A quick trip to visit family, including the rare weekend away from the office.

Although I love to travel…it would be sooo much better if we could bypass the “traveling” portion of travel.  If you spend any time in airports, you understand what I mean.

I am a rule follower, and therefore, arrived 2 hours before my flight.  The security line at Philadelphia International Airport occupied much of that time.  My pre-printed boarding pass indicated a “B” gate, yet the display screen listed an “A” gate for my flight.  So after security, I walked over to the A terminal (with a positive attitude…a good substitute for my usual morning beach walk).  The screen in that terminal listed my flight at the original B gate.  Walked back to B again, and sure enough, that screen still showing the A gate.  Asked a US Airways rep to check their computer, and agent confirmed that “A” was correct.  When I mentioned the error, she said “the city controls the screen…we can’t change it”.  Huh?  So, off I go back to A …and, of course my gate is at the far end of that terminal (good exercise, good exercise).  Relieved that my flight was listed on monitor at the gate.  And, it was time to board!

AND, a new experience to add for my trip home.  As I made my way through security- once again following all of the rules: shoes off, liquids in the zip lock, etc., the TSA agent on the other side of the metal detector asked “Do you have any metal?”.  I answered “Just my watch”.  Then he clarified “No, I meant your knees or hips”.  This was the equivalent of the first time someone called me “Ma’am”.  I laughed out loud, and even the TSA smirked as I asked if this a sign I’m getting old 😉