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| Flights are no longer listed as "Delayed"; they are "Awaiting Aircraft" or "Air Traffic Control". Hmmm ... |
My sister-in-law's flight was delayed more than an hour, so I did have the opportunity to have a lovely conversation with a man from India. He lives in Phoenix, had just returned from a trip to Iceland with his wife, but she had also just departed to Orlando to pick up their 16-month-old daughter from her parents. He admired my knitting and told me how much he had appreciated his Icelandic wool hat during the cold temperatures on his trip. He regaled me with delightful descriptions of how warm and comfortable he was while watching the northern lights outdoors in his hat, and I how I really needed to knit with Icelandic wool at least once in my life. Our conversation ranged from knitting to what makes a good parent to the varied behavior of people in airports and how and why travel is broadening, It was a wonderful way to spend time waiting and one of the nicest conversations I've had in a long time.
So I guess Newark airport wasn't so bad after all!
That's what I call a silver-lining! XOXO
ReplyDeletePeople who admire knitting and know wool are the my kind of people! What a lovely way to spend time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to spend airport time. Nice!!
ReplyDeleteHow nice! Renews faith in mankind some days doesn't it?!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's wonderful -- not the delay, of course, but the lovely way you were able to pass the time!! (Interested in thoughts shared about travel!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun conversation to have while passing the time.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you had a wonderful conversation with a stranger while you waited! People in New England just don't usually do stuff like that!
ReplyDeleteI best get some Icelandic wool. I mean really, this was a sign for me don't you thinK
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! He did say that I needed to knit with Icelandic wool at least once in my life, and I think you should, too!
DeleteI have an Icelandic wool sweater. It is too warm for indoors. It is very, very warm. It is so nice to have a task go much better than anticipated, and it is such a treat to run into nice people in public places. It is always such a surprise for me when this happens, then I remember that the anticipation of a dreaded task is almost always worse than the actual doing. I am so glad you had a nice weekend in spite of your commitments. Here's hoping it continues all week.
ReplyDeleteIn all the places I've knit in public, I've rarely had anyone talk to me about knitting. Who knew it would happen in Newark airport and be such a bright spot in my weekend? It was truly wonderful! :-)
DeleteThe dreaded task of waiting was lightened by a friendly person. Few people have the skills of great conversation and you met one, plus, even better, he not only admired your knitting, but also understood the benefits of the craft.
ReplyDeleteyou are dedicated aren't you! what a nice family member you are :) I love the knitting and the venue.
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