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(Message started by: E-Double on Nov 5^th, 2004, 8:25am)

Title: Advice for Flying?????
Post by E-Double on Nov 5^th, 2004, 8:25am

Hi all,

I'd like to pick your brains......

In 17 days I'll be flying to Aruba for my honeymoon....
Got letters of necessity for traveling with my syringes and to get an O2 tank on flight and on the island....

Do any of you have any "tricks" for flying.
Not nervous at all about getting hitched but am nervous of the change in pressure due to flying and afraid of screwing with the noggin.

Though not getting slammed nearly as much (hooray) I'm still doing the fox-trot ;) and I was just wondering what y'all have done when/if flying during cycle?

Thanks a million and hugs to all!!!

Eric

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by fubar on Nov 5^th, 2004, 8:43am

I've flown approximately 3 million miles (not a misprint) and I have stopped worrying about it. Never been asked about my needles, ever. Never been hit on a plane, ever. In fact, I'll be flying today from Boston to Oakland.

-Shawn

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by TomM on Nov 5^th, 2004, 8:48am

"My advice to you, Mr. Blutarsky, is to start drinking heavily."

Seriously, relax. Have a few drinks if your head will allow it. If not, so what. Have meds with you if you need them. Make sure you have the Rx, too.

Me, I fly on a few beers and a Valium. ;;D

Good luck and congrats!

Any "plans" for Aruba? ;)

TomM

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by E-Double on Nov 5^th, 2004, 8:56am

Thanks guys,

I kinda figured to just deal as I do in everyday life...not questioning anymore the nature of these things. Couldn't hurt to ask though.

As far as "plans" go... If I'm catching your drift not sure b/c the little lady is still quite hesitant and I honestly can't see that occurring while on my honeymoon unless she took part too lol.

Just hoping to enjoy cocktails of booze or beer and not just meds ;)

Thanks again!

E.

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by don on Nov 5^th, 2004, 9:23am

Have flown numerous times. Always have imitrex kit in the carry on. Have never been questioned and have never been hit during a flight.

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by TomM on Nov 5^th, 2004, 9:28am

That's not the plans to which I was referring.

More along the line of watch a few sunsets, maybe stay up for a sunrise, and enjoy each others company.

BTW--I have been hit while flying. Thank GlaxoSmithKline for Imitrex Nasal!

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by E-Double on Nov 5^th, 2004, 9:32am

on 11/05/04 at 09:28:50, TomM wrote:

Well then yes Tom we certainly have those plans [smiley=laugh.gif].......Sunsets, company and everything else that comes with being in love AWEEEE ;;D

I'm actually psyched and do feel a lot better just hearing from you guys. Thanks again.

I obviously thought a reference to some taking trips to the islands to get certain fungal relief. OOPS.

Eric

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 5^th, 2004, 9:42am

Congratulations again, EE. Advice for flying: Keep FLAPPING!! 8) ;;D [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Kirk on Nov 5^th, 2004, 10:03am

The instructions I recieved for learning to fly were from an Alaskan Bush Pilot "Just throw yourself at the ground until you miss."
Other than that sit back with your favorite beverage and relax. Been working for me for 40 some odd years of flying.
YMMV

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 5^th, 2004, 10:47am

"Mind thy altimeter lest the ground rise up and smite thee!" [smiley=laugh.gif]

(I would love to be a bush pilot somewhere like Alaska, Australia, or Montana/Wyoming....) Dream job!!! :)

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by E-Double on Nov 5^th, 2004, 10:49am

I think I'll try this method..................................................

http://www.yves-rossy.com/en/photos/jetman01.jpg

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 5^th, 2004, 10:58am

My preferred method, and yes, that's me in the cockpit. :)

http://www.jeepaholics.com/support/files/Jeepgun/20040919135551_Waving.jpg

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by john_d on Nov 5^th, 2004, 11:01am

on 11/05/04 at 10:58:19, Jeepgun wrote:

My preferred method, and yes, that's me in the cockpit. :)

http://www.jeepaholics.com/support/files/Jeepgun/20040919135551_Waving.jpg

damn Frank, how you can get up 1000 feet in the air with a tricycle, a lawnmower engine and a parachute is beyond me ;;D

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by TomM on Nov 5^th, 2004, 11:03am

on 11/05/04 at 09:32:57, E-Double wrote:

I obviously thought a reference to some taking trips to the islands to get certain fungal relief. OOPS.

