Stuck In Portland

We tried to leave Portland today, but the plane-gods had other ideas.  As we were driving to the airport, I received a call from United saying our flight to San Francisco was delayed. Immediately I knew we were in trouble as there was no way we could catch the connecting flight to Jackson if our first flight was late. 

Undaunted, we drove the rest of the way to the airport (after detouring to get fuel for the car) and we tried to check in. Sure enough there was a problem. Our flight was delayed for 2 hours. Other planes heading for SFO were full. The ticket agent tried to find flights to LA, Salt Lake City, Denver, and Chicago, that would connect to Jackson,  all to no avail. She even tried other airlines...the same result!  Everything was booked. Finally she asked if we could stay overnight and we said yes. So that's what we are doing. United is footing the bill for food and lodging and tomorrow at 6:00 AM we are boarding a Delta flight to Salt Lake City then on to Jackson. We should be in about noon, but I'm  not making any promises. 

We used the first of our meal vouchers on a wonderful lunch at Stanford's at the airport. We each ordered a rib-eye with all the trimmings. What a wonderful steak! If you are stuck in Portland International Airport (PDX) I highly recommend their rib-eye...tender, juicy,and oh so tasty! We will have a much smaller meal at supper...then early to bed as we have to be at the airport at 4:30 AM to make our six o'clock flight!

Another pretty rose.