Thoughts going out to those impacted by the plane crashes this week in Washington DC and Philadelphia.  This is shocking.  Between the crashes and the fires in California, 2025 is off to a tragic start for many. 

2 hours ago, KarateKen said:

Thoughts going out to those impacted by the plane crashes this week in Washington DC and Philadelphia.  This is shocking.  Between the crashes and the fires in California, 2025 is off to a tragic start for many. 

Very well said, Ken. Quite alarming to see things like this happening, very sad!!

Yeah, crazy deal.  Some explanations should be forthcoming on that incident.  Prayers to all their families.

thoughts are with everyone and for the safety of everyone during the fires. I hope your state and federal governments do the right thing surrounding water supplies, considering what I've heard about the state being dryer than the Sahara. 

Being in Australia, I and my fellow Australians see the impact of Bushfires regularly. some of our fellow members (also aussies), unfortunately experience those 1000x worse than I do. 

So my prayers are going out to everyone suffering atm. 

 

Extended to those impacted by the plane crash in Alaska this morning.  What the heck is going on here? Twenty years of planes crashes in ten days.  This is crazyville. 

Another crash today, this time in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Makes me nervous about my flight to Florida next week. 

2 hours ago, KarateKen said:

Another crash today, this time in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Makes me nervous about my flight to Florida next week. 

My deepest condolences to the family of the one who dies in the business jet crash that Ken is referring to.

I decided that there’s no way I’m ever going to get on an airplane. I don’t need to get anywhere that fast or that bad. 

5 hours ago, sensei8 said:

My deepest condolences to the family of the one who dies in the business jet crash that Ken is referring to.

I decided that there’s no way I’m ever going to get on an airplane. I don’t need to get anywhere that fast or that bad. 

In a twist stranger than bizarre, both planes were owned by celebrities named Vince. One was Vince Vaughn, the famous actor, and the other was Vince Neil, the singer for Motley Crue.  No reports that either Vince was on either plane during the crash. 

At least 17 people were injured when a Delta plane flipped over during a crash landing in Toronto.  The plane was coming from Minneapolis.  What has happened to airline travel?

On 2/17/2025 at 7:42 PM, KarateKen said:

At least 17 people were injured when a Delta plane flipped over during a crash landing in Toronto.  The plane was coming from Minneapolis.  What has happened to airline travel?

This is all happening right after the wife and I just booked flights for a trip to Europe.  I didn't used to have any nerves or fears for airline travel.  Now I'm not so sure.