Back in Maine...waiting for luggage...

We had as good a return trip [thus far, see below]. We had great tailwinds and, as a result, made it back in under 4 hours. When we landed around 430 or so, slightly crippled and achy, I looked at the board to see that our plane was on time *but* that there was another flight leaving for Portland at 520 from the same gate. We decided to see if we might be able to get on it. We got to the gate just as they were finishing up boarding, asked the nice JetBlue human if there was any room and he said that there were two seats, not side by side, but in the same row....OH...and in one of the "pay us an extra $x amount for this row as it has more leg room". He pointed out that we will have to go back to the airport to get our luggage...this is fine as the airport is 5 or so minutes away. It was a lovely, short flight and we were able to have dinner at home.

Now the only question becomes one of luggage. I have shipped a case with books in it because I need them for NY this weekend. As long as TSA hasn't tried to unpack it, all should be just great. I'll post a Seattle wrap-up shortly...and a serious rant if there is a problem with the luggage. At this point, it was possibly the best West to East flight(s) we've had in quite a while.