When Plans Go Up in Smoke

A live afternoon talk show in Seattle where listeners call in to share their biggest cancelled life plans.

When Plans Go Up in Smoke

True or false?

Julie was originally planning to move to New Zealand.

• True
• False

Julie met Adam at an airport refund desk after her flight was cancelled.

• True
• False

Adam was also scheduled to travel on the cancelled flight to Sydney.

• True
• False

Julie and Adam have been married for five years.

• True
• False

Adam called the radio show to confirm Julie's story.

• True
• False

Listen again and complete the sentences

• John: Oh, what a nightmare! Did you manage to ____ anything from that mess?
• Julie: At first, I felt totally let down and had to ____ very quickly. But you know what they say about every cloud having a silver lining? It turned out to be an absolute blessing in disguise.
• Adam: I'm here, John. And it's all true. I was trying to figure out a ____ plan after my relocation was called off indefinitely, and instead I found my future wife.
• John: That just goes to show you have to ____ when life leaves you in the lurch. Thanks for calling in, Julie and Adam!
• Julie: Thanks, John! It just proves you never really know what ____ option is waiting around the corner.

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