According to the ETA given to me months ago, it was 7.25 am. It was either straight from Batu Gajah on the day, or like what we decided, we went a day earlier so that we could leave from PJ which normally takes an hour to KLIA. My younger daughter's car was parked outside the gate, blocking ours. I asked her if she could leave for work slightly earlier ie. before 7 am so that we could leave at the same time. But before we could leave while thinking there was ample time, we got a text from Cheng that she was waiting to collect her luggage and looking forward to seeing us! My wife even had to take along her mug of tea while I drove faster than usual. The little things helped: I had unlocked the front door and grille and I had my Touch n Go with enough credit. The fact that I was familiar with the route too. Cheng called and was told that 'we're on our way' which she later joked about my wife's usual lie giving the impression she is nearer than actual. I told her to text about where we were but she wouldn't, and I couldn't while driving, unlike some people younger. When we arrived at Arrival at KLIA, she was no where to be seen. But she was quick to come out from the air-conditioned area and told us that after half an hour of wait and feeling the heat, she decided to seek the coolness of the lounge instead, which was when she joked about how she realized we could be farther than she originally expected. She also told us that the plane touched down at 6.10am! The night before, I had actually called up Information and was told ETA 7 am (not 7.25 am) and I did not take it seriously, but 6.10am? Moreover, when we were late, she got her baggage fast too (number 10) and cleared Customs and Immigration at record time. Murphy's Law at work? I wonder. Anyway, a couple of pithy quotes which I had posted earlier came to mind:
If God had intended us to fly he would have made it easier to get to the airport.
~ Jonathan Winters
The first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone.
~ George Roberts
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If God had intended us to fly he would have made it easier to get to the airport.
~ Jonathan Winters
The first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone.
~ George Roberts
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