Dag may miss his flight (formerly called Prayers for Dag ASAP)

Oss · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:11:54

Changed the thread title so nobody thinks he is hurt

He left here 330 to go to Newark Airport for an 8pm flight and just got there.
He left the car at the terminal not the rental car Avis and thinks he will miss his 8pm flight to Oslo

that is normally a 1 hour drive from here dont know what happened to mess him up

So prayers that the flight gets delayed so he makes it and doesnt lose on his
nonrefundable tix

The Anvil · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:15:57

Not that I don't hope he makes his flight and all but for a minute I thought maybe something really bad happened to him. Like life-threatening.

donaldcc · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:19:11

Quote from: The Anvil on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:15:57
Not that I don't hope he makes his flight and all but for a minute I thought maybe something really bad happened to him. Like life-threatening.

Hope he makes flight, but . . . . People pray for things like this?? ??? ???

The Anvil · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:23:55

Quote from: donaldcc on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:19:11
Quote from: The Anvil on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:15:57
Not that I don't hope he makes his flight and all but for a minute I thought maybe something really bad happened to him. Like life-threatening.

Hope he makes flight, but . . . . People pray for things like this?? ??? ???

Maybe the lord has nothing better to do today.

Oss · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:27:27

They gave away his ticket so I am going to ride to Newark and pick him up and he will try
to get a flight tomorrow

Looks like another day of riding?

Should be home in 4 hours

donaldcc · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:30:33

??? ???
What happens if one person prays that flight is on time so they can make a connection and another prays it is late so they do not miss flight??

The Anvil · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:31:37

Quote from: donaldcc on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:30:33

??? ???
What happens if one person prays that flight is on time so they can make a connection and another prays it is late so they do not miss flight??

You just blew my mind.

DarkMeister · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:33:03

Some people claim God speaks to them, but He told me He doesn't.

Thanks for nothing, Oss! I thought the same thing. Poor Dag came all the way here and wiped out on a ride or something. Gah!!!

BF · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:45:22

I pray that people will send me money....lots and lots of money.

I take Paypal......or is that Praypal?

Disco · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:51:31

After that headline, I'm relieved to know it's just a missed plane.

You could save print media with headlines like that one!

dreamaker · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:59:55

You got to be brain dead or something to ask for prayers for something like that. God is not a toy and is to be respected. What is wrong with you!!!!

fudgie · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 20:59:34

Quote from: dreamaker on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:59:55
You got to be brain dead or something to ask for prayers for something like that. God is not a toy and is to be respected. What is wrong with you!!!!

Valker · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 21:37:22

Quote from: dreamaker on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:59:55
You got to be brain dead or something to ask for prayers for something like that. God is not a toy and is to be respected. What is wrong with you!!!!

Dude, you don't think God cares about every aspect of our lives? Nope, He's not a toy, He's God. You are out of line with chastising Oss for being concerned.

Oss · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 22:20:43

ASAP was because he was about to get bounced and have to pay 3600 plus the car tow and damage charges

I liked the one about what if one prays for connection and one prays for late

Dag is back here now
I will be sure I dont pray for dreamaker by mistake one day since God is so busy

sheeesh

And I would state that the prayers were indeed answered

The Anvil · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 22:25:43

Quote from: Valker on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 21:37:22
Quote from: dreamaker on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:59:55
You got to be brain dead or something to ask for prayers for something like that. God is not a toy and is to be respected. What is wrong with you!!!!

Dude, you don't think God cares about every aspect of our lives? Nope, He's not a toy, He's God. You are out of line with chastising Oss for being concerned.

I personally think god has better things to do than worry about whether or not we miss our flights, like perhaps seeing that the planes in the air make it safely to the ground. But people pray for all kinds of crazy things so that part of it is not that big a deal. I don't second the need to call OSS's breain function into question.

But more than anything I think the thread title is irresponsible. I clicked prepared for the worst; that Dag had crashed and was clinging to life only to find out that he was late to the airport.

You ask me for prayers ASAP then you'll get them, but it had better be for a damn good reason. I'd just like a little more discretion when deciding how to title something like this in the future.

