There's only two times to be afraid when you're flying - when you're sober and when you're awake.
2 Valium and a glass of red wine oughta take care of it.
CZAR
Holiday booked today...Scared of Flying!
by ScoobySnax 44 Replies latest jw friends
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AnnOMaly
badolputtytat has me in fits!
I was chatting (on a domestic flight) to an Atlanta gal about turbulence and we were saying that the best place to sit is next to the wing. That's where the fuel tanks are, so if anything were to happen, the fuel tanks would explode and death would be instant.
For some reason we were getting dirty looks from the surrounding passengers. Dunno why.
You'll be fine, Scoobs. Plenty of alcohol - that's the key!
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ScoobySnax
Hamas....good advice! Just what sort of nutter hangs around taking photo's of planes though?!! Its bad enough havin' to sit in one.
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cruzanheart
The wine is horrible.
Hey, hey, HEY!!! Watch it, there, Navigator. I'll have to drag you to Kosta's Cafe here in Dallas and ply you with Cava Tsintali -- it's delicious! A la patrida!
Nina (of the half-Greek class)
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SanFranciscoJim
I used to be a "white knuckle" flier of the worst sort. As soon as the plane took off down the runway, I would blanche pale white, grab the arm rests so tightly I almost pulled them off, and perspire profusely during the entire flight.
I lived in the Caribbean for 13 years, and the only expedient way off the island was to fly. Eventually, I became friends with a man whose job takes him all over the world. He loves to fly! I asked him if he had any pointers on how to overcome the terror I felt while airborne. His suggestion worked for me:
He told me to immediately identify myself as a nervous flyer to the flight attendant servicing my area once I was seated. Flight attendants have to take courses on how to deal with those who are frightened of flying. They are trained to keep the passenger calm, so they do not upset the other passengers.
I followed his suggestion, and voila! I found myself being treated like a king. I was given extra snacks, second meals if I wanted them, free liquor (before I quit drinking). One especially fun flight crew gave me a bottle of champagne and the captain's wings when we landed!
Now.... if they could only do something about that screaming child two rows behind me......
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badolputtytat
oh........................ Scooby, Lookie.................. the date changed from 23-August to .... 24-August.
Hmmmmmmmmmm ......... eight days huh? (tick-tock,)you will be ok though. I am sure of it. I just wanted to say that to you. I will always be there when you need comforting.
----puttytat
oh...... btw...... Is there anything..... you..... well, wanted to say, Scooby? I mean...... "for the record" and all? What would you like the world to know, about Scooby Snax.... Master Member of JWD, Since 27-Aug-02????? Lookie... just forget everything I said about "your lungs suckin' outa your chest"..... it doesn't happen that often. Just forget it man...... try to just put that ugly little picture RIGHT out of your mind..... hey man... I am here for you.
*putty whispers to Simon*...."I think we should raise ol Scooby's posting limit for a few days"
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ScoobySnax
Badolputtytat.....you're in serious need of neutoring.
8 days .... yuck
...still in 9 days
There I feel better already. (who was it that wanted my computer again?)
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Francois
Flying might be safe, but if it is, why do they leave from a building called a "TERMINAL"? Not so smart if you axe me.
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Englishman
Ah, Corfu airport! Otherwise known as Kerkyra.
I wouldn't say that the runway is short, but the pilots always land with the handbrake on.
So whereabouts are you staying, Scooby?
Englishman.
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ScoobySnax
Roda North Corfu runway handbrakes pending.