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LanternWaste

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9. I realize it's safe too, but I take the trains these days.

Reply to smirkymonkey (Reply #3)

Wed Sep 11, 2019, 02:00 PM

Sep 2019

Less expensive, much more roomy and relaxing, no real crowds to speak of, bring your own food and drink (or buy it on the train).

All I lose is time when I get there. But the time I spend getting there is SO much nicer than in an airplane.

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45 Years Ago Today; The crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 212 In Charlotte NC [View all] Dennis Donovan Sep 2019 OP

Thanks for posting this n/t lordsummerisle Sep 2019 #1

I also thank you for posting this. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #2

I know it's safe, but I am still terrified of flying. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #3

You should be vastly more terrified of driving anywhere. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #4

I know. I do realize I have a phobia. Or many. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #5

Please, please bring these things up with the PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #6

Thanks Poindexter! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #10

Cheer up, Smirky PlanetBev Sep 2019 #8

Thanks PlanetBev! smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #11

I realize it's safe too, but I take the trains these days. LanternWaste Sep 2019 #9

I love trains! My brother in Baltimore usually hosts Thanksgiving so I can take the smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #12

This particular accident spurred improved cockpit crew management procedures Dennis Donovan Sep 2019 #7