Everyone else that had arrived in Toronto on Air Canada 142 and was transitioning to the States had picked up their bags by 4:15 PM, yet I was still waiting for my suitcase at 4:45 PM. When I checked with baggage services I was told that my bag hadn't been 'flagged', but they couldn't tell me whether it had made the flight from Vancouver. I asked if I could go into the domestic baggage hall to … [Read more...]
Personal Musings
Rants, raves and thoughts about topics such as politics and religion.
Blood Clots: Air Passengers Allowed to Sue
Right after Ed posted "Are You in Danger of Getting Deep Vein Thrombosis?", I read an interesting piece on MSNBC that stated that U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker is allowing 3 lawsuits to proceed by passengers who claim that cramped seating resulted in blog clots. Apparently these passengers had each complained of pain to their respective airline (Singapore, U.S. Airways and Delta), which … [Read more...]
$8.50 for a Bottle of WATER?
While at the Affiliate Convention this past August in Montreal, I stayed at the Hotel Intercontinental. It is a truly beautiful and elegant hotel and I managed to get a room with a great view of the river. The Intercontinental's customer service was fabulous and access to nearby attractions (e.g. China Town, Old Montreal, St. Catherine Street, etc.) is all within easy walking distance. I did … [Read more...]
Save Your Life: Wear a Medical ID Bracelet!
Getting sick while you are on a trip is not only a drag, but it can be downright frightening - even life threatening - especially when you don't have an excellent command of the language. I know exactly how frightening and frustrating it is not to be able to communicate properly with a doctor after getting a horrific infection in Mexico some years ago that very nearly cost me my leg. A big part … [Read more...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Are You at Risk?
Sitting for several hours in a seat on a plane, coach, train or car has been linked to the possibility of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs. With the seat cushion pressing on the back of your thighs the blood will want to remain in your lower legs. This may cause stiffness, joint pain, swelling and fever. It also increases the odds that a blood clot could form in the veins. If this … [Read more...]
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