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Shartaun03 81F
6169 posts
11/14/2017 9:23 pm

Ha ha Earthy....I don't drive long distances either anymore or at least not by myself. I think as a woman you are taking chances driving by yourself long distance on the highways. I feel like I am a sitting duck. There are so many loonies out there now and hey we have them in Canada too!


Katie_au_lait 78F
7026 posts
11/15/2017 1:13 am

ET, my thoughts are with you...but I think you are doing exactly the right thing by flying. Might it be a good idea to take a travel pill?
Nowadays you can buy some made with ginger that don't make you drowsy, but do calm nausea and butterflies! I used to use them when I made long journeys.




hermitinthecity 70M
1691 posts
11/15/2017 6:08 am

I love flying for long distance, one hour in a plane is a day's driving in a car.

Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.


traveler56 77F
9560 posts
11/15/2017 8:15 am

Hey, ET, take it easy--I too prefer driving. I didn't like the idea of flying to my last distant destination--partly because I'd already done it several years back)--but I thought of the conditions (deadlines, TSA, crowding) as an annoyance rather than a cause for fear. So take whatever relaxes you, along with our good wishes, and maybe some mental reframing of the circumstances, and have a good trip. If I could, I'd zip up to WI and drive you to AZ myself. Big hugs to you! Enjoy your visit!


Archer62 83F
7051 posts
11/15/2017 8:22 am

[SIZE 4]ET, be of good cheer, the new planes are great. I flew with Norwegian to Oslo and was amazed at the decent seating and general confort. I am far from fond of flying but just read a book and enjoyed the view when there was one. No way I could drive from here to Oslo in less than three days. Enjoy.


MrsJoe 76F
17308 posts
11/15/2017 8:24 am

I had never flown until I married Joe, and have now done it a few times........ but I still do not like it and don't think I will ever do it again.
My daughter in CA has to fly occasionally and she really gets worked up over it, every time. She talked to her doctor and he gave her a prescription for Ativan. She used to always take Benadryl because it makes her sleepy, and now she actually takes both a few minutes before boarding and is usually asleep by take off.


Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.


hobsonschoice 75F
3600 posts
11/15/2017 9:17 am

Add to Listo's list "motion sickness"! My doctor writes me a prescription for 3 Xanax - he says you need to be conscious in case of an emergency! So once I am in the terminal I take a Dramamine and a Xanax. I always request an aisle seat so I can't look out the window (my imagination works overtime). I also play a little game with myself as we take off - I am on a bus going up a very steep hill. It works great for me. The down side is not being able to take advantage of a stiff drink. The upside is going to Disneyland and enjoying the rides while under the influence of the Dramamine and Xanax.

Have a good trip!
P.S. Don't forget your red hat....lol


bijou624

11/15/2017 9:47 am

I have claustrophobia and have never been on a plane so I can understand fear of flying. I hope you will be o.k. Earthy and wishing you courage and strength. Keep us updated.


starwomyn 70F
8871 posts
11/15/2017 10:42 am

I prefer the train but will be flying to Atlanta for the holidays. Last year, I took the train with my younger son and all he did was carp and complain because of a long layover. I find flying more aggravating then scary. They charge more and give less. When the flight attendance starts announcing meals for purchase, I think "how pathetic" but it's only a few hours on the plane versus several hours by train. I don't do long distance driving because I don't want to be broken down in bum firetrUCK, South Carolina or worse.

Abracadabra


Shartaun03 81F
6169 posts
11/15/2017 1:14 pm

Flying is still the better way to go. Although they can cancel a flight in a minutes notice. That happened to me in September. I then had to decide if I wanted to wait several hours for the next flight they booked me on or find an alternate way to get to my destination. Luckily my relatives drove for an hour and a half to pick me up. That isn't always possible. So those kinds of situations take the joy out of traveling via flying.


Simpleladyb2 74F
14822 posts
11/15/2017 2:59 pm

Awe, ET. nothing to fear, all will be fine. How many hours flight from Wisconsin to Phoenix? Going home to Italy is a long flight. Phoenix to New Jersey is 3 hours and a half then New Jersey is nine and a half hour.

Have a nice trip and we will meet you when you will be here.

Can't wait to meet you, lady!


"The only way to have a friend is to be one."


frenchsalsa2 77F
7809 posts
11/15/2017 5:46 pm

    Quoting  :

Ranger, how true.... so many people feel that way since 9/11. I have a girlfriend whose daughter travels the world on business, particularly to Europe & the Far East. The mom is a basket case while her daughter is away!

Personally I've only been travelling in Canada for the past few years. But I'd much rather fly than drive long distances.


MrsJoe 76F
17308 posts
11/15/2017 8:47 pm

    Quoting  :

Benadryl is just an OTC antihistamine that is often used for allergies, skin rashes and itching, but it has the annoying side effect of drowsiness. In fact, many doctors used to prescribe it at bedtime as a sleeping aid.
Concentrate on the enjoyable time you are going to have when you get there, and relax.


Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.


frenchsalsa2 77F
7809 posts
11/16/2017 8:39 am

ET sorry but I omitted to wish you a happy holiday/travel experience... enjoy & take MsEducator's advice (lol)!!


FreshEmerald

11/18/2017 9:00 pm

Why did you delete my comment?