How do you pass the time on long flights?
Aug 22nd, 2003, 10:26 AM
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How do you pass the time on long flights?
Going on our HM in Hawaii and need advice on how to pass the time for the non-stop flight????
We hate to fly, so its going to be a F-U-N trip to say the least. It better be worth it when we get there
any advice is appreciated!
JK
We hate to fly, so its going to be a F-U-N trip to say the least. It better be worth it when we get there
any advice is appreciated!
JK
Aug 22nd, 2003, 10:30 AM
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Watch all the movies, even if they are terrible. It's a great way to pass a few hours. Sometimes, if the movie is REALLY AWFUL, it will bore you and put you to sleep! Have some wine first and you'll be extra drowsy.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 11:26 AM
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On the way there I read my guide books, a novel, watch the movies. On the way back I sleep. I love to fly and the sound of a jet engine is like a lullaby. I stay awake for take off and then I am gone.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 11:30 AM
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I bring a couple books and magazines and just read, sleep a little bit, and read some more. If there are movies I watch them too. The laptop/DVD idea is great. Also, if you don't have need the laptop and have some extra money, the cost of the portable DVD players has come down.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 12:18 PM
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yeah I figured that suggestion would come up. With a groom that is pertrified to fly and a bride that pops pills to tolerate it (flying that is)I think its best we dont risk it. Someone could get hurt!
Thanks for the ideas. Maybe I will register for a portable DVD.
Thanks for the ideas. Maybe I will register for a portable DVD.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:30 PM
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inmotionpictures.com has the listings of airports that have the DVD players for rent. You can check if any of your airports are there. They also have a headphone extension so both of you can watch a DVD at the same time. The only thing to remember is when you rent the player they will authorize your credit card for around $500 so be sure you use a different card then the one that has your hotel & car authorizations--it can take a while for the charge to roll off.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:40 PM
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I read and watch the movies (sometimes the movies are actually good...like the time they showed Chicago), but mostly I sleep.
It might be hard to sleep though, with all the excitment of going to Hawaii. Have fun
It might be hard to sleep though, with all the excitment of going to Hawaii. Have fun
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Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:54 PM
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I take prepasted labels and write the addresses of all the people I will be sending postcards to. That way I am not spending one extra minute in my hotel room that I do need to! Actually, before we had kids, my husband and I used to play cards. I know it sounds simple but a good game of rummy can make the time seem to go quicker.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 02:31 PM
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To jkurtiak:
Are you flying to Maui? I just flew in and out of there on a "day trip" from Oahu, (in a 737) and they said they always have turbulance landing in Maui, so just to let you know, it's a common occurance there. No turbulance that I can remember at Oahu though.
I take crossword puzzles and novels, and I watch the movies, but always TRY to get some sleep. I don't mind flying but have a difficult time sleeping on planes.
Are you flying to Maui? I just flew in and out of there on a "day trip" from Oahu, (in a 737) and they said they always have turbulance landing in Maui, so just to let you know, it's a common occurance there. No turbulance that I can remember at Oahu though.
I take crossword puzzles and novels, and I watch the movies, but always TRY to get some sleep. I don't mind flying but have a difficult time sleeping on planes.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 06:17 PM
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Why are you going to beautiful Hawaii if you must state "it better be worth it". Go somewhere else that requies a shorter flight. Obviously, you have no serious desire to see one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Do some reasearch and maybe save some money.
Everyone going to Hawaii knows that "it's worth it "- a hundred times over.
Everyone going to Hawaii knows that "it's worth it "- a hundred times over.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 07:15 PM
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Don't forget to get up and walk around. Prevents bloodclots, which can kill you. This is a serious problem.
Last Xmas on a flight to Sydney, Australia, we watched "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" 4x. Make sure you have plenty of AA batteries for your Walkman.
Last Xmas on a flight to Sydney, Australia, we watched "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" 4x. Make sure you have plenty of AA batteries for your Walkman.
Aug 22nd, 2003, 11:00 PM
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Lately I've flown Southwest so the real challenge is passing time during the delayed departure!! I dont think I have ever flown SW that the return flight, always the return, wasn't delayed by at least an hour.
Once on the plane I usually read New Orleans magazine, Sports Illustrated and/or talk to the person next to me.
Once on the plane I usually read New Orleans magazine, Sports Illustrated and/or talk to the person next to me.
