Standby to Paris - Page 3

DaytonaBeachGal · 02-16-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenda

I've done Hawaii in the summer and never had a problem, I tried it in the winter and had PROBLEMS! Major headaches. As for Airways, I always had a much easier time withthem going out of PHL than Delta out of ATL, but, I haven't done a ton of intl standby with Delta.

Brenda I am with you on Hawaii! Have done many summer trips that time of year ...its worth it for me.
but the best times I have found are October and February..there is also a great time where there is a lull after the first 2 weeks of the New Year. That's on Continental - can't say for the others.

mrs767er · 02-16-2008, 01:55 PM

I knew someone would have something great to reply! I recently took 6 TO's and was astonished at the bags the FA/s had--one always shopped for everyone and their uncle! I would have felt sorry for her, but she took on the duty and never once complained about her bags--even when we offered to take one. I understand the commuter/long duty part--the comment was a bit of tongue-in-cheek encouragement. I would never intentionally insult an FA--neither current nor former!
I keep trying to get my husband to stop taking an extra bag of shoes--men!! (and they think we have a thing aboutfootwear!!)
Cheers back atcha!
Hope to trade smiles someday if I can ever get on a Daytona flight to see my sister!

Kristie · 02-16-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mrs767er

I love that--"you pack it, you drag it!!" My husband is really good about taking my bag up steps for me--it's tougher on my heart than flat ground--SO, since I am much taller than he is, I help get the bags in the overhead! Teamwork, eh?
PS--I hate those dryers, too, but not enough to take my own.

that's SWEET!! my hubby has actually gotten better about it over the past year and i think that's simply because he'd get joked on by the other guys and sneared and/or teased by the other girls when he doesn't help out "his wife". you know how that goes..... It's something i've gotten used to and i only ask him for help when i really need it (like when my knee decides to pop going down steps) but other than that, i've learned loud and clear that if i buy it, i have to carry it. so i'm pretty strict about what i buy and what all i bring.

Kristie · 02-16-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrs767er

I knew someone would have something great to reply! I recently took 6 TO's and was astonished at the bags the FA/s had--one always shopped for everyone and their uncle! I would have felt sorry for her, but she took on the duty and never once complained about her bags--even when we offered to take one.

You should see them going to Accra!! i give a big holla out to those gals... they bring bags and bags of stuff from the US and just give the stuff away over there. i don't know how in the world i would carry much less find cargo space for all those bags... but the girls know that they can have as much cargo space as they want which is what makes it awesome!

Brenda · 02-16-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DaytonaBeachGal

Ex f/a here. And just to clarify the flight attendant packing thing...keep in mind often f/a's commute and are away from their home for weeks depending on their situation. I actually have friends and family ask me pack their bags for them, so I must of learned something. Cheers!

FilleBelle · 02-16-2008, 03:57 PM

Kristie, I always bring a hairdryer, too. If it means I have to cut back on the number of clothes I bring and wash my socks and underwear in the hotel sink, I'm bringing the hairdryer. Lol...some things just gotta come along.

mrs767, the extra bag of shoes cracked me up. Of all the things for you to have to convince your husband not to bring, that was NOT what I was expecting you to say!

I also have to confess that I wrote my response to your post in a moment of irritation. I was taken aback by your "Jetgirls, not crybabies" response, which I thought was a little over the top as an answer to someone who has never flown international non-rev and just wanted to know if hotel reservations are a good idea. A little over the top as an answer to anyone who had posted in this thread, actually, in the event it was meant as a generalized statement, as Kristie suggested.

I was in a peevish mood last night, anyway. It was no time for me to even be surfing a forum, let alone trying to post on one!

Mrs.Alchemist · 02-16-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristie

You should see them going to Accra!! i give a big holla out to those gals... they bring bags and bags of stuff from the US and just give the stuff away over there. i don't know how in the world i would carry much less find cargo space for all those bags... but the girls know that they can have as much cargo space as they want which is what makes it awesome!

