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27 September 2009 33 Comments

0511-0810-1419-0773_Cartoon_Airplane_clipart_imageHaving just come back from a girl’s weekend, I have an earful to spew about flying.  I apologize in advance if I offend anyone.

1.  I realize that the aged deserve respect, but I think it’s pretty awful that some elderly people really take advantage of their abundance of years.  Yes, Mr and Mrs Older Couple, I saw you being brought to the gate in wheelchairs, breezing past the long lines at security and being personally pushed by two employees of Newark Airport. I saw you getting to board the plane before everyone else too.  I also saw you being pushed through the destination airport at Fort Lauderdale and being met by what I am assuming is your daughter and grandchildren at the baggage claim. And finally, I also saw you both walk very nicely to your daughter’s minivan AND carrying your own luggage.  I’ll spare you the thoughts that ran through my mind. (Begrudgingly)

2. One carry on and one bag, means ONE CARRY ON and ONE BAG.  I realize you don’t want to wait at baggage claim for the one giant suitcase that your TWO carry ons and TWO shopping bags should have been in. However this is really not fair to the people who do follow the rules and can’t find a place in the overhead compartment because of your selfishness.

bubble3.  This dress could be cute if you are slim and about 16 years old. It is not cute if it is you are using it to hide some extra curves and it is TIGHT and SHORT.  I wish I had taken a picture of the woman wearing the dress similar to the one in this picture. I will tell you. it was not pretty. And I’ll also tell you, nothing good happens when you wear it and try to put extra bags in the overhead compartment.  Everyone in rows 22, 23 and 24 got to see what was under that dress (nothing).  I felt bad for her teenage daughter.

4. I am thin and  5’5″.  I paid good money for my cattle coach seat.  Excuse me sir, this does not give you the right to lift the arm rest between our chairs and sit “wide” not only on your seat but onto my seat as well. I’m sure this “gentleman” is now home and bitching to his friends about the chick that lowered the arm rest on him and put a airplane pillow in between. (I’m laughing now about this one.)

So I’m back from my girl’s weekend.  I had a complete blast, but I think I’m a little bit cranky from the plane ride home.  Up to go take a shower and catch up with my family.

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  • September 27 2009 at 7:35 PM Lauren
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    That is hilarious. Love the senior couple that went and did a jig after they breezed past everyone!
    Welcome home! I have to go read all about your weekend so I can live vicariously through you ;)

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  • September 27 2009 at 8:40 PM Brittany at Mommy Words
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    Oh I am so with you! People always see me and think yes! More room for me and then proceed to lift the arm rest and settle in. I do the same thing as you but I also am short – just over 5 feet – so I tuck my feet up under my butt and make it totally clear that my seat is my seat. Ugh! On the girl with nothing underneath – shame shame. That is just nasty. And hey – handicapped better be handicapped. That is y view. So glad you had a great weekend.
    .-= Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..The Princess Castle =-.

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  • September 27 2009 at 8:55 PM susan said:

    I hate to fly-and it’s not because I am scared, it’s because of reasons like you mentioned above. I hope you had a nice time!

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  • September 27 2009 at 9:07 PM Tami
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    I love this one and so understand where you are coming from.

    Please stop by my blog. I left you something.

    Tami
    .-= Tami´s last blog ..Lovely Blog Award =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 28th, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you Tami!!!! I’m heading over there now!

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  • September 28 2009 at 12:13 AM Jeniel said:

    I totally agree with you about some of the people on planes. I totally get airplane rage lol
    I think this blog is great, and that’s why I wanted to give you the “One Lovely Blog” award. Check out: http://whatswrongwithmommy.blogspot.com/2009/09/one-lovely-blog-award.html

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 28th, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you Jeniel! I’m popping over to your blog now!

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  • September 28 2009 at 12:16 PM Amy said:

    Flying SUCKS! We did a 5 hour flight when the little one was 2, they wouldn’t let us use her booster seat so she wasn’t effectively strapped in, we took off at 10pm (thanks mom for that great idea) and she slept across three tray tables because it was the only way she was comfortable. I’m glad youre home safe and only more annoyed for the wear!
    .-= Amy´s last blog ..Conversations We Should Have Had =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 28th, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Thanks Amy! It’s rough flying with a young child. I kepmy my flights to Florida (under 3 hours) when my son was that young. Tough stuff!

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  • September 28 2009 at 1:47 PM *Michelle* said:

    OK, so this was hilarious…..I will tell you that I spit out my Crystal Light reading about that dress escapade…..and now I have this visual that I wish would vanish, thankyouverymuch! You must have wanted to make a mad dash to the restroom to wash out your eyes as well.

    Too funny….
    .-= *Michelle*´s last blog ..TGIM a.k.a. Thank God it’s Monday! =-.

