So, my flight was supposed to arrive at 10:20pm in SLC on Thursday the 6th.
Instead, my flight arrived at 12:35pm on Friday the 7th. Why? Because my first flight, the one right out of Manchester, was delayed for 4.5 hours because they couldn't get the plane STARTED. We spent 3 of those hours on the plane as they went through four external starters (finally borrowing the fourth from Delta and starting the airplane) and 3 de-icings. The third took awhile because the de-icer-man had wandered off to another assignment and we had to wait for him to get back.
The captain said 10 minutes. It took 30.
We arrive at O'Hare 4.5 hours late and we've all missed our connections (it's now 11:30 pm O'Hare time). They put us up in the Regency Hyatt, a wonderful hotel.
But without my luggage. I was so hungry, I was contemplating gnawing my own arm off. Instead, the hotel had a menu for a takeout place that delivered food until 5am (it was now 2am). They brought me fries and a roast beef sandwich, both of which were the best I'd ever eaten. Not that I really tasted them.
First flight out of O'Hare to SLC is at 10 am. I pay $3 for a bottle of Diet Mtn Dew at the hotel. Then I take my dry face (never found that moisturizer) back to O'Hare on the shuttle.
Uneventful flight. Arrive in SLC at 12:35 SLC time. Nathan is there to pick me up. Yeay! We head down to fetch my luggage.
They say it was last scanned at O'Hare.
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And that it's still at O'Hare.
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Nathan suggests checking the baggage carousel anyway. There's my bag!
We head to the hotel. Hotel has lost half my reservation because despite having Nathan call last night and tell them I'd be in today, they'd cancelled my reservation for not showing up the night before. I re-arrange a standard room. We find rivka. We head out to the government center. We find the marriage license place.
Nathan reaches into his pocket.
Pulls out an empty wallet. Money. Random cards. Bits of paper.
No license.
Nathan has lost his driver's license. We zoom up to his parents house where a search commences. Nathan's brother Zack nearly falls headfirst out of the van door trying to get the Shih tzu out of the van. No license. Nathan calls the marriage license office. They need a photo ID with proof o f birth. Nathan has a food handler's permit and his birth certificate. Nathan finally starts to breathe again on the drive back and the moment he does, the person in the right lane decides to change lanes without checking their blind spot, sending Nathan's car shifting left and into someone else's blind spot and there was nearly a Very Big Accident. *Note, he did not have his driver's license. He swore. I was proud.
There wasn't. We went back. They took his ID. We got the license. In the meantime, my sister called at least five times from her layover in Las Vegas to tell me mundane information such as: My flight number changed. They're boarding us 10 minutes late. We're still arriving on time...etc.
We drop of rivka at the hotel. We take a nap. My sister arrives and calls asking for a mofoing ride to the hotel.
My sister swears a lot.
We find her in "EFFING COLD UTAH" outside the airport load/unload.
I still haven't eaten at that point. My arm is again in danger of being gnawed off. We go to dinner at this place called The Pie. It was Damn Good. Arm is saved once again. Back at the hotel, Nathan, me, Aubrey and rivka play chrononauts (Seriously Cool Game). My Murderous Headache appears. I go to bed. Sarah arrives. My sister and I are sharing a bed (we haven't done that since we were six and ten and I ended up popping her one in the lip). Sarah nicely pressed the clothes since we couldn't get them pressed by the hotel because of my late-ass flight. As Sarah irons, we all talk. Sarah tells us that Aubrey and I fall asleep at Exactly The Same Time.
Leaving her alone to iron.
Next morning. I'm roused to get ready for breakfast at IHOP.
mmmmmmmmmm. I. Love. IHOP.
That said. We have breakfast. Get back to hotel. Go back and forth between hotel and Nathan's house. Nathan forgets shoes and socks and belt. Nathan is lucky his head is attached to his body by his neck or he'd have lost it by now.
We go and get married!
*dies*
Exerpt:
HANDS CEREMONY Nathan and Jamie please face each other and hold hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that you are to one another.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and vibrant with love that are holding yours on your wedding day as you pledge to love and cherish each other today, tomorrow, and always.
These are the hands that will work with yours as you build your future, as you build your dreams, as you laugh and cry through life together.
These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, console from grief, and hold you tight, giving strength and courage during struggles in difficult times.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe tears of joy, and of sorrow, from your eyes
These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them from their first breath.
