Frankfurt, Germany

Rented a car today to relocate to Frankfurt. Was able to rebook our flight out of London to frankfurt.

Still the airspace is restricted. No passenger flights coming or going.

Confirmed on a flight out of Frankfurt Friday at the earliest. I want to come home.

Comments

[heather fiore]

OMG this has to be so hard for you! I am so happy you are not alone so I guess hold onto that thought and this is just temporary and that you both are okay and the kids are in good hands. This will be just a crazy story to tell someday even if thats not what it feels like now. And know that your amazing gift is missed by all of us and we just want you home safe! xoxoxo

[Bernadine]

I have a friend who has been out from the UK on holiday with her family and was due to fly back today and the earliest flight she will get back from SA / UK is on the 2/5/10 if she is lucky.

[mellisa]

how awful for you and your kiddies. both their parents do far away from home. any ships to take you home? *sigh*

[Huyen]

Best of luck getting out when you can. I hope you and Bill get home safely.

[Deb]

My husband is stuck in England, so we feel your pain. He is scheduled to leave Thursday, but we will see.

[Tammy]

Uggghhh...sorry to hear this! Sending lots of luck your way that you will get home soon and safe. Keep your chin up...Try and enjoy the country while you are there...you will be home to reality before you know it. :)

[Angela W]

So sorry you are still stranded. I really hope you are able to get home to your little ones very soon. Stay safe!

[Katie]

I am sorry to hear you are stranded so far away from your home and family :( You are in my prayers to get a safe flight home, and I am sure there is a reason for you to be in Germany right now! Stay inspired ;) and good luck! xox

[corinne oosterhoff]

good luck, I hope you enjoy you time in Germany. Tonight the first flight is leaving from amsterdam to new york. Hope you can see your little ones soon

gr corinne

[ida]

Sometimes it is difficult to read the tone of the writer in an email but to me you have never seemed this bummed out...not that i blame you! I have thought about you and Bill everyday and can only imagine your frustration. I am glad to hear you finally have a return flight. I look forward to your safe return. xo

[Veronique Beelaert]

Hey Donna,
Ik hoop dat je heel snel uit Europa geraakt.
Ik wil je nog eens heel erg bedanken voor de " bag " die ik van jou kreeg? Ik ben er zo blij mee.
Ik ben blij jou ontmoet te hebben en hoop je nog terug te zien in de Hobbyfarm bij Evelien.Ik vond het super gezellig, maar heb vooral veel bijgeleerd.
Groetjes en een welgemeende dank.
Veronique

[Debbie]

Did you know that flights are getting out of Madrid? I have seen it on the news that lots of people are traveling there to get flights home.

Something to think about or maybe check into the validity of.

[Cim Allen]

This has to be so hard. Your poor kids probably won't let you go on vacation alone again :) I hope you and your hubbie can get home soon .. hopefully by the 28th for the Prima bag video .. I have my bag, now I need you to show me what to do with it .. LOL. Best of luck and try to make the best of it.

[Carrie P]

Can't even imagine what you are going through. You have been in my thoughts.

[Teena]

So sorry that the trip to Germany ends so badly! I'm from Germany and I heard that passengers to Asian and the U.S. will be able to fly home first! In Austria the airlines are already flying... I keep my fingers crossed for you!!

[Claire]

Oooooh Hope you get home soon. xxx

[Emma]

Oh no Donna, how awful for you, hope you manage to get a flight soon. It's been so strange here in the UK - I stayed at my parents house last week and they live pretty close to an airport so we're used to hearing and seeing planes overhead there all the time, really weird that there is nothing at all. We've got a lot of friends who are stranded having gone away for the Easter break, none of them sure when they'll get home either, so frustrating. Shame you weren't stranded in London, you'd have been very welcome to stay with us :)

[MichelleK]

{{HUGS}}
So terrible you are still stranded.
I heard that Newfoundland, Canada had their flights cancelled due to it also today.
Hope you get home soon.

[Juel]

praying for you and your family!

[Scrapycandy]

:( My husband just arrived at a conference where most of the speakers were coming from Europe. He thinks it will be a washout. And no one knows if this thing will keep doing this off and on throughout the year! What a mess!

