SWA FART

Dave, Thanks. I am a 44-46 now! But trust me, it is much better now than when I was a 52! I could put the tray down and even use my laptop. That is a first in many years. The idea of 14 hours in coach, at a 52, well that is a nightmare I hope never to experience. JP

JP, Great story.  I hate asking for those seat belt extenders.  I'm hoping to follow your example soon and not need to ask for one, but I'm not quite there yet.

Thanks Jim, I am sure you will be there soon! I see you are in Waverly, PA! I was raised in Pgh and my wife is from Scranton, right down the road from you! I fear you may be an Eagles fan, however, and would have to start hatin' on you then! Take care. JP

JP, Pgh is a nice city.  I visit there occasionally.  And, Scranton is only about 10 miles south of here.  I grew up in the Green Ridge section of Scranton.  Perhaps our paths have crossed before. Isn't flying a pain.  I usually fly 75,000 to 100,000 miles in a year.  And I'm on long flights to Asia.  A frequent flight for me is Scranton to LAX (via ORD).  Then LAX to Singapore.  I take the direct flight, which is 18 hours!  And up until my surgery 5 weeks ago, I was a size 60 pants.  However, I do get to fly business class.  But still it is a loooong flight. My son loves the Eagles.  I'm not a big football fan, but I do like Green Bay.

I have a friend that was the lead engineer on the elevated highway in Singapore. He lived there for a few years on the project. Says it is a very interesting place. I have been everywhere in North America, but never overseas, sure would like to someday. Frequent airline travel will suck the life out of you like few other things can. I use to fly a lot of legs every month, but none over 5 hours coast to coast, and like you I usually flew 1st or business class on the really long flights.  I lost my companion pass on Southwest this year, because I did not make enough legs. That is the first time in 3 years not to have it.  I like the travel, to be honest, as long as it does not get to be too much. I go crazy in the office if I am couped up for too long. I'll like it even more as the weight drops. I never spent much time in NW PA, Mary and I actually met in Texas, shortly after we both happened to move here. Glad you are not an Eagles fan! Even though I have not lived in Pgh for 20 years, I am still a die hard Steeler fan. Packers is OK, as Favre should have been a Steeler. SO should have Urlacher, but that is another story. Take care. JP