I'm on SWA flying back from Nashville. Which, by the way is a really cool town. The video shoot for Ty Williams was really fun. He's a cool guy. We got to get a taste of Nashville too. Last night when we wrapped we went back to our car and heard a gunshot. Then a mass of people running. Then speeding cop cars. It was kinda cool. However, that's not the subject off my post. It's about this airline. While I do not agree with their boarding policies and the fact it's a free for all when looking for a seat, it's more of the fact that they apparently listen to Lawyers when designing their lavatories too. Note picture. They have to actually explain to people how to throw trash away. Up to this moment, I never realized that throwing away a towel I just used to clean my hands actually took TWO hands to throw away in the trash, or legal speak "refuse receptical". Do you really believe that we're that stupid? I realize that these economic times that companies are tightening their belt and airfare has gone up. I don't fault them. It's just policy. Like the boarding policy of allowing wheelchair bound and families with children to board first. Wheelchairs, ok. I can't argue with that. But Southwest, how about reserving space in the back for the fams? You know when families are traveling together. It's in those computers you tap away on during check in. Do you think we're so stupid that we'll not figure out assign seating? Here's the solution: Ok, fine. You get to get on first but you have to sit in the back. That's where screaming kids should sit. IT'S CLOSER TO THE LAVATORY TOO! Wow! What a concept. Right now. My hand to God, there is a kid singing "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" very loudly. Parents think it's cute. I think it's freaking July and that kid has a better seat than me. I'm sitting here in the middle seat with two other guys while future Pageant Queen Courtney is sitting in 3A. Here's more! She'll get off this plan first. Why? Well obviously she's in front, but we'll have to wait for mom and dad to gather the 15 bags they brought and watch Courtney figure out how to get the buckle undone. Listen, Mom and Dad, just because they tell you to affix the oxygen mask first doesn't mean you have to let Courtney figure out how to get off this plane. Here's the next problem with your open seat policy: the plane is packed. The unfortunate people that had to get on last don't know that the back is completely full. So the "turn around and pray for an overhead compartment while finding a seat" parade begins. You're now no longer the 7th to last person to get a seat, you're now the absolute last person because the line had to change directions. Brilliant. And why is open seating so dang important to you? It's only important to families. Families make up a unbelieveably small percentage of who flies your airline. This goes back to the economy and business travel. So I go back to stupid people. Maybe it's more of stupid policy. Just as stupid is the placard that explains how to throw away trash, because of some company's lawyers worries, so is the policy on this open seating. I believe Greyhound busses have the same policy.
One more thing on flying. This time it's etiquette. Hey drunk Cougars in front of me- Yeah, You two in seats 11A and 11B that are thinking we're still back in the airport bar where you apparently met the old dude sitting next to you--- it's called courtesy. When you are LITERALLY bursting out with loud drunk laughter that is CLEARLY bothering other passengers, keep in mind that we all know you're looking forward to your "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" weekend in Orlando but we don't want the party now. We came to read or watch a movie or God forbid WRITE a Blog post on how miserable this flight is. I can't even close my eyes because they keep jerking back and forth in their seat with laughter. I can't imagine what it's like to the passengers in front of them. Is this the first time you hags have flown? AND YES, I AM THE JACKASS ON TV THAT IS OBNOXIOUS WRITING THIS!! But, hell, even i have a filter and know when to shut up when no one wants to hear it!
The flight attendants must get tired of this. They have also gotta get tired of the same lame jokes about airplane saftey they just spewed out on the previous flight from Debuque. They usually go through the warn-out set once we land. Thenmg the fuselage is treated to courtesy chuckles and the unneeded applause when we land. Ok, I'll give you the latter...with all these planes going down and holes in the roofs, I can see why people are grateful for this flight of apparent fancy.
Sorry. This post turned into therapy. I'm just waiting for the day that policy falls into my lap and drunk Cougars have to sit back with Courtney and obvious deaf Mom and Dad.
I've been receiving some email from people asking me why I got rid of my MySpace page. Short answer- I grew tired of it and I hate "Sparklies". I could stop right there, but I will go on to say that I have a Facebook page too. I found that most people that I know have both too. Facebook works better for me anyway. So...with that said, add me on Facebook and we'll be friends. -Just remember- I don't post "Sparklies" of any kind!
