Lazy boy in the sky

Although there are many things that are arguably worse. On the rare occasion that the following happens to you. I feel confident that you will agree. There is no greater disappointment while flying.

Over half way through the flight. The moment has finally come to press the shiny silver button and activate the long awaited RECLINE feature on my seat back. But wait, nothing happens. System failure! In an effort to further understand what is causing my strife I try again. Still, nothing. I look at the seat next to mine to gain perspective on the dilemma in 17B. Why is my neighbors seat broken? Seemingly more forward than a seat back should be. So I pull on the top of my seat to try and break it too. I now come to discover the worst. I WAS RECLINED! It is going to be a long decent to landing.

In all honesty things can be going great. Check in can be like a warm breeze on your cheek. TSA security checkpoint can feel like your own private security team. Boarding can be flawless - the only delay caused by another gentleman ushering me to proceed while I say, "no, you first".

Beware! Now that this great fortune has been bestowed upon me numerous times. I feel confident saying; mark my words. There is no greater disappointment while flying. There is something worse then poor service. Even worse then a delay or stained shirt. During all of these inconveniences you have a choice about how to proceed. But a pre-reclined seat conquers the human spirit and torments the sub-conscience in ways only imagined. As tempting as it is to land with my seat reclined, I pass. The vicious cycle comes to an end with me.

Walk in Palisades Park

"Do a good turn daily"

Today I found a cell phone on the street. I called the contact "mom" and asked her if she had a daughter or son who may have lost their cell. She said she had a daughter. Then, she changed her mind and told me she had a son. That didn't bother me I knew she was protecting her daughter. The Boy Scout Slogan is "do a good turn daily". A friend of the girl who lost her phone called a short while later. A few minutes later I saw the kids up around the bend ahead of me. I am glad the owner was reunited with her phone. Now go do your good turn.

Here is a bit of what I know about Skype...

Information is based on experience with Mac computer using intel processors.

1. Download skype on your home computer and iPhone. Create a user name and password. This allows unlimited free calling to and from other Skype users only.
2. A Skype subscription (or skype credit) is required to make out going calls to mobile phones and landlines. There are three subscriptions offered. I recommend the us-canada plan. There are also mexico and world subscriptions available depending on your calling needs. A link to subscription page is here - http://www.skype.com/allfeatures/subscriptions/uscanada Note: a subscription gives you a voicemail account so skype callers like Katherine can leave you a message but you still need an on-line number to receive calles from landlines and cell phones. See step 3.
3. The subscription gives you 50% off an online number which skype calls "skypein". Pick an area code and phone number and purchase the skypein number for specific period of time. I recommend buying the number for a 1 year period. A link to the online number is here. http://www.skype.com/allfeatures/onlinenumber
4. Login to skpe and begin making calls.

TIPS:
1. Add contacts to skype by selecting "contacts" from the toolbar then select "import contacts.." be sure "address book" is selected and click "OK"
2. Don't buy skype credit! Skype gives you $1 to begin but if you can avoid sending text messages to cell phones then you will not need credit unless you are making an international call.
3. If you have friends in a foreign country but they don't call you because it is expensive... Then you should consider buying a "skypein" or online number in their area code. I think you can have up to ten(?) numbers. Then your friend can call a local number and you can answer the call anywhere in the world with you computer.
4. You can receive calls on your skype application with your iPhone ONLY if you are logged into the skype application and have it open. However, Skype includes free call-forwarding with your subscription/online number therefore you will be able to have calls forwarded to your cell phone.

YELP