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Seems appropriate. ;) "Top Gun"? George

Actually, I usually fly Continental, living near Houston, and all. I flew to Vegas a month ago. In Houston, I had to bring my luggage (a bari sax) to the counter, but on my return trip I could check the instrument at the curb. The attendant there referred to himself as a "Sky Cap." In both cases, I prepaid for the saxophone online. (Fortunately, it weighs less than 50 lbs.) George

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Believe it or not, I have no idea who Brenda is. George

You are correct, JB. You're up. Nice to see another Justice Leaguer here! ;) George

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No idea here. George

"Lady Madonna" (Beatles)? George

:B) "Caddyshack" "Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?" George

Actually, you probably can still check your bags at the curb. I suspect that tipping is accepted,especially if the attendant refers to himself as a "Sky Cap." George One more thing: Only ticketed passengers can go past security to the gate. So, no family to see you off, or meet you at the arriving gate. If soneone is picking you up, you can meet at baggage claim or outside the terminal.

I've heard of people using a penny in place of a fuse, but this sounds different. Was your grandmother using the penny to wedge the meter so it wouldn't run? George

This is easily recognizable from just one line. I hope someone else will jump in! George

Indeed it is. Just after Bluto's diatribe "Over? When the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor,was it over? It's not over till WE say it's over!!!" (etc.) Go, WW George

I think that this was the main reason the classes were pulled. As I recall. John L-nn did "One God." I think Walter taught Corinthians. I think, though, that VP did Thessalonians, Romans, and Ephesians. George

I did essentially the same thing in 80 or 81. Of course, to make Chorale rehearsals and performances, I had to trade my rotating shift for, essentially, four midnight shifts. What a fellowship, what a joy divine... George

Tommy, Some of it depends on the particular airline, but here are some likely changes since 2000: SECURITY: It varies from airport to airport and with time of day, but expect a much longer time in line. When you finally get to the front of the line, expect to have to remove all metal, including coins, rings, belt, and your SHOES. Your carry-on may also get a random drug check (the surface is wiped with a chemically-treated tissue to detect traces of drugs). Also, you may not be able to carry on larger-sized toiletries (shampoo, shaving cream, cologne). I'd pick up some travel-size items at a local drug store or the like. LUGGAGE: not much difference in the actual handling of suitcases, etc., though many airlines charge extra now if you have checked baggage. Also, when you get to your destination and open your luggage, you might find a nice note from the Transportation Security Agency letting you know that they opened your bag and rifled through the contents. MEALS: except in First Class, airlines now provide really minimal food service, often none at all if the flight isn't during "meal time." You'll probably still get a soft drink and some pretzels. And, airlines are now letting you bring your own food on board. SEATING: still generally pretty crowded, especially since airlines have reduced the number of flights. The "emergency egress" seats near the wings usually have a bit more leg room, but those seats get reserved pretty quickly (for that reason). CRYING BABIES: no change. ;) George

I do think that charging for "meals" and, God forbid, luggage is absurd. We artificially keep the fare low and then tack on the charges. It's not just the airlines, though. I rented a car recently. The rental wa $117, but there was another $50 in taxes and fees! And how about hotel rooms? Depending on how many sports stadiums a city is paying for, your room can easily have 20% or more tacked on. And a $30 auto tire, after taxes, valve stems, warranty, recycling fee, etc., will probably run $50. It never ends... I've usually had good SERVICE with the airlines, though. Which airline did you fly? George

"Dead! Bluto's right. Psychotic, but absolutely right. We gotta take these b@stards. Now we could do it with conventional weapons that could take years and cost millions of lives. No, I think we have to go all out. I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part." George

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The first line doesn't ring a bell, but the second almost has to be from "Blazing Saddles." George

My father was born in 1922, and my mother in 1929, so they were both pretty young during the Depression. Both were from reasonably well-to-do families, so they didn't suffer much hardship, but they were both quite frugal. Dad was quite fond of, shall we say, less-elegant meals, like pigs' knuckles and greens. He would also fix as much as he could. What little I know about car repair, I learned from him. Of course, that was back when you could look under the hood of a car and actually FIND things, and you didn't have to replace the whole rear of your car when a tail light burned out! :) My Grandfather (Dad's dad) really hated Roosevelt, mostly due to his (Roosevelt's) idiotic fiscal policies. He would always refer to him as "Franklin DELL' ANO Roosevelt." ("From the anus," for you non-Italians!) :lol: George

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"That's an ANIMATED Cat! You have an ANIMATED CAT in the squad room!!" "Yeah, that's Lt. Whiskers. He'll be here tomorrow, too. What's your point?" George

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