OK. It’s the Scottish Baby Show this weekend (Friday – Sunday) and it’s causing me more stress than the usual ‘must get stock ready, self ready, kids sorted for husband’ stress. Why? Because that lovely big cloud of volcanic ash is scuppering my plans to fly from Gatwick to Glasgow.
I can see that it’s not ideal to be flying through a cloud of something which can potentially damage your multi-million pound plane, causing it to (maybe) crash and kill everyone inside. I get that. But it would also be helpful if my airline (Sleazyjet) would make a decision more than 4 hours in advance about whether they’re going to fly or not. Or offer to refund me if I choose an alternative method of travel in advance.
If the window of opportunity for flight does re-open, there’s no guarantee that I’ll get on a plane because ‘cancellations can happen at very short notice’. And with thousands of people stranded with no viable alternative, they can and should take preference for getting back to their loved ones.
So I’ve made the decision. Together with my trusty side-kick (Claire Sheridan from My Little Patch, we’ll be setting off together À la Thelma & Louise after the school run on Thursday morning. Large flask of coffee at the ready and maybe some red-bull too….
As a ‘Thank you’ for listening to me moan, I’ve got 6 free tickets the SECC Baby Show for anyone who wants them on a first come, first served basis. Just leave me a comment below and I’ll be in touch.
Hi Helen, sounds like you’re in for a bit of a long drive! Will be good having company though. Hopefully there will be plenty of customers to make up for it. I would love a free ticket if they’re still available. Alyson x
Hi, saw your post on hitched baby talk and I would love to take a pair off your hands if they’re still available? Blue bump is due on 24th June and OH is really keen to use reusable nappies so I’m hoping the baby show will be a good place to get more info.
Angela x
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by More4mums Maternity and Helen Rankin, Cara Sayer. Cara Sayer said: RT @cheekywipes: Anyone likefree tickets to the Scottish baby show this weekend? http://tinyurl.com/y5qnjf6 [...]
Hi, if not too late I’d love some tickets for the baby show?
Social comments and analytics for this post…
This post was mentioned on Twitter by cheekywipes: Anyone likefree tickets to the Scottish baby show this weekend? http://tinyurl.com/y5qnjf6...
Alyson / Debbie / Angela will email you re your tickets now….
Tickets all gone everyone!
Hi,
I would look like father to be of the year… well almost, if i was to come up with two tickets for this event..
I’m hoping the flying ban has lifted for you now, but better to be safe than sorry! Enjoy the show.
CJ xx
Argh. Really sorry, they’re all gone now…hopefully you’ll come along anyway and say hello?