Y'all tell me this. What should theblimit be for saving seats at movies? I'm of the school that you should get to a theatre early enough to get the seat you want. It's like a race. First come, first served. However, when too get there early, how many seat should you be allowed to save? There was a couple that saved 3 seats when my wife and I walked in to a packed theater. My wife asked if they were taken and the lady there said yes and said it like she was pissed off we even asked. She didn't even have a purse or anything sitting on the chairs. We had to sit in the second row, so my neck is hurting this morning. BUT, we didn't get there early so I can't complain too much. Still fun to go to a movie with the wife. Now as far as the two teenage girls sitting next to us with the talking, texting on phone and getting up 3 times...that's a different story.
My son and I went to see Wolverine earlier in the day and I'm proud to say he has excellent theater manners.
Well, I've known about it for quite some time now and the day has come. My co-host for 7 years, Andrea Jackson is leaving the Daily Buzz. She will be greatly missed and the show is not going to be the same without her. If you have a chance, drop her a line at andrea.jackson@dailybuzznow.com or check out her website www.andreajacksontv.com
Tomorrow on the show, we will be highlighting her ups and downs on the show, so be sure to tune in.
I suppose NASA's space shuttle program has been a part of my life. I saw the very first one take off in the early 80s and I was home sick with mono when the shuttle exploded in the 80s. I had the opportunity to walk beneath the space shuttle a few years back too. I took the kids outside to see this one. It took off at dusk so the entrails were really bright. One of the perks of living in Florida.
I had the opportunity to interview Larry H. Miller, owner of The Utah Jazz and successful business man for the show a few years back. He always liked me and how I did things on my show I had when I was living in Utah. He remembered me when I came back for an interview and told me that I had a great on-air personality. It was supposed to be an interview for an hour or so and I wound up spending the whole day with him. He took me out to lunch. He gave me VIP treatment at The Delta Center. I needed to get downtown and he had a quick appointment and the guy actually told me to pick out a car on the lot and to just drive it down to the Delta Center where I got to park in his spot. A spot closer than the players used.
I was so impressed by him and his generosity. I hope the interview we aired showed justice to a guy that I called a friend and I know that others did too.
RIP Larry H. Miller. You were one of the good ones.
My good friend and former room mate Clayton Morris was on my hero's show, the Late Show with David Letterman. Though he was making fun of Clayton, he still got on the show, so you gotta be proud of him for that. Take a looksy.
Last night we went to the Nappi party up in Deer Valley. Nappi has been on main street doing the gift thing and the party was pretty fun. Here's some things I learned ( Some things I already knew, just needed to be reminded)
- Parties aren't half as much fun when you don't drink - loud thumping techno music makes for hard to hear conversations - when you're not dancing with a group of people you wind up dancing with yourself. Only Billy Idol can pull this off - drunk 20 year olds are annoying - I'm old.
Believe it or not, I am a traditional guy. I have a tradition every time I come out to Utah and that's to have Sunday Brunch at The Grand America Hotel. Unbelievable. I've actually talked about this on the air before. Light Jazz music, all fresh prepared food from crepes to the best omelets ever. Do yourself a favor and go here when in SLC.
So I wake up this morning and get ready to start my day. I go downstairs only to come up and see this happening. Yogurt for breakfast, sure. But Yoga. I was freaking out a little.
Y'all help me out here. What is the policy when it comes to arm rests? I am sitting in my seat 17A and next to me is Restless Goliath. Restless Goliath has a really nice MacBook that he has opened,closed and put away about 3 times on this flight. He's in a middle seat and is a large in stature. Imagine Andy Campbell with bulk. Anyway, Restless Goliath has taken over my armrest. So I am crossing my arms. I would imagine that Restless Goliath and i would be friends outside this fuselage. He smells nice. And my hand to the heavens, he's wearing a Giants hat. Ironic, I know, but I'm a baseball fan too. So, can you tell me who gets the armrest so I can quit thinking I'm in the right or in the wrong? Does whoever gets there first win it? Is it whoever is larger? Do we split it? I gotta know because if he jabs me again with his elbow one more time, I'm gonna pull down the emergency oxygen bag and put it on him first and not myself.
