747LeftSeat

777flyer, your post is not a rant - it's right on the money. Everything you say is correct. The FA is in no way a hero. I hope he gets the help he needs.

I've always found the louder the person on the cellphone is talking the more self-important that person is. Nowhere is this more prevalent than airline lounges. But I agree with all - either turn the phone off during an appointment or leave it in your car if you don't want to turn it off. It's so very rude to be interrupted by a ringing/vibrating phone.

Had lunch with Paul Newman on the beach in front of his house in Connecticut in the late 80s. I teach auto racing at a nearby race track and 2 summers ago I was humbled to have Jaques Villeneuve drive my car around the track MUCH quicker than I have ever been able to do it. Have taken John Travolta for a flight in my personal airplane.

"The last cheque you write should be to the undertaker - and it should bounce"

Damn. You had me going there - right up to the cash offer. Good one!

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I hear you. More than once I've sort of wished I flew through CB just to show these people why we have to divert. I do wish people were more tolerant of events outside the control of mere mortals. I recently had an appointment with a lady that had to be canceled by her due to events outside her control. No big deal - things happen. I can (and will) rebook when my schedule permits.

My eyes have been really bad this year and the prescription eye drops Patanol helped a lot. As did Reactine 20mg daily. I also find rinsing my eyes with cold water several times a day helps. Washing my hands several times a day keeps irritation to a minimum when I accidentally touch my eyes with my hands. Showering and washing my face and hair before going to sleep helps keep my eyelids from seizing together overnight.

One of three drinks: 1. The Macallan 25 year old single malt 2. Krug Champagne 3. Cold Stella Artois

I find shampoo works great for cleaning under fingernails.

Here! Here!

I agree with the "trust no one" sentiment. The ONLY way to ensure total secrecy is to tell no one your secret. I learned this the hard way years ago. :(

Bad people? Not at all, IMO. While I my be new to the hobby I have read most of the posts here on CERB and I have to point out just how friendly and caring SPs are, if their posts are anything to go by.

It is in really poor taste, agreed. I hate commercials too - that's why I listen to XM radio. My car has XM and since the 3-month free trial period ended 12 months ago I've never been charged for XM and I'm still receiving it. Can't beat that deal!

A couple of pranks I've pulled in days gone by: 1. Tied a Rainbow Trout (purchased at the supermarket) to the exhaust manifold of a friend's car just as he was heading out on a long trip. 2. Tied the fuse of a fire-cracker to the internal element of a toaster. When my room-mate was later making toast, his very last slice of bread blew up inside the toaster.