A Guide to the Houston Quilt Festival for Dummies

[Robin G.]

Lois, so sorry you have to stay home. You are in my prayers along with my family in PA. Jan

[Lois B.]

It's like Clara said, "There will be other quilt shows." I checked into getting an earlier flight as the airlines are waving fees for itinerary changes because of the storm. But there was nothing that made sense available. Flying closer to the storm with a layover in Philadelphia where I could get stranded for the duration is not a choice I am willing to make. I am not in harms way where I am. I will probably be inconvenienced by the storm... travel restrictions, power outages, and perhaps a trickle of water in the basement. I could be stranded in my town if there is major flooding but my home is on high ground. My flight has not been canceled yet but it is rather unrealistic to believe it will go. Just like many of the rest of you I will probably have to enjoy this one from afar.

[Dawn S.]

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

[Dawn S.]

Lois - what a complete bummer! (excuse language) now if only it was planned to arrive a few days later you could have been stuck in Houston, instead of the other way around.

[Sharon E.]

Lois you could fly out here to Colorado and fly down with me. Lol Not very smart. But I was looking forward to meeting you and hope it will still work out.

Sharon

[Lois B.]

Sharon, I'd love to come to Colorado. That was not one of the alternatives my airline gave me. We'll just have to wait and see how this thing plays out. I surely hope I get to meet both you and Robin. We have to hope for the best. I am sure we will meet sometime.

[Lois B.]

Lois, hoping that things turn out OK so we can meet in Houston next week. Margarita

[Robin G.]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, Lois! Keep checking with the airlines, though, Lois. As the storm gets closer, they might get more creative about routing people in ways that would work for you. And safe travels for all heading to Houston! I'll see you soon!

[Robin G.]

Lois, hope the hurricane missed you. And maybe you can still go to Houston. Or maybe you already are on your way. Best wishes.

[Lois B.]

My flight for today was canceled and the earliest I could get out of Harrisburg was later on Thursday. Since I needed to come home Saturday and would have already missed most of what I wanted to do I decided this isn't the year for me to get to Houston. I can't say that I am very happy right now. Weathered the storm just fine. The lights never even flickered here. My family in NJ and western PA are doing okay too. I should be feeling grateful and I am grateful. But who said you can't feel both grumpy and grateful at the same time? Truth be told I am feeling a whole lot more grumpy than grateful.

[Rita C.]

Oh Lois, I am so disappointed for you. You can be Mrs. Grumpy all you like here, we all understand.

[Renata L.]

Lois, it is okay to feel grumpy and grateful! I'm so glad you and your family are safe in NJ and PA.

[Robin G.]

Oh, Lois, I'm so sorry!! And absolutely you can be grumpy and grateful at the same time!!!! Any TQS member would feel exactly the same way as you do!! And I'm sorry for myself, too — I was so looking forward to meeting you! But, we will make it happen another time!! I hope you're able to get all your refunds! Big hugs, Robin

[E.M. T.]

SO SORRY ! Growl, grump and grouch all you want !! and know there are others, too..you're not alone !!

[Lois B.]

Tell you what. All the grumping and grouching is going into getting the house in apple-pie-order. Just be glad you are not standing in my way. LOL. I am also cooking comfort food...chicken and noodles. Most of the house is beginning to meet my approval. This is not my favorite task - tidying. Hence the worning. Next on my list is the sewing room. Then I will sew and shop online for some of the things that were on my list at the vendors booths in Houston.