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Flying Tourist Class In Seat 34b

With my usual paucity of luck I was assigned to seat 34B. I wanted to be left in peace but as you see, 'twas not to be. The urchin sittin' behind me pitched a screamin' fit! He kicked the back of my seat and his mom cared not a whit! I got so angry that I could have thrown rocks at a hearse, But as time flew on (so to speak) things got even worse. The little old lady on my left babbled about her back operation. The sot on my right snored in my ear without cessation. He had bladder problems that caused him to climb over me, To relieve himself of used beer in the restroom constantly! The guy in front of me adjusted his seat creatin' a very small gap, And in doin' so spilled my coffee from the tray all over my lap! Sporadically, an inconsiderate, ill-bred jerk released odious gas. I think next time I'll spend a few more bucks and travel first-class! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

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Date: 3/17/2016 1:03:00 AM
G'day Bob ... sounds like the airways from hell. Next time bring your pet rattlesnake - Lindsay
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Date: 3/8/2016 7:49:00 PM
Real funny one Bob unless you're in 34B
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Date: 3/8/2016 4:41:00 PM
Funny and just what we expect from you! and I think most of us have had a taste of a flight like this...my dream to travel first class some day...say, need a cowboy poem from you one of these days..pard. BG
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Date: 3/8/2016 3:28:00 PM
Traveling--when it's bad, it's a real crucible...hopefully it's funny in retrospect. Thanks for sharing your wit!
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Date: 3/8/2016 2:51:00 PM
this is hilarious, bob! i can totally relate to this and i love the poetic way you've described your experience. great title, too!
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Date: 3/8/2016 2:48:00 PM
I got a big kick out of your unfortunate experience Robert. Having been that passenger way too many times, I commiserate completely! It is only humorous after the fact. Plane rage is getting worse as public manners become less polite and considerate. My husband won't fly anything but first class because of being 6'3" and his knees. You did a fantastic job on your rhyme and expressing the dread most of us have lived through! #7 for me my friend!
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