tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post115811779897706022..comments2024-03-18T11:55:08.722-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: Travel delaycarmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158669404086288552006-09-19T08:36:00.000-04:002006-09-19T08:36:00.000-04:00I think I would have gone medieval. You're a bette...I think I would have gone medieval. You're a better person than I am ;)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649007194044098187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158637145096503982006-09-18T23:39:00.000-04:002006-09-18T23:39:00.000-04:00that is so funny that you took that pix and no one...that is so funny that you took that pix and no one is looking at you weirdly... wondering why in the heck is that strange man taking a pix of a teletubby!!!! <BR/><BR/>i deal with situations like that by knowing and understanding that some things are meant to be and that in those situations, there is usually nothing i can do about it so why get all upset and po'd over it when it will all work out in the end!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666389601099570500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158549990847866102006-09-17T23:26:00.000-04:002006-09-17T23:26:00.000-04:00I flirt with the agent...works wonders. And Po, hm...I flirt with the agent...works wonders. And Po, hmmm should I be concerned that you know the names of the Teletubbies let alone posess one? Michele says hi from her extended vacation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158460370605518972006-09-16T22:32:00.000-04:002006-09-16T22:32:00.000-04:00I like the idea of capturing your travels this way...I like the idea of capturing your travels this way. Whenever I am being impatient with a situation (quite frequently!) I tell myself that where I am at the moment is exactly where God wants me to be and who am I to question God.Shooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11656517165411195906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158446907407055122006-09-16T18:48:00.000-04:002006-09-16T18:48:00.000-04:00One way to turn a bad situation into an even worse...One way to turn a bad situation into an even worse one is to get mad/rant and rave. That usually solves NO problems and makes things worse, especially in an airport. We all have trouble occasionally when we travel, and if we are on a deadline, delays can be very frustrating. Most of the time, there is nothing we can do to change it - so we have to "go with the flow" and settle in to think about how the silver lining might show up for that cloud. <BR/><BR/>Michele sent me.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158443855748629882006-09-16T17:57:00.000-04:002006-09-16T17:57:00.000-04:00I try to be calm. No need to blow up when it usual...I try to be calm. No need to blow up when it usually never changes things anyway. Time and place lol.<BR/>For the most part, if in a similar situation as yours, I have in past enjoyed talking with others in line...hear about their travels..comizerate some but mostly pass the time trading life stories with strangers passing in an airport. Ends up being a blessing and always interesting.<BR/>Here via Michele's today..Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640737315196786989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158439138501257912006-09-16T16:38:00.000-04:002006-09-16T16:38:00.000-04:00i imagine myself exploding then i feel so much bet...i imagine myself exploding then i feel so much better.Unique Designs from Zazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691883868843839849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158430428630099812006-09-16T14:13:00.000-04:002006-09-16T14:13:00.000-04:00Here from Michele.In a bad situation, I try to hav...Here from Michele.<BR/><BR/>In a bad situation, I try to have patience and work on the problem. I don't know how people at the airport do it, everyone is so rushed to get somewhere and travelers are often very rude to the gate workers and those behind the ticket counter.srphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751987787364198318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158382951960415772006-09-16T01:02:00.000-04:002006-09-16T01:02:00.000-04:00humor... gotta have it most days just to survive!humor... gotta have it most days just to survive!Rhodenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448228698535727705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158379809010626002006-09-16T00:10:00.000-04:002006-09-16T00:10:00.000-04:00thats too cute about your little red friend making...thats too cute about your little red friend making people smile lolYoung Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117844320148741884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158379153873766042006-09-15T23:59:00.000-04:002006-09-15T23:59:00.000-04:00How do you turn a bad situation into a good one?Th...<I>How do you turn a bad situation into a good one?</I><BR/><BR/>There are no bad or good situations, there are just things that happen. That way you don't have to turn something bad into something good, you're merely discovering what happened today. You knew something was going to happen when you woke up, you just didn't know what, now you know.<BR/><BR/><I>convince yourself that he's just having a bad day</I> <BR/><BR/>If he's dealing with a canceled flight, I promise he's having a bad day. The fact that there are gate agents not in prison for multiple homicides is one of the most astonishing things in the world. I don't have a clue how they do it.