Dag · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 22:27:41

Now I don't have to wait 8 hours in Oslo for my flight home to Kristiansund

I will be home about lunchtime Sunday instead of late Saturday.
...and I didn't have to pay for a new ticket + I returned the car to Avis, so no tow and damage charges.

tank_post142 · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 22:35:06

Life is good!

RoadKill · Fri 14, Oct 2011, 22:42:39

I knew that Dag was not going to let the situation beat him !

We were all here encouraging him and cheering if not praying $:-\$ But I never doubted that our buddy from Norway would find the silver lining to this dark cloud. And THANK YOU to Oss for letting us all know that a true friend and supporter of the group could use any encouragement we could offer

R J · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 00:18:34

From Oss' deal and mine I think people are getting PMS awful early.

Fire away as it is only my humble opinion.

Wife says I am very good at ignoring things.

Like only hearing what I want to hear.

I've always said I'd help anyone, unless ya screw me and then God help you if ya need something. You will just have to want no matter what ya say.

Rocketman · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 02:32:36

Wow. That guy can't leave ANYWHERE as planned. I seem to remember him missing a flight not too long ago, and using a lousy excuse like a volcano or something.

(:

Glad to hear it worked out. Have a safe flight, Dag.

Jess Tolbirt · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 04:53:40

if it was going to cost me 3600 dollars i think i would get to the airport a little early,,,like about 4 hours early...

Bonzo · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 05:53:45

Glad things worked out! My kid left for iceland yesterday. Better luck today Dag!!!

Hoser · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 06:54:42

Quote from: The Anvil on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 22:25:43
Quote from: Valker on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 21:37:22
Quote from: dreamaker on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:59:55
You got to be brain dead or something to ask for prayers for something like that. God is not a toy and is to be respected. What is wrong with you!!!!

Dude, you don't think God cares about every aspect of our lives? Nope, He's not a toy, He's God. You are out of line with chastising Oss for being concerned.

I personally think god has better things to do than worry about whether or not we miss our flights, like perhaps seeing that the planes in the air make it safely to the ground. But people pray for all kinds of crazy things so that part of it is not that big a deal. I don't second the need to call OSS's breain function into question.

But more than anything I think the thread title is irresponsible. I clicked prepared for the worst; that Dag had crashed and was clinging to life only to find out that he was late to the airport. You ask me for prayers ASAP then you'll get them, but it had better be for a damn good reason. I'd just like a little more discretion when deciding how to title something like this in the future.

Geez, Valker, you got to quit offending other offenders, before we know it we will all be offensive. Hope this don't offend you.

Hoser

Dag · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 07:20:58

I am a lucky guy... Thanks to the VRCC family I have friends everywhere. You never feel alone in this group of nice people. Today is a great day for riding

Oss will take me to the airport early today

The Anvil · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 09:33:04

Quote from: Hoser on Sat 15, Oct 2011, 06:54:42
Quote from: The Anvil on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 22:25:43
Quote from: Valker on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 21:37:22
Quote from: dreamaker on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 19:59:55
You got to be brain dead or something to ask for prayers for something like that. God is not a toy and is to be respected. What is wrong with you!!!!

Dude, you don't think God cares about every aspect of our lives? Nope, He's not a toy, He's God. You are out of line with chastising Oss for being concerned.

I personally think god has better things to do than worry about whether or not we miss our flights, like perhaps seeing that the planes in the air make it safely to the ground. But people pray for all kinds of crazy things so that part of it is not that big a deal. I don't second the need to call OSS's breain function into question.

But more than anything I think the thread title is irresponsible. I clicked prepared for the worst; that Dag had crashed and was clinging to life only to find out that he was late to the airport. You ask me for prayers ASAP then you'll get them, but it had better be for a damn good reason. I'd just like a little more discretion when deciding how to title something like this in the future.
Geez, Valker, you got to quit offending other offenders, before we know it we will all be offensive. Hope this don't offend you. Hoser

Don't get defensive...

RainMaker · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 10:19:57

I would not presume to know what God thinks a worthy prayer is. I do pray that Dag gets home safely and returns to visit us again in the near future.

