Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12098586)

From our favorite TexMex place in college: http://rosascafe.net/special.html

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12098611)

last I checked....bathrooms weren't supposed to have TVs:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_YwLx00JP6Ds/Sm...0/SSPX0543.jpg
inner vanity

Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12098628)

I know CO is a Texas based airline, and more often than not, I appreciate my little reminders of the South when I interact with CO. Whether its the occasional delightful Southern accent in a call center, or the biscuits with breakfast, I find CO's Southern heritage to be an asset.

Although I think they've officially taken this a step too far.

I'm not sure when it first appeared, but last night was the first time I've encountered Mr. Z's beef jerky on a CO Ex flight. While this might appeal to the inter-Texas crowd, I think that's about where the demographic ends. Now, don't get me wrong, I've been known to snap into the occasional Slim Jim, but not since I was 12.

Distributing beef jerky to a plane full of Yankees was amusing, and then startling.

As we all know, ERJ's are rather "intimate." After a solid minute of everyone staring at their packages of dried beef in disbelief, the comments started. Soon, the entire plane was engaging in a dialog about the absurdity of being served beef jerky for supper. This went downhill when someone noted that the beef jerky originated in Brazil and half of the package was in Portuguese. Translations were offered, and soon the entire plane surmised that somewhere on the package, it said "not fit for human consumption" (perhaps this was a carry-over from the little package of silica that they put inside to keep the jerky "fresh").

I suppose that I too am suspect of a food stuff that lists "flavors" as an ingredient.

Enter the perro.

During the amusing all-plane conversation about the jerky someone noted that a dog, somewhere on board was quietly whimpering. Probably famished from his long journey. Someone somewhere then uttered the fateful words: "hey, I bet the dog would love the jerky."

And sure enough, the owner brought the little Perro out from his carrying case, and began feeding it jerky. The dog seemed to love it and soon, everyone was passing their jerky to the owner of the dog. Because fate wasn't being tempted enough, someone then helpfully suggested that the dog would probably love jerky dipped in Rondele Parmesan Peppercorn spread and sure enough, the Perro gobbled it up.

Things then settled down for about thirty minutes and just as we were beginning our initial decent, it started.

Flying in and out of Newark, I've smelled some pretty rank things in my day, but what we all began smelling was absolutely overwhelming. Like Louie Anderson's septic system. In August. After he's eaten an Octopus.

The little Perro was producing the most noxious fumes you've ever smelled. Little clouds of green gas permeated the cabin. Everyone looked around in horror, realizing the error of our ways. The woman sitting in 12A was staring intently at the exit window calculating just how desperately she wanted fresh air.

It. Was. Horrific.

Just writing this encounter is bringing a tear to my eye and a taste of vomit in the back of my mouth. Please CO. Either drop the jerky or put a warning label: not fit for human, or perro consumption. In English.

Originally Posted by xyzzy (Post 12098680)

Last week it was pictures of planes ... this week it's pictures of bathrooms? :confused:

Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12099135)

or
The American cousin could have arranged for a penalty boxer to fly to LAX and guest her into the PC, or AA club. :D
What airline was she flying to MEL ?

Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12099136)

I have spoken to notabob.

He has been TB2B(too busy to box)

Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12099244)

I made the mistake of wandering out of the box.

Originally Posted by KNRG (Post 12101973)

Is it wrong that my immediate mental image was that of a airport check-in kiosk - still in the airport setting mind you - slathered in marinara and melty cheese.

Originally Posted by danceswithsunlight (Post 12102986)

got Alex to answer a few funny questions:

You Asked: have you ever been to prison
Alex: I like any vacation that saves me money and lets me earn OnePass miles.

You Asked: did michael jackson die
Alex: I like music from all over the world, but my all time favorite band has to be Jefferson Airplane

Originally Posted by KNRG (Post 12103235)

Are there any particularly good food options at IAH? I somehow managed to end up on the only "snack" flights for my route tomorrow.

Originally Posted by baglady (Post 12103333)

We had horrible food and service there a few days ago. :td:

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 12104120)

I read all the time. I might be able to help you but first I need to know what you like to read.

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12103656)

In my experience, B&N always seems to have higher prices. I know it makes me a bad FTer, but I'll almost always pass on a small number of miles to save some cash.

Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12104891)

Doesn't Ever Leave The Airport. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12104891)

Doesn't Ever Leave The Airport. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 12104912)

Coming next week: Pictures of bathrooms in planes!

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12103450)

Any good non-fiction recommendations? I'm looking for a few more books to bring along on the honeymoon.

Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12105114)

The Drunkard's Walk is good. I picked up Nudge and if hadn't been for Cass Sunstein inserting his own political ideology so obviously, it would have been better.

I decided I wanted to read some fiction and picked up I Am Legend. Within the first 100 pages it is much, much better than the movie. ^

Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 12104149)

I read it. It's a fast read and you will enjoy it because you fly CO. The best airline book I've read is Hard Landings.

My non-fiction interests are biographies, spy/war/CIA stuff and disasters (as in 9-11). Let me know if you want me to recommend anything from this grouping.

Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 12105114)

The Drunkard's Walk is good. I picked up Nudge and if hadn't been for Cass Sunstein inserting his own political ideology so obviously, it would have been better.

I decided I wanted to read some fiction and picked up I Am Legend. Within the first 100 pages it is much, much better than the movie. ^

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12103329)

I have a mess of dollar coins coming tomorrow and was considering a trip to Casino Aztar this weekend ...