Let the record show that at 12:34 PM, I took what may have been a last look at my suitcase, wished it Godspeed and handed it over to a skycap for Southwest Airlines. With the slight voice tremor of a parent surrendering a child for adoption, I told him to "Take good care of it, please" and handed him a tip. Then without looking back, I headed bravely for the C-Gates.
And note that I made sure to tip the guy. If my suitcase doesn't make it to Los Angeles, I'm going to find that skycap and get my dime back.
My flight takes off at (allegedly) 2:20 and gets in at 3:25. You might want to check back later and see what time, if any, my bag arrives. I'm sure you have nothing better to do today.