Lyn-Del · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 10:35:51

Quote from: donaldcc on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:30:33

??? ???
What happens if one person prays that flight is on time so they can make a connection and another prays it is late so they do not miss flight??

It happens every day - in a war, both (all) sides believe that God (in whatever light they see Him) is on their side.

In every sport, in every competition, people are praying for both sides to win.

We can make all the requests we want, He'll make His own decisions.

Lyn-Del · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 10:38:49

I believe that everything happens for a reason. If Dag was prevented from getting to his flight in time, there must be something he either needed to avoid or something he needed to do before he left.

The main thing is that no one was hurt, only inconvenienced.

Thanks, Oss, for taking the time out of your day to go fetch Dag from the airport. I guess you'll be making the drive again tomorrow?

donaldcc · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 11:26:21

Quote from: Dag on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 22:27:41
...and I didn't have to pay for a new ticket + I returned the car to Avis, so no tow and damage charges.

Good for you Dag. And now you will have an adventure to talk about when you get home.

Quote from: Oss on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:11:54
He left the car at the terminal not the rental car Avis and thinks he will miss his 8pm flight to Oslo . . .

I like this part. I can imagine Dag frantically pulling up in front of the terminal, jumping out of the rental and running through the terminal like OJ did in his rental car commercial. I'm sure TSA got a big laugh also about a biker from Norway running away from a rental car he left out front.

And 1+ to you OSS for picking him up and dropping him off again. Well, make that 2+, 1 for each way.

RoadKill · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 13:05:06

I just was not sure which Norse god pray to....So I wished him luck and asked my buddy Odin to pass on the request !

http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/norse-mythology.php?_gods-list

Glad you got released from 'SingSing' either way ! Oss ROCKS!

F6Mark · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 20:07:57

I think many people would be praying to god to please don't let me lose $3600 plus get into a battle with a car rental company. That could send anyone into a funk and his credit rating could suffer and he could lose his security clearance and then his job and then be all distracted one day while cruising to the unemployment agency...

Dave Weaver · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 21:11:14

My Bible says "in all things, make your requests known unto God" and "pray without ceasing".

Rocketman · Sat 15, Oct 2011, 23:56:08

Quote from: donaldcc on Sat 15, Oct 2011, 11:26:21
Quote from: Oss on Fri 14, Oct 2011, 18:11:54
He left the car at the terminal not the rental car Avis and thinks he will miss his 8pm flight to Oslo . . .
I like this part. I can imagine Dag frantically pulling up in front of the terminal, jumping out of the rental and running through the terminal like OJ did in his rental car commercial. I'm sure TSA got a big laugh also about a biker from Norway running away from a rental car he left out front.

Funny. I was thinking of the beginning of Airplane the movie, where Striker parks his cab on a curb in the white zone (with a fare, meter running), and goes off on a trip across the country.

Dag · Sun 16, Oct 2011, 03:03:48

Well, I'm in Norway now. 10am local time. I'm on waiting list for my next flight to Kristiansund 1pm. Maybe I have to wait for the flight 6pm.

Gear Jammer · Sun 16, Oct 2011, 10:09:19

Hang in there, it's almost over Dag

Dag · Mon 17, Oct 2011, 03:31:45

I didn`t get the 1pm flight. I was home 7pm.
Almost 9 hours in Oslo waiting for my flight home. I posted that on Facebook, and a VRCC member in Oslo called me and asked if he should pick me up. I had not met him before, only communication on the Norwegian board. He picked me up and we went to his garage where we had a great conversation over a cup of coffee before he drove me to the airport.... VRCC ROCKS

Oss · Mon 17, Oct 2011, 06:27:45

only 9 hours to catch a flight and you LEFT THE AIRPORT AND DROVE AWAY ????

very risky behavior my friend there must not be such traffic jam in Oslo or maybe
you just felt without the GPS and no problem to find the rental car drop off that you dare
tempt fate again

Glad you finally made it home

Now post those pics and movies !!

flamingobabe #44 · Mon 17, Oct 2011, 07:34:33

Glad you finally made it home.....good that your friend came and got you....see you next time...in Texas

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