March 8, 2016: The massive Memphis Pyramid, once home to the Memphis Grizzlies, is now home to grizzly hunters and other outdoorsmen as the world’s biggest Bass Pro Shops. Home to a hotel, various restaurants,a bowling alley, archery range, shooting range and more, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid is a tourist destination for the whole family — that has welcomed more than 2 million visitors in less than a year of operation.
March 7, 2016: Chances are if you travel a lot and stay in hotels you’re going to be joined by creepy crawly little bed bugs. Usually because most hotels don’t regularly clean bedding covers and change pillows. A recent survey directed at bed bug exterminators noted that calls from hotels to get rid of room bed bugs are up — in the last 2 years — from 2-3 a week to 15-20 every week. Houston based “Bugs R Us” noted that most hotels try and get rid of the little critters on their own by tossing linens or spraying with ineffective chemicals — what that does is drive the bugs into the room walls and they soon return. Usually exterminators arrive at hotels in unmarked trucks with no id or logos on their equipment. When asked by hotel guests what they’re doing they usually answer “fixing water damage!” Best bed bug evasive action when checking into a room is to examine the bed closely, including lifting the mattress — creepy!
March 1, 2016: Anyone who has been to Las Vegas knows room, food and fun can come at a price — but does that mean the price has to be high? If you’re looking to enjoy your trip without breaking the bank, check out some of these tips to take advantage of some of the hidden perks Sin City has to offer.
February 22, 2016: From www.golfhotelwhiskey.com/actual-pilot-complaints-sent-to-the-mechanics/
Apparently, UPS pilots fill out a form known as a “gripe sheet” to inform mechanics about problems with their aircraft. The mechanics then correct the problems, document their repairs on the form and the pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Hence, here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers (and who says that aviation mechanics do not have a sense of humour!):
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
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P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Probably because auto-land is not installed on this aircraft.
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P: Something loose in cockpit
S: Something tightened in cockpit
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P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
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P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode has a 200 ft. per min. descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
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P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
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P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
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P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That’s what friction locks are for.
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P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF IS inoperative in OFF mode.
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P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you’re right.
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P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
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PS: Aircraft acting funny
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
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P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
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P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
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And the best one for last
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P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
February 15, 2016: Never have enough luggage space when you travel? Want to bring more shoes, clothes for the kids …. just want to travel with more stuff?
Well check out the Shelfpack — the multi-level shelf suitcase. Not sure you want to try the Shelfpack as a carry on or how difficult this might be to navigate through the airport — but the numerous onboard shelves make it easy to overpack if you travel for a weekend or month!
February 9, 2016: Everyone is reaping the benefits of falling oil prices — everyone except airline passengers. Despite jet fuel being the lowest it’s been in years — just ⅓ the price it was two years ago — unsurprisingly, Airlines have chosen to keep their prices the same. Thankfully they have somewhat responded with the return of the now-nostalgic complimentary snacks, but if they really want to treat their customers, might I suggest the nostalgic ticket prices?