Eric

No worries. We're cool. 8)

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Jeepgun on Nov 5^th, 2004, 11:04am

Well, it's easy, but complex to explain, John. It's actually like flying a sailboat. LOL

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Tom K on Nov 5^th, 2004, 11:30am

I have to agree...never have been hasseled about trex. They never even looked twice. Keep your trex in a ziplock, it helps if they do take it out and keeps it all in one place. Second trick I just learned this summer, was to take nicotine gum with, I'm a smoker. This took all the edge off of flying for me. Just my .02.

T

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by karma on Nov 5^th, 2004, 12:30pm

Eric,
The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba have a form of socialized medecine which makes it very easy for the local population but a bit tricky for visitors.
I would get the O2 sorted out before you are in need. The hotel can probably find a doc. for U that will give you a script. U should be able to see one right away if U need to. Probably cost you about $35.00 for the visit.
I wouldn't bother looking for the fungi. Climate is to dry and you don't want to be asking around for it.
Have Fun and congrats.

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by E-Double on Nov 5^th, 2004, 1:12pm

I'm just interested in sun fun and hopefully relaxation.
Boozin' it up, Romance and being catered to is all I look forward to.

thanks for all the advice and laughs.

E

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Jonny on Nov 5^th, 2004, 3:52pm

on 11/05/04 at 08:43:09, fubar wrote:

In fact, I'll be flying today from Boston to Oakland.

You were in Boston and didnt call me you prick?

Man, I hope your at Logan airport right now.....it would serve you right....LMMFAO ;;D

(60 mph wind gusts and power outages means they are canceling all kinds of flights....LOL)

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by john_d on Nov 5^th, 2004, 3:53pm

on 11/05/04 at 15:52:47, Jonny wrote:

You were in Boston and didnt call me you prick?

let me help you out there fubar...

jonny, you prick

lol ;;D just kidding bro

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by vig on Nov 5^th, 2004, 4:17pm

that looks like Buzz Lightyear!

oh, and 'AirPlugs'

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by alleyoop on Nov 5^th, 2004, 4:55pm

Congradulations Eric!!! Have a ball!!!

..................alley [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by fubar on Nov 6^th, 2004, 7:39pm

Jonny,

I almost DID try to call but I wasn't there for fun. My schedule was packed and I had no car. I did have a couple hours free that afternoon, but I didn't want to call last minute...

you prick :P

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Charlie on Nov 6^th, 2004, 10:19pm

Yes. Congratulations Eric.

No fear of flying here. 8)

Change of pressure never was a problem for me and I flew much more back then.

Have great time.

Charlie

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Jonny on Nov 7^th, 2004, 9:34am

on 11/06/04 at 19:39:46, fubar wrote:

you prick :P

Dont call me a prick you prick.....LMAO ;;D

Maybe next time, Bro..

...........................jonny

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Renee on Nov 7^th, 2004, 11:50am

Eric,

Flying is not a problem for me but landing is, especially landing at a destination of lower elevation and/or higher humidity. Once the cabin is de-pressurized I am often hit within 5 minutes with a high kip ch.

My neuro now has me take a pill form of triptan one hour prior to landing. This has stopped the problem on the one experience I've had landing since he told me this.

Congratulations and good luck!!

Title: Re: Advice for Flying?????
Post by Revolvr on Nov 7^th, 2004, 11:23pm

Medications, including needles, are OK in carry-on and check-on.

Compressed gas cylinders of any type are not OK even if empty. It it possible to arrange for the airline to provide O2 if needed during flight but that is really for those who need continuous flow to breath.

Just pack all the Imitrex you will need plus a few extra just in case and have a good time!