Don't get me wrong. I love living on The Isle of Lewis. I have lived here for just over 50 years and if I didn't enjoy it I would have left long ago. Of course if I suddenly after half a century decided that I didn't like it then that would just be hard luck. There's nothing I could do now that I'm in my 80s. But I do love it, so no problem....... most of the time.
Last Thursday evening I, and probably 40 others, were in the airport lounge waiting for the plane to Inverness to board. It was sitting there temptingly.
Then an announcement said that the flight was cancelled. .......... WHAT !
Inverness Airport - the principal airport for the Scottish Highlands - had no lights...........WHAT !
How can an airport - especially a principal one - have no emergency backup lighting system?
It transpired as we all stood in the queue for our ticket refund or whatever, that there were quite a few of us going over for surgery or treatment on the following day (Friday).
At least one or two like me had already had at least one postponement/cancellation. Because of my propensity to get sepsis I had already had dire warnings not to miss yet another appointment.
On Friday they couldn't offer me a new date but hopefully I'll get one in the next few days. This time I'll make sure that I'm at least one flight in hand which means flying a day early and wasting a day in a hotel or hospital accommodation.
O joy!
Damn! I hope that in the meantime the sepsis is kept at bay, Graham. It must be worrying for you.
ReplyDeleteOh no, what bad luck! I hope a new appointment can get sorted without too much delay. Sounds like planning an extra night on the mainland might be a good idea - and if you can afford it, I'd suggest treating yourself to a comfy hotel rather than just an extra night in that hospital accommodation ...
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you've had another delay. Hope you can reschedule very quickly. Is there any other way to get there - like by boat or train?
ReplyDeleteThat's not good. I hope the next flight manages to take off.
ReplyDeleteoh no, I hope you can get there again soon. I guess it's the joys of Winter, so much can happen.
ReplyDeletePrayers or a perfect flight on time!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this GB. I know how important it is to get it done. We shall keep fingers crossed that it all goes smoothly for you soon, xx
ReplyDeleteYou're overdue for some good luck, Graham. Let's hope it comes soon. But I don't think it's fair that you (or anyone) should have to rely on luck to enjoy good health. Although I know it's not in your nature, I certainly wouldn't blame you for feeling a bit peeved.
ReplyDeleteOkay, that's one of the hazards of the quiet island life. Hope you get treated and are well.
ReplyDeleteLiving in a rural or regional place has it's advantages but the extra difficulty in accessing medical care must be a real drag at times
ReplyDeleteIt is worrying that an airport - we‘re not talking about some tiny airfield, a landing strip somewhere far away from civilization - does not have redundancy for all systems. I hope you will have a new appointment very soon and that all goes well with that trip. Third time lucky!
ReplyDeleteAll the best for when you fly again!
ReplyDeleteOh no, I am so sorry! I am remembering many years ago when I worked as a travel agent. Back then, you could hop on a plane without any ID and no TSA lines! Cancellations and delays rarely happened but SOMETIMES, they did! Many folks would like to cut their times, just a wee bit too close for me. They would fly into Miami, only an hour or so before the cruise that I had booked for them! Now, if you miss the boat, you miss it! I never had anyone left behind but I remember several telling me that they were near misses. If you are still waiting on your flight, hope my little story of me stressing out about my travelers will amuse you.
ReplyDeleteIf you were to publish your autobiography, I wonder what title you would give it? Maybe "Living on the Edge".
ReplyDeleteOh no. I can only hope that you are given priority to receive another appointment quickly. And that your flight is not canceled. Those two things.
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