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Originally Posted by brutal
We've bribed attendants with lunch and or chocolates from the kiosks. 65/35 achieved ratio to date.
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Originally Posted by brutal
We've bribed attendants with lunch and or chocolates from the kiosks. 65/35 achieved ratio to date.
Posting while travelling, cool.
Balls, no upgrade for me. [gohome]
I have decided that airlines need to adopt the following policies:
1. before boarding the plane, you will be required to proceed through an obstacle course with your roll on luggage. If you bump into anything, your bag will be checked.
2. At the end of the obstacle course, you will be required to lift your luggage into am overhead compartment. If you are unable to do this without dropping your bag, falling over, crushing other bags or ask for assistance to lift your bag, your bag will be checked.
3. If you smell like ass, BO, cigarettes, cologne, perfume, have greased back douche hair, are actually a douche, or fail to reply to the flight attendant when they greet you as you board the plane, you will be checked and will not receive beverage service in the cargo bay.
4. A "beanie" is also grounds for you being checked. That is, assuming you aren't also wearing a hoodie with the hood pulled over your "beanie".
5. If you are unable to count and can not locate your aisle, or pass it because you thought "5 comes after 12", just keep walking off the back of the plane.
Now, who's with me in getting airlines to adopt these?
I think that's why they invented first class in the first place.
BC: I know that my carryon is a bit on the big side for a carry on. Knowing this, I play the game: If the ladies get a small carryon item, like a purse, then so do I. The difference is this: I ALWAYS gate-check my carry-on, and my small personal bag is actually medically required equipment that I HAPPEn to have stuffed my ipad into. I gate-check, then watch my movie, read my book, etc.
I'm with you on the rules. I think the obstacle course is the best part.
While I don't disagree, and have many other rules I don't feel like posting at the moment, if you are Gold and board early, what's the beef?Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
That said, UA flyers will know what I'm talking about when I say the the Gold flyers are PISSED that they have to board in priority 2 lane with us lowly Silvers and everyone that has a UA CC entitling priority 2 boarding. I actually now fall into that last group until I get my status back (missed it by >< that much last year).
We just say very loud. That SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHECKED IN YOU RUDE IDIOT. That usually prompts an attendant to handle it. The spouse and I are not friendly sky people.
KELLY CLARKSON
I don't doubt that you actually say this. [LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
I asked the lady sitting across from me if she had formula for her 4 yr old, or would she prefer duct tape. I understand there's difficulty managing 1 not to mention 2 - 3 kids on a flight. However When you sit there reading / watching your tablet or phone, while semen demon #2 thinks my chair is his / her trampoline AND you ignore or fail to discipline them. too fukin bad. Like dining out, we're entitled to some privacy as well as quiet.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
At the same time we also thank parents for keeping their kids restrained, even under difficult circumstances
I applaud your efforts. I wish more people would tell parents to manage their kids in public.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
DON"T TELL ME HOW TO RAISE MY KIDS!Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
/sarcasm
Then shut them the hell up. You're their parent not a BFF. NO SARCASM ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
http://media2.giphy.com/media/b9aScKLxdv0Y0/200_s.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
Okay okay okay, I guess I didn't use enough profanity in my rant. I'm just so freaking sick of entitled "get out of my way so I can encroach on your space" type of people with no respect for others' property. Once again, someone dropped their bag on me, while trying to jam it in the overhead ONTO my backpack (which I'll admit was covered by my jacket, but still). When I told them I had a bag up there and to be not damage my laptop, they tried pulling it back and then lost control and dropped it on me. I'm also sick of people walking through aisles (not just boarding) and somehow still hitting you with their arm, side, butt, whatever. Smelly people just suck in general.
On the other hand, the crying baby in my row, other side of the aisle was quite soothing. In fact, it made me a little homesick. I miss my baby!!! [Cry]
And I'm sure Belly that you have respect for other people and aren't an ass. 99% of the people that I saw today all had huge backpacks and roll on luggage. Frick, I'm a cheapskate and I pay the $25/bag (not anymore though, yay upgraded class or something!) because its a hassle to have a roll on everywhere! Its also annoying when people drag them like 5ft behind themselves, then cut you off and expect you to wait for their bag to pass. It's like the idiot who makes a left turn in front of you while driving and forgetting their pulling a 40ft trailer. I actually might have kicked a few bags intentionally today... I might try to flip some over next time...Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBelly
Don't even get me started on the "priority" lanes. That's just freaking absurd entitlement. Then they yell at anyone congregating in the "coach" line because "we're not boarding you yet". Then why have two freaking lines?! Everyone already sees the people that spend way too much time traveling when they call for the special people who, reality check, get to stay on the plane LONGER than everyone else. Shouldn't the gold/silver/platinum/executiveplatinum/polishedturd groups board last and get off first?Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
You honestly remind me of a family member of mine. They will ALWAYS let others know of their feelings, but man oh man, if you cross them or bring them the entree with stuff you asked TWICE for it not to be on, dear god help you lowly waiter/ess! [LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
Do you yell at them to vaccinate their kids too? Wonder if that's a legit excuse for getting relocated on a plane. Ask if the kids are vaccinated. If they say no, demand to be relocated as you don't want to be near them.
However I did read an article about the air filtration system on planes and it was pretty remarkable.
