Work and Play

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This may be a bit of an odd topic, but after reading various threads today, I respectfully ask some of our members to provide a little more information about themselves.

This is not a big-brotherish request - it's more that I am interested to see where people are/what they do/what activities thrill them, and some are very mysterious blanks...

Many of the regular contributers change their profiles regularly (and perhaps those who don't should dust theirs off?) Mine may seem strange, but it is all true...

All I am asking is that the people who have blank 'occupation', 'location' and 'interests' in their profiles tell us a little more about themselves.

PremEx's profile is an example of the sort of thing I'm looking for: he's a designer, he lives in Redondo Beach, California and his interests include 'Fine wine, cigars, and travel...of course!' (I also happen to know that he does some work for Disney, and is thus an expert on getting in & out of & around Orlando, and that he's one of our Party in Paradise co-ordinators) We don't need anything deeper than that: I'm not asking for exhaustive resumes...

Knowing a contributer's location helps when asking specific geographical travel/ff questions, particuarly for those contributers who are located outside the contiguous US. Having a description in the occupation title lets us have an idea of how much travel/the type of travel they might do (eg Catman is an NY-based newsman, the consultants among us are seldom found at home, Rudi travels to California & other exotic locales on business, etc...), as well as particular interests that may be relevant. If djlawman hadn't told us that he's an antitrust lawyer, we would all have missed out on a lot of interesting and relevant information. Finally, putting something other than the obvious (travel) in the interests section lends a human face to us all. Jaws would never have received his Cuban cigar if he hadn't admitted to a fondness for them!

Is this all a bit clearer now? I apologise if anyone thought that I was using Gestapo techniques to shake every last detail out of them...

This has been done before, so I thought it was time for another round to see if you have any good stories to share. And also I would like to wish you a Happy Birthday JB.

A recent trip of mine:
I fly serveral non-rev trips evey month but my latest stuck out as a unique one for me because I do not normally fly the ORD-LAX route. Anyway, I get to the aiport at 7am for my overbooked flight and noticed that my flight had been delayed to 11:10(didn't realy care). There were several early nonstop options available, but I decided to stick with this one being that it was the only three-cabin widebody flying the route that day. I watched several LAX-ORD flights board with swarms of standby passengers grasping to get on the 757s. Most were from my flight and trying to get out earlier than our rescheduled time and was fine by me cause it would ultimately open up seats on my flight. I had anticipated this happening so was feeling pretty comfortable I would my original the flight. Then our plane arrived and (praise the lord) it was 777! Upgraded from a 767 (usually the other way around) An upgraded aircraft is a ray of hope for any nonr-ever. I knew my odds of getting in were way better and that I would likely be in F or C - That's just what happended. After they boarded all pax my name was immediately called and they "welcomed" me into First Class. Seat 2J, which is the international first suite. Such a wonderful surprises really balances out the other trials and tribulations that accompany non-reving. The flight was amanzing! I'll save the details since this isn't exaclty a trip report. But something fun about this trip... I met two young SkyWest flight attendants who were also SAs. We were all cleared into F class, we bonded, and even ended up going out with one of them last night!

Well last night was possibly the best gig I have ever been to. Ook so its not the real GnR, but they were all on top form and Axl's voice is just incredible right now. I mean they even managed to sound terrific in the SECC which is usually crap for sound given that it was not built as a music venue (they just use it for capacity).

They came on stage about an hour late (2200), but they more than made up for the crapness of Bullet For My Valentine. A dragged out intro to Welcome To The Jungle only built the suspense. "Do you know where the f*** you are!!!!" belted out across the arena and the song intro really kicks in. The crowd are going wild and by the 2nd song (Its so easy) Axl had to stop to tell everyone to move back as people at the front were getting crushed and dropping like flies.

Needless to say the whole night ws excellent from start to finish. It was good to hear some great new tracks: Better, The Blues and Madagascar. They finished in style with fireworks and thousands of tiny piecies of coloured paper falling from the roof along to Paradise City. By this time it was 0030 but no-one was caring as they had witnessed a truely excellent rock concert.

What are your favorite, most interesting, worst, best experiences you have had while non-reving???

Holy Moses! You have stirred some memories here. Jean, I had forgotted that your called Jean Barbe, I had forgotten how funny dearest old Jean could be, I had forgotten Jean Barbe (bet none of you know why he gave himself that handle) and Blair Van Horn came upon request. We used to chat on the net (broken), and I cannot believe that three years have moved (mostly across my face.)

To think that one day when I am write the definitve TFTG book and I have to hide from the paperazzi camping on the door - as opposed to work colleagues. Then will these all come back to haunt me like pictures taken of Rose and You and Me! where you shriek - OMIGOD - I really do my hair like that? (I suppose lots of you are surprised that you had any to do?!)We must start all over again and get chatting on the net! JB.

Not exactly from the crew but still funny.

After a longhaul from FRA to LAX we were on approach and by the use of speed breaks at about 300ft I could tell that this was going to be a hard landing. The three old ladies infront of us were all "so so excited" to finally be home. I leaned over to my mom and said "hold on for this one" b/c we didn't set down too far after the piano keys. When I saw them pass and knew that we were at about 50ft I knew it was going to be hard.

The second after I had thrown a bit of fear into the mother the a/c hit HARD! (See topic "HARD LH744 lading") TV's all fell apart. The f/a had a "ok thank god this flight is over" to "This jumpseat is now permanently lodged up my butt".

When all was quiet we were informed of an injury in first class. The pilot came to the back to inspect the wing and engines from the window at which point one of the old ladies asked (Old people try so hard to be quiet but it just never works) "Caption, did we land or were we shot down by a missile?"

On A VS flight from SFO-LHR when the plane was taxying to the gate
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are looking for volunteers to stay behind and clean the tiolets this morning. If you wish to do so, please stand up before the seatbelt sign has been turned off"

On an EZY flight from GLA-LTN:
"Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the paradise that is Luton Airport. On behalf of Captain Pugwash......."

Heard by my very own ears too.

I heard a funny joke from my friend.. i dun know it is ture or not .
on a cx flight . crews were getting ready for the 2nd meal service and my friend heard a crew said " hey ..... boys and girls it is our time to feed pigs !! go go go go go !! " in galley ...
omg .. feed pig !!!!!!
On a BA flight from TLS to LGW " According to the song there are fifty ways to leave your lover, however in the event of an emergency there are only four ways to leave this plane, so please pay attention"
On a VS flight from SFO to LHR " Please fasten your seatbelt 70s style, that is tight and low on the hips"