Distressed Passenger Caught with Contraband!

Because of weather in Dallas, our flight had to be diverted to Austin for a fill-up. Because of that, we missed our flight out of Dallas to Huntsville, Al. and home! American Airlines gave us a voucher for a Distressed Passenger rate at the Baymont Inn in Grapevine, Tx., so off we went to the Inn. Lots of distressed passengers were checking in with us. We were thankful to have only carry on bags, so we had our toiletries and extra clothing with us. Those with checked bags had to settle for toothbrushes and deodorant compliments of the Baymont.Karen, Sharron (with a rather fancy halo) and Dianne in lobby of Baymont Inn.

Sunday morning we were happy to have a very good breakfast at the Baymont Inn complete with Texas shaped waffles. (Although we didn't stay up all night swapping manly stories, in the morning we still made waffles.--Afficiandos of Shrek will know what I'm talking about!)

Since we left the airport, we had to go through security one more time. Now, all three of us had successfully passed through security on the way out to San Antonio and in San Antonio on our attempt to get home Saturday. Sharron and I went through with no problems, but as we were putting our shoes on and Dianne was getting scanned, we heard, "Bag check!" Looking over Sharron and I saw that it was Dianne's bag that was getting inspected. Her bag was flagged as containing organic products that must be checked out. Being the good friend I am, (and a scrapbooker) I quickly asked the TSA agent if I could take pictures. The lines were practically non-existent so the agents were more laid back than normal. She gave her permission to take pictures. When she found the contraband, she told me to get my camera back out. The agent and Dianne posed for the "gotcha" picture. I didn't get the lady's name, but she was so good natured despite her severe expression as she "chastised" Dianne. We hoped that our little fun diversion could be something these hard working TSA agents could look back on if their job did take a more serious and stressful turn later in the day.

Oh, by the way the contraband organic product? FOOT POWDER!!! (It is the big yellow container by the agent's left hand. And that is a whole 'nother story!!!)


Our new friends and siestas, Carolyn and Terri, from Madison, Al were on our flight.

The adventure came to an end when we touched down in Huntsville about noon Sunday. We had been looking forward to being at church Sunday morning, but we knew that God had it all in control and for some reason, we were meant to stay in Texas one extra night. He will let us know why one day, I'm sure! God is good, all the time!