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About the plane thing, The longest plane ride I've ever been on was from the US to Europe, and I had one of the cheapo seats. It really wasn't too bad, (unless you count the food...) But really I think that a long plane ride is going to be uncomfortable anyways, I just wouldn't want to spent almost twice the amount just for, like, a bigger seat, or whatever it is that they give you in first class...But you might feel differently if you have to go a longer distance too.

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Wow - Chris - I don't know what I think about your preparations... I think you are an amazingly intelligent and disciplined person - but I have a sense of sadness that there is a likelihood of a 'disaster' in your future, after all if there wasn't I guess you wouldn't be preparing for it...

Having said that there is so much sense in what you say and have actioned! There have been so many kingdoms and civilisations that have been decimated because their policy was to avoid 'war-mongery' and it just took one unscrupulous leader with lofty ambitions to raid & invade and without plans and military ability they had little or no hope of deflecting the invaders!

See... I love DH Lawrence - though he is sometimes a little depressing too...

Hi JamestheDark! - I wonder what you mean... below the belt? Exactly what kind of combat are you preparing for???

Hi Penguin! FMF! Hi SpaceANGL - I've missed you being around! Mei Mei... oh - I think I had noticed something going on between you and Nico...???

Hey all other Imponderers! - are you all coming out to play soon - I've been to work all day and you are all probably not even up yet...

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mornin' Imponderables.

This is going to be a mite long, mostly from quotations of you shiny folk:

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Originally posted by SpaceAnJL:
I think they should have been sedated and put in the hold for the duration.

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I think that strategy can be applied to a more general cross-section of children, or applied on an as-needed basis.

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Originally posted by Tristan:
I am suggesting that kids always have a drink in front of them...a few well-placed splashes of rum...no more kid problems!

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Along the same lines as SpaceANJL, that would be my favorite (and probably the cheapest) sedative.

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Originally posted by msg:
See now I and my siblings were taken on airplanes regularly and my mom was very strict about our behavior. She made sure we sat together and had games and snacks and such and kept us busy, but she made it clear we were to be quiet and stay in our seats. Always timed the flight round nap time for when we were younger so we'd sleep the flight away. She'd also give us warm milk and chamomile right before take off so we'd be out the whole time. I think there's no excuse for ill behaved kids on a plane. If the parent carefully chooses flight time for when the kids are at their best and makes sure they have everything they need...there's no reason for badly behaved kids

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Being a parent and a restaurant employee I think that this too should be applied on a much grander scale: Don't let your kids be douchebags in public places.

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Originally posted by Whimsicalnbrainpan:
I don't see why you can't do both. Prepare for war so that if it happens you are ready but do your best to avoid it if posible. Since war can not always be avoided it is best to be ready if diplomacy fails or someone attacks you without provocation, in which case you could have done nothing to avoid it in the first place. Idealy there would be no war at all but I think human nature is such that there will always be war until we change. Maybe that will
happen someday but I certainly do not expect to see it in my lifetime even though I wish for it.

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I think this is a very good point. Though I would also like to, there is no way I am going to see a change to the way of war in my lifetime, and I doubt that even my son will in his, though this is one time I would love to be proven wrong.


The only really long flight I have been on was on the way to and from Italy for my senior trip. We flew non-stop from Atlanta to Brussels (then a short hop on to Milan), and though we were in coach, it wasn't bad. The seats were a bit cramped. Maybe I was just lucky enough to not have and babies on the flight. I suppose a good recomendation in any case would be sound cancelling earphones and a good set of CDs.

~Jimi
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Ah yes - RIMG! And foam earplugs and a good eyemask! I also use an aromatherapy blend that helps me relax and sometimes even a valerian tablet or two - the more you can sleep the better I find! Also, bring chamomile tea along and get the hot water added!

Oooooh - my Nico is going to see my Mei Mei!!

I am so glad you're up RIMG! I miss my Imponderers - especially now that I have moved an hour ahead and you have all moved an hour back...

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Gir does a dance of double postie goodness!

And on that note I bid you all goodnight! - Magda x x x

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Good Morning Everyone...

PR and Nico? How wonderful! What a nice way to start my morning, with good news. I'm so happy for you both!

Well, weekend was uneventful and business at the store was slow so I should be back sometime around noon time, EST.

Prep for war? Being so close to DC, we've got a little stashy thing in the basement...but then again, both Husband & I realize if there ever is a war we'd be dust in the wind.

for all.

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I don't think much in the way of liquids or electronics are allowed on international flights anymore... Or is that just from England?

Awwww, I really like this lil' emotie
Hehehehehe!

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Goodnight, dear Magda, and pleasant dreams...

PR, I think they lightened up on those a little, though it is only a specific volume of liquid that is allowed (still a dumb rule IMHO).

~Jimi
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MAgda- HUGS sorry I missed you...I will email you and explain:) Anyway HUGS

Hmm I think you can prepare for and avoid( to some extent) war. I don't think war is inevitable, but I also think we do not control the actions of others so it's best to be prepared. I also think it's best to do our best to use diplomatic means to resolve conflict until they are completely exhausted


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