Guess the next one (some years down the road yet) will be

when we no > ML> > longer have to take off our shoes. (G)

That's 75, for those who don't have PreCheck. I

Which we don't, but were able to use my sister in law's status last year.

I was unaware that that could happen, but my
friend Bonnie coat-tailed on mine last month.

My SIL had done all the travel booking and she had the points, so I
guess the agent gave her the OK to use them on the rest of the family. Probably depends on who books the trip, others in the party, etc.

Most likely. Who knows the calculus the authorities use.
The fact that it was a trusted traveler who booked the
trip may have been relevant. As far as the agent giving an
okay, it's more likely that it was the agent's computer in
cahoots with the background checking computer.

How many 75 year olds fly on a regular basis also? Some probably fly

on > an irregular basis but enough to warrant PreCheck?
I don't have any numbers but have encountered
enough of them.

Flying to visit kids, grand kids, even great grands? Right now flip

Sad or happy to say that I have friends with great grands,
and even one with a great great grand. But I have other
friends who are above 75 who fly every week for work.

flops would be the easiest footwear for both Steve and me; we're still hurting (mostly chest wall type bruising).

I detest the way flip-flops feel - once I was in Hawaii
and was coerced into buying a pair for $3 or so. Wore
them once and put them away forever more. They went into
a Goodwill bag recently.

No, but Deborah sent another shot and let us know where to look for

her > (back). I found her.
Nice.

Agreed.

There's this guy I know who plays the fiddle; his
wife, a singer and guitarist, has a very fine artistic
talent in the chalks/pastels line and is trying to
figure out an effective preserving/finishing method
that doesn't change the texture. Maybe hair spray
would work.

Worth suggesting. Just a light spray does the trick. There are commercial fixatives on the market; I presume she's tried those and

not > been happy with the outcome?
I'm not certain, but perhaps it was the price.

I've not bought any in years so couldn't guess at what the price might
be.

I saw the husband later and may have mentioned the
possibility, but there were many more interesting
things to talk about.

They're our airline of choice at the moment. Have to make sure we

have > our own munchies and in flight entertainment tho. The Nook (for reading) > is handy then.
They're my last resort carrier; not one of the ones
on my no-fly list (Allegiant, Spirit, Frontier).

Those are no gos for us too. A family in our church took one of them to
visit family out west a couple of years ago--said it was not a good

I flew Spirit not long ago but was going to a
meeting with only a briefcase. It charges for
carryon as well as checked bags; also for seat
assignments. The inevitable happened - three
people were assigned to my seat in the end, and
that had to be sorted out by the cabin crew,
with all of us milling around the lav in the
back of the plane!

experience. Will Soouthwest let you carry on peanuts now?

I don't know if any can or do have prohibitions
on food products carried aboard by passengers.

There are a number of good choices - I hope you
didn't suggest vinegar barbecue, though.

Eastern NC style? I did, but she was going to be on the red sauce

side > of the line.
Gark. Good BBQ doesn't need or want sauce of any kind
anyway. It's all in the rub, the mop, and the smoke.

I know, that's why we like the eastern NC style better. (G)

Vinegar barbecue is poison!

And it's my contention that if you use commercial
mayo in hot dishes, you get more of the taste of
the unnecessary additives.

Depending on what mayo you buy; we try to get mayo without the additives. Since Duke's started adding some, we've switched to Bama.

It's weird how they can't resisting making a silk
purse into a sow's ear.

I know, can't win for losing some times.

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1 t Dijon mustard 1/2 t Garlic powder
1 c Mayonnaise 1 t Capers
1 t Fresh tarragon; chopped, or 1 t Dried tarragon; crushed
1 t Fresh parsley; chopped, or 1 t Dried parsley; crushed

Blend all of the ingredients, together until smooth. Cover and chill.
Makes about 1 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Shrimp, Crabmeat,
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Hi Michael,

That's 75, for those who don't have PreCheck. I

Which we don't, but were able to use my sister in law's

status last > ML> > year.

I was unaware that that could happen, but my
friend Bonnie coat-tailed on mine last month.

My SIL had done all the travel booking and she had the points, so I guess the agent gave her the OK to use them on the rest of the

family. > Probably depends on who books the trip, others in the party, etc.

Most likely. Who knows the calculus the authorities use.
The fact that it was a trusted traveler who booked the
trip may have been relevant. As far as the agent giving an
okay, it's more likely that it was the agent's computer in
cahoots with the background checking computer.

Probably so; the computers talk to each other more than we realise. When
they come up with perks, they're doing good; when the flights are goofed
up, they're "stupid machines". (G)

How many 75 year olds fly on a regular basis also? Some

probably fly > ML> on > an irregular basis but enough to warrant PreCheck?

I don't have any numbers but have encountered
enough of them.

Flying to visit kids, grand kids, even great grands? Right now flip

Sad or happy to say that I have friends with great grands,
and even one with a great great grand. But I have other
friends who are above 75 who fly every week for work.

Definatly a different circle than I move in.

flops would be the easiest footwear for both Steve and me; we're

still > hurting (mostly chest wall type bruising).

I detest the way flip-flops feel - once I was in Hawaii
and was coerced into buying a pair for $3 or so. Wore
them once and put them away forever more. They went into
a Goodwill bag recently.

I've not owned any in years, never was that enthused about them myself.

No, but Deborah sent another shot and let us know where to

look for > ML> her > (back). I found her.

Nice.

Agreed.

There's this guy I know who plays the fiddle; his
wife, a singer and guitarist, has a very fine artistic talent in the chalks/pastels line and is trying to
figure out an effective preserving/finishing method
that doesn't change the texture. Maybe hair spray
would work.

Worth suggesting. Just a light spray does the trick. There

are > ML> > commercial fixatives on the market; I presume she's tried those and > ML> not > been happy with the outcome?

I'm not certain, but perhaps it was the price.

I've not bought any in years so couldn't guess at what the price

might > be.

I saw the husband later and may have mentioned the
possibility, but there were many more interesting
things to talk about.

Probably so, like any time you get together with someone you've not seen
in a while. At least the computer can help us stay in better contact--so
we don't forget all the little things we mean to talk about when
together. We can bring them up in an e-mail or whatever.

They're our airline of choice at the moment. Have to make

sure we > ML> have > our own munchies and in flight entertainment
tho. The Nook (for > ML> reading) > is handy then.

They're my last resort carrier; not one of the ones
on my no-fly list (Allegiant, Spirit, Frontier).

Those are no gos for us too. A family in our church took one of them

to > visit family out west a couple of years ago--said it was not a
good

I flew Spirit not long ago but was going to a
meeting with only a briefcase. It charges for
carryon as well as checked bags; also for seat
assignments. The inevitable happened - three
people were assigned to my seat in the end, and
that had to be sorted out by the cabin crew,
with all of us milling around the lav in the
back of the plane!

Remind me not to book a flight with them. They actually assigned you a
seat tho? Most of the airlines like that just have open "free for all"
seating.

experience. Will Soouthwest let you carry on peanuts now?

I don't know if any can or do have prohibitions
on food products carried aboard by passengers.

Which can be good or bad, depending on who you're sitting near.

There are a number of good choices - I hope you
didn't suggest vinegar barbecue, though.

Eastern NC style? I did, but she was going to be on the red

sauce > ML> side > of the line.

Gark. Good BBQ doesn't need or want sauce of any kind
anyway. It's all in the rub, the mop, and the smoke.

I know, that's why we like the eastern NC style better. (G)

Vinegar barbecue is poison!

Your choice, my choice. (G)

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