Crying babies and why 1st Class is all it's cracked up to be...

I haven't even left Canada yet and I'm already feeling the massive difference between 1st class and economy.

From Saskatoon to Calgary I flew in economy. Behind sat a lovely british (yes, lower case, this is our country now damnit) couple with an airplane baby. I say airplane baby instead of baby because a normal baby stops crying. An airplane baby feels the need to cry from takeoff until landing regardless of the flight time. In fact, I'm betting that one would stay awake for a flight around the equator just so it could cry. Don't believe me? Check this out for the proof:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkPV5En_jI8

From Calgary to Vancouver was in 1st Class. Big difference. No airplane babies. No one sitting beside me. A seat wide enough to accomodate 3 of my buttocks (one cheek would be a singular buttock). Oh and endless booze. No, I didn't get drunk, only had 1 beer. But still, it was there! The stewardess brings bottles of wine out to people for them to select what they want. I don't know if I'll ever live a life of decadence, but if I do, I hope it feels like 1st class.

Weather is fair with a chance of shitty here in Hongcouver. I'm expecting conditions to hold and the departure to be on time at 11:50pm local (pacific) time.

I'll be hanging out in the Maple Leaf Lounge. It has an open bar and snack food. Apparently you have to be an alcoholic to fly 1st class. It's the only way to truly get your money's worth.

Next time I check in will be on another continent. My choice for in flight entertainment to Sydney will be 'Lost'. Ironic? Foreboding? I laugh in the face of these words.

p.s. If my plane crashes and I am stranded on an island for the next 6 years you are hereby rendered an asshole if you bring up this post jokingly. Seriously, I will face-punch you in the orbital bone if you say I 'got what I asked for'.

Catch you on the flipside....

Stay tuned to this page. I'll be bringing you the news and info from my Aussie adventures. My home for the summer will be Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The main camp I'll be staying at is just east of the East Alligator River. I'm expecting to get some great photos, video and maybe even a couple snakebites.....really hoping for no snakebites though.



Well it's finally time for me to takeoff. I'll be flying out at 4:45pm, Sunday, May 30th. I haven't really had a lot of time to think about what this summer will bring but I have thought about what I will miss. With a job like mine, it's tough to see everyone as much as I'd like. I understand that everyone finds it hard to come to Saskatoon to see me. For 7 months of the year, you never know if I'll be here! That has left me trying to hop around the provinces (Sask and Alberta). This summer offered two great chances to see a lot of people I wish I could see more. A 'Luther' wedding and a high school reunion (10 years! wow am I old).

To Mike and Chalcey, enjoy your big day. Hope to see you kids soon.

To the class of 2000, make sure you have fun at the Gateway Festival. I have yet to have a bad time at that party in the park and I'm betting the reunion will be a good one.

This blog will replace mass e-mails. If you want a more personal response you'll have to send me something first. Except Ashton, she gets the personal stuff. I'd like to still be married when I get back.