Well, first of all Looser is only spelled with one o.

How do I deal with stress? It all goes up in smoke. Although I don't recommend that flying. I did that once and completely freaked out. Good thing the flight was cancelled because I was just zooming.

I also like to get mad at random people in public. They can do something so simple like stop in the middle of the sidewalk and I'll walk by (almost hitting the bastards) and say quite loudly «fucking moron» or «fucking homesteader» or «fucking idiot» and usually I purposly brush shoulders with them. Giving them a good nudge. That's just one scenario. There are many others.

BUT if I was a flight attendent, I would pick out the snottiest looking passenger on the flight and completelyscrew up everything they ask. «Oh sorry, I thought you said Coke, not Sprite. Dumb me.» Then pour them a tonic water. If they ask for a blanket, get them a pillow, but always be SO apologetic and with a smile. it gets under thier nerves. Then at the end of the flight say in your most cheerful voice, » thank-you for flying *********. I hope you enjoyed your flight, and please remember to book with us for ALL your traveling needs.»

I'm not sure how making someone else's day miserable serves as stress relief but oh well.

Flying doesn't bother me so I don't really 'stress' per say. I get bored very quickly though. I usually bring a few mags to read, and my laptop to watch dvd's. Plus, w/the headset on, it usually drowns out any loud children, passengers, etc.

If nothing else, I sleep.

Dude, I love flying. On BA or CX, that is. *wink*

I hate the lines, security, burly agents, everything, like everyone else, but, BUT as long as a 747 sits at the end of the ramp, I'm happy. Bring my MAC, watch movies (in North America) since we don't get food any more, I never have to lift my tray for that.

I work. I read. I sleep. I've flown all over the world and never had a really horrible experience, even in Thailand, when I asked if the flight was on time and the guy pulled out binoculars and scanned the sky and said, «I think we're running late.»

I love airports. Chep Lap Kok being my favorite.

Flying is only a miserable experience if you make it a miserable experience. It is, after all, simply a flying bus.

And why is it over Japan I always hit turbulance? Always Japan.

Attention, Jeff:

«BUT if I was a flight attendent...»
Since you are giving spelling lessons, I'll teach spelling and English grammar.
Correct:
«But, if I were a flight attendant...»

I pass the time in airports observing and mentally trying to psychoanalyze people who act like you in public places. Keeps my mind occupied. Then some reading and listening to music on the flight, and some sleep if the flight is long enough.

Attention Doc:

Thanks for the spelling and grammar lesson. Everybody needs some work on those areas.

I'm glad people like me can give you hours of fun in airports. I personally just like telling people what I think of them. Takes the work out of racking your mind guessing and hypothesizing as to the real reason behind my madness. In which case it's pretty simple. I hate most everybody. Call me elitist, racist, it doesn't matter. If you lack simple common sense and courtesy towards others in a public place, I'll let you know.

Happy Flying!!

I think Dr Grammar needs to get:

a) a handle on his dangling modifiers;
b) a sense of humor.

And Skybar, you're not a *total* sociopath. You adore me! And at least 3 other people!

Jay, my long-flight (12+ hours) remedy: Scotch and Seroquel.