tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post1128132427671756087..comments2023-10-11T09:03:55.209-04:00Comments on Lindaraxa: Brunch Aboard The Concordelindaraxahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-23242576595996239152011-03-10T14:50:02.892-05:002011-03-10T14:50:02.892-05:00Classicist,
You are correct, I had forgotten all ...Classicist,<br /><br />You are correct, I had forgotten all about it!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-76987142988215650462011-03-09T23:16:49.820-05:002011-03-09T23:16:49.820-05:00I had always hoped for the opportunity to take the...I had always hoped for the opportunity to take the Concorde, but never had the chance. The price also included a helicopter transfer from Manhattan to the airport, if I am not mistaken, on an as-available basis.The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-82023033264073966912011-03-08T16:06:33.874-05:002011-03-08T16:06:33.874-05:00Reggie,
You are right...what a view!Reggie,<br /><br />You are right...what a view!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-21492853719416827342011-03-08T08:59:07.181-05:002011-03-08T08:59:07.181-05:00I, too, was fortunate to fly on the Concorde years...I, too, was fortunate to fly on the Concorde years ago. I took it from London to New York with clients once. My three most vivid memories of it were (1) the flight attendants didn't bother with the usual safety demonstration when we were taxiing down the runway, since putting on a life jacket clearly wouldn't have done anyone any good if we went down, (2) looking out the window and seeing the curvature of the earth and a clearer view of the heavens above than I had ever seen before (or since), and (3) while we took of in the dark in London we landed in full daylight in New York.<br /><br />Fun post, thanks for the memories!Reggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-62384943393799762482011-03-07T08:59:35.111-05:002011-03-07T08:59:35.111-05:00Columnist,
Thanks. Fixed!Columnist,<br /><br />Thanks. Fixed!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-85574231645203250122011-03-07T07:44:12.977-05:002011-03-07T07:44:12.977-05:00I think you mean the accident in Paris, (on Air Fr...I think you mean the accident in Paris, (on Air France), that decided its fate.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-46602881978462782682011-03-06T21:08:49.353-05:002011-03-06T21:08:49.353-05:00Slim, I'm still looking for my matches...I kno...Slim, I'm still looking for my matches...I know I have them somewhere, and now that I almost lost my certificate, Im going to make sure I have it framed. Bet the grandchildren will be fighting for it someday!<br /><br />Libby...there's much more where that came from, stay tuned!<br /><br />Martha,<br /><br />It was indeed a fun experience and one I had forgotten and not given much thought to until I had dinner with Blue.lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-80361031057866994432011-03-06T20:34:32.572-05:002011-03-06T20:34:32.572-05:00You are quite the world traveller! wow, what an ex...You are quite the world traveller! wow, what an experience. Want to hear more about it someday..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-50923619184743695022011-03-06T18:40:00.099-05:002011-03-06T18:40:00.099-05:00It was a dream of mine, alas, that will never happ...It was a dream of mine, alas, that will never happen!<br /><br />I enjoyed reading about your experiences, however!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-13486586358025580232011-03-06T17:42:12.515-05:002011-03-06T17:42:12.515-05:00I love this post!
I was lucky enough to fly on th...I love this post! <br />I was lucky enough to fly on the Concorde in those days- it was indeed a glamorous way to zip across the world, although the seats were smaller than normal First Class seats, it was actually a little noisier and you did have the sensation of "moving" more than in the bigger jets- much like being in a terribly expensive sports car as opposed to a luxury sedan. The lounge was great people watching for sure! I do believe I saved some keepsakes from the Concorde somewhere...you have inspired me to look for them now.<br />Thank you for this Blast from the Past :)Slim Paleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09278593197402665506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-40108259343767288682011-03-06T17:08:48.976-05:002011-03-06T17:08:48.976-05:00Wow Blue, you really were waiting for it for I pub...Wow Blue, you really were waiting for it for I published by mistake just a couple of minutes ago and then had to rush and correct the mistakes!<br /><br />After we talked I went looking for my stuff & couldn't find it! Luckily I pleaded with St. Anthony and mortgaged my soul and we just found them today.<br /><br />Writing this post really brought back those memories and a lot of sadness too.lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323849547147404211.post-19580716887393575512011-03-06T17:01:39.141-05:002011-03-06T17:01:39.141-05:00I've been waiting for this post after we talke...I've been waiting for this post after we talked at dinner last week. I said then how I remember it flying over where I lived and it was beautiful to watch. It had a different sound -sky filling - and was so exciting to hear. Such a pity it no longer flies!Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652670896513329236noreply@blogger.com