Ever since ditching a Beatrix Potter themed diaper bag, oh so many years ago, (Why couldn’t we have had stylish backpacks?) I have been reluctant to tote luggage or unnecessary baggage. I never do carry-on when I travel. Never. I will take the risk of losing luggage (never happened) and wait in long lines for my battered belongings (new roll-on this year!) just so that I do not have to be shackled to a bag.
However, the connection from Key to Charlotte was super tight. I elected to try the carry-on approach for my return, even though it is a most deadly and unbecoming game. The fact that we fling all of this weight above peoples’ heads and yank it down always unnerves me. But it was my turn to try my hand or risk missing the last leg of the flight.
Thankfully, I was assisted both times in hauling the luggage up by gentlemanly seat mates. And with divine intervention I didn’t bang a single noggin’ retrieving my beautiful rose-colored carry-on.
I’m not good at this, though, and will still avoid carrying on so as not to have to share a bathroom stall with my bag. It did make a handy table for my salad though, the salad I scarfed down at the gate to give me energy for the last leg of the journey. The salad I could have spent hours enjoying.
More to follow!
Ugh…travel can be expiring in more ways than one!!
This made me laugh out loud or lol! Carry on is essential to stand by employee pass usage. Never know if there is space available until there is. Haven’t checked a bag in over 30 years!!