Have you ever spent time in a poster tube?
I have. You know, those long tubes that you either store or mail rolled up posters in. Yeah, I flew in one today. Actually, I flew in 
two of them...one to Cleveland and one to Providence. These were seriously uncomfortable planes since they were so small I could literally reach across and touch both sides at the same time. The seats were made for people absolutely NO wider than I am and the height of the plane is for people about two feet shorter. I am 6'3" and these planes are comfortable only to those really vertically challenged people...like my wife. Nevertheless, the service was good and I was able to whisk the time away by reading The Christian Mind (see right sidebar) and listening to a downloaded apologetics lecture from bethinking.org. Good stuff (check 'em out in my listening room. I am currently listening to "Conversational Apologetics").
I'm not sure what air travel in other countries is like now, as I haven't traveled abroad since before 9/11, but generally, flying in the U.S. has had better days. With airlines going broke, security an extreme (but necessary) hassle--of course I set off the alarm and had to unload everything and take off my shoes while my wife, with her arm full of lead, walks right through--and the "meals" served in-flight that consist of peanuts, peanuts, and a side of peanuts, I was concerned about getting help from the airlines when our flight into Cleveland was delayed, leaving us less than half an hour to catch our next flight. Since fifteen minutes before the flight doors are generally shut, I was certain we would miss our connection into Providence. So, imagine my amazement when the gate attendants of Continental in Cleveland told us they were actually going to hold the flight for us. That used to be pretty standard practice in the good ol' days, but is a rare commodity now.
Finally, after a nice meal at Bertucci's, a long drive up from Providence to Marlboro, Massachusetts (at least it's long when it's late and you're dog-tired), we made it to our hotel room at around 10:30 PM. I have to tell you...it's nice being in rooms with free internet service, but it makes for a whole different experience when you take a wireless router with you. If you travel a good bit, I recommend you get one and don't leave home without it. Ah, the freedom. Alright, since I seem to be on the verge of rambling aimlessly as a result of exhausted delirium, I am going to sleep. Have a good night until tomorrow...Sheesh, make that later today.
It sure is good to be back.
two of them...one to Cleveland and one to Providence. These were seriously uncomfortable planes since they were so small I could literally reach across and touch both sides at the same time. The seats were made for people absolutely NO wider than I am and the height of the plane is for people about two feet shorter. I am 6'3" and these planes are comfortable only to those really vertically challenged people...like my wife. Nevertheless, the service was good and I was able to whisk the time away by reading The Christian Mind (see right sidebar) and listening to a downloaded apologetics lecture from bethinking.org. Good stuff (check 'em out in my listening room. I am currently listening to "Conversational Apologetics").I'm not sure what air travel in other countries is like now, as I haven't traveled abroad since before 9/11, but generally, flying in the U.S. has had better days. With airlines going broke, security an extreme (but necessary) hassle--of course I set off the alarm and had to unload everything and take off my shoes while my wife, with her arm full of lead, walks right through--and the "meals" served in-flight that consist of peanuts, peanuts, and a side of peanuts, I was concerned about getting help from the airlines when our flight into Cleveland was delayed, leaving us less than half an hour to catch our next flight. Since fifteen minutes before the flight doors are generally shut, I was certain we would miss our connection into Providence. So, imagine my amazement when the gate attendants of Continental in Cleveland told us they were actually going to hold the flight for us. That used to be pretty standard practice in the good ol' days, but is a rare commodity now.
Finally, after a nice meal at Bertucci's, a long drive up from Providence to Marlboro, Massachusetts (at least it's long when it's late and you're dog-tired), we made it to our hotel room at around 10:30 PM. I have to tell you...it's nice being in rooms with free internet service, but it makes for a whole different experience when you take a wireless router with you. If you travel a good bit, I recommend you get one and don't leave home without it. Ah, the freedom. Alright, since I seem to be on the verge of rambling aimlessly as a result of exhausted delirium, I am going to sleep. Have a good night until tomorrow...Sheesh, make that later today.
It sure is good to be back.
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posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 12/01/2005 12:35:00 AM
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