Thursday, February 19, 2009

Senior Moment

I was watching "Lost" and the plane started shaking. I was trying to think of the right word. I can hear the announcement from the crew in my mind: "Please return to your seats. The fasten seat belt light has been turned on. We are experiencing some unexpected ..."

I could not think of the word. So I googled some of the pilot's typical words and came up with the answer: turbulence. But even after having it, I'm thinking that it would NOT have popped into my head later. It's not like I hear the word that often. I've probably heard it when portrayed on TV more than I've heard it while flying.

Although there was a flight to Ft. Lauderdale, when I was taking my eldest nephew, then 6, I think, to visit my parents. As we were coming in for a landing there was quite a bit of turbulence. I gave an airsick bag to my nephew and I had to use it, too, although it wasn't a lot.

When the plane landed, everyone applauded.

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