How do guys/gals unwind from a trip?
04-25-2008 | 04:55 AM
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Man I hear you loud and clear there. Some days I just can't wait to get released and take that fricken headset off. Listening to ATC for 8 hours running their mouths in my head gets tiring.
My family has a Bonanza which I can use anytime I want and I used to like to fly it but now going to an airport on a day off is the last thing on my mind. For me getting home kicking off the shoes grabbing a cold one and just sitting on the couch in total quiet is what I like. As for days off its either the Harley or the boat and right now I just can't wait for the water to warm up so I can put the dock in the water.
My family has a Bonanza which I can use anytime I want and I used to like to fly it but now going to an airport on a day off is the last thing on my mind. For me getting home kicking off the shoes grabbing a cold one and just sitting on the couch in total quiet is what I like. As for days off its either the Harley or the boat and right now I just can't wait for the water to warm up so I can put the dock in the water.
04-25-2008 | 05:17 AM
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I agree with the drive home thing. I too am 2 hrs from base. It's nice this time of year to clear the mind with some good music and open sunroof. Home late at night, it's enjoy some time on MY couch....during the day I'll usually get on the trail and enjoy the fact I don't have to sit on beat up foam for the next 2 hrs.
04-25-2008 | 08:04 AM
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Depends on how late I finish up. If it's really late, I usually just go to my crashpad and fall asleep. If it's earlier, I will go for a run/bike ride and then eat dinner.
I used to do the beer drinking after getting home as mentioned but I've restricted that to one long overnight per trip and replaced it with exercise. I've lost 30 lbs since the first of the year. I like it better than going to bed with a buzz.
I used to do the beer drinking after getting home as mentioned but I've restricted that to one long overnight per trip and replaced it with exercise. I've lost 30 lbs since the first of the year. I like it better than going to bed with a buzz.
04-25-2008 | 12:43 PM
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Porn.
Actually, it depends on what I'm doing for the rest of the day. If I finish early in the morning and am going somewhere that day, I'll go home, unpack and repack my bag, and head back to the airport. After a late finish I come home and go straight to bed. MLB '08 for PS2 is also good.
A lot of you guys seem like crotchety old men. I sure don't have enough problems at work that I need booze and alone time at the end of every trip.
Lastly, I have the feeling that some of you who talk about getting poon all the time probably don't get near as much as you'd like us to think.
Actually, it depends on what I'm doing for the rest of the day. If I finish early in the morning and am going somewhere that day, I'll go home, unpack and repack my bag, and head back to the airport. After a late finish I come home and go straight to bed. MLB '08 for PS2 is also good.
A lot of you guys seem like crotchety old men. I sure don't have enough problems at work that I need booze and alone time at the end of every trip.
Lastly, I have the feeling that some of you who talk about getting poon all the time probably don't get near as much as you'd like us to think.
04-25-2008 | 12:45 PM
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Porn.
Actually, it depends on what I'm doing for the rest of the day. If I finish early in the morning and am going somewhere that day, I'll go home, unpack and repack my bag, and head back to the airport. After a late finish I come home and go straight to bed. MLB '08 for PS2 is also good.
A lot of you guys seem like crotchety old men. I sure don't have enough problems at work that I need booze and alone time at the end of every trip.
Lastly, I have the feeling that some of you who talk about getting poon all the time probably don't get near as much as you'd like us to think.
Actually, it depends on what I'm doing for the rest of the day. If I finish early in the morning and am going somewhere that day, I'll go home, unpack and repack my bag, and head back to the airport. After a late finish I come home and go straight to bed. MLB '08 for PS2 is also good.
A lot of you guys seem like crotchety old men. I sure don't have enough problems at work that I need booze and alone time at the end of every trip.
Lastly, I have the feeling that some of you who talk about getting poon all the time probably don't get near as much as you'd like us to think.
04-25-2008 | 12:49 PM
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Instead of solitude, I like to find out whats going on and get involved with doing something with my buddies right away. Maybe I'm not the the point where work takes so much out of me that I need time to sit alone and reflect... I guess I'm just happy to be home and around family and friends.
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