The Formula for Languishing in LaGuardia
BY CYNDI GREENING, MANHATTAN, USA – Tribeca is done and I was prepared for the long journey back to Phoenix. I had never had any problems going in or out of La Guardia (this is my fourth trip in the last 18 months) so I was counting on a smooth trip. Granted, Pamela's flight out on Wednesday was delayed four hours and she ended up missing any connection in Denver, but I was still optimistic. I got to the airport with plenty of time to spare and was at the gate about an hour ahead of time. Our plane came in and then ... we waited. And waited. And waited. Police officers came to our gate. Then, the Port Authority arrived. Our departure time kept getting pushed back. We were told that our plane was going through an "extensive security search" and there was no way of knowing when we'd be able to board. Finally, we were informed that the dangerous substance that was discovered and being investigated on the plane was ... baby formula. That's right. We sat on the ground for three hours because someone had left a baggie of baby formula behind. So, now, I'm enroute from Denver to Phoenix (flying time one hour and 34 minutes) to arrive home considerably behind schedule. Better safe than sorry, I guess but, heck, we were grounded by a bit of baby formula.
