End of Day One

@AmbiePam (107852)
United States
September 19, 2025 5:16pm CST
So we left at noon after a little drama, and we just checked into our Dallas hotel. I’m alone now, but Amyra is coming to stay in my room soon. I was supposed to share a room with my dad and stepmom, but they didn’t sleep well last night, and I think they want to go to bed very early. My dad didn’t want me to feel like I had to be quiet, so he got another room for he and Diana. So it’s just me and two queen sized beds. So Mindy is sending Amyra over. That will be more comfortable for all of them too. The picture is of Annelyn sleeping on the way to Dallas (we fly from Dallas to Boston tomorrow). It was not a comfortable trip, but I finally got to go to Bucc-ee’s. The convenience store to end all convenience stores. I would have been over the moon had I seen that place as a kid. As it was, my nieces and nephew were certainly excited. When we got to the hotel, Hudson walked in and said, “Oo-la-la!” It’s a nice hotel, but I’m just glad it has a fridge. I got a big salad I couldn’t finish, but will be tasty in a few hours. Anyway, tomorrow we get up at 5:30am so I’ll be turning in early tonight! Are there Bucc-ee’s near you? UPDATE: Our flights were cancelled. No cruise.
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@GardenGerty (166718)
• United States
20 Sep
I have never been close enough to visit a Buccees. That is awful about the cruise being cancelled, or the flights, rather. I suppose that means you miss your connections to the cruise. You will have to fill us in more.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
I’ll write an update when I know more.
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@DaddyEvil (163329)
• United States
19 Sep
That was nice of your dad to get another room... I've heard of Buc-ee's and there is supposed to be one in Springfield but we only go to Springfield for doctor appointments. I'll have to tell Pretty I want to make a side-trip next time we go up there. I hope you're feeling okay after the drive today.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
Was feeling pretty bad, but worse now. Our flights were canceled and we can’t go.
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@DaddyEvil (163329)
• United States
20 Sep
@AmbiePam I'm so sorry!
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@snowy22315 (199845)
• United States
19 Sep
GlAd you made it. How long is the flight? Ooh la la .that's funny Hudson Appreciates nice digs.Yes, I kind of. I have been to Bucees twice since they opened in Virginia.The news just had the fact the planes at Dallas Love Field couldn't communicate with most planes today. Only one could they contact.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
Yep, our flights were just canceled. We can’t go.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
@snowy22315 The radar is down in this region apparently. We’re currently trying to figure out what the heck to do.
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@snowy22315 (199845)
• United States
20 Sep
@AmbiePam Ohhh no!!! Can't you switch to another one?
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@wolfgirl569 (126208)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Sep
None of those near us. Glad you have a nice room.
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@sallypup (67069)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Sep
I'm trying to imagine Dallas. It must be huge, full of people and hot. Cute photo.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
It wasn’t as hot as I thought it would be. However, they canceled our flights. Looks like we’re not going.
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@MarieCoyle (52059)
20 Sep
@AmbiePam Are you serious?? No!!!!!
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@NJChicaa (125544)
• United States
19 Sep
I had never heard of it before until like 2 months ago. My preggo pool buddy was raving about it and saying she was craving a brisket sandwich. We don't have them around here. The closest one is in Virginia.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
It’s an amusement park of sugar.
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@allknowing (153926)
• India
20 Sep
Finally the day arrived Hope you get some good sleep and get ready to fly.
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@xstitcher (36923)
• Petaluma, California
20 Sep
I don't think I've ever heard of Bucc-ee’s.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
It really is kind of cool. They have everything you can imagine.
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@jstory07 (146898)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Sep
I am sorry your flight was cancelled. Will you be getting a refund.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
Yes, we had travel insurance.
@Juliaacv (54606)
• Canada
20 Sep
She looks exhausted. The last line has me shocked, but you gave me an inclining in a comment you left on a post for me yesterday. I am going to read the post that you put up after this one. Can I ask though, why did you drive to Dallas for your flight, is that the closest airport?
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
It had a non stop flight to Boston while OKC had a layover and was more expensive. And special needs kids have a hard time with layovers.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53933)
• United States
20 Sep
Glad to hear bthat you arrived safely in Dallas safely.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
Our flights were canceled tomorrow though.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53933)
• United States
20 Sep
@AmbiePam Oh no What will y’all do ?
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@JudyEv (366972)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Sep
I can't believe that! No cruise? That is just awful. I had they had a good reason to cancel the flight.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
All the radar in the region is down.
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@AmbiePam (107852)
• United States
20 Sep
@JudyEv I read about that!
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@JudyEv (366972)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Sep
@AmbiePam I wonder why that is. One of our telephone services went down the other day and calls to 000 (our emergency number) weren't getting through resulting in several deaths.
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@LindaOHio (207968)
• United States
20 Sep
WHAT? No cruise? How awful. I'm so sorry.
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• Sonora, California
20 Sep
I have never been to a Bucee's, though I'm sure its an experience!
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• Philippines
22 Sep
But I hope your trip is not all that tough. God bless.
@LadyDuck (488661)
• Italy
20 Sep
I am glad that you could at least have a good sleep, I have read your most recent post. I have the feeling everything went wrong.
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@RasmaSandra (91680)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Sep
That can be so frustrating sorry it happened to you,
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@Fleura (33158)
• United Kingdom
20 Sep
What?? After all that, I don't believe it!
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