tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post3676025902448667890..comments2023-12-20T02:16:15.132-08:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: What Happened To Patriotism?Joanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-27256126719404336152009-05-24T18:32:32.587-07:002009-05-24T18:32:32.587-07:00Yup, that happens to me a lot. Well not a bitchy f...Yup, that happens to me a lot. Well not a bitchy flight attendant, but thinking of what I should have said after the fact. Then I get mad I didn't say anything at the time. This is just so sad. I feel bad for his uniform :(<br /><br />And yes, I clorox wipe my entire seating area when I fly and people look at me like I'm crazy. Oh well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-37874666702447210122009-05-17T14:55:00.000-07:002009-05-17T14:55:00.000-07:00Lulu, THANKS for the shout out! I really apprecia...Lulu, THANKS for the shout out! I really appreciate it.<br />Sarah-- Glad to meet you and you're a great writer too!<br />And thanks to everyone for your words of support. I admire all of your writing and well, my head is swelling a bit :-)Joanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-64626781785467837842009-05-17T13:32:00.000-07:002009-05-17T13:32:00.000-07:00First of all...you are an outstanding writer. And...First of all...you are an outstanding writer. And I see that you found Tracey who is also a great read. I can not wait to dive into your past posts....<br /><br />I find it incredulous that even in this day in age, people would have the audacity to show a person in uniform disrespect. This young man's uniform is the only material thing that he owns that defines the sacrifices he has made so that bitch of a woman can get on an airplane without the fear of it blowing up mid-air. <br /><br />I concur with the advice about dropping an email/phone call to the airline....it is never too late to try to rectify an injustice.<br /><br />Once again...fantastic post and I look forward to reading much more!<br /><br />SarahBettie K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02930079250195466119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-34161514430715994782009-05-17T13:08:00.000-07:002009-05-17T13:08:00.000-07:00To continue the lovefest....I gave you an official...To continue the lovefest....I gave you an official shoutout on Lulu's Sandbar - just click on my name to see it.<br />Best,<br />Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630413364180098469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-75721663112845185712009-05-16T19:07:00.000-07:002009-05-16T19:07:00.000-07:00I'm just sick thinking of all the stress this caus...I'm just sick thinking of all the stress this caused the Marine before a funeral. A fellow Marine, friend, loved one? Who knows what the next day held for him. <br />You crack me up with your mask! I work in a health food store and I'm tempted to wear one too! I always carry wipes!!<br /><br />I'm so glad you found me! The first post I read of yours really touched my heart!<br /><br />Hugs!!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-83852631884820085412009-05-16T10:58:00.000-07:002009-05-16T10:58:00.000-07:00Thanks all. I'm taking your advise and contacting...Thanks all. I'm taking your advise and contacting Continental Airlines. In fairness, I've taken this flight many, many time and it's usually pretty uneventful, but this one crossed the line. I still have my boarding pass and know where the Boss Man and Marine were sitting. And I have the flight attendant's first name, so that's a start. <br /><br />And check out http://lulusandbar.blogspot.com/2009/05/travel-rules.html Lulu's post on Travel Rules is a hoot!Joanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-10612103297229919292009-05-16T10:22:00.000-07:002009-05-16T10:22:00.000-07:00Grrrrr ! That was horrible. Poor marine - and poor...Grrrrr ! That was horrible. Poor marine - and poor you. Miss Bitchy-Perky was so throughly out of line ! What a shame - and a disgrace for her to be so insensitive and disrespectful.<br /><br />Glad she was given the boot - and it seems like she was !<br /><br />It probably happenned so fast I can totally understand why you weren't able to say anything - sometimes your mouth is hanging open in such shock that you just aren't lightning fast on your feet processing it all - been there/done THAT with the uh-oh why didn't I say something thing !Frequent Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15348485045513754985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-4858651838585507212009-05-16T07:37:00.000-07:002009-05-16T07:37:00.000-07:00Hey! I wrote about travel today too, only in a sn...Hey! I wrote about travel today too, only in a snarkier manner, but still, check me out - we think alike!<br /><br />it's sad that we all have to think twice about speaking up in this situation because we know of the power to throw us off the plane for standing up to the flight attendant - but at least you're reaching more of us here, right?https://www.blogger.com/profile/17630413364180098469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-14437063923653824412009-05-16T06:02:00.000-07:002009-05-16T06:02:00.000-07:00Seriously?
Email the airline with a link to this p...Seriously?<br />Email the airline with a link to this post. Leave in the bitchy's too. Also make a note in your email that you are also going to send it to your local newspaper.<br /><br />Those snotty bastards are so lucky I wasnt' on that plane...although after that, I probably would have been thrown off. OMG, that's horrible!sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183605567090197137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-44614699146211534202009-05-15T23:30:00.000-07:002009-05-15T23:30:00.000-07:00It's never too late. Contact the airlines, and tel...It's never too late. Contact the airlines, and tell them what flight you were on and the whole story. She will be reprimanded or fired.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16084010090761068139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-91369734116267823462009-05-15T19:44:00.000-07:002009-05-15T19:44:00.000-07:00Hi Lilly and Lisa, Thanks for your kind words. I...Hi Lilly and Lisa, Thanks for your kind words. It was a strange experience for me. And I still stay awake at night thinking about that poor Marine. I know Flight Attendants have a tough job with all the cut backs and the extra bags being carried on. And I know passengers can be real jerks sometimes. But there is just no excuse for the bad behavior. That poor Marine got the very short end of this stick :-( Thanks a million for visiting my blog. I'm a loyal fan of both of your blogs and hope my readers check yours out! Happily weekend.Joanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-13557701895294867432009-05-15T17:10:00.000-07:002009-05-15T17:10:00.000-07:00Oh what a story that is. You wrote that so well th...Oh what a story that is. You wrote that so well that I could picture being right in the middle of it all. <br /><br />Boss men, well I know EXACTLY what you mean. The Attendant does hate her job and needs to get out. And the poor Marine, oh dear! I think it was a good thing you didnt say anything at the time but maybe its worth writing to the airline nonetheless. I am sure you won't be the first. <br /><br />I think I have come to expect poor manners with Flight Attendants now. Well for domestic flights at least. As for cocky rude businessmen well I could tell you a few stories too. And sadly my lawyer daughter culd tell even more. I thought some things may improve over the years. Clearly men still have issues with females.<br /><br />It's a good thing you are like you are and never give up fighting the fight. Your silence was probably warranted in this case only because you may have been escorted from the plane. I knew I liked your style. I would have been wearing a mask too.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-54334103938759252722009-05-15T16:12:00.000-07:002009-05-15T16:12:00.000-07:00This makes my heart hurt. The "boss man" has to b...This makes my heart hurt. The "boss man" has to be a jerk to make up for his own insecurities and the attendant plain hates her job. My heart goes out to the Marine...as many people today are rude and selfish. Next time, I think I'd make contact with him instead of the attendant. Harrassing the attendant would only make you feel better. It'd be lost on her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com