Dear Flight Attendant,
When we are having really really bad (like airplane crashing bad) turbulence I would really appreciate it if you could NOT PANIC because when you panic, I panic. And when I panic, I hyperventilate and cry all over Captain Thoughtful’s shirt and get mascara on it and really annoy the guy sitting on the other side of me. I have a hard enough time remembering to breathe when it’s turbulent, you freaking out and saying “This is really bad, we need to get to the back.” does NOT in any way help me not completely fall to pieces and humiliate myself.
But hey, thanks for the tiny bag of peanuts. It’s really cool you guys still do that.
Thankful I’m on the ground,
GotC
I hate flying! it scares me so much when we hit turbulence. I always think, “so this is how I am going to die…”
You are so awesome! I laugh every time I read something on here! Thanks you so much for making my day! And really… the tiny bags of pretzels taste waay better. I’d be honored if you looked at my site, and tried to give me some pointers on my writing!
Lizzy Claire
I will think of this on Sunday night as I fly to Paris, thanks for the heads-up! And the smile at this time in my life!
Just ask for a snack- it makes all the difference.
Awwww, maybe you could’ve told him to find his happy place??
I was too busy trying to find mine.
You poor thing and pretty bad when the flight attendant cannot keep it under control. Glad your back on the ground safely. I love when they still try to serve drinks during those bumpy times. Have a Great Day!
I’m so happy to be on the ground and I plan on staying here for a while.
My husband also hates to fly…you should have seen him on our way back from London. Yikes!
I can feel him on that one.
She must have been new!!
I can’t believe she freaked out!!
Poor you!!
You should have asked for extra peanuts for the trouble!!
It was a guy actually. And he definitely should have given me extra peanuts.
Okay i have a flight next week….now i know what i need to focus on Peanuts ..
Peanuts are key.
I’m not good with turbulence either; generally I’m a “white-knuckle flyer” – I fly with Prince Valium in my bag.
I could have used a Prince Valium….or 12.
I’m glad you’ve locked in The Captain already. Lol! You know I’m teasing!
I hate to fly. HATE. Statistics be damned; it just ain’t natural. Put me in a car like God intended.
True that!
Ack! That is terrifying. I think I would have had an equally snot-filled reaction. SO glad you’re on the ground!
And P.S. – Whoa! On your blogroll! I am totally celebrating this by not flying anywhere! Thank you so much!!
Did I forget to tell you that?? Of course you’re on my blogroll, I’ve been meaning to add you for ages. I got your back boo.
Whew. Glad you had those peanuts.
They pretty much saved the day.
Glad you are on the ground. Perhaps that flight attendant needs to consider a career change…
Me too! And yes, yes he does.
” I know we’ve been going straight because I’ve been following the North Star.” “Xander, that’s not the North Star, it’s an airplane.” -Xander and Willow, BTVS.
Right after she resurrected Buffy…classic.
Oh dear. Poor you.
It was pretty unpleasant.
Oh no that’s no good at all! I’m glad you got to your destination safely though! Hopefully the stewardess will be talked to.
Me too! I practically kissed the grond when we landed.
Great post!
Can be worse when you’re in a tiny airplane smelling of goat cheese in communist Bulgaria where at the last moment some late passengers are allowed in the plane and because of lack of space they are told to be seated on their bags. The flight attendant has to put her legs up against the cupboards during take off, to prevent all the security material (or more likely wine bottles) from falling out. And 10 minutes into the flight she goes round with candy with the advice “this will prevent your ears from hurting, the plane is not very stable”. And when you finally try to relax and want to push the back of your chair, the whole chair is moving and you find yourself seated, chair and all on you neighbour’s lap……I just love flying, don’t you?
You just described one of my worst nightmares.
Oh GOD! Like you needed that drama! Hope your next few days allow you a little chill-time!
Thanks! Yes, I have my fingers crossed for a calm week.
That’s just not cool. She would have got the nuts returned with some speed
I thought about that but I was also really hungry…