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  • September 28 2009 at 2:14 PM Michele said:

    Hi Nancy…

    I’m following you from MBC.
    What a wonderful blog. I really enjoyed your posts. What a gifted writer you are. Hysterical….gotta love “coach seating” LOL

    Hope you reach your 100 goal…. soooo close!!! Soooo close!! :)

    Michele
    .-= Michele´s last blog ..Denial… it’s what’s for Breakfast =-.

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  • September 28 2009 at 2:56 PM Unknown Mami said:

    I do not enjoy flying because I get so aggravated by my fellow passengers behavior. At least, no one was doing their nails on the plane.
    .-= Unknown Mami´s last blog ..Sundays In My City =-.

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  • September 28 2009 at 4:20 PM Silvia said:

    Go Nancy!! love it, I totally related specially to #2 I get really mad when people don’t follow the rules about this one.

    Follow you from MBC 4 to go!!!

    Great blog!!

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 28th, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Gracias! I just visited your blog…a great way for me to practice my spanish :)

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  • September 28 2009 at 4:26 PM sara@ domestically challenged said:

    That was great. Especially the dress one. I feel my retinas bleeding just from the description!
    .-= sara@ domestically challenged´s last blog ..Miss you… =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 28th, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    lol @retinas

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  • September 28 2009 at 4:51 PM Aggie said:

    This is so so true. I don’t mind the elderly and the folks with little kids getting extra help but it just sucks when you have the ones who take advantage and make it hard on the ones who really need the help. Follow you from MBC.

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  • September 28 2009 at 5:08 PM ModernMom said:

    LOL Oh this is all so true! People seem to lose all common sense the moment they enter the airport!
    I would have put that armrest down too. You go girl!
    .-= ModernMom´s last blog ..This Weeks. . . . . . . . . . Confessions from Suburbia =-.

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  • September 28 2009 at 6:03 PM That One Mom
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    Oh, how frequently I see those things! Honestly, I wish they had some sort of service like they do for the elderly for moms travelling with uncooperative elementary aged children.
    .-= That One Mom´s last blog ..Need to Get My Butt Moving =-.

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  • September 28 2009 at 7:00 PM amie
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    Yup, flying sucks these days. But a girl’s weekend? I’m jealous.

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  • September 28 2009 at 10:38 PM blueviolet said:

    I freakin’ love that you lowered the armrest back down! LMAO and then you also put a pillow in there? You crack me up!
    .-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship Program! Tell All the Seniors You Know! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 28th, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    ugh, I couldn’t take his leg up against mine. It was freaking me out. He had the hugest legs!!!

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  • September 28 2009 at 10:38 PM blueviolet said:

    I wonder why it’s capturing oldie posts on the comment luv thing. Oh wellers!

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  • September 28 2009 at 10:42 PM Marla said:

    I also hate flying, but mainly because of the flight attendant’s attitude. I understand their job is not to “serve” us, but do we deserve to get an attitude?
    btw, I just added your link into my favorite blog lists. Love your content!!

    mommylicious.net
    .-= Marla´s last blog ..Lottie Da Baby Boutique =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 29th, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    The attendants used to be so perky and smiley. I think people used to see flying as more of a luxury when that was true. Now both the people and the attendants are all pretty grumpy. :(

    And thanks for adding me to your favs, Maria!!

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  • September 29 2009 at 12:07 AM kristin said:

    LOve your observations, so many of my own thoughts from traveling!

    Wow! You’re so close, go 100, almost there.

    Best wishes,

    Kristin

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  • September 29 2009 at 4:22 AM submom
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    Everything you said is RIGHT ON! My flight this morning I will be sitting in the middle seat… *sigh* Glad to hear that your girls’ weekend was a blast.
    .-= submom´s last blog ..Herald to Halloween? Walnut that looks like Jack Skellington =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 29th, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Have a safe and COMFY flight!!!!!

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  • September 29 2009 at 4:24 AM submom
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    By the way, I think that’s a lovely dress… ;-) Oh, wait. The way some models look, my guess is they could be wearing a potato sack and still look good. LOL.
    .-= submom´s last blog ..Herald to Halloween? Walnut that looks like Jack Skellington =-.

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  • September 29 2009 at 12:48 PM Lora said:

    I sat next to a giant man on a plane once, and when he lifted the armrest so he could ooze out into my space, I used his gut as an armrest. You should have SEEN his face!

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : September 29th, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    I would have burst out laughing if I saw that. Thanks for the laugh!

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  • September 29 2009 at 10:37 PM Momisodes said:

    Oh man. I’m guessing the lady wearing that dress was in South Florida. I remember a WHOLE lot of women doing that while I lived there.
    .-= Momisodes´s last blog ..14 down, 26 to go =-.

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  • September 30 2009 at 8:39 PM Mom of Three
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    You had me smiling for this entire post… :-)
    Sorry it was so stressful for you though!
    .-= Mom of Three´s last blog ..A Mother’s Gift =-.

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