Square Wheels Posted February 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2019 The two early 20 year olds in front of us are a seat apart. I don't think either has taken a breath since before we took off. I hope the plane crashes soon, I need relief. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, Square Wheels said: The two early 20 year olds in front of us are a seat apart. I don't think either has taken a breath since before we took off. I hope the plane crashes soon, I need relief. I was on a redeye from Seattle to DC, and had a older woman a couple rows behind me who talked - loudly - the entire flight. For those who don't know what a redeye is, it is an overnight flight where folks can usually grab some sleep. The Millenial next to her politely listened to her up until about 1am,and then put her headphones back on, pulled up her hoodie, and ignored her. The nice country fellow next to her then became the target and never told her to take a break. The flight attendants didn't seem to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbur ★ Posted February 13, 2019 Popular Post Share #3 Posted February 13, 2019 14 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I was on a redeye from Seattle to DC, and had a older woman a couple rows behind me who talked - loudly - the entire flight. For those who don't know what a redeye is, it is an overnight flight where folks can usually grab some sleep. The Millenial next to her politely listened to her up until about 1am,and then put her headphones back on, pulled up her hoodie, and ignored her. The nice country fellow next to her then became the target and never told her to take a break. The flight attendants didn't seem to mind. I hate it on long flights when the person beside you wants to stay awake talking all night. 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted February 13, 2019 I just asked the pilot to let me off at the next stop. 2 hours and counting. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 13, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I just asked the pilot to let me off at the next stop. 2 hours and counting. On WilburAire they gag the non first class passengers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 13, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I just asked the pilot to let me off at the next stop. 2 hours and counting. No noise canceling head phones? I never travel without them. And usually have ear plugs too (which my wife usually likes better for sleeping). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, jsharr said: On WilburAire they gag the non first class passengers. 58 minutes until we land. I asked for a parachute, they gave me a tight fitting jacket that makes me hug myself. I think it's defective. Just now, Razors Edge said: No noise canceling head phones? I never travel without them. And usually have ear plugs too (which my wife usually likes better for sleeping). Nope, my wife has the fancy new Bose. They are home. I'm notorius for forgetting things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 13, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 13, 2019 Are you flying down to Greenville so your wife can meet @AirwickWithCheese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted February 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, jsharr said: Are you flying down to Greenville so your wife can meet @AirwickWithCheese? We're visiting her family in Atlanta. We'll drive up to NC to check out a retirement town. We drive right through Greenville. I suspect he'll concoct a lame excuse to not meet up. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted February 13, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 13, 2019 Oh man that’s tough. I generally fky cross country with my family so don’t have noisy neighbors but earbuds are definately your friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 13, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, jsharr said: On WilburAire they gag the non first class passengers. That's just airplane food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 13, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: We're visiting her family in Atlanta. We'll drive up to NC to check out a retirement town. We drive right through Greenville. I suspect he'll concoct a lame excuse to not meet up. Naa. He's probably going to want to take your wife to dinner. Watch out, moonpies and Cheerwine can be seductive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 14, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Square Wheels said: We're visiting her family in Atlanta. We'll drive up to NC to check out a retirement town. We drive right through Greenville. I suspect he'll concoct a lame excuse to not meet up. That close and no effort to meet is just so wong on every level. You must meet up, it is tremendously important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted February 14, 2019 Share #14 Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Square Wheels said: Nope, my wife has the fancy new Bose. They are home. I'm notorius for forgetting things. ...this will work to your advantage once you are off the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted February 14, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 14, 2019 I had two hockey heads talking ice all the way from Tampa to Buffalo a couple years back. Very distracting. Couldn’t even read my book. Part way through I realized one of them was Hall of Fame coach, Scotty Bowman. The other was an NHL scout. I said hello at the end of the flight when we were waiting to get off. Neither of them recognized me. And Scotty said my beloved Sabre’s stunk. Turns out he was right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted February 14, 2019 Share #16 Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Square Wheels said: We'll drive up to NC to check out a retirement town. ...Asheville ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #17 Posted February 14, 2019 15 hours ago, jsharr said: On WilburAire they gag the non first class passengers. Well... yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 14, 2019 Share #18 Posted February 14, 2019 I suggest meeting at a Waffle House. There should also be an exchange of regional foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #19 Posted February 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I suggest meeting at a Waffle House. There should also be an exchange of regional foods. Eww! I have driven by plenty but have never gone in. Am I missing something? Is it as good as Shoney's or IHOP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted February 14, 2019 Share #20 Posted February 14, 2019 I honesty cannot remember the last time I flew commercial. Must have been about 8 or 9 years ago. I'd be fine to never do that again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #21 Posted February 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Parr8hed said: I honesty cannot remember the last time I flew commercial. Must have been about 8 or 9 years ago. I'd be fine to never do that again. WAIT! What if the Cyclocross Worlds are in Europe (like most years) and you're needed in the pit???? Are you gonna let your son down