Isn't that the one where you can't get out of your seat 30 minutes after takeoff and before landing?
Yup, because it's just across the river from the city. That's why it's convenient.
I'm a single undead gal trying to make it in the big city. I have to start somewhere and they're evil here. They don't judge. They've got necro-tempered glass. No burning up. A great medical plan, and who needs dental more than us?
Harmony ,'Conviction (1)'
F2F 2: Is there anybody here that hasn't slept together?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: New Orleans! May 20-22, 2005!
DXMachina - Apr 08, 2004 6:12:57 am PDT #514 of 9999
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Jessica - Apr 08, 2004 6:14:26 am PDT #515 of 9999
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Isn't that the one where you can't get out of your seat 30 minutes after takeoff and before landing?
Yes, but it's really not as bad as it sounds. Honestly. (You can't get out of your seat for the last 20-ish minutes of any flight going into ANY airport, because the plane is landing. If the flight crew didn't mention that it was a security issue, you probably wouldn't even notice that you were being asked to sit a little longer than usual.)
And once you get out of the plane, National is much more convenient than either Dulles or BWI, in terms of getting into the city.
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Steph L. - Apr 08, 2004 6:15:07 am PDT #516 of 9999
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Right on. Booking ticket now....
DXMachina - Apr 08, 2004 6:16:29 am PDT #517 of 9999
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Yes, but this really isn't as big a deal as some people have made it sound. Seriously, I would never have noticed that it was longer than the standard "seatbelts on" phase without being told.
Yeah. It's more an objection to the whole "if you get out of your seat you will be arrested" threat than any real inconvenience.
Steph L. - Apr 08, 2004 6:28:44 am PDT #518 of 9999
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Eeeee! Ticket booked! Time requested off work! Eeeeee!
Must book hotel room.
Fred Pete - Apr 08, 2004 6:32:42 am PDT #519 of 9999
Ann, that's a ferret.
Chiming in too late, but for future reference --
is it more convenient to fly into Dulles, or National?
National is more convenient for ground transportation to the F2F site. But if you're any kind of nervous flyer, the noise abatement procedures at National (especially flying out of) will give you the heebie jeebies -- it's like a roller coaster with no handle bars. But also a beautiful view of the Mall, if you're on the correct side of the plane. Dulles has much smoother takeoffs and landings, but your view will be the VA countryside and suburbia.
((Orange County, CA - beach) - palmtrees = Fairfax County, VA)
Getting around within Dulles takes a little getting used to. You have to take a shuttle from check-in to your gate for most flights.
And brenda is correct -- I live near Dulles and have volunteered ground transport.
Jessica - Apr 08, 2004 6:34:59 am PDT #520 of 9999
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
But if you're any kind of nervous flyer, the noise abatement procedures at National (especially flying out of) will give you the heebie jeebies -- it's like a roller coaster with no handle bars.
FTR, I hate flying, and have never noticed the takeoffs out of National being any worse than anywhere else. This thread is the only place I've ever seen anyone mention it.
Dana - Apr 08, 2004 6:38:21 am PDT #521 of 9999
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Husband and I fly in and out of National when we visit his people. It's never been a problem.
I don't really play darts, I just love the scorekeeping in the pro game.
Oh, man, when I was in London in January, the big darts competition was on TV like every night, and it was mesmerizing. I have no idea. I had to watch until I figured out the scoring, and then I had to watch because the guy in the final had the biggest arms I'd ever seen.
Fred Pete - Apr 08, 2004 6:39:41 am PDT #522 of 9999
Ann, that's a ferret.
Jessica, I went through a fear-of-flying period triggered by flying from New Orleans to Atlanta through a thunderstorm. Every time I flew out of National, I'd fear the plane was crashing when it was just leveling off after the steep takeoff. So, may have been just me.
Sean K - Apr 08, 2004 6:44:25 am PDT #523 of 9999
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I should probably make my plans more concrete over the next weeks or so.
I know I had plans for a place to stay every night, but they were sort of vague and amorphous. Except for the fact that I think I was staying in the same place SA was staying each night, which is of teh cool.