That's a really nice thing to do! My friend lived in Accra for awhile. I can't wait to see it for myself!

mrs767er · 02-16-2008, 10:49 PM

Glad we all sorted out all the bits and pieces of "forum-izing"!
My comment should have been -we are ALL JETgirls--vrooommm vroooom.
We are all go girls--"wherever we go..." bubbly or not!

DaytonaBeachGal · 02-17-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mrs767er

I knew someone would have something great to reply! I recently took 6 TO's and was astonished at the bags the FA/s had--one always shopped for everyone and their uncle! I would have felt sorry for her, but she took on the duty and never once complained about her bags--even when we offered to take one. I understand the commuter/long duty part--the comment was a bit of tongue-in-cheek encouragement. I would never intentionally insult an FA--neither current nor former!
I keep trying to get my husband to stop taking an extra bag of shoes--men!! (and they think we have a thing aboutfootwear!!)
Cheers back atcha!
Hope to trade smiles someday if I can ever get on a Daytona flight to see my sister!

Well you can look me up if you are in town - we are in Port Orange!
Of course with the races right not, I myself would like to get OUT of town!

My Hubby is a fellow 757/767er....though he adores the 767 he gets stuck with the 757 most of the time due to his low senority as a Capt.

mrs767er · 02-17-2008, 01:18 PM

Get OUTA Town!! My sister lives in Port Orange!!!
I'll send a pm if I come visit.
Mine is taking a few legs on the 75 again this month, due to new schedules for Eu.
Small World!

02-16-2008, 01:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
mrs767er Jetgirls Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincy Area Posts: 225 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Standby to Paris I knew someone would have something great to reply! I recently took 6 TO's and was astonished at the bags the FA/s had--one always shopped for everyone and their uncle! I would have felt sorry for her, but she took on the duty and never once complained about her bags--even when we offered to take one. I understand the commuter/long duty part--the comment was a bit of tongue-in-cheek encouragement. I would never intentionally insult an FA--neither current nor former! I keep trying to get my husband to stop taking an extra bag of shoes--men!! (and they think we have a thing aboutfootwear!!) Cheers back atcha! Hope to trade smiles someday if I can ever get on a Daytona flight to see my sister!

02-16-2008, 03:57 PM	#26 (permalink)
FilleBelle Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The land of swimming pools and movie stars Posts: 309 Recipes: Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Standby to Paris Kristie, I always bring a hairdryer, too. If it means I have to cut back on the number of clothes I bring and wash my socks and underwear in the hotel sink, I'm bringing the hairdryer. Lol...some things just gotta come along. mrs767, the extra bag of shoes cracked me up. Of all the things for you to have to convince your husband not to bring, that was NOT what I was expecting you to say! I also have to confess that I wrote my response to your post in a moment of irritation. I was taken aback by your "Jetgirls, not crybabies" response, which I thought was a little over the top as an answer to someone who has never flown international non-rev and just wanted to know if hotel reservations are a good idea. A little over the top as an answer to anyone who had posted in this thread, actually, in the event it was meant as a generalized statement, as Kristie suggested. I was in a peevish mood last night, anyway. It was no time for me to even be surfing a forum, let alone trying to post on one! __________________ Caitie, sometimes girlfriend to Kevin, a Trans States FO based out of IAD Last edited by FilleBelle; 02-16-2008 at 04:10 PM.

02-16-2008, 10:49 PM	#28 (permalink)
mrs767er Jetgirls Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincy Area Posts: 225 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Standby to Paris Glad we all sorted out all the bits and pieces of "forum-izing"! My comment should have been -we are ALL JETgirls--vrooommm vroooom. We are all go girls--"wherever we go..." bubbly or not!

02-17-2008, 01:18 PM	#30 (permalink)
mrs767er Jetgirls Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincy Area Posts: 225 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Standby to Paris Get OUTA Town!! My sister lives in Port Orange!!! I'll send a pm if I come visit. Mine is taking a few legs on the 75 again this month, due to new schedules for Eu. Small World!

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