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Flying. Do you fear it or love it or neither? I am in awe of aerodynamics. It totally fascinates me. I am always amazed, every time I fly, that I am so far above the earth in that plane and cruising at that altitude and speed. I must admit that crashing does cross my mind each time I fly but I am not 'fearful'....merely conscious of the possibility. I know other that are absolutely terrified each time they fly and yet others that are so fearful they refuse to fly. I have the same thoughts regarding ships. They amaze me too. Such weight cruising around on the ocean. I do tremendously enjoy this activity as well. Perhaps I am simply easily impressed. :D So how about you? Do you love it or does the thought of flying just freak you out? Maybe somewhere in between? Any really scary experiences you have experienced? Regale us! Tell it all! ;) |
I am terrifed to fly. I have never been in a plane or helicopter. I am afraid of heights so I prefer to stay on the ground! |
I love flying. I get a little anxious at take off but then I am fine. One of the favorite things I have done is take a helecopter ride. That is fun |
I love, love, love flying! I've only flown twice- once when I was little from Atlanta to Nashville *i had family that worked for the airline and they just wanted me to experience flying, so mom dropped me off in atlanta and drove to nashville* The last time was back in April when I flew out to see my boyfriend in Idaho. I loved it! I was on the plane pretty much the entire day.. i flew from savannah, to atlanta, to NYC, to Minneappolis, to Boise.. the back again a week later! i had a blast. I would LOVE a job where I could fly to different cities all the time! |
I have a fear of flying but after a few times, I conquered the fear. It is more to knowing the possibility that might happen with flying and I need to fly anyways to go home to visit my family and to then come back here to be with my husband lol. |
I have a fear of flying coach.:p Unfortunately I haven't managed to convince my husband that is it cruel to ask me to and so when I find myself in the terrifying position that is coach, alcohol is very helpful.:D ETA- Oddly enough I suffer no fear in first class where the alcohol is free. Perfect irony! |
I really hate heights..I haven't flown since i was a child! probably 22 years ago!:eek: My parents now live in spain so i will be planning a visit at some point..we may have to go by ferry!:p I would also want to be taking Pixie with me. |
I don't love it and I don't hate it. It is just a means of travel to me. I've been on so many plane rides...too many to count. Large planes to Europe, smaller ones locally and those that cross our country. I have many friends and a brother that have private planes and BOY let me tell you....once you fly private....you don't ever want to fly commercial again. You get very spoiled not dealing with all the crowds and the security and being able to pack whatever you want. That's what I love about flying.....PRIVATE PLANES!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: |
I love flying....& sailing.....& coasters....but, since I was little I have been the "kid by the window" with constant motion sickness. We had a sailboat and sailed on Lk Michigan every weekend in the summer for 10 years. I spent alot of time looking like Kermit. I would enjoy it more if I didn't get so sick in the car on the way to the airport! |
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Can you feel my jealousy?:D I'm about to book a flight to visit my mother in NC and I'll be on commercial coach.:( Life can be really cruel.:p |
I look at it as a convenience. It isn't really a big thrill, but I do like getting to my destination in a timely manner. ;) |
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YES!!! I feel your pain! (Ugh.) Hopefully you will get an aisle seat or the Emergency Exit Row....those are the only way I can deal with coach. I freak out if I have to be in the middle especially on those big flights to Europe...a wee bit clostraphobic. |
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I use to be terrified of flying now I am so so lol. My first time flying was when I was 15 I flew from Florida to Hawaii to spend time with my dad, i was sooooo scared, I had an anxiety attack it was just horrid. But on my way back I didnt have any, i guess the vacay helped. Than last year for Christmas I flew to Virginia to visit my dad which I was kind of scared on the way back home because of turbulence. All in all I really don't know flying is sort of scary I really only do it if I have too have too lol. Part of the reason is my plane left me in Tennessee and I had to spend the night in a hotel. My first time alone. |
Neither, really. I don't love it (it's such a pain having to get their so early, deal with luggage, etc.) but I LOVE that it means I am going somewhere! :) I don't really have any scary experiences but when we flew home from Disney World on Christmas Eve 2007 and I was SO SICK. I could barely walk! I seriously felt like I was going to die (OK, so I wasn't actually going to- but I felt like it). I didn't know how I was going to do it. We even had to take a taxi last minute so that I wouldn't have to wait in the airport any longer than we had to. We were the last to board. Luckily the plane was very empty and the flight attendant was very nice and catering to me. It was the first (and hopefully last) time I had to use those little bags that they provide.... :p I've had a few experiences were we had to sit on the tarmac for a few hours- that's no fun! |
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I am afraid of flying. I really don't like it...I don't worry about crashing too much, but I worry about bad weather! :eek: I haven't flown in 10 years. I also don't want to ever go on a cruise. Too far from land for me, thank you very much. I am a land-bound control freak!! :(:p |
I have always wanted to take flying lessons but never have. I am in awe while in a small plane so close to the clouds. Commercial is another thing. Last flight to Fl. to visit my son and family with Southwest coach and we were packed in like animals. That I don't enjoy. |
All of this talk about planes makes me think of Ron White (the comedian) and his stand up comedy joke about planes....I think it is called "Plane Crash"....which of course, is no laughing matter but his joke telling is hysterical. Have any of you heard it? Check it out on iTunes or Amazon if you want....I think it is on the cd called Drunk in Public. It might not be funny to everyone but I sure enjoy his comedy.:) |
I am a flight attendant so, I have a love/hate relationship with flying!!! I've been flying for 18 years so some days I wish that I just stayed home!! Especially in the winter when I have to fly to Chicago!! I still am amazed also that we can get that big heavy metal tube into the air!! |
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Once when I was on vacation (many years ago), I was able to go up in a helicopter (a M.A.S.H. type) and there were no doors on the sides. I was ecstatic! I was leaning out looking everywhere. However, my friend, who was seated in the middle became so freaked out we had to land. I was so mad at her for that. LOL I was having a blast! |
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Lol I can totally understand what your saying as I have motion sickness too since I was a kid. The first time I flew was when I was 19 years old and I didn't know better..we were travelling in a group so I had my friends beside and in the row behind me so I keep turning to the back to talk to them and then turn back to the front repeatedly. I end up throwing up lol. Now I sit still and not move too much especially when the plane is departing and landing. I still have bad motion sickness when it comes to travelling by car/van whatever...if the windows are not down, I'd probably end up throwing up after 30 minutes. |
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That was so cute. Especially the eye roll! LOL You have to be creative about these things. It Should have had a more positive outcome, though. :D |
The one and only time I have flown was when I was life flighted from Sandusky to Cleveland when I went into pre term labor with my youngest son 11 years ago. Under the conditions it was no joy ride at all:eek: |
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Yeah I'm not done yet.:p Honestly even I have to admit it isn't worth it for the short flight... but I'm not happy about it! |
i am really here nor there about flying. it isn't my favorite thing to do but i won't let it stop me from getting where i have to go . i hate take off but LOVE landing! |
I LOVE flying. Well, not so much flying as the landing and take off. I just love the feeling...it's so cool. Unless its a really clear day, in which case I love looking out the window. I even have fun in coach! :D Though one time I went to Disney World with my best friend and her aunt and uncle, and as a suprise her uncle got us first-class tickets for the ride home...THAT was awesome. I've only flown a handful of times, but I wish I could do it more. My dream is to ride in a hot air balloon! OMG that would be amazing. I am most nervous when I'm sitting in the airport. I'm very concious of the people around me. But when I'm in the plane, I am good to go. :D I like turbulance too, as long as its not too hard. For some reason I find bouncing around fun (some people think I'm really weird). :p |
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