It was September 2018. My husband and I were looking forward to a dream trip to Spain but we almost missed our flight. Here’s why:
We’d decided to be cool and trendy and book an Uber for the drive to the airport. This was a new experience for us, as we’d previously relied on kids, or friends for transport, but this time we had to leave at 5:00 A.M. and hated to bother anyone.
“Uber’s a great idea.” said our kids. “Here – we’ll help you set it up.”
After a group effort, (John and I require help with this kind of thing) we were able to download the app and even schedule an early morning ride. We felt very high-tech.
Fast forward to the day before our departure. My husband was chatting with our good friend and across-the-street neighbor, Paul. When he found out we were paying someone to take us to the airport, he said, “You should have asked me. I’d take you.”
“No no,” my husband assured him. “It’s all set up. We’re good.”
The next morning we sat outside waiting for our ride. It was cold and dark and very lonely. 5:00 A.M. came and went with no sight of an Uber. Concerned, John double-checked the reservation and to our horror, we discovered our ride was scheduled for 5 P.M.!
Panic! It was too late to call the kids who live 30 minutes away. We could drive ourselves but didn’t want to pay for two weeks of airport parking. It would take too long to call another Uber, the clock was ticking . . . .
We called Paul – poor guy who was previously sound asleep – and belatedly took him up on his offer. Thankfully our friend crawled out of bed and came to our rescue. 
Upon arrival, we flung ourselves out of his car, raced through the terminal and made it just in time.
As for Uber, Lyft, etc. I’m not giving up. But the next time I call them it’ll be for something less crucial – perhaps an appointment with the dentist.
If I miss it . . . Oh well.
Have you ever had an Uber Blunder? I’d hate to think we’re only ones.
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The Library Lady Travels 
it wasn’t uber, it was regular taxi but i almost missed my flight too because of it too #secretsanta
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Heheh, such an entertaining tale! 😀 I’m always hours early at the airport when I travel, because I can’t bear the thought of missing my flight! It’s become a ritual, hanging out at the airport before my flight
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We’ve become kind of obsessive about getting there early. I’d much rather sit and read my book at the airport than miss a flight. Often that’s exactly what we end up doing, but you never know. Thanks for the comment.
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We don’t use Uber but rely instead on a neighbourhood taxi firm that has never let us down.
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Well, I guess I ended up relying on the neighborhood taxi too. He is such a good friend and has since taken us to the airport another time early in the morning but this time it was planned. Thanks for reading.
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Pleasures
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Oh Geanie, that is one big boo boo. At least you now know where to find a dependable friend and neighbour. That hasn’t happened to me, and hopefully it never will.
Teresa
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Yes, I’d have agree, a big boo-boo. I’m often reluctant to try new things, especially when technology is involved because things like this always seem to happen. But it looks like we have Uber worked out now and have used it several times since without mishap. Thanks for your comment.
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That’s good then. I can’t even use google maps efficiently. Went to Budapest and walked an hour before we finally realised we were moving farther away from our destination 😱🙄
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Lol! I once drove the wrong way on the freeway for half an hour before I realizing what I was doing. My only excuse – it was early and dark.
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Haha you’re funny 😂
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Sooo annoying. I’ve done it before with alarms ringing at three a.m.!
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Hah, I also have a mysterious phone alarm that goes off at 3:00 AM about once every 6 months. Can’t figure out why. The mysteries of technology. Thanks for dropping a line.
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It happens to the best of us
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Yea, but it sure, but it seems to happen to me a lot. Thanks for following.
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