On Saturday morning my dad left for India as a way to surprise his folks back home (yes. I just said folks). He got on the 8 o'clock flight, reached Newark, and even met Ashish. Everything was fine and dandy. His flight to leave the country was to be at around 8 in the evening and since he was traveling standby, technically he wouldn't know if he is able to get on the flight until about an hour before departure. At around 7, we get a text that he successfully did get the ticket, and is currently on the plane.
Side story: My father NEVER gets on the plane so easily. Its either the a problem with the ticket, or the flight is too full, or (true story) he slept right through it. So we were pleasantly surprised when we found out that he was on. What could possibly go wrong? 8:16 -- Ok...bye bye... almost ready for take off.ttyl 8:18 -- Ok..problem with power 8:18 -- So will be around for some more time 8:19 -- Auxillary power being started ...... 9:42 -- We r still here 9:55 -- Status of flight is not yet definitive and alternate plans are being looked into 9:58 -- Which means we won't be able to leave tomorrow or the day after 9:58 -- Captain just announced this aircraft will not be flying tonight 9:59 -- And we r deplaning now This was the exact conversation between him and my mom (his side only..) How crazy were we to think that today would be any different?? Anyway, he did board the flight the next morning, and reached by 6am our time. Upon reaching his house, his parents got a surprise of a lifetime :) They expected him to be on a business trip in California. So why didn't I post this on Sunday, and wait until Thursday night? First of all, I couldn't until everyone over there knew. Second of all....I'm lazy. Can't help that part sorry.
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