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Twenty-five minutes ago I was parked outside gate A74 at the DTW Northwest terminal, now I’m at cruising altitude making my way to LGA.
After whining & complaining to Suite Suzy, she agreed to switch seats with me so that I could have the window seat (thx boo). My plane lands around 12 & I cannot wait to get out off this flying sardine can to breath the horrible NY air.
The drama with the TSA was minimal so far compared to last time. & there was no hot ghetto mess. I am starting to think that maybe the old DTW terminal (where I usually fly out of) has all of the rock bottom TSA agents.
The flight attendant doing the beverage service is now 7 rows ahead & I am preparing to order a cup of ice because I refuse to buy water when I’m paying to check my bag on top of all kinds of new extra fees.
I think after hotel check in Suite Suzy & I are going to Brooklyn to do lunch @ Junior’s. I LIKE their food, Suite Suzy LOVES it, but I do LOVE their pineapple cheese pie (stay tuned for a photo).
Flashback thoughts: When I take off & land, I must do it to music, fuck the FAA & it’s dumb no small electronic devices rule (FAR 91.21). Yeah right, my iPod is going to down an Airbuus 320! When I used to be flight attendant years ago & we “dead headed” (flying the plane with no passengers) we always had on a radio laptops, dvd’s etc.
:::::By the way, I am enjoying my ice now.:::::
Anyway… My take off song for this trip was “Do For You” by Heavy, I love this song & skipped through like 6 songs before I settled on it. My take off song usually sets the tone for my trip, kinda weird but it is a ritual. My favorite take off song of all time is “Feels Like Right” by the Brand New Heavies (there’s a great long story behind why; maybe later).
While on the flight I decided that Al Green’s new album “Lay It Down” will be my theme music for the NY trip (every tri needs theme music). I love me some Al Green!
So I’m off the plane now & the trip is off to a good start, the touch down was smooth & I was listening to ”Free to Fly” by Marlena Pérez (ironic). We got our bags within 15 minutes of landing which was way cool, but now we are in a dirty towncar driven by a high yellow bald Domincan who has on filthy jeans. I expected more than a Gypsy Cab for 55 bucks.
Bygbaby
June 17th, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Damn! I was headed to NY at the end of this month. That is, before I tore a ligament in my knee. :(
Have some fun for me!!! :)
June 17th, 2008 at 11:10 PM
I’m jealous. I’m jealous, I’m jealous…
June 17th, 2008 at 11:24 PM
see you tomorrow, big man …
June 18th, 2008 at 1:29 AM
See, you are one of those people I hate to see on airplanes. Let me explain. I have a fear of flighing. Not to the point that I have to get drunk,since I don’t drink, nor to the point that I just refuse to fly all together. How ever, it is a fear. That being said, when they say turn off all electronic devises, I am thinking that they say it for a reason and since the initial take off is stressful enough for me, the last thing I need to see is someone disobeying the instructions of the pilot. Since you were a flight attendant, maybe you know better than me, but it still freaks me the hell out.
Glad you made it safely though.
June 18th, 2008 at 3:19 AM
Have a wonderful time!!!
June 18th, 2008 at 4:02 AM
Enjoy NYC!! And say hello to Renea for me if you get a chance to connect… if I get laid off from my job, I am hoping to get in a trip to NYC myself. It’s been way too long.
And, Junior’s is ok… but when I am in Brooklyn I cannot get enough West Indian food!
June 18th, 2008 at 4:51 AM
Carla – Ouch!!! Hope you are doing much better. What happened?
TSSE – LOL!!!!
Jose – Looking forward to it!
OMO – All shit, now I feel a little guilt for being a deviant. :( I mean for real, just think when cassette walkmans were popular. I very unlikely that a small device will bring down a multi million dollar aircraft. In fact the research shows no proof which is why some European carriers are moving away from this train of thought.
Meikmeika – Thx boo!
AnnaC – We are hooking up tomorrow & I am excited about meeting her, Jose V & reconnecting with Cluizel.
Sounds like you want that layoff!!! LOL.
I have not tried west Indian yet, but Suite Suzy is all in. We always have to stop so she can get them beef patty things & Roti.
Bygbaby