or are planning on leasing a plane just for that trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted February 14, 2019 Share #22 Posted February 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: WAIT! What if the Cyclocross Worlds are in Europe (like most years) and you're needed in the pit???? Are you gonna let your son down or are planning on leasing a plane just for that trip? I will board a giant aluminum tube of death for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 14, 2019 Share #23 Posted February 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Eww! I have driven by plenty but have never gone in. Am I missing something? Is it as good as Shoney's or IHOP? Waffle House has this weird egalitarian vibe, despite it having the trappings that suggest otherwise. Pricing is good, there is no pretense involved at all. Everything is dirt cheap and nobody gives a shit if you are rich or poor or have been to jail that week or not. It is reliable. The food is not high-quality, but is tasty. Consistent in a way, and also the inconsistencies are consistent. The cooks are good, and they don't take shit. They don't need your shit or management's. You are missing something, but you won't know what it is until you have been there at least 4 times. It is for the masses who think and those who do not. It feels good to be in a Waffle House. If you robbed the rich to give to the poor, you would consider buying everyone meals at the Waffle House. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #24 Posted February 14, 2019 16 hours ago, Square Wheels said: I just asked the pilot to let me off at the next stop. 2 hours and counting. Dood, where are ya headphones? Before headphones became a socially acceptable thing, I put in earplugs before we left the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #25 Posted February 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: WAIT! What if the Cyclocross Worlds are in Europe (like most years) and you're needed in the pit???? Are you gonna let your son down or are planning on leasing a plane just for that trip? They are in Denmark in 2019. If Leif Erikson can make it back and forth on a wooden sail boat, P8 can also especially with his Navy experience. The USA Cross Nats are in Tacoma Washington in 2019. That might even take longer by boat with going down the Ohio River, Mississippi River, Panama Canal and all. I suggest that they ride their bikes to it. Good training. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #26 Posted February 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: They are in Denmark in 2019. If Leif Erikson can make it back and forth on a wooden sail boat, P8 can also especially with his Navy experience. The USA Cross Nats are in Tacoma Washington in 2019. That might even take longer by boat with going down the Ohio River, Mississippi River, Panama Canal and all. I suggest that they ride their bikes to it. Good training. I didn't even consider sailing, but that is a better albeit slower option for sure! Certainly, transatlantic cruises occur every spring and fall as ships relocate, and the Queen Mary 2 - a proper ocean liner - makes regular Atlantic crossings (NYC<->London/Southampton) & even allows you to bring your DOG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 14, 2019 Share #27 Posted February 14, 2019 30 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Waffle House has this weird egalitarian vibe, despite it having the trappings that suggest otherwise. Pricing is good, there is no pretense involved at all. Everything is dirt cheap and nobody gives a shit if you are rich or poor or have been to jail that week or not. It is reliable. The food is not high-quality, but is tasty. Consistent in a way, and also the inconsistencies are consistent. The cooks are good, and they don't take shit. They don't need your shit or management's. You are missing something, but you won't know what it is until you have been there at least 4 times. It is for the masses who think and those who do not. It feels good to be in a Waffle House. If you robbed the rich to give to the poor, you would consider buying everyone meals at the Waffle House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share #28 Posted February 14, 2019 15 hours ago, Randomguy said: That close and no effort to meet is just so wong on every level. You must meet up, it is tremendously important. Talk to @AirwickWithCheese, he's being very evasive. 14 hours ago, Page Turner said: ...Asheville ? Yup 3 hours ago, 2Far said: Dood, where are ya headphones? Before headphones became a socially acceptable thing, I put in earplugs before we left the gate. Forgot them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted February 14, 2019 Share #29 Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, JerrySTL said: They are in Denmark in 2019. If Leif Erikson can make it back and forth on a wooden sail boat, P8 can also especially with his Navy experience. The USA Cross Nats are in Tacoma Washington in 2019. That might even take longer by boat with going down the Ohio River, Mississippi River, Panama Canal and all. I suggest that they ride their bikes to it. Good training. Worlds are in Arkansas in 2022, I can drive that! And G will be oldest in his AG, last year as a junior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #30 Posted February 14, 2019 41 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: Worlds are in Arkansas in 2022, I can drive that! And G will be oldest in his AG, last year as a junior. If he makes it, I'd do my best to get there to watch. Also as the shortest way from Louisville to Fayetteville is right by my house, you got a place to stay to break up the 9+ hour drive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted February 14, 2019 Share #31 Posted February 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: If he makes it, I'd do my best to get there to watch. Also as the shortest way from Louisville to Fayetteville is right by my house, you got a place to stay to break up the 9+ hour drive. That is what is driving him right now. We'll see what happens when he really discovers girls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 14, 2019 Share #32 Posted February 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: Also as the shortest way from Louisville to Fayetteville is right by my house, I had to look on the map for that one. I will never question your wisdom again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted February 14, 2019 Share #33 Posted February 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: I had to look on the map for that one. I will never question your wisdom again. My 'wisdom' came from Google Maps. Left to my own devices, I'd probably thought I-65 South to I-40 West would be shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 14, 2019 Share #34 Posted February 14, 2019 2 hours ago, JerrySTL said: My 'wisdom' came from Google Maps. Left to my own devices, I'd probably thought I-65 South to I-40 West would be shorter. That's what I thought until I visited Uncle Google's first cousin, Google Maps. L'ville to AR via St Louis does not sound right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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