So I'm going on this damn plane...

[Radio___clash]

to get to the DNC, because they just had to have it in fucking Colorado.

And I have never been on a plane before, because my family doesn't believe in going on trips where you can't sleep on someone's couch.  The most helpful advice I've gotten from my friends is "Double check to see if THERE'S A MAN ON THE WING!" ... thanks, guys.

So, I turn to you, oh internet.  At the stopovers, what the hell am I supposed to do with my luggage? Do I go get the stuff from the baggage claim? Do underpaid workers deal with that, and I only have to move my carryon stuff?  What is the damn deal? 

[neoeno]

I don't know!

But let me know what the activism is like this year. It should be interesting to see how they respond to Obama...

[bobman12]

You stupid lucky fuck. I wanted to go to DNC so bad. At layovers, they will take care of your bags. Just keep your carry on and go to your other plane. Bring gum because it helps your ear popping. Yes, they will pop. You'll have to deal with people throwing up, babies crying and people bitching. So I suggest you bring a loud music player. Don't set anything down that you don't want stolen. Sky mall is a fucking rip. That's all I can think of.

[burning_sands]

stay calm and be nice. feel free to trade seats with people if they are willing, especially if you want a window. don't worry about carryover luggage, they take all sorts of care of that. also, if gum doesn't help your ears pop, try yawning. don't blow your nose unless you must.

[neoeno]

Is it just me who can control the pressure in my ears at will? There's like a muscle I can clench in my ears, and a little clicking sound, and then I can breathe in or out through my nose to increase/decrease the pressure.

THREAD HIJACKING.

Also: don't talk about explosions or talk in a strange coded language.

[burning_sands]

probably neo. probably.



but i can suck my stomach in really far, so that kind makes up for it.

[bobman12]

I can make duck noises.

[noentusuke1]

i just eat a lot. and hiccup all the time.

i give good hugs, too.

as for planes, I've never had much fo a problem, its rather easy, and just really, dont think about anything horrible that could happen. buy some cheap snacks in the airport (they probably wont let you bring them) in case you wont like the airplane food, if they even offer. looking out the window is awesome, pray you get a window seat. ask when you check in if youre near the window and if not, they'll probably offer to change you to a window seat, or if they dont ask. if you want a window seat, that is.

[galantee]

Best not to worry and just let it all happen. I was autistically clueless when I first flew alone, and I'm still around.

[burning_sands]

don't ask for window seats if you're like me nda drink a lot of water. i give up the sights i love for the easy access to the aisle/potty.

[Bowers]

Vodka and the mile high club

 

[burning_sands]

:rolleyes:

[AEtherLightning]

I agree totally with the loud music player...

Also, I can swallow my tongue... does that count as a talent?

[noentusuke1]

thats just freaky and potentially life threatening.

[bobman12]

It would be more impressive if you could swallow someone elses tounge.