Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[PollyannaMom]

In honor of the birthday of aviation pioneer Glenn Curtis,

Today's Topic (Wed, 5/21) - 3 things you're grateful for when you fly

https://glennhcurtissmuseum.org/education/who-was-glenn-curtiss/

PS - If you don't fly, you can choose 3 things you're grateful for that probably got to you via air transport.

 

[slo]

Happy HUMP DAY Everyone

#1 - Our Parking Lot At Midway Airport - It’s privately owned parking lot and it’s the best. It’s nothing great to look at, but it’s inexpensive and I feel our car is safe when it’s there. A friend of mine turned us onto it 5 years ago, and we’ve used it ever since.

#2 - An Easy Airport - Chicago has 2 airports and we always use Midway, which I consider an easy airport. I haven’t flown out of O’Hare in literally 30 years (since our honeymoon) so I don’t remember that much about it.

#3 - Early Flights - I’m so grateful that Southwest has early flights. We love the 5am flight, it’s our favorite! We like getting to where we are going early so we can enjoy breakfast at our trip location and ease into our vacation.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I’m grateful for the airplane because I hate road trips I will not do a road trip I wanna fly everywhere I go so I can get there quicker

I’m grateful for the window seat so I can look out the window and see everything I love staring out the window I try always to get a window seat

I’m grateful for the seatbelt I’ve had many a turbulent flight Very grateful for my seatbelt

I’m especially grateful for the pilots who get us safely there where we’re going

And I’m very grateful I’ve never had any issues or incidents on any flight I’ve ever been on but did have one at a gate ones or some people try to get on a plane and actually made it all the way to the gate with no passport and they did not have tickets to get on the plane and how they made it that far is still a mystery but thankfully they did not make it on the plane I wasn’t too happy to get on that plane considering the three people that they arrested at the gate but luckily everything went fine with that flight but I am able to truthfully say I was a bit concerned so I was very grateful that everything went well so I am grateful that security finally caught those people but how they got that far is still a mystery to me

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Wednesday

I no longer fly. Years ago planes made it much faster for me to visit dad (during my college years) and grandma (when she lived in Texas)

I am sure grateful to planes for carrying happy mail and needed supplies.

Toy and paper airplanes that bring kids a smile and the flying dumbo ride that delivers cheer to all its riders.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

At first, I thought that said Glenn Close

When flying, I'm grateful for...

- smooth and uneventful flights.
- my luggage arriving with me and being undamaged.
- easy connections with no delays.

 

[clappyclaps]

I used to hate the whole flying experience however my recent, surprisingly pleasant long haul flights have changed my opinion somewhat!

1. Free food & drinks - this mostly applies to long haul or free snacks you get on non-budget airlines, but I am super impressed with the free food & drink offerings on flights. The food is a lot tastier than you'd expect (not restaurant quality but still decent), you get more than enough meals and snacks and they certainly dont skimp on the drinks either, alcoholic or otherwise. Coming from someone who used to refuse to eat plane food, now I actually look forward to it.

2. Window seats & no neighbours - again mostly on long haul, but getting a window seat and also having nobody sat on the row next to you so you can spread out and not be disturbed when sleeping etc, such a pleasant experience.

3. Being on time & organised - having been on many flights that have been delayed or had a completely disorganised approach to the gate and boarding process, I've come to be very grateful for those flights that are on time or even early, and are super organised, making for such a stress free airport experience.

 

[bluecastle]

Lots of mixed feelings about flying.
My dad loved airplanes and one of our family outings in the early 60’s was to go to Idylwild (Kennedy) Airport and watch the planes come in and go out. Obviously, you can’t do that anymore!

The first time I flew was in college: $29.00 student stand-by from NY to Buffalo. So much better than an 8 hour car ride! (And my parents didn’t have to take me)

Living in the DC area, the thought of flying now is a bit scary. Not to mention the last time I flew to Disney in 2020, my ears hurt so much I was crying. I do appreciate the option though when long car rides are just not a good option.

 

[bluecastle]

Citruscurtis: nice Carly Simon reference. I saw her in Central Park after Anticipation came out. Great concert.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I love flying!

I'm grateful for that "vacation has started as soon as we're through security" feeling - after that, someone else is doing all the work, and I just get to sit there and read my book.

Grateful when I get a window seat

Grateful I can get to Florida in a few hours instead of a few days

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Thu, 5/22) - 3 musical instruments you are or have been grateful for

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Piano
Guitar
Violin
I can’t play any musical instrument to save my life but I am very appreciative and grateful to the people who are so talented and can play them and I enjoy tremendously listening to music I appreciate their talent and hard work !!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Grateful for my Dad's guitar when I was a kid - it was so fun to hear him play!

Grateful for street performers when we go into the city. I love to hear music floating around!

Grateful for this:

... the first "instrument" I learned simple songs on. (To this day, if I play Jingle bells on a piano, I still hear those numbers in my head!)

 

[slo]

Good Thursday Morning

Polly - I loved my Merlin. That picture brought back some great childhood memories

#1 - My Mom’s Black Piano - I took 3 years of piano lessons and I always enjoyed listening to my mom play.

#2 - My Mom’s Organ - That was a lot of fun to play - it all sorts of beats and instrument settings. I loved playing that.

#3 - My Clarinet - I was in the middle school and high school marching band and I played the clarinet. I have great fun memories being in the band.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Dad enjoys playing the piano. I am not a classical music fan but it brings him great joy which, of course, makes me happy. Memories of piano accompaniment when I was in church choir.

Kids at church music camp and from another church lifting their precious voices and instruments in praise to God.

I played the flute for years as a kid. I was never very good at it. As I got older TMJ issues made playing it, a woodwind instrument, harder but I did enjoy the idea of it. I definitely preferred my years in choir.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

My grandparents' upright piano - I used to play it in their home when I was a kid (not that I was any good). My parents inherited it and my mom often used it to help me prep for auditions, recitals, concerts, etc. They still have it, which made for some cute pics and moments when our girls were little. They recently painted it to give it a modern trendy look with their FL vibes (they are in FL) home.

The campout guitars - For our annual Christmas campout get-together, there are several men who bring out their guitars and are basically the music for the weekend.

My faves in the orchestra - I go through phases where various instruments are my favorites. The oboe and French horn are usually at the top of the list, but sometimes I find musical inspiration in things like the trombone, trumpet or the timpani. I also like to use instruments similar to my voice when thinking of certain more lyric parts. So, I'll think flute or piccolo and try and emulate them as I'm performing.