Guest Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've only just seen this thread Lesley and I'm really sorry. Your son and Luton airport always means there will be terrible weather, it seems. His girlfriend must be so, so distressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 What a nightmare for you and them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Oh BUM!!! What a pain for them and worrying for you too. My folks aren't far from theer and they have almost as much snow as us and have had a thunderbolt that made them jump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Lesley, if all the usual hotels are booked up try the Chiltern Hotel in Luton, it usually has some rooms available but it would be a taxi ride Ones nearer the airport are Premier Travel Inn and Holiday Inn Express If there was access to my village I would offer them my spare room but we are cut off, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks Tasha, that's very kind. I have booked them into the Ibis for 2 nights. It's just 600m away. Fingers crossed for Sunday morning........ .....and the best bit is.........they had booked this trip last October (as D's Mum was very ill but didn't want them to visit until she'd had her op. It has coincided with her mother needing further treatment and so made it more imperative that they go) and my daughter and SIL and two grandchildren booked at the same time to go and join them for a holiday in the snow - because we never get any decent snow here They are due to fly next Friday......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Glad you found them somewhere, what a relief Fingers crossed as you say - hopefully it will clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 So we're due more bad weather next Thursday/Friday then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I was going to offer to put them up too but I know the 505 between Hitchin & Luton has been awful today. Sorry that they have had all these problems. For future reference, give me a shout if you need to use Luton airport and have early flights. I can get you there in 15 mins from my house and have a spare room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 ...sorry I couldn't be of any help Lesley, there wasn't anything practical I could suggest, so near & yet so far! Now we just need Sunday to work out, plus the following week for the others. Best wishes to B & D, I'll have everything crossed for Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thank you both - this forum is a wonderful place for help Fingers crossed for Friday the thirteenth then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 My DD3's birthday! Lucky things seem to happen that day, so I'm hopeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thirteen is my lucky number as well, so I'm hopeful.........as long as it doesn't mean that that is the date my son will be able to leave Luton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Just an update to let you know that they are just going to board All seems well at Luton - I've been up since 5.30 ( ) checking on the airport site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Phew, hope it goes well now. I only logged on to check this topic! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Gosh...they have had a long wait. I hope they have a hassle free journey from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Phew, hope it goes well now. I only logged on to check this topic! xx Snap! Glad to hear they got away (eventually!) Fingers crossed for mild weather for next Friday and the rest of your family's flights. Have a little afternoon nap or get an early night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 We only had a few flakes of snow last night, pretty much gone now. So, hope rest of family travel plans go OK for half term, if they're still going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 - I just posted in the Weather thread - I thought you might all be fed-up with my family sage! The rest of the family made it to Luton for 6am - they leave their car in the airport car park. The flight in from Cluj was a little late so they will be about 30 mins late leaving - should be in the air now but boards not updated yet. I've also heard from my son this morning - that part of the world normally has lots of snow which is why they've all gone to join him and g/f - but they haven't had any snow ......until an hour ago - lots of lovely white stuff....and they are geared up to cope with it so there shouldn't be too many problems with the 2 hours travelling at the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Glad to hear that the rest of them went off OK - I was just about to email and ask you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Glad they all got off ok in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 phew, they made it safely - what a relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thank you They have landed and are on their way to Szovata Now I can relax a bit - until next Friday, when they all come home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Glad they've arrived safely, Lesley. I know that huge sigh of relief when the plane lands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Ditto. A huge relief for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
