Sorry to hear about the irregular operations, but "flight from he!!" ?

Usually a "flight from he!!" would involve an unplanned overnight in some intermediate city, maybe a diversion and/or a late-night rental car from some far-flung alternate airport, or an involuntary denied boarding that caused you to miss a big meeting or event.

You're still getting home tonight, and only 2.5 hours late at that, considering all that could happen, I think you did good.