<BR/><BR/>Michele sent me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158378651273694962006-09-15T23:50:00.000-04:002006-09-15T23:50:00.000-04:00I have to tell you, the Teletubbies totally creep ...I have to tell you, the Teletubbies totally creep me out. I mean really, have you WATCHED THAT SHOW?! Creep.y. <BR/><BR/>That said, in a bad situation (and traveling always makes bad situations WORSE), I find if I just convince myself to let go, I feel better. Does that sound dumb? I mean in a situation like you were in, there's not much you can do. So if you just realize that you're kinda at the mercy of others, there's less of that desire to fight the man. <BR/><BR/>Hey! Michele sent me.atpandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653870626466522051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158376446608020752006-09-15T23:14:00.000-04:002006-09-15T23:14:00.000-04:00how cute! well, if i have my laptop with me i go l...how cute! well, if i have my laptop with me i go look at pictures by carmi... if not, i take a nap..jsdaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092677655461810320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158375846424887592006-09-15T23:04:00.000-04:002006-09-15T23:04:00.000-04:00Great Picture. No problems getting a teletubby th...Great Picture. No problems getting a teletubby through security? She looks kind of suspicious LOL.<BR/><BR/>Michele sent me.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817648676974678523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158375494625579192006-09-15T22:58:00.000-04:002006-09-15T22:58:00.000-04:00Here from Michele.Well normally in a bad situation...Here from Michele.<BR/><BR/>Well normally in a bad situation I try to look for the silver lining. Like in your case, you got to take a cool picture which (as is obvious from the comments) lots of people enjoy. There's always a silver lining, you just have to look hard enough. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158372634581649692006-09-15T22:10:00.000-04:002006-09-15T22:10:00.000-04:00My solution to long lines: The paperback novel. ...My solution to long lines: The paperback novel. Penguin 60's are the best for lines--little more than short stories. If that doesn't work there's only one other option.<BR/><BR/>"I'm crushing your head!"Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655931693897466310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158355810615994902006-09-15T17:30:00.000-04:002006-09-15T17:30:00.000-04:00Grown Man with a teletubbie, whatever next :-)Here...Grown Man with a teletubbie, whatever next :-)<BR/><BR/>Here from Michele's.Pastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740998342727523268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158355737780963292006-09-15T17:28:00.000-04:002006-09-15T17:28:00.000-04:00That's hilarious, a teletubby picture opportunity ...That's hilarious, a teletubby picture opportunity while you COULD be severely pee-o'd! Very Nice.<BR/><BR/>I try to turn bad situations into good ones by reminding myself that other (rude) people are on a different "spiritual path" than I am (how spiritual of me, huh?)...and I imagine myself running them over in a Huge Mack Truck. Heh. It makes me laugh, at least.<BR/><BR/>Michele sent me!Maverickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179802064668803270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158352955805028472006-09-15T16:42:00.000-04:002006-09-15T16:42:00.000-04:00What a creative way to use the Teletubbies! Did yo...What a creative way to use the Teletubbies! Did you get many strange looks at first?Azgreeneyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401125056771682803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158352759197334082006-09-15T16:39:00.000-04:002006-09-15T16:39:00.000-04:00That's a good idea, wonder if a teletubbie would m...That's a good idea, wonder if a teletubbie would make me calm at the airport. :)<BR/>Like the cloud pics on your flikr badge!<BR/>btw, here via MicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158352170644058832006-09-15T16:29:00.000-04:002006-09-15T16:29:00.000-04:00Hi again, Carmi... here from Michele's again!Hi again, Carmi... here from Michele's again!barbie2behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572224850124869618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158351622210853612006-09-15T16:20:00.000-04:002006-09-15T16:20:00.000-04:00too funny. great picture.here via Michele's today...too funny. great picture.<BR/>here via Michele's todayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158349126774273342006-09-15T15:38:00.000-04:002006-09-15T15:38:00.000-04:00Love the pic.I've realized that anger only puts up...Love the pic.<BR/>I've realized that anger only puts up people's defenses and generally you never get your way. Hence giving "heck"... ahem. Laughing at compromising situations does help quite a bit, I have to say. But sometimes that can be really hard... but as long as you recognize this, I think you can safely say you're human. (Sorry this is rushed and I'm not sure if it makes complete sense!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158346896710277822006-09-15T15:01:00.000-04:002006-09-15T15:01:00.000-04:00Hi Carmi, my wife and daughter work at Gatwick, on...Hi Carmi, my wife and daughter work at Gatwick, one for BAA and one for BA so I get both sides of the story!<BR/>Airports are tricky places right now.<BR/>Here from MIchele's this time.Pastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740998342727523268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1158346080821220872006-09-15T14:48:00.000-04:002006-09-15T14:48:00.000-04:00Hi from Michele's today!Oh, this one's easy! Smil...Hi from Michele's today!<BR/><BR/>Oh, this one's easy! Smile therapy. Even when I want to chew someone's head off (and lately, that's been a fair amount), I smile. Not just inside -- We're talking a wide grin that makes my insides feel better. Works 99% of the time.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and the person you are angry at? They get even more angry, or they choose to see the ridiculousness of the situation and smile too. Either way, I'm feeling better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com