that moment when you see your pilot
looking a bit world weary
after taking a spin
on the last chance
wheel of fortune
before boarding the plane.
—
“confidence cannot find a place wherein to rest in safety.”
-virgil
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A very truthful quote…
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it is, indeed
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That’s fortune for you.
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I made it home, so I guess we all won )
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Yes, that’s good fortune. I hope you had a wonderful vacation
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Very true. I think I’d be anxious before boarding the plane …
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in this case….)
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Probably not due to the pilots experience but the wheel of fortune analogy I interpreted in a different way I think …
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it made me wonder about fortune …
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Hopefully, Vegas was good to you – just catching up with blogs.
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a lot of fun –
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I always like a smiling confident pilot. :-)
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yes, me too )
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So many moments try our faith…
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indeed –
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It must have been his resting weary face, not representative of his true confidence! That quote is quite interesting.
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I hoped so )
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Well, like you said, you made it home so… all’s well!
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Exactly
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I truly wish for a better landing for the plane than the wheel experienced, Beth!
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me too! and luckily it was an easy landing )
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Haha, honestly I’d be glad they have a chance to blow off some steam, win or lose!
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yes, a good thing for sure )
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Oh my!
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right ? )
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🙂
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Glad you made it safely back to Michigan, hopefully rejuvenated.
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thanks and yes. now happy for the return of the quiet and comforting routines of home
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Sometimes, you just gotta try.
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absolutely )
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I would change airlines. It would feel a lot like the film ‘Final Desination’! :)
Best wishes, Pete.
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it did! ) luck was with me though, as I made it home unscathed –
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Appropriate quote. I wonder what situation in his life prompted that …
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I had that same thought
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Ha, glad you arrived home safely!
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Me too!
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Haha he’s hoping to retire early…!
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I think so)
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“Well hell. I might as well go defy gravity.”
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As good a gamble as any
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stay away from those machines, Beth :)
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it worried me that the pilot was going for it )
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yes, he should have stayed away —
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Glad you got home safely, Beth! The pilot looking a little weary would have me a little anxious. :)
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not the best )
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OMG…you do have to wonder. Glad you’re home safe and sound.
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Thanks!
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If I saw my pilot looking weary, I’d take flight!
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right!
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Welcome home, Beth!
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thanks!
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I take it you went away?
Welcome home!
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I’ve done that a time or twenty. 😁😅
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it happens )
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