Worst dressed family award goes to...

I'm a little bitter at the moment. My flight is delayed because the incoming flight has maintenance issues. The only thing that's keeping my hopes up for a slight, instead of prolonged, delay is that this is American Airlines not USAir. I've said it before but I will reiterate...I am in an abusive relationship with USAir. No matter how much he hurts me, I keep running back. This is American's chance to be a good rebound boyfriend and ease my wounds with a speedy maintenance turn around.

Needless to say, this has afforded me travel clothes watching time. This family below are among some the worst offenders. That's saying a lot for CLT where the Kate Gosselin hair cut is still prevalent.

The mom has set a bad example to begin with. Jean shorts, purple tee shirt that surely advertises the place from which she just arrived or says something cute like "I don't do mornings", sneakers and of course, the neck pillow. In case you didn't know, I am anti-jean shorts (jorts).

The daughter, not to be out-comforted, is in full sweats with a full blanket, full pillow AND neck pillow. She is serious about sleep. I almost admire her pluck and motivation to get what she wants, which is clearly a full night's rest on her 1 hour flight.

I can't pick on the Dad. He's in Dad clothes. And you never know when you're going to need to be ready for a round of golf.

I can see my best dressed candidate, but she is not in photo range.

Please send happy thoughts all our ways so we get on a safe plane in a timely fashion. I want an excuse to make out with my new BF American Airlines.