the return of "twinkle twinkle little star." the cade factor is alive and well and living in europe
october 1999.
american airlines flight, boston to milan.
toddler with a musical rattle playing "twinkle twinkle little star" over and over for the duration of the 7 hour flight.
such things are the groundwork of the cade factor.
fast forward to yesterday.
june 2006
britsh airways flight, boston to london.
toddler with....something...playing a dying version of "twinkle."
naturally.
fortunately, this time 'round the annoyance was limited to the waiting area. as soon as we boarded, the offending family was banished to the dregs of "coach" while i rode in style in the finest business class in the world.
perhaps i spoke too soon. let me back up. ...while i WAS SUPPOSED TO RIDE in the finest business class in the world. you see, despite all the info i had saying i was b-class, the airline thought otherwise. unfortunately, i didn't realize this until well after i checked in at logan. i asked the gate agent if i was just crazy and if there was anything that could be done. she looked. "ah, well, you are booked 'world traveler plus'. but you are booked business class from london to manchester."
"so, i am in business class for the 35 minute flight, but not the 6 hour one?"
"that's correct." *
"awesome."
needless to say this, combined with everyone's favorite kiddie song, ensured me i was in for a long day.
but, save the usual minor things, i was wrong.
as it turns out, 'world traveler plus' is the equivalent of economy plus, and on a brand new BA 777, that's a pretty damn good seat. despite being only one of 2 possible middle seats (see chart below **) the ride was extremely comfortable.
and for those who don't know. as far as the hotel in which am staying is concerned, let's just say that i love my job.
as for last week, sorry for no updates. all i can say now is that ottawa, canada was as pleasant of an experience as i could have hoped for. i suggest you visit sometime.
peace.
* - the london to manchester flight was no different than any other domestic 737 or A319 flight. (think southwest without the cattle call). in other words, even though my ticket clearly read "business class," there was no distinguished cabin and i was crammed over the wing next to a couple who seemed silently fascinated with every single move i made. thank goodness it was only 40 minutes.
** chart - XX| |XXCX| |XX; where "X" = a seat and "C" = cade.
american airlines flight, boston to milan.
toddler with a musical rattle playing "twinkle twinkle little star" over and over for the duration of the 7 hour flight.
such things are the groundwork of the cade factor.
fast forward to yesterday.
june 2006
britsh airways flight, boston to london.
toddler with....something...playing a dying version of "twinkle."
naturally.
fortunately, this time 'round the annoyance was limited to the waiting area. as soon as we boarded, the offending family was banished to the dregs of "coach" while i rode in style in the finest business class in the world.
perhaps i spoke too soon. let me back up. ...while i WAS SUPPOSED TO RIDE in the finest business class in the world. you see, despite all the info i had saying i was b-class, the airline thought otherwise. unfortunately, i didn't realize this until well after i checked in at logan. i asked the gate agent if i was just crazy and if there was anything that could be done. she looked. "ah, well, you are booked 'world traveler plus'. but you are booked business class from london to manchester."
"so, i am in business class for the 35 minute flight, but not the 6 hour one?"
"that's correct." *
"awesome."
needless to say this, combined with everyone's favorite kiddie song, ensured me i was in for a long day.
but, save the usual minor things, i was wrong.
as it turns out, 'world traveler plus' is the equivalent of economy plus, and on a brand new BA 777, that's a pretty damn good seat. despite being only one of 2 possible middle seats (see chart below **) the ride was extremely comfortable.
and for those who don't know. as far as the hotel in which am staying is concerned, let's just say that i love my job.
as for last week, sorry for no updates. all i can say now is that ottawa, canada was as pleasant of an experience as i could have hoped for. i suggest you visit sometime.
peace.
* - the london to manchester flight was no different than any other domestic 737 or A319 flight. (think southwest without the cattle call). in other words, even though my ticket clearly read "business class," there was no distinguished cabin and i was crammed over the wing next to a couple who seemed silently fascinated with every single move i made. thank goodness it was only 40 minutes.
** chart - XX| |XXCX| |XX; where "X" = a seat and "C" = cade.
posted by cade at 4:23 AM
6 Comments:
i want to feel bad for your airplane trip... but then i remember you're in england.
glad you got there safe and sound. your hotel looks awful. ;)
Uh, mister complainer...SHUT UP.
You're in England in a $350/night hotel (that's the cheap room), GETTING PAID.
SHUT YER CAKE HOLE! (in my worst scottish accent ever)
yeah i second motion for the cake hole shutting.
what the jiggy are you doing in england for work. yeah i clicked the link.
it took me to a picture of a door man.
i guess that is a cool job.
being a door man.
couldn't they find a brit to do that?
ok dogpile.
first off i never complained about being in england. i simply complained about the flight...which i do no matter where i am flying. because flying and me...we ain't so tight see.
if i start to complain about the small romanesque city in which i am staying, or the pending jaunt to ireland...then i will gladly shut the old cake hole. but until that point....no.
dude, just dave are you gonna take that? he called you a dogpile.
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