Lost Luggage

My last post on Christmas indicated that the next day I would be heading back to the airport. I hoped that the flight back to Phoenix would be just as uneventful as the flight to Portland was. The flight itself was. However, I can’t say the same about the luggage situation.

Saw this little trailer on the road in Apache Junction. License says it’s Ugly Betty. I thought it was cute!

Since the return flight was at night I decided to go ahead and check my luggage. I NEVER check luggage … NEVER. However, I loaded everything I had into my little 18” suitcase and a box. The backpack I had would be stuffed with the computer, camera and important stuff. Most everything fit in the small brown box so it was sealed and ready for the plane. The little suitcase only held things I felt was almost as important as items in the backpack. Things like Terry’s medicine, portable hard drive, empty purse, wallet, makeup, laptop AC cord and such were loaded into it. After church we were off to the airport and those two items were put in the diligent care of the airline. After all, it was the day after Christmas and everyone shops on that day.

Our first stop was Buffalo Wild Wings. I LOVE Buffalo Wild Wings. It was a big treat to have the finger licking good, teriyaki coated chicken wings. Then, off to the mall for returns and purchases before we headed back to the airport. My flight was delayed which put arrival in Phoenix close to midnight.

My suitcase? Well, it still hasn’t arrived! The brown box arrived like expected. Who knows where the little black suitcase with the red zipper is. It still hasn’t turned up. The paperwork from the airline indicated they assumed no responsibility for my mishandled baggage. What can I say to that one?

We had planned to leave the RV park in Apache Junction for Quartzsite the next day. Instead, we extended our stay hoping the elusive little bag would show up. It didn’t show up. We can’t wait by the Phoenix airport forever so one more gorgeous sunset and Quartzsite – here we come!