Don’t expect all this wit daily – just have time on my hands 39 234 feet above sea level cruising at 522 MPH on the way to Calgary. WestJet staff are hilarious. They always seem to be having a good time – budding stand up comedians! The gentleman presenting the safety info that no one listens to told us that he had been working on a short version all weekend and would we want the short or long version. Needless to say we all wanted the shorter one, whereupon he pulled out a piece of paper and read, “Do up the buckle. We’ll be going fast.” Unfortunately he said they hadn’t approved the shortened version yet so he regaled us with a slightly off kilter demo including some Scottish brogue.
Gord was oblivious to this – went into his incognito mode, listening to his book on tape on MP3.
Gord was oblivious to this – went into his incognito mode, listening to his book on tape on MP3.
WestJet personnel were most helpful getting us on the plane. At the hatch he transferred to a very narrow aisle chair where they tried to buckle in all 6 foot 3 of him. Gord, finding his cheeks barely supported on the seat, commented that it is the bulky jacket he is wearing keeping him from fitting, not any corpulence to speak of. Kidding around, after having only 4 hours sleep, being that early in the AM, and experiencing much angst about forthcoming events, was admirable.
Elbows and knees in! They backed him down the aisle. He then transferred and slid across the seats. I wonder if this process will be less challenging on the return flight. Looks like he is having a good time though!
8:20 our time – 10:20 your time – our time still too – getting tired
Aside from the tiller on Gord’s wheelchair coming off in transit – we had a fairly uneventful trip. Women fell at his feet to help him! Gord was in his glory!
We arrived at Sanoviv about 3:30 their time. Got settled in and Gord got his siesta with his feet up – quite a relief! As soon as we turned into the compound there was a very calming effect. The ocean’s constant sounds are so soothing. You can just keep your patio doors open most of the time. It was snowing as we left Calgary and her it was about 24 degrees Celsius – sigh – we are very lucky.
Gord got some vitals taken and we see the doctor tomorrow. From 6:35 AM to 8:30 PM we are scheduled every minute. We’ll have more info tomorrow. Gord is very anxious to get the testing done, as you might well imagine.
Aside from the tiller on Gord’s wheelchair coming off in transit – we had a fairly uneventful trip. Women fell at his feet to help him! Gord was in his glory!
We arrived at Sanoviv about 3:30 their time. Got settled in and Gord got his siesta with his feet up – quite a relief! As soon as we turned into the compound there was a very calming effect. The ocean’s constant sounds are so soothing. You can just keep your patio doors open most of the time. It was snowing as we left Calgary and her it was about 24 degrees Celsius – sigh – we are very lucky.
Gord got some vitals taken and we see the doctor tomorrow. From 6:35 AM to 8:30 PM we are scheduled every minute. We’ll have more info tomorrow. Gord is very anxious to get the testing done, as you might well imagine.
Talk to you tomorrow.
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