tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post4101163340849197059..comments2023-10-30T09:32:32.975-05:00Comments on Texas Word Tangle: It might be a good time to invest in bubble wrap.Rheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11027061380778030388noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-86728499958393735372009-01-14T15:47:00.000-06:002009-01-14T15:47:00.000-06:00Did I mention that I am stalking you guys in Idaho...Did I mention that I am stalking you guys in Idaho?? I am. I'm going to fly there and find you and then we will parteeeMariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952616489949080213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-84817307719198101342009-01-14T15:35:00.000-06:002009-01-14T15:35:00.000-06:00I'm thinking of bubble wrapping my kids alsoI'm thinking of bubble wrapping my kids alsoMariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952616489949080213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-60748656901285183642009-01-14T14:36:00.000-06:002009-01-14T14:36:00.000-06:00Oh, my effing GOD! Scary! I didn't really want to ...Oh, my effing GOD! Scary! I didn't really want to know that! I have trips planned this year to...yikes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-16863744231304280772009-01-14T01:19:00.000-06:002009-01-14T01:19:00.000-06:00Why don't they just bump up the retirement age by ...Why don't they just bump up the retirement age by a couple of years and gradually phase the older ones out. They can always blame it on the economy. But I guess that would make too much sense!AdriansCrazyLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463022076036044242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-42342797237545479302009-01-14T00:41:00.000-06:002009-01-14T00:41:00.000-06:00I'd love to visit Hawaii one day... and even maybe...I'd love to visit Hawaii one day... and even maybe go to Europe. <BR/><BR/>But I don't see how it will be anytime soon. Not unless a trans-ocean highway is in the works!<BR/><BR/>Oy vey, it would take a heavy dose of medication to get me in a plane that has to fly over the ocean.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655298574868899841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-80170641344679422192009-01-14T00:39:00.000-06:002009-01-14T00:39:00.000-06:00I do not like to fly. I'd rather drive, thankyouv...I do not like to fly. I'd rather drive, thankyouverymuch!<BR/><BR/>I just don't like the sensation you get while flying... creeps me out.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655298574868899841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-8118450400544186602009-01-14T00:05:00.000-06:002009-01-14T00:05:00.000-06:00Maybe just take the wings off and drive them.Maybe just take the wings off and drive them.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-53412681365487461272009-01-13T23:22:00.000-06:002009-01-13T23:22:00.000-06:00i love Cusak....i love Cusak....Jenny and the Princess Peonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642785427140883265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-88130934279966157032009-01-13T22:03:00.000-06:002009-01-13T22:03:00.000-06:00Girl, i already have to take something when i fly....Girl, i already have to take something when i fly. you just scared the crap out of me.the mama bird diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248352454666306821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-85623916436152816142009-01-13T21:33:00.000-06:002009-01-13T21:33:00.000-06:00So, we should worry when things start falling from...So, we should worry when things start falling from the sky?Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099425493742842588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-29882991506228508442009-01-13T20:02:00.000-06:002009-01-13T20:02:00.000-06:00I heard the same story on NPR. Sounds like it's go...I heard the same story on NPR. Sounds like it's gonna either be a) A pretty scary time to fly or b) a good time to interview for a job as an air traffic controller!Aunt Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925702578948250425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-71064084444491665412009-01-13T18:41:00.000-06:002009-01-13T18:41:00.000-06:00Okay, you Heather and Lula are all on the same fli...Okay, you Heather and Lula are all on the same flight to Idaho, right... just drink. Lula and Heather are both hysterical drunks, I can attest to that...<BR/><BR/>But what about me? I am all alone on my flight. Drunk and alone.<BR/><BR/>Why can't they just make the plane out of the "black box" material?Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635883243058872110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-33265996392733814722009-01-13T17:32:00.000-06:002009-01-13T17:32:00.000-06:00Thank you. This solidifies my decision to drive t...Thank you. This solidifies my decision to drive to Chicago. <BR/><BR/>(We're still looking for a 4th roomie! Hint, hint!)Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-70357841263469195932009-01-13T16:05:00.000-06:002009-01-13T16:05:00.000-06:00Bumper planes! I like it. Or, let all the pilots...Bumper planes! I like it. Or, let all the pilots become air traffic controllers, and hire a new crop of newbie pilots.Ronnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242687458315186709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-58924393804920156792009-01-13T14:47:00.000-06:002009-01-13T14:47:00.000-06:00Rhea, you are too funny. Guess you will have to d...Rhea, you are too funny. Guess you will have to drive, then, won't you?Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02910477558968993067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-50197658700721888912009-01-13T14:31:00.000-06:002009-01-13T14:31:00.000-06:00If I start walking now...I might make to Chi-town ...If I start walking now...I might make to Chi-town by July!Swirl Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241915723936809627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-86754676585876857232009-01-13T13:20:00.000-06:002009-01-13T13:20:00.000-06:00that is not good. Good thing that if I go to BlogH...that is not good. Good thing that if I go to BlogHer Conference, I can drive.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-88297295542662128402009-01-13T12:57:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:57:00.000-06:00You'd think it'd be a gradual transition...Bubble ...You'd think it'd be a gradual transition...<BR/><BR/>Bubble wrap's a good idea. That way, even if you got hit and were going down, you'd have something fun to do as a distraction.tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-56011937063422755372009-01-13T12:53:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:53:00.000-06:00lol!scary thought!!!i dont know whether to thank y...lol!<BR/>scary thought!!!<BR/><BR/>i dont know whether to thank you for the PSA or if i should choose to ignore it!<BR/><BR/>eeek!<BR/><BR/>(*i have a flight in April for my honeymoon!*)Mrs Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491522822707014804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-80952794025601541052009-01-13T12:46:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:46:00.000-06:00This post should keep me grounded for at least a y...This post should keep me grounded for at least a year. Good thing I am only 30 minutes from Disney. I can drive.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620313426991621098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-47013742323824499862009-01-13T12:24:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:24:00.000-06:00My cousin's wife was one of those hired back then....My cousin's wife was one of those hired back then. She loves the job (and still has a few years left in her career) but it is definitely NOT a job for everyone. The long hours and stress is enough to make anyone crack. It is a special person that can handle all that. Not that I'm excusing the FAA or the Airports, but finding and training these people could be rather difficult.<BR/><BR/>When Patty started - she was in the Philly airport and moved to Logan when hubby's job opportunities caused a move. Not sure where she is right now - but it is in that general area.....they love the North East.<BR/><BR/>Train travel could be on the rise - IF they get the trains and tracks cleaned up and working on a higher level of reliability and speed.<BR/><BR/>But I do like the bubble wrap idea - they'd probably charge you triple for your own parachute though, even if you supplied your own - those baggage fees will kill ya ...Inspiration CAN be found EVERYWHEREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466110468328164968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-82251762973963803582009-01-13T12:23:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:23:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Inspiration CAN be found EVERYWHEREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466110468328164968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-29569545102835694742009-01-13T12:12:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:12:00.000-06:00Are you LOVING all these, "Why Ida-HO?" comments? ...Are you LOVING all these, "Why Ida-HO?" comments? <BR/><BR/>Oh my head, it made me giggle.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for frightening me beyond belief. Now, more than ever, I realize there will be more than surreptitous sips going down on a particular flight. Hey, Row F...one more round for everybody!!!!Lula!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18341753113164178323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-29288516149261079902009-01-13T11:01:00.000-06:002009-01-13T11:01:00.000-06:00My BIL is an air traffic controller and I had a co...My BIL is an air traffic controller and I had a convo w/ him about this exact same thing a few months ago. He's so irritated that the FAA didn't get more people hired and more importantly TRAINED to prepare for this. That is one job I would never want to have...He works his butt off, hardly gets time off, and works such crazy hours. And imagine the stress. Ugh.•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•https://www.blogger.com/profile/16136222957417970871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838173868484267731.post-56839196976393822802009-01-13T09:46:00.000-06:002009-01-13T09:46:00.000-06:00Great! We just booked our tickets to Australia la...Great! We just booked our tickets to Australia last night!!!Sally-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662371639499279069noreply@blogger.com