cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #301 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I do believe! I do believe! I do believe! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted March 23, 2020 #302 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Do we know for sure yet if she got to Sydney and is on the flight? Roy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted March 23, 2020 #303 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Watching and praying and sending good vibes to all involved! As I'm reading the posts, I found I was holding my breath most of the time! @Kindergirl, you've got a bunch of us here, cheering you and your parents on! Try to get some sleep tonight (a hot bath and wine helps me!). Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctordi Posted March 23, 2020 #304 Share Posted March 23, 2020 And I thought trying to get my parents from Bradenton to Indiana was tough! Can't wait for the reunion photo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted March 23, 2020 #305 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Going thru a bottle of wine like Grant went thru Richmond etc etc. Hurry home parents! Praying like crazy! God bless you @Copper10-8 for you're support. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mike Posted March 23, 2020 #306 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Can I breathe yet 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted March 23, 2020 #307 Share Posted March 23, 2020 30 minutes ago, ger_77 said: Watching and praying and sending good vibes to all involved! As I'm reading the posts, I found I was holding my breath most of the time! @Kindergirl, you've got a bunch of us here, cheering you and your parents on! Try to get some sleep tonight (a hot bath and wine helps me!). Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 I vote for the wine!!! Cherie 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted March 23, 2020 #308 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, cccole said: I vote for the wine!!! Cherie I don't care if it's a Chateau Lafite Rothschild or your favourite "Cardboardeaux", let's raise our glasses (or teacups) to all the people en route home from their interrupted cruises, and those who are anxiously waiting for them. Cheers! 🍷 Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted March 23, 2020 #309 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Cheers!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotiris Posted March 23, 2020 #310 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I am also waiting anxiously for the reunion. Kudos to all who have stepped up to the plate to help. As ShipWalker said, there’s a movie here for sure. I will be raising a glass of Ontario wine when Kindergirl hugs her parents. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted March 23, 2020 #311 Share Posted March 23, 2020 If this were a book, it would be a page turner! Rooting for you and praying all goes well for you and your parents, Way to go @Copper10-8. You are awesome. Terri 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk04 Posted March 23, 2020 #312 Share Posted March 23, 2020 First time ever posting on the HAL board. Heck, I haven't even been here until last week, I usually sail Princess, Royal, or Carnival. But, had read the story of Amsterdam going to Australia and the passengers were going to be 'kicked off' the ship half way around the world. Well, that's the media for you for one thing. But, I know that HAL caters to the more experienced age group and it was concerning, all those poor people, it didn't sound quite right. Luckily, I knew exactly where to go 😄 I was looking for a general thread on the topic when the title of this one caught my eye. Because you know, that was kinda my question. Although I sympathize with the ordeal that @Kindergirl must be going through, as well as others that are posting their stories, I have completely enjoyed this thread. No, not the misfortune and absolute hell those on the GWV must be going through to get home. But, the kindness, compassion, sense of community from all the posters and two absolute angels ( @Copper10-8 and @cccole ) that are willing to help strangers. @Kindergirl I am so glad your parents are on their way home and will have such a wonderful welcoming committee at LAX. You can bet this will be the first thing I will want to read in the morning. Safe travels and good night to all. Take care! 😊 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperHolliday Posted March 23, 2020 #313 Share Posted March 23, 2020 @Kindergirl @Copper10-8 LAX-TPA has been canceled for the parents. I personally expect them to continue to cancel the route indefinitely. DL may not admit it. Agents will be able to assist on their arrival after they get through immigration and customs but it might be helpful to have someone there to advocate and have Kindergirl on the phone. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted March 23, 2020 #314 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, PiperHolliday said: @Kindergirl @Copper10-8 LAX-TPA has been canceled for the parents. I personally expect them to continue to cancel the route indefinitely. DL may not admit it. Agents will be able to assist on their arrival after they get through immigration and customs but it might be helpful to have someone there to advocate and have Kindergirl on the phone. They say real life is stranger than fiction. Lucky your parents are being well cared for. (This is a fact of life for people all over the world at present trying to fly home, with flights constantly being cancelled. There is a group of Aussies in South America who are now trying to charter a plane home after many disappointments with flights being cancelled and borders being closed.) Edited March 23, 2020 by MMDown Under 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #315 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, PiperHolliday said: @Kindergirl @Copper10-8 LAX-TPA has been canceled for the parents. I personally expect them to continue to cancel the route indefinitely. DL may not admit it. Agents will be able to assist on their arrival after they get through immigration and customs but it might be helpful to have someone there to advocate and have Kindergirl on the phone. Thanks a lot for the heads up Ma'am! With that, the game plan is get them from Bradley to T2 and then will start with a DL check-in/counter agent to figure what, if anything, is available to get them to TPA or, at least, in that general direction (MCO, JAX, FLL, MIA, ATL, DFW) If that doesn't work out, we'll go to Plan B and that is to get them into a hotel at LAX for probably well needed rest (there are plenty hotels inside, or just outside the perimeter of LAX - no worries, no crappy areas - I still know them 😉) and wait until a flight becomes available Kindergirl will be in the loop via cellphone Edited March 23, 2020 by Copper10-8 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted March 23, 2020 #316 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks for the update. You are all in my prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindergirl Posted March 23, 2020 Author #317 Share Posted March 23, 2020 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. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cayman09 Posted March 23, 2020 #318 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I had to chime in to let you know that we're rooting for them. John, you are one of a kind. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted March 23, 2020 #319 Share Posted March 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, cayman09 said: I had to chime in to let you know that we're rooting for them. John, you are one of a kind. Amen to that. Roy 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted March 23, 2020 #320 Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: Thanks a lot for the heads up Ma'am! With that, the game plan is get them from Bradley to T2 and then will start with a DL check-in/counter agent to figure what, if anything, is available to get them to TPA or, at least, in that general direction (MCO, JAX, FLL, MIA, ATL, DFW) I😉 Don't forget Fort Myers, Palm Springs, Punta Gorda.....Ft. Myers is a big airport and the smaller ones may still have flights. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted March 23, 2020 #321 Share Posted March 23, 2020 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ON cruiser Posted March 23, 2020 #322 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Fingers crossed that Copper can help them get on a plane, any plane, heading to Florida. Look forward to reading of the successful outcome (and, second all the thanks to Copper and Ccole. "Goodness against the gloom"). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindergirl Posted March 23, 2020 Author #323 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Anywhere in Florida is right! I’ll happily drive to them. If there is a flight to SRQ, TPA or Fort Myers tho they will have a short drive home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotswoman Posted March 23, 2020 #324 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Scotswoman in Germany still has fingers and toes crossed too! My Mum is 99, so I can well imagine what you are going through, Kindergirl!🤞🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajkr74 Posted March 23, 2020 #325 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Has anyone signed up the book and movie rights to this saga? 😁 Crossing my fingers and hoping everything goes right this morning in LA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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