tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post5327480882371708401..comments2024-03-14T02:51:03.898-04:00Comments on Lyrics of Love and Lore: Ahhhhhh.......The Joys of Flying............Clinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12417401195683808500noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-21090810727015920992012-03-19T10:14:23.223-04:002012-03-19T10:14:23.223-04:00Hi Clint -
Some adventure, huh. Flying the frien...Hi Clint -<br /><br />Some adventure, huh. Flying the friendly skies...lioneaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257690196451550476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-34680180757111187572012-03-12T07:53:06.294-04:002012-03-12T07:53:06.294-04:00I went up ONE time ....a little twin engine plane ...I went up ONE time ....a little twin engine plane ....I became green with sickness and that little hole in the roof ... well, I turned it so I could breathe in fresh air to keep from spraying my co-flyers .... I begged the pilot ...take me to the ground....I was sick the rest of the day ....aweful experience...my memories and your memories are completely in opposite directions... lol ....happy your memory is pleasant ... mine is still vivid enough it KEEPS ME OFF FLYING TOYS....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-8835262220736893612012-03-11T05:59:39.752-04:002012-03-11T05:59:39.752-04:00Trust me, I read your post and burst out laughing....Trust me, I read your post and burst out laughing...sorry for your misfortune when flying those times, can understand you going in a car when you could.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-64088801556136886782012-03-09T22:17:12.095-05:002012-03-09T22:17:12.095-05:00My dad was one of the very first pilots. He flew ...My dad was one of the very first pilots. He flew for Delta when the company name was Chicago Southern and they had 3 airplanes! I think he would be very disappointed in the state of flying today. My last flight was almost two years ago because I just decided there was no place I want to go bad enough to get on a plane again. Of course, I'm sure something like a wedding or a funeral will get me on a plane someday, but until then....Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-75855765453307301242012-03-09T21:02:38.146-05:002012-03-09T21:02:38.146-05:00Clint,
Well, you just nailed one of the main reaso...Clint,<br />Well, you just nailed one of the main reasons I retired. FLYING - ugghh! I was getting too darned old to be dozing off at the Denver airport.<br /><br />Thanks for the chuckles, though. :)<br />Have a good one - MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-69396219521549637952012-03-07T14:07:42.817-05:002012-03-07T14:07:42.817-05:00You had some pretty hair raising experiences. Dome...You had some pretty hair raising experiences. Domestic flights are awful but Bob and I love to fly Cathay Pacific.It is still like flying in the good old days. They even serve free wine and on long flights serve noodles on request. That is in addition to 3 full meals and standard snacks. First class must be incredible if we get service like that in steerage. Have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-31044461326531877502012-03-06T23:21:01.837-05:002012-03-06T23:21:01.837-05:00My wife and I left Hawaii and was two hours into o...My wife and I left Hawaii and was two hours into our flight when the pilot announced we had to turn back because of a problem in the cockpit. We had to dump fuel into the ocean because it would not be safe to land with almost full tanks. When we touched down in Hawaii I could see fire trucks everywhere with lights flashing. I will never forget that close call.JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06880095635294061979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-14449094325807456762012-03-06T18:59:47.030-05:002012-03-06T18:59:47.030-05:00I have only ever flown twice and loved it and woul...I have only ever flown twice and loved it and would love to do it again........although you stories does give on pause for thought but hell I would still fly againJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-19597220120235715212012-03-06T18:49:24.122-05:002012-03-06T18:49:24.122-05:00Wow I am a little nervous about flying back from V...Wow I am a little nervous about flying back from Vancouver Island next month maybe I should not have read this. Lightning Canada yikes.<br /> Great stories I love flying. Well I did LOL BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-36548568121019405752012-03-06T18:07:04.635-05:002012-03-06T18:07:04.635-05:00those are some horror stories! i have a strong sen...those are some horror stories! i have a strong sense of smell and would have been gagging!<br /><br />i'd rather not fly these days with the bodyscans and pat-downs. i can't afford to anyway so that's settled.=)<br /><br />enjoyable post, mr. clint!kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-24494658677226850632012-03-06T17:33:15.693-05:002012-03-06T17:33:15.693-05:00Five years ago from Tenerife to Hamburg I have had...Five years ago from Tenerife to Hamburg I have had a "stormy landing". The Lady in my back became sick and after landing a doc has to come.<br /><br />But thank's God I had never a lightning- experience.<br /><br />GreetingsNovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08191861468582115495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-36598557135896459002012-03-06T17:10:56.348-05:002012-03-06T17:10:56.348-05:00I can relate to most of that, including getting hi...I can relate to most of that, including getting hit by lightning while on short final going into Montreal. It fried all the instruments. I have not flown since 9/11 and have no desire to do so. <br />When working, I overdosed on flying and lost any desire to fly commercial airlines. Too much hassle!FWIWIanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874490886311041312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-20115807636576228552012-03-06T16:14:01.135-05:002012-03-06T16:14:01.135-05:00All those were pretty bad, but I'll bet the li...All those were pretty bad, but I'll bet the lightning strike had people saying their prayers!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-14520599089420708882012-03-06T15:47:06.357-05:002012-03-06T15:47:06.357-05:00Oh my gosh what a story and what memories you brin...Oh my gosh what a story and what memories you bring back. I worked for United Air Lines in Chicago - as a ticket agent and I flew a lot too. We would be put up into first class if there were seats empty and flying used to be so much fun. How times have changed it is all full of stress now. Nothing really fun about it - except when you get to your destination. Thanks for the memories. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-38157059715848079022012-03-06T15:33:10.100-05:002012-03-06T15:33:10.100-05:00My wife just had her first flight a month ago! It ...My wife just had her first flight a month ago! It was a hoot watching her get ready! It was a funny experience!Clint Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125748678345517185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-51542147213057802502012-03-06T14:58:56.729-05:002012-03-06T14:58:56.729-05:00thanks for the laughs - although at the time all o...thanks for the laughs - although at the time all of those occurrences would have been dreadful!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643654861670171975.post-36528217587621049122012-03-06T14:40:13.938-05:002012-03-06T14:40:13.938-05:00I was afraid of flying until I was widowed, if any...I was afraid of flying until I was widowed, if anyone would have said many years ago I would fly to America quite a few times and to Spain I would not have believed them, My first flight was from Bristol UK to N. Ireland all of an hour. from then on it was fine.<br />I enjoyed reading your account of flying Clint. I'd be afraid if lighteneing was about I admit and although one can NEVER forget 9/11 I suppose it goes to the back of ones mind when you have to fly.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com