W packs 5 days worth of clothing into a tiny (16”x12”x12”) carry-on bag; L is incredulous and tells other stranded travelers (men) to check out W’s bag
W wears rhinestone studded sunglasses gifted by co-worker to airport; dubs them her bling-bling sunglasses since W laughed at co-worker and called him a pimp when trying them on prior to gifting them
Arrive at airport to discover flight is delayed 1 ½ hours; get bumped to earlier flight (also delayed)
Sit on tarmac for 45 min; weather turns foul at takeoff; W sees lightning in distance, flight experiences major turbulence until past clouds
L & W touch down in Cincinatti at 8:55pm – flight to Ft. Meyers scheduled to leave at 8:54pm – flight not held and L & W miss flight by 10 min. although L & W still attempt to race through airport to find gate. W racing in high heels also! L insists W walks slow – hmmph!
Delta refuses to compensate L & W for missed flight – insists weather-related delays are not airline’s fault, although no other airline experiences delays – L & W get a free alcoholic beverage coupon to compensate (whoopee!)
L & W fly to Sarasota instead and begin mad phone calls to Enterprise to change car rental reservation and ensure agent stays until 12:15am
L races to Enterprise counter while W plods along with 2 carry-on bags
L opts to drive 4-cyl Kia Rio; L hits second wind with rock music playing and races higher hp vehicles on interstate
W puts on bling-bling sunglasses upon arrival at Marriott at 2:30am; L refuses to walk into hotel with W wearing sunglasses
L & W get free upgrade to room overlooking Tiki pool instead of room overlooking road construction; L gets free coffee coupons, too (Marriott rewards, ooh la la!)
L wonders if the front desk man thinks L & W are 2 lesbians on vacation
