tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post5283955987953061346..comments2024-03-01T15:02:07.178+11:00Comments on Good Things*: Come fly with me... (or How to Survive 14 hours in a Flying Sardine Can)ejorpinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-84553521907170082192012-09-20T11:46:34.637+10:002012-09-20T11:46:34.637+10:00Ha haa! Great post!
I travelled A LOT as a youngst...Ha haa! Great post!<br />I travelled A LOT as a youngster, with my parents. I only remember worrying one time when I was about 8 or 9. I was convinced there was a bomb under my seat. My Mum had to get the Stewardess to confirm that it was, in fact, the lifejacket.MeAndBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00492789027162840485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-3907505479080838942012-08-29T17:57:13.537+10:002012-08-29T17:57:13.537+10:00Oh, that sounds exciting! Where are you going? I a...Oh, that sounds exciting! Where are you going? I adore train travel - if I could I'd get trains everywhere!ejorpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-60584311152465346382012-08-29T17:56:36.356+10:002012-08-29T17:56:36.356+10:00I must admit I am guilty of the news paper thing, ...I must admit I am guilty of the news paper thing, though I do fold my papers to minimise the annoyance. <br /><br />And yes - how could I possibly leave the whole arm rest issue out? We used to love flying economy with the step-sons when they were little as you never had to wrestle them for an arm rest. I flew with them a few months ago and they have turned in to giant arm rest hogs! With pointy elbows too!<br /><br />(Loved your 'Unaccompanied Adult' sticker idea! I think there's a few people who'd like that...)ejorpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-42576368892669869142012-08-29T17:53:57.921+10:002012-08-29T17:53:57.921+10:00Hola! And thank you - we had such a wonderful time...Hola! And thank you - we had such a wonderful time. And yes, we most definitely enjoyed your food (the husband was in pig heaven!).ejorpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-71516038532759917482012-08-29T17:53:02.997+10:002012-08-29T17:53:02.997+10:00So agree on the fully charged iPod - I get a bit (...So agree on the fully charged iPod - I get a bit (more) panicky if for some reason my battery is low (though helpfully these days some planes have charging spots which is pretty great).<br /><br />And yes to being aware of your own and others space. It astounds me how oblivious people can be when they blithely encroach on your little bit of plane.ejorpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-61416402058875347762012-08-29T17:51:07.851+10:002012-08-29T17:51:07.851+10:00Oh gosh, I can't stand window seats! I'm l...Oh gosh, I can't stand window seats! I'm like a trapped alley cat if I ever happen to get one, very snarly indeed! But yes, the rest of us should be considerate to you window-seaters...<br /><br />(I'm always bleary eyed after a flight too, even with the eye drops. I should have added sunglasses to my plane kit list, they are essential on landing!)ejorpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803356774463998436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-32633340040778721252012-08-25T07:31:17.459+10:002012-08-25T07:31:17.459+10:00Am about to take a lot of trains - across continen...Am about to take a lot of trains - across continents. I wonder if there are guidelines for train dress code?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-38994335885767086982012-08-23T08:33:55.343+10:002012-08-23T08:33:55.343+10:00This was a great post! I too have a great deal of ...This was a great post! I too have a great deal of flying anxiety. I'm not worried about the physics of the plane taking off or landing but I do have heart palpitations if I'm not right near the gate even before they call for boarding. It's quite true that it is made far worse by a husband who travels frequently and sees no need to be near the plane until the last possible second. I think I just broke into a sweat typing that out.<br /><br />I am an infrequent flyer. The first time was when I was a minor and I was visiting family. The airline takes a great deal of care with kids and I didn't have to do much thinking or take much responsibility. Fast forward nearly 20 years and I fly by myself again and I am a basket case. I really did want a special 'Unaccompanied Adult' sticker and someone to hold my hand. Once I became slightly comfortable we went mad and decided to fly with our young children. We have fared better than others but that doesn't mean I haven't lost years of life worrying about whether I packed enough snacks & activities for a busy 3 year old.<br /><br />My only suggestion to add to your wonderful list would be some sort of rules regarding the arm rest. This should be sanctioned along with taking sweaty shoes off and reading large newspapers. Eep!SaylorMadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823120929692973772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-73910955093437069502012-08-21T19:45:29.907+10:002012-08-21T19:45:29.907+10:00Some great tips from a frequent traveller. I part...Some great tips from a frequent traveller. I particularly agree with the talking one. Sometimes you feel like having a chat, other times you just want quiet time. Pretravellerhttp://www.pretraveller.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-71933895028472042352012-08-13T11:50:44.817+10:002012-08-13T11:50:44.817+10:00definitely my most favrouite post EVER! i think ne...definitely my most favrouite post EVER! i think nervous flying must be a family trait as raph and i do exactly the same thing, with me stressing to get to the gate while he stares at me like a crazy lady. infact my stressing usually begins even before we get to the ariport (usually 3 hours early). enjoy madrid!!becihttp://www.beciorpin.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-22786340598490008162012-08-13T00:33:47.886+10:002012-08-13T00:33:47.886+10:00Hi from Spain! I regularly read your blog and take...Hi from Spain! I regularly read your blog and take part in your collecting colour project. So I was deligted to read you were coming to Spain. I'm from the north-east and you'll be visiting Madrid and the south of Spain which is really nice and rich in so many different aspects. I can only wish you the best while you spend your holiday in my country. Hope you enjoy with our food, culture, weather and people!glòriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111781294189020707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-92192973240212577292012-08-12T21:47:45.471+10:002012-08-12T21:47:45.471+10:00I love this post Emily! Though I am a window seat ...I love this post Emily! Though I am a window seat person and I love looking out the window (which I know you would hate!) I try to take up as little space as possible and try not to get up often if I can avoid it. <br /><br />I am not chatty, so I really don't like it much when people want to talk to me on the plane. I'm not great at sleeping on the plane but I do like to have a fully charged ipod and a great soundtrack. it helps a lot.Danniellehttp://www.danniellecresp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-18100674549303014692012-08-12T11:46:29.714+10:002012-08-12T11:46:29.714+10:00Great post Emily! I had a giggle and nod in agreem...Great post Emily! I had a giggle and nod in agreement with several of your pet peeves. <br /><br />I always have trouble sleeping on planes (unless I drug myself up!) and usually end up watching movie after movie until I arrive (bleary eyed) at my destination.<br /><br />I think one major peeve of mine is when people in aisle seats don't get up when you need to stand up. I'm a window seat person and having to slide past someone with either my bottom or front in their face isn't comfortable!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-59992618690673781052012-08-12T05:21:59.868+10:002012-08-12T05:21:59.868+10:00This is a great and funny post. I wish people wer...This is a great and funny post. I wish people were more considerate about plane travel - getting ready in line, wearing decent attire, being clean! I have never been much good at sleeping on planes. I think because I'm a curl up in a ball sleeper and that's hard to do on a plane.Dodelinehttp://blog.dodelinedesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7034116958711987628.post-69677829297423019932012-08-11T17:03:51.421+10:002012-08-11T17:03:51.421+10:00I hate flying Emily, and i did what i considered t...I hate flying Emily, and i did what i considered to be my lifes share of it in the 60's 70's and 80's. One of the many wonderul things about living in Mallacoota, is that there is no way to fly out of here .. you have my sympathy and admiration for coping with all this xoxFrank Darcynoreply@blogger.com