Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #376 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) OK this all went pretty smooth and fast! They had a wheelchair assist guy, Victor, pushing Jim up the ramp from CBP to the waiting area where I was. After greetings, Jim insisted that Cathi take his seat in the chair (a true gentleman) and Victor pushed her to T2 with Jim, with his walker, and I following in trail like two fully domesticated husbands should 😜 Upon arrival at T2, we discovered that Delta had closed down their ticket counter there. What?? No worries! We swapped Victor for two ladies with two wheelchairs and off our happy party went on a little trek to the adjacent Delta T3. Great service by Delta there and they are now scheduled on the 10:40 AM flt to ATL with a connecting flt to TPA (not MCO/Orlando) for a no doubt joyful reunion with Deb there at 6:37 PM tonite And so, hopefully, ends this saga! 😃 Edited March 23, 2020 by Copper10-8 41 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted March 23, 2020 #377 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks for the update. Bless you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutensteve Posted March 23, 2020 #378 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Awesome job Copper !! Glad they are safely back in the USA 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted March 23, 2020 #379 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Well done Copper!! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted March 23, 2020 #380 Share Posted March 23, 2020 @Copper10-8 Thankfully they are on US soil! Now we need to prayerfully get them home and healthy. God Bless you John! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted March 23, 2020 #381 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Good people do good things. I’m proud to say I know you, John! Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotiris Posted March 23, 2020 #382 Share Posted March 23, 2020 It is amazing how many people have pulled together to get Jim and Cathi reunited with Deb. This story has tugged at so many heart strings. ❤️❤️❤️ 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted March 23, 2020 #383 Share Posted March 23, 2020 For @Copper10-8 Oh, I believe there are Angels Among Us,Sent down to us from somewhere up above.They come to you and me in our darkest hoursTo show us how to liveTo teach us how to giveTo guide us with a light of love. They wear so many faces,Show up in the strangest placesAnd grace us with their mercies in our time of need. Sir, you are a treasure. 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted March 23, 2020 #384 Share Posted March 23, 2020 You’re earning your crown in heaven, Copper. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SightCRR Posted March 23, 2020 #385 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I am guessing that it will be the end of summer by the time she gets the bill in Canada. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted March 23, 2020 #386 Share Posted March 23, 2020 As promised, two happy, but oh so tired, campers! 😊 60 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted March 23, 2020 #387 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks for the picture. You are a gem. ❤️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL Sailer Posted March 23, 2020 #388 Share Posted March 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, rjbean4 said: The new plan, yes I think it is plan V, is Atlanta to Tampa and they get in just after 6:30 tonight. I live in Michigan but fly Tampa frequently. It might be helpful to know--from Tampa Airport's website: Short Term Garage: Under 60 minutes is free; 61-80 minutes $4; each additional 20 min. $2. Max Charge- $22 max. per 24 hours. Elevator access to the main terminal. Long Term Garage: Under 60 minutes is free; 61-80 minutes $4; each additional 20 min. $2. Max Charge- $18 max. per 24 hours. Walkway or Monorail access to the main terminal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaoma Posted March 23, 2020 #389 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: OK this all went pretty smooth and fast! They had a wheelchair assist guy, Victor, pushing Jim up the ramp from CBP to the waiting area where I was. After greetings, Jim insisted that Cathi take his seat in the chair (a true gentleman) and Victor pushed her to T2 with Jim, with his walker, and I following in trail like two fully domesticated husbands should 😜 Upon arrival at T2, we discovered that Delta had closed down their ticket counter there. What?? No worries! We swapped Victor for two ladies with two wheelchairs and off our happy party went on a little trek to the adjacent Delta T3. Great service by Delta there and they are now scheduled on the 10:40 AM flt to ATL with a connecting flt to TPA (not MCO/Orlando) for a no doubt joyful reunion with Deb there at 6:37 PM tonite And so, hopefully, ends this saga! 😃 I cannot thank you enough for what you've done for this family! I identify strongly with @kindergirl. I spent about 10 years taking care of my elderly parents and grandparents from a state away and this just warms my heart. You've brought her immense comfort. You are truly a special man. 🥰 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted March 23, 2020 #390 Share Posted March 23, 2020 They look better than I would after those long flights! Props to them! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mike Posted March 23, 2020 #391 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Sitting here grinning, with tears in my eyes. Copper 10-8, your actions were selfless, Thank you. Kindergirl if your parents are anything like mine were they're probably wondering what all the fuss was about! 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotiris Posted March 23, 2020 #392 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks for the photo. They look amazing , give the roller coaster ride they’ve been on. Safe travels for the next flights. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageGeo Posted March 23, 2020 #393 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thank you, Copper John. It is too easy these days to get lost in news we'd rather not hear. A story about one with a good heart doing something truly nice reaches far into these dark times to shine a light on how things should be and can be, if we are only willing. Lori & George 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted March 23, 2020 #394 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, sotiris said: Thanks for the photo. They look amazing , give the roller coaster ride they’ve been on. Safe travels for the next flights. They do! They look relaxed, like they just got off a little 1-hour flight, not the incredible trek they've been on. I've always said that generation is tough, tougher than the generations that followed them. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickb Posted March 23, 2020 #395 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Copper10-8 & Kindergirl. Have been sitting in social distancing at home in the UK following this breathtaking saga! Copper - what you did defines the basic human tenet of ‘ do unto others as you would have done unto you - it was a truly selfless act! Bravo to you! Kindergirl, we are all so glad that they are nearly home - looking surprisingly spritely after such a long and gruelling journey. even in this very dark time - there is true goodness in the world! 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyageur9 Posted March 23, 2020 #396 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: As promised, two happy, but oh so tired, campers! 😊 A toast to you Copper. Well done by all. Safe home 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted March 23, 2020 #397 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks for the photo, John. You are truly a wonderful human being. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted March 23, 2020 #398 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Welcome home. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted March 23, 2020 #399 Share Posted March 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: As promised, two happy, but oh so tired, campers! 😊 The expression on Jim’s face is priceless. John, I have no words. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted March 23, 2020 #400 Share Posted March 23, 2020 I'm late to the party, but, like others, came to this thread first! So happy that it seems that all's well that ends well. Copper John rules! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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