These are the hands that will help you hold your family as one.
These are the hands that will love you and cherish you through the years, and like no other, will comfort you with even the lightest touch.
May these four hand always hold one another as you build your life together. Give them strength to hold on during the storms of life. Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in love. Help these hands to keep building a relationship brimming in caring, trust, and love. May these hands be your strength, your shield, your shelter, and your guide.
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Addendum:
Nathan finds his license in a random pile of random papers on his bathroom counter on Sunday night.
Very cool, Mack (and Nate).
Posted by Trisha the Severe Hottie (Member # 6000) on :
Awww, I lost my DL also. My sister had to overnight my Birth Certificate from MD. The DL turned up during the move.
P.S. Please tell me Zack is wearing makeup in that picture with Mom in the background.
[ January 11, 2005, 01:33 AM: Message edited by: Trisha the Severe Hottie ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Wow. All I can say is, maybe it's like a bad dress rehearsal ensuring a good opening night? It rained on our (outdoor) ring ceremony. It never rains in my hometown during that part of the month. Never. Not for 20 years before that (as long as I'd been alive). It did that year. Go figure.
But on the upside, our marriage has been pretty good so far, despite money/job problems, a rough pregnancy, and (gasp!) meeting on the internet.
So, here's hoping the same holds true for you. (((hugs)))
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
*giggle* that cake is so cute!
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I really like the pic of you two smooching....
And the pic of Nate getting ready (maybe taken in a mirror) is great too.
All of them were great..you two look really happy.
[ January 11, 2005, 02:33 AM: Message edited by: Kwea ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Great story. Great pics. Yay Jamie & Nate!
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
It's just...good - know what I mean? Congrats, you two.
space opera
Posted by Trisha the Severe Hottie (Member # 6000) on :
I love the "We ARE?" picture.
Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
Great pictures! You both look so radiant. Your account of the wedding and all the hassles you went though was great too!
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
That is such a screwy picture of me.
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Y'all look great! Jamie, you definitely made the right choice of attire - you look so striking and radiant.
Nathan wore the exact same outfit as Andrew, although he probably didn't have to get his at a special store for freakishly tall men.
It's so neat that your sister's name is Aubrey. One of my best friend from college's names was Aubrey before she was adopted. Her parents changed it to Melissa, but we all call her Missy. She named her daughter Aubrey, which I think is such a cool name.
Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
Congratulations! You guys look great.
(I like your wedding bands, too.)
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Lovely!! Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :
You all look great!
How cool to have Jatraqueros around for this sort of thing...
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
You two are just glowing. Those are great family pics. Love the flowers on the cake. How long did those last, I wonder? Hehehehehe.
Mountains are pretty!!!
What are your wedding rings made of, if you don't mind me asking?
Posted by esl (Member # 3143) on :
Yay! Thanks for sharing mack and Nate!
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Cool pictures. Congratulations.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
(I hope they won't mind me answering, since they're offline for the night.)
The rings are made out of titanium, and are extremely cool. Posted by skillery (Member # 6209) on :
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I wanna go to The Pie.
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Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
They made me want to go there as well.
Posted by signal (Member # 6828) on :
Yay! Congratulations! The pictures of you guys are so cute. One of my favorites though would have to be the "something shiny!" one, haha.
Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :
I don't know The Pie.
But, I was craving IHOP on Saturday and actually pulled up their online menu and drooled over it on Saturday. What a coincidence.
The only thing about the rings material is that it is too tough...a in ER's have probelms cutting them off, which can lead to all sorts of problems. I love the way they look, but because of my experiences as a medic (insert ugly crash photo here in your imaginations) I decided not to get them for Jenni and me.
With my luck I would lose a finger or something...lol..
Kwea
P.S.
quote: We go and get married!
*dies*
Wow, that didn't take long.....
[ January 11, 2005, 02:40 AM: Message edited by: Kwea ]
Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :
Much awesomeness, I love Captain Flapjack! Congrats, you two. Satyagraha
Posted by BelladonnaOrchid (Member # 188) on :
I assure you that on a regular basis, the grass is much greener on the married side of the hill.
Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :
Wow, great pictures. There are cute ones, sweet ones, and funny ones. And Jamie, that outfit WAS perfect. And your new (since August) haircut is great too. I've had trouble picturing it. Earrings go perfect. And I bet that was your new leather coat in that cute outdoor picture.
