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01-07-11, 12:33 PM
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01-07-11, 12:36 PM
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01-07-11, 12:37 PM
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that pos docu-soap "airline" always shows people getting denied boarding due to alcohol consumption.
i've never seen that happen in real life, not that i've ever been (noticeably) drunk when i've boarded.
anyway, i really should take it easy. my destination is 2,600 meters above sea level.
01-07-11, 12:39 PM
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01-07-11, 12:41 PM
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01-07-11, 12:48 PM
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01-07-11, 12:50 PM
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free drinks = trouble
01-07-11, 12:56 PM
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Start 2 hours before you flight - 2 drinks at 1 an hour pace, maybe 3
You have the 15 minute boarding process where you can't drink, then the take off and getting to an acceptable altitude before the drink cart can start. That's 20- 30 mins. Then 20 minutes for the cart to get to you. So, after your last drink before the flight, you'd have an hour to work some of it out. Then drink 3 drinks over the next 4 hours, 1 hour nap, etc. Then you have the descent, 20 minutes. Taxi time, 20 minutes. So there's 40 minutes to sober up. So, you can do it.
01-07-11, 12:58 PM
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01-07-11, 12:58 PM
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Wells lets break this down.
Start 2 hours before you flight - 2 drinks at 1 an hour pace, maybe 3
You have the 15 minute boarding process where you can't drink, then the take off and getting to an acceptable altitude before the drink cart can start. That's 20- 30 mins. Then 20 minutes for the cart to get to you. So, after your last drink before the flight, you'd have an hour to work some of it out. Then drink 3 drinks over the next 4 hours, 1 hour nap, etc. Then you have the descent, 20 minutes. Taxi time, 20 minutes. So there's 40 minutes to sober up. So, you can do it.
Start 2 hours before you flight - 2 drinks at 1 an hour pace, maybe 3
You have the 15 minute boarding process where you can't drink, then the take off and getting to an acceptable altitude before the drink cart can start. That's 20- 30 mins. Then 20 minutes for the cart to get to you. So, after your last drink before the flight, you'd have an hour to work some of it out. Then drink 3 drinks over the next 4 hours, 1 hour nap, etc. Then you have the descent, 20 minutes. Taxi time, 20 minutes. So there's 40 minutes to sober up. So, you can do it.
not yet.
01-07-11, 12:59 PM
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Well I know what I'd be doing if I were in that situation. Even if they weren't free I'd have one.
01-07-11, 01:08 PM
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01-07-11, 01:09 PM
stole your bike
01-07-11, 01:11 PM
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Free drinks? Pre-flight Champagne
Botto is traveling in Bourgeoisie class
Botto is traveling in Bourgeoisie class
01-07-11, 01:20 PM
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01-07-11, 01:37 PM
stole your bike
01-07-11, 02:06 PM
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Today's ride was fun. Winds out of the north at 12-15 gusting to 30.
01-07-11, 02:33 PM
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01-07-11, 02:39 PM
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01-07-11, 02:40 PM
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A buddy of mine just sent me a pdf on the spread of the stupid lion fish. Damn, I had no idea they were off the Jersey Shore. Probably ****ing snooki.
01-07-11, 02:54 PM
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01-07-11, 02:55 PM
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I'm doing a metric century mountain bike event tomorrow. How much beer should I load in the car? And is flying dog porter good enough, or will I be accused of being a barney?