We had a long layover in Atlanta - that gave us plenty of time to grab lunch. I know this is going to be shocking news...we had Chick-fil-A! Any day now, they are going to offer me free chicken - I just know it! We shared some fries and each got a sandwich. Super yummy! I wanted a milkshake, but they didn't sell them at this location.

While we were eating, we watched the news. Over night, a tropical storm had developed into a hurricane. Apparently, Hurricane Patricia was about to batter the coast of Mexico with it's record breaking winds. Once it was done with Mexico, it was heading to Texas. The forecast did not look promising for skydiving in San Antonio. Later that day, Patrica made history as the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere based on having the lowest barometric pressure.

After lunch, Matt went to get a fruit smoothie at Freshens. We decided to go separately so I could get whatever I wanted. They had a ton of options. I left as soon as he got back and ended up in line behind a man with a yellow jacket that said Las Vegas. I ordered a Mango Me Crazy.

The cashier gave the customer in the yellow jacket his frozen yogurt topped with blueberries. It was a rather large yogurt the man asked for a lid. Unfortunately, they didn't have large lids. The man walked away and I handed my card to the cashier.  Then, another customer said, "I think that was Eric Roberts". The cashier confirmed that it was in fact Eric Roberts. I hustled back to tell Matt.  

UGH! Too bad we didn't have a Parachutist with us! I need to be a better planner. What a bummer! 

Since I knew I'd be sitting for a 3 hour flight, I walked up and down the concourse at a rather fast pace. At some point, I passed Mr. Roberts walking back from getting a second yogurt - he must have really liked it or maybe it was for a friend. BTW...my Mango Me Crazy fruit smoothie was very yummy!

After walking up and down the concourse multiple times, I stopped to check on Matt. He needed to hit the restroom and left. Shortly after Matt left, I saw Eric go into the bathroom. I texted Matt to let him know.

When Matt was washing his hands, he saw Mr. Roberts and was planning to say something, but he never stopped at the sink.

While I was walking around, I debated about taking his picture, but there was something that seemed rude about it. If we had the Parachutist, I could have asked him to pose with us. Oh well, we know he was there and he knows he was there. It was fun to spot a celebrity!

Eric Roberts has been a bunch of movies! Check him out on IMBD. When I was reading through his list of movies, I saw one called "Freefall"!  I am going to see if I can find it on Netflix.  

PS: When I got home, from the trip, I looked to see if I could find a picture of him in the yellow jacket. I found a few on his twitter feed. Apparently, this is his traveling coat!

Just before departure, we checked the room rates near El Paso. Unlike Rhode Island, there were tons of vacant rooms and reasonable prices. We were going to book a room, but they announced our flight was ready to start the boarding process. It would have to wait until we landed in El Paso.

When we went to board the plane, a well dressed very attractive man was waiting to see if he could get a seat in first class. It turns out that he was also someone famous, but I didn't find out who he was. When the Delta employee scanned his ticket, there was mention of an autograph, but he said he didn't have time to do it for everyone.  

He ended up seated in the Delta comfort seats and I never saw him again. However, when we landed in El Paso, a group of men wearing what looked like old SUPER BOWL RINGS (yes...three of them!) were talking about this gentleman. I wish I was better at eavesdropping. I didn't catch his name.

BTW...why do Super Bowl rings say "World Champions"?