[Debbie McIntyre]

This sucks! You're fine, the kids are fine, it could be worse, blah, blah, blah. It just sucks, and I'm sorry you can't get home. I'm glad you're going to Frankfurt so you can see a new city at least. Beware the abundance of adult entertainment in Frankfurt! (Don't ask me how I know this. lol) The airport has live adult entertainment also. There are some great places to see in the Frankfurt area, so at least you'll find something to occupy your time. Keep smiling.

[Courtney]

That is sad that you can't get back to see your family but make the most of it and do some sight seeing. I know plenty of people that will probably never get the chance to go overseas. You are they, enjoy every moment!

[Elizabeth]

Good Luck. Travel safe and hope you get back home soon!

[Nancy m...]

Donna and Ask Bill... I have peple in Germany..maybe can help if you are standed... let me know and I will see if I can help...Nm

[Nancy m...]

oH crap...this HAS to put a crimp in the "inspire" schedule...anything we "me and Twila" can do? let us know... :>) Nan M..

[Tara]

I'm so sorry you are stuck in Germany. I am fairly close to you (2.5 hours from Frankfurt) stationed here with my dh and children.

[Sandi M]

Hard as it is, try to make lemonade out of your lemons. Wander the town, find some inspiration for your artistic endeavors. There has to be a silver lining to this volcanic cloud :)

[Debbie McIntyre]

Guten Morgen Downey's. Hope the relocation has you feeling one step closer to home. Thinking of you today. mac

[lechatquitousse]

I'm so sorry for you two about this. I hope you're going well at home really soon.
Hugs

Carol

[Susan]

My husband is stuck too. He is in Italy and has been stuck since Saturday. My kids are getting really sad. I hope they figure something out soon.

[Nadia]

sending you and bill big hugs and good thoughts. I am happy to hear that you are safe and wish you a speedy return home. take care! ciao!

[Natasja]

Why don't you inform if you can fly from Amsterdam? Its about the same distance ride and the Dutch airspace is open again! Maybe that can make you fly home sooner?!

Good luck in coming home soon and save!

[Rachel Carlson]

i've been thinking of you guys. OFTEN. so sorry you are having to go through this right now. don't forget to hug each other a LOT. love you both!

[tricia]

oh:( how awful! hope you get to come home safe soon!

[Kim Hvarre]

Hang in there! You will be home soon! I will keep thinking positive thoughts and hope for the best!

[Susanne Hüttner]

Oh Donna,
why didn't you come to visit me :-)
If I would have read that earlier, I could give you a tour through beautiful bavaria (You remember the German girl in Tuscany???).
Hm, but now I keep my fingers crossed for you, that you get an early flight back home and I hope to see you again in October!!!

Many greetings, Susanne

[Sherri P eh]

A day or two, fine, you can keep your chins up and amuse yourselves. After that, I know how difficult it must be and I'm so sorry you're not able to get home fast enough. Prayers and crossed fingers. I know that happy reunion with your kids can't come fast enough!

[Linda Whitman]

better safe than sorry-but enough already...get home...get some sleep.

[Debbie McIntyre]

Are you tired of schnitzel yet?

[Kerstin Kreis]

Dear Donna,
i say "Thanks" to the volcano, so i could do this wonderful layout! :-)
many thanks for the workshop by Tina and Mireia :-)
I´ll see you in october :-)
many greetings from germany
Kerstin

[Susanne]

Hi Donna,
like Kerstin i want to say thanks to the volcano - i think this is a perfect example that there is something good in bad things....we had such a wonderful afternoon in the Scrapbook Werkstatt - i really really enjoyed it ( I think all those people who watched me driving home would have thought that i am silly - because i was smiling the whole way back!) I am looking forward to october!
Have a good and save flight- take some Brezel with you - and be sure: beer ist waiting for you :)
I send you a big

KNUDDEL

Susanne

[ida]

welcome home??? You've been on my mind.

[Alexandra]

Hi Donna,
thanks for sharing your beer with us at Scrapbook Werkstatt... Hope we´ll meet again - love your stuff ;-)
Greets, Alexandra

[emilie- mummylovescrap]

Hi Donna, i hope you come home very soon, because you share so lots of things with us in Paris i think your family miss you. Thanks a lot and i was so exciting to meet you and hope to see you next year or other ocasion!

[Melissa McGee]

Prayerfully you and Bill are home hugging on those babies.........

[patsy]

I'm so glad to have stumbled on to your blog. Love your art journal and other work. I can look at your images all day! Sorry to hear you got trapped because of an unpronounceable volcano!