Announcement
Many years ago, on a Delta flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C., about
two-thirds of the way there we hit extremely turbulent weather. I learned
then the meaning of the term "to be buffeted" and there was great
consternation among the passengers, particularly when the flight attendants
were instructed to buckle themselves into their seats. With lights
flashing and alerts dinging, the loudspeaker squawked and the pilot
announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am sorry to inform you that we will not
make it..."
This was interrupted by loud and prolonged static and more shuddering of
the airplane. I could see everyone levitate about an inch as tension
gripped the crowd. More squawking ensued, and then the pilot's voice came
through, "...to National Airport on time, so the attendants will attempt to
serve you all a snack as soon as conditions permit them to unstrap and
leave their seats."
I'm sure there are many people in your listening audience who have funny or
confusing or enlightening experiences connected to what they heard or
thought they heard on public address systems the world over.
Keep up the grand tour for us. We all love it.
Deanne
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