Time for a new game of #marygoround with @cwvinewhisperer coming with me en route to @SiliConSJ

To play:
1. When my travel goes well, you drink.
2. When it goes poorly, I drink.

(Sip, don't chug. Can play with water, because hydration is important.) Image
Houston is at a ground stop due to thunderstorms. So, we will not have an on time departure...

We only had 55 minutes to change planes, so I'm going to hope that is also delayed.

#marygoround
An hour delayed, but Houston had lifted the ground stop. Have a drink!

Hopefully we'll depart soon.
We have arrived in Houston. Or connecting flight is delayed to 8:20.

It is 8:24.

#marygoround
There's some problem with the jetbridge.

#marygoround
The jetbridge is connected! Have a drink.

Our next flight seems to still be delayed. Wish us luck.

#marygoround
We made it! And they got us seated together in an exit row.

Have a drink!

Of course the flight is still delayed, but at least we are delayed together.

#marygoround
They are closing the boarding doors. Have a drink!

See you in San Jose at @SiliConSJ!

#marygoround
We've landed in San Jose! Have a drink!

#marygoround

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