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Kate Cassidy's avatar

I always like what you write, and if I don't, I tell you. That makes you special. You take it on the chin and give it back.

So I haven't flown since....I don't know when actually. I'm not even sure how to go about getting a ticket, so not sure I could figure it all out now. I used to like to fly. But, I admit, the first thing I did was order a drink, you know, the alcoholic kind, like Johnny Walker Red. Then everything seemed okay to me, even the food, which oftentimes was just a small bag of salted peanuts or pretzels....which caused me to order another drink to wash them down, and you know, because salt makes you thirsty.

I hate to drive these days, especially on the interstate highways which are now officially race tracks that are not oval and no matter what lane you're in, it's always too slow for the guy behind you. Because I can't drink while driving, I'd rather fly, I guess....plus you get places much faster, usually. However, while the FAA is now laying off air traffic controllers, and mechanics, who used to be sure our planes were 100% safe in the air....wow, those days are gone. We've had more plane crashes since DT was put on Auto Pilot in Washington just three months ago, than probably all of the last three years.

Jeeze, Norm....I still love your writing! A sense of humor is hard to find these days. I can say that. There's nothing good to talk about these days. But, you always have your special ways of expressing them so we all understand your perils. Time to head to the pub. No one cares what I say there and neither do I after my second drink....so I just go home.

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Sarah3000's avatar

Hi Norm,

I also hate flying. It has become such a hassle. I had an opportunity to fly last month, but instead chose to drive. My last flight was OK, but it was definitely not pleasant. The companies have decided to add all these additional charges with no extra benefits. And now with all the plane crashes, I have very little confidence that safety is a priority.

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