And on a lighter note, in case you haven't been to Seattle before it really DOES rain here every day! [Shock]
So... Is it a good idea to wear an N95 the whole time you're on the plane?Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
I think I would be stopped at the gate if I rolled through with my M50Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Oh, sorry no. It was basically like 100 times cleaner than you'd expect. The filtration and ventilation system replaces the air on the entire plane every 5min. It was so ridiculous I didn't believe it, especially since you don't feel mass quantities of air flow. I doubt I could find the article again. Heck, I probably read it in a magazine on the plane [LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
I read the same article. You are actually breathing air that is from outside the plane. On the engine inlets, there is a opening before the chamber where fuel is mixed in. It pulls the air into the cabin to replace all the air.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
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Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
That's cool. Doesn't necessarily mean you are safe from contagious disease or illness, but that's way better than I assumed for circulation.Quote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
That's what some of the indoor shooting ranges should use.Quote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
I'd rather inhale goose feathers than snotty brat germs who spray them everywhere because their parents never taught their kid to cover their mouth when they cough, sneeze, talk, breathe, etc...Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
I'm funny, like a clown funny ?Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist;1838143
You honestly remind me of a family member of mine. They will ALWAYS let others know of their feelings, but man oh man, if you cross them or bring them the entree with stuff you asked TWICE for it not to be on, dear god help you lowly waiter/ess! [LOL
I'm actually a pretty mellow guy, sometimes. However i'm also the GET OFF MY LAWN type.
Regarding my ordering off the menu. IF i request something NOT be on the item, it's really not that hard (Or is it?) for the food prep & cooks to read the ticket. I also understand the wait staff is at the mercy of the kitchen crew. Either way the waitress / er gets a gratuity. They didn't fuk my order up.
Another way to get kids back in line, the old PULL MY FINGER routine. Crack one off after they pull your finger. The kid laughs, mom or dad cop an attitude. I then say., if you paid as much attention to your kid as i am, they wouldn't be bothering me. The airline, attendants, OR other passengers are not their daycare nanny.
Then there are the kids who stay in their seat, listen to their parent [s] , The parent takes no gruff from them. Those folks i / we thank. Offer to pay for their movie and or beverage.
Probably another reason we don't fly. Besides TSA, not being able to keep a firearm within reach, on your body.
and you're busting mine? [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
Godfather and Zundfolge on the ticket for my vote.
Two lines?Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
UA has FIVE, count em, 5 boarding priority lines. Plus the pre-board.
As I recall, It goes something like this:
Preboard:
Elderly, those with children, and others that need more time (that doesn't mean YOU, lardass Jackhole, with the limp from your ingrown toenail)
Mil
Global Service
P1 (First Class, all other Elites/Premiers down to Platinum (75K/year))
P2 Premier Gold & Silver, UA Mileage Plus cardholders and those that bought P2.
3
4
5
3-5 are boarded by back-front and window-aisle order as appropriate for the aircraft.
I could be off, but that's the way I understood it.
They jacked with it for a while after the UA-Cont merger, but ended up with this.
Early boarding is all about getting a spot for your carry-on and getting settled before all the kettles board because sure as hell, some turd burgler heading for the back is going to shove his oversize bag in the overhead that's clearly marked RESERVED FOR ECONOMY PLUS. What does it matter if you're sitting at the gate or on the aircraft? Flyers with status are also mostly towards the front so they are first off.
FWIW, I almost literally LOL while waiting to board my last flight. The first guy lined up in the P1 line wouldn't move for the first guy unloading that wanted to use the P1 lane instead of the general coral the gate agent made for the unload. Like watching two old decrepit Elk fighting over a cow.
I did hear a really cool first hand story about a self-entitled ass calling another passenger a "rodent" during an accidental bump while unloading and getting knocked the fuck out in the jetway by said (young Cowboy) rodent.
Blowing and snowing for last half hour here. Wonder how bad it will mess up commute? Maybe get lucky and get to Denver before snow does.
February in Colorado and drivers still can't get down the road in the snow? [emoji102]
Sure would be nice to have an electronic ear plug that doesn't cost $499-$2,400. It makes MSA/Sordin Pro's look super cheap.
Somewhat of a crazy thought, but has anyone ever tried using something like a howard leight ( http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-...=howard+leight ) electronic earmuff on an airplane? Would it work better or worse than a pair of noise cancelling headphones? They have an aux in jack, so you could still listen to music or movies...
I have a pair of Westone in-ear monitors and listen to music on my iPhone. Even without music playing, these things use foam plugs to seal your ear canal 15dB. I could probably shoot outdoors with these in wothout music. Add music at a reasonable level and you can hear a person speaking standing next to you. Super high quality sound drivers and made in Colorado Springs to boot.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
PROCRASTINATING ON THIS WONDERFUL HUMP DAY
sorry, I didn't mean to yell
Today feels like I stepped into a big huge pile of Monday.
yeah, that's why I was procrastinating. Refusing to do it. but now that I put my crap kickers on and got to business It's moving fast.
Weird. Exactly how I woke up. Tried some trigger time on the rifle and it still isn't "right". I truly think I'll have to be southpaw.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBelly
I cleaned our entire house. If it didn't look crazy, I'd shovel the snow off the grass....Quote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
Man, put down the pipe.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcjhr
I hate when your job keeps you exactly as busy as you can handle. Meaning, if everything goes perfect, I can generally handle exactly the amount of work I'm signed each day. anything else, and stuff slows down dramatically. I'm sure this is the case for pretty much every job, but isn't it amazing that what I can do on time, actually takes longer to finish the next day; even when it is the exact same task??