage claim area - and the plane had just landed. WooHoo. It's 4:30....I gotta tell you, I'm not so good at the waiting thing.
Finally - even with just the Wilson pictures - I see him. And there is the lovely Beloved Wife. I was really bummed because in rushing out of the house I forgot the nifty sign I made but I smiled at him, and he kinda half smiled. Then I say....damnit I forgot the sign! That did it. Big smile and big hug!! Gotta tell you real hugs beat cyber hugs any day of the week!!
So....we get their luggage, and get in the car. Rush hour so we opt for dinner....yummy! Then we get them settled into the hotel, and meet for a couple drinks in the bar.
Tomorrow they are "touristing" and then will come and stay with me. YEAH!! I'm so excited.
I'll tell you - the Olsons are wonderful, warm and delightful. Beloved wife has the most enchanting laugh. Yeah - this is gonna be a great weekend!!!!!
Posted by Tammi at February 8, 2005 10:21 PM | TrackBackCan't wait... can't wait!!! Get my hair done tomorrow... (gray-be-gone). Then the hard part - figuring out if I have anything that doesn't look hideous when I'm wearing it... (so many things look really good until I actually put them on *sigh*)
Posted by: Teresa at February 9, 2005 12:12 AMThat is so wonderful. Be sure to give both of them an extra hug from me. Have a blast and let me live vicariously through your blog!!! So keep up these great posts.
Posted by: vw bug at February 9, 2005 07:39 AMI am sooooo bummed that I can't make it.
Posted by: Machelle at February 9, 2005 08:26 AMGlad they're there safe and fairly sound! :)
Tell me though; does he always have a flash bulb going in front of his face as he walks around? Just curious.
Posted by: That 1 Guy at February 9, 2005 07:19 PM