We had been excited about getting down to the BYU/Tulane game ever since BYU’s schedule came out. A quick 6 hour drive, a night visiting with good friends from Washington, a New Orleans style BYU tailgating party, wearing our Cougar Blue’s in the Superdome for a fabulous win, out to eat in the French district, a night in the downtown Marriott, quality time with Ryan and Katie, not to mention the fun of leaving three of our kiddos behind with a babysitter… Ah, but it was not to be.
Friday morning after our hotel was booked, tickets were purchased, bags were packed, babysitter schedule typed, grocery shopping done, menu options listed, and a whole family pumped up for a great weekend, Chris called to say it was a no-go. The new hospital commander revoked everyone’s leave and issued a mandatory Saturday lecture and safety project for all active duty doctors and hospital staff. Better yet, Chris being Chief of Radiology had to be in meetings Friday night as well.
There was nothing we could do except try to figure out how our friends would be able to get their tickets… which were sitting in Chris’ wallet. Chris brought them home after our phone call and I Fed Ex them ‘priority mail express Saturday delivery guaranteed by noon’ to Mississippi. With a noon guarantee, the game starting at 2:30 and an hour travel time, it was going to be tight but doable.
Our friends were bummed too. Their daughter, Sierra, tried praying for a miracle hoping something would happen that would ‘let the Johnsons be able to drive here in the morning.’ But a miracle didn’t seem likely.
Saturday at noon Eric called for the tracking number. Crap… no tickets. He and I both started calling to see where they were. Two hours and a few phone calls later I picked up the phone to Stephanie asking, “Are you ready to laugh?” “Where are the tickets, Stephanie?” I responded flatly. “They were misrouted to Washington DC.” Oh, great. Now both of our weekends were ruined. 8 tickets to the BYU game lost and 8 fans disappointed. Sorry again, friends!
At least BYU had a strong win. We recorded it and watched it late when Chris was ‘formally dismissed’ from his mandatory day. And every time we saw BYU fans cheering we said, “We should be there.’
…Maybe next time.
5 comments:
Such a sad tale:( too bad maybe next time
what a bummer!!!!
The only thing sadder than that is getting to the game and losing by 26 points! So sad, Chris! We all hated that game!
UGGGG...that's when you need one of those Luisianna voodo dolls of Chris new hospital guy in charge. A few pins and maybe you feel better. I cringed at every turn as Stephanie told me the story.
Ahh..don't you just love the military sometimes? I am so sorry you missed the game, and Washington D.C. what are the chances of that?
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