tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post6799909450800183058..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: flying with gordon ramsaySteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-3407936112306831202012-12-09T19:58:40.992-06:002012-12-09T19:58:40.992-06:00At some point, price replaced the art of flying wi...At some point, price replaced the art of flying with airlines. Message boards will confirm that. The talk is exclusively about who got the most inexpensive deal on a flight from Calgary.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-70643747305730612222012-12-09T18:38:59.832-06:002012-12-09T18:38:59.832-06:00I worked as a flight attendant in the 1970s, and y...I worked as a flight attendant in the 1970s, and your menus look very <br />familiar. My employer, Canadian Pacific (CP Air) had similar ones and <br />even in economy class, we used china, crystal and heavy-weight cutlery. I<br /> flew mostly trans-Atlantic and always under the direction of <br />professional pursers who taught us "young girls" to serve elegantly and <br />efficiently. Much of what I know about entertaining and putting people at ease, I learned from those charming Continental menJoanna van der Gracht de Rosadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-82470104559439826662012-12-08T11:55:42.365-06:002012-12-08T11:55:42.365-06:00The "meal" is always very predictable. ...The "meal" is always very predictable. But the flight is short enough, my carry-on is sufficient.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-86793719220301183162012-12-08T11:54:12.069-06:002012-12-08T11:54:12.069-06:00Maybe that is why the train is so attractive. No ...Maybe that is why the train is so attractive. No need to subject oneself to the indignities of security street theater.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-65495479313249436072012-12-08T08:46:50.668-06:002012-12-08T08:46:50.668-06:00I envy you the concord flight, I would have loved ...I envy you the concord flight, I would have loved to have had that opportunity. I am kind of surprised that you get anything to eat flying to and from Manzanillo. You are lucky to get a package of peanuts on many flights these days.Shannon Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-87534810298523067912012-12-08T08:31:34.342-06:002012-12-08T08:31:34.342-06:00Ugh!!!! Airline security!!! It's completely i...Ugh!!!! Airline security!!! It's completely inane. While they are aggressively keeping you from carrying on board cups and china, they are not batting a single eye when I take on board a heavy-duty tripod that'd make a nice club, and an umbrella. Now I ask you. Would you rather be attacked with a tripod or a butter knife? <br /><br /><br /><br />I'm voting for the butter knife. <br /><br /><br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where we have taken to telling people that we love being in other locations, but hate traveling.</i>Kim Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-77984079435598379122012-12-08T06:00:43.308-06:002012-12-08T06:00:43.308-06:00Yet another great thing about Mexico.
Saludos,
Do...Yet another great thing about Mexico.<br /><br />Saludos,<br />Don CuevasDonCuevasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-40406357147233616742012-12-07T19:30:20.596-06:002012-12-07T19:30:20.596-06:00I have flown Volaris. And I agree with you. Food...I have flown Volaris. And I agree with you. Food -- zero. Attendants -- ten.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-59462413561739949242012-12-07T18:25:48.619-06:002012-12-07T18:25:48.619-06:00Last summer, we had excellent Burger King Whoppers...Last summer, we had excellent Burger King Whoppers at the GDL airport, at 7:30 a.m. The Volaris flight had nothing but snacks like PufiQuesitos or something. On the other hand the female flight attendants were toothsome.<br /><br /><br />Saludos,<br />D.O.M. CuevasDonCuevasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-76248146795272652662012-12-07T17:44:15.324-06:002012-12-07T17:44:15.324-06:00In the 90s, I would board my flights from London w...In the 90s, I would board my flights from London with a tin of beluga and a bottle of Dom Perignon. Both needed to be shared with fellow passengers.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-61339647760403792432012-12-07T16:46:36.540-06:002012-12-07T16:46:36.540-06:00I envy the trip by Concorde, sir. I yearn for the ...I envy the trip by Concorde, sir. I yearn for the days of yesteryear too when airlines offered meals, room to maneuver, and courtesy. I have never travelled by bus in the US, but I suspect that modern airline travelling is very similar to the old Greyhound lines that served our cities in the not so distant past. Not long ago, I was trying to doze a bit when a lady rapped my shoulder from the seats behind me. She did it intentionally in order to rouse me and ask for a pen. I was not particularly kind that day. If we should travel by train together, please bring the champagne and the silver.Laurie Mathernehttp://honduras-gumbo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-12335369994200007262012-12-07T11:31:51.824-06:002012-12-07T11:31:51.824-06:00I found a packet of Concorde material during my cl...I found a packet of Concorde material during my cleanup, but I think it is already gone. Perhaps I can resurrect something.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-49156293173071340852012-12-07T11:30:33.158-06:002012-12-07T11:30:33.158-06:00I do not like getting to the airport too early. O...I do not like getting to the airport too early. On my last flight up, they were closing the door as I rolled up.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-37222094392196791612012-12-07T11:19:36.300-06:002012-12-07T11:19:36.300-06:00Felipe - Now you must admit having been a Concorde...Felipe - Now you must admit having been a Concorde passenger is a feather in anyone's cap. 'Would like to hear all about it - faster than a speeding bullet.John Calypsohttp://vivaveracruz.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-40700202925780031302012-12-07T10:37:12.899-06:002012-12-07T10:37:12.899-06:00That's true, your usually still in the shower....That's true, your usually still in the shower.Andeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-29376859826790404572012-12-07T10:34:56.161-06:002012-12-07T10:34:56.161-06:00I usually do not have enough time on the ground to...I usually do not have enough time on the ground to enjoy a meal.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-46651683754023445582012-12-07T10:21:28.491-06:002012-12-07T10:21:28.491-06:00I grab a sandwich in the Manzanillio airport, real...I grab a sandwich in the Manzanillio airport, really not bad, than in Houston, on my way to my gate I look for BBQ. This works out well...especially a brisket sandwich in TX.Andeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-48250457185178670692012-12-07T09:47:24.811-06:002012-12-07T09:47:24.811-06:00To the quick, sir. To the quick.To the quick, sir. To the quick.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-91758472332250500772012-12-07T09:46:55.800-06:002012-12-07T09:46:55.800-06:00The Concorde flight was fun. And, yes, I do have ...The Concorde flight was fun. And, yes, I do have a bit of stuff. Or did. Most of it is quickly disappearing.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-87205475695906822962012-12-07T09:01:53.262-06:002012-12-07T09:01:53.262-06:00John, he was just showing off by mentioning that.John, he was just showing off by mentioning that.Felipe Zapatahttp://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-73338707260014709992012-12-07T07:19:01.353-06:002012-12-07T07:19:01.353-06:00A Concord flight - I am impressed. Always wanted o...A Concord flight - I am impressed. Always wanted one - never did it. You DO have a lot of STUFF!John Calypsohttp://vivaveracruz.com/blognoreply@blogger.com