Posted by Nato (Member # 1448) on :
Congratulations! You guys look happy!
Posted by Danzig avoiding landmarks (Member # 6792) on :
Congratulations!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Mazeltov! Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
The two of you really do glow. Nathan looks both devilish and sincere (how'd he do that?), and Jamie looks absolutely luminescent and happy. The hands ceremony sounds so sweet.
My favorite wedding guest? Corporal Flapjack, for obvious reasons.
Your favorite wedding guest? Obviously, the mountains.
[ January 11, 2005, 07:23 AM: Message edited by: Sara Sasse ]
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Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
This REM line came to mind immediately:
"Shiny happy people holding hands Shiny happy people laughing"
You both glow!
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
So, are there mountains in Utah?
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
♥
And best wishes to both of you!
Btw, the pictures are great!! And shiny! And awwww...
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Again, congrats! And thank you for sharing your beautiful wedding pictures with all of us!
quote: mmmmmmmmmm. I. Love. IHOP
me too! Did you know that the only two in NH are in Salem and Newington? Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
quote: He swore. I was proud.
Posted by Jaiden (Member # 2099) on :
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
That there is a classy looking couple. thanks for uploading pics, you guys look great!
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Loved the photos! And I also love those mountains in Utah -- I take many photos of them every time I visit that area.
I like the group shot of Nathan's family -- and the way you captioned it with everyone's relationship to Nate (including himself).
Farmgirl
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Awesome photos!
AJ
Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
I'm so happy for you little sweeties! I wish I could have been there, but I have no funds for travel at the moment.
So, this is the first actual marriage of a couple that met at WenchCon (physiaclly, anyway - I'm counting it, and you can't stop me!).
I love you guys. *heartswell*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote: So, are there mountains in Utah?
Yes. And don't look now, but they've got us surrounded.
[ January 11, 2005, 10:33 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
Congrats, you two. Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Don't worry, mountains take forever to move, I think you can safely outmaneuver them.
Congratulations guys! Posted by Amka (Member # 690) on :
Having grown up surrounded, I always feel kind of naked when there aren't mountains around...
They were snuggling and eyeing eachother and arguing at our house. It was cute.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
When I first moved to Utah, I felt slightly claustrophobic because of the mountains. I always felt like they were going to fall down on me.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Much cuteness.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Okay, somebody has to say it..
Y'all look WAY TOO YOUNG to be GETTING MARRIED!!! All that giddy happy love stuff.
Well, all I can say is I hope you know what you're doing. If you're not careful, you'll fall in love for the rest of your life, and then people will say "Get a Room!" when you're old and walking hand-in-hand in the grocery store... Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
Congratulations, Nate and Jamie! Haven't had a chance to look at the pictures yet, but I will.
May you have a long and happy life together.
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
Jenny: Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Wow - that was such a great re-cap of everything, I almost feel like I was there! I love how the pictures are real, ya know, not all staged photos by a photographer. We can feel like we really saw you guys on your wedding day. Too cool.
Oh, and I never knew there were so many mountains in Utah! Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
Sublimination, Belle. She was anticipating a rapid change from a solid into a gas.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Congratulations!!!
Posted by whiskysunrise (Member # 6819) on :
congrats!!! being married is great.
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
YAY!! Ohh... You guys are so so cute. I'm just happy for you... Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Congratulations.
I hope your headache has gone away Mack.... for her own comfort of course! Sheesh, you people. Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
You two look wonderfully happy! Looks like a good time was had by all. Wonderful story too!
Congratulations!
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Congratz again.
Apparently you get your propensity to __|__ from your sister.
Who took the photographer's wedding pictures?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
My friend Sarah (Schnibb77).
And yes. My sister flips people off way more than I do.
Her first words to us about Utah, "It's EFFING COLD IN UTAH." And that's basically what she said for the next five minutes.
Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
congradulations! also the pictures are great, and so are the titles on them.
Posted by vwiggin (Member # 926) on :
Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with us. Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
quote:Her first words to us about Utah, "It's EFFING COLD IN UTAH."
Where does your sister live. It hasn't been that cold here lately. We had some strong winds on saturday, but the tempertures have been above freezing all week. It's been raining in Salt Lake. It definitely unseasonably warm for January.
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Congratulations, both of you! You look simply maaarrrrvelous, dah-lings . . .
Peace, happiness, and all those other good things to you during all the years ahead!
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Great story. Great pics. Yay Jamie & Nate!
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