Evil Thread: The TETronomicon

[Auremena]

That was us coming in at passport control in Barcelona when they saw my US passport, I said it's ok I'm fluent in Spanish. I gave him my boarding pass in my passport, he opened it up, tossed my pass back at me, stamped the passport, gave it back to me, said next. Ok, so Spanish customs is really easy then.Affiliated charter = JAL's alliance partner AA.
Thought connecting might be tough for you so nonstop are preferable.
I never mind connecting, personally.
Except LAX. LAX is a bitch to connect in if you're abled, no idea how you'll fare. You've probably done it before though, world traveller and all.

LAX is a hole, always has been, always will be. However, since I travel light I'll be fine. I never pack more than one change of everything, all in a backpack with my laptop. Strangely, I've had an easier time travelling since I became chairbound. Boarding first, exiting first, always someone waiting to whisk me away to the next gate. Probably helps that I'm very polite and tip well. A little human kindness always gets better service.

I'd hate to be in your shoes; I hate having people wait on me, or do things for me even if I need it. Like I should be happy guys buy me drinks at bars and stuff, or they cover my dinner on a date, but instead I hate it.
You'll likely be on a 777-300ER LAX-NRT by the way. Rows 1-2 are the proper first class, 5 as well as 7-12 are business class (JAL's seat kinda needs you to squeeze through to get in, I don't like the look of it personally) but 5 has the advantage of the first class service might spill over since it's the only row in the same area as first.
This could help
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Japan ... 00ER_B.php

You're on a wee E-Jet to LAX though. Not a bad aircraft, I hear though even though It's the only regional jet I can stand in, I'd have the most difficulty sitting in the cockpit due to the seats not going very far back. Interestingly, the ERJ, where I practically have to crawl to my seat, I'm told is the easiest to get into from a tall pilot's perspective.

[Sungai Pusat]

Yes, but we've already determined that the two of us have different world-views.

That would be...very rude to do. I had the opposite experience, I was the only white boi on a trip full of Japanese kids coming home to Japan from a trip to Portland once. The flight attendant accidentally spoke to me in Japanese, apologized, and repeated herself in English. I responded in Japanese that it was perfectly okay to speak to me in Japanese, and ended up speaking with each of the attendants as they heaped praise on me for my inflection. They took a crew photo with the funny cripple, everyone had a good time.

That was us coming in at passport control in Barcelona when they saw my US passport, I said it's ok I'm fluent in Spanish. I gave him my boarding pass in my passport, he opened it up, tossed my pass back at me, stamped the passport, gave it back to me, said next. Ok, so Spanish customs is really easy then.

Lucky you.

Never had an easy customs passing in my life, except for when I leave and enter the country by plane and even then, it's because our passports have electronic chip things.

I thought that with the feeling of long queues, btw, though I have the feeling you had to suffer a long queue regardless of how breezy the check itself was. Kept it because maybe it's still valid....?

[Hurdergaryp]

AT LEAST HES TRYING D:<

To spread herpes, yes he is

It's in the name and everything, yet I didn't notice it until today.

[Sungai Pusat]

AT LEAST HES TRYING D:<

To spread herpes, yes he is

Well, that's spreading the love, that still works don't it?

[Auremena]

That was us coming in at passport control in Barcelona when they saw my US passport, I said it's ok I'm fluent in Spanish. I gave him my boarding pass in my passport, he opened it up, tossed my pass back at me, stamped the passport, gave it back to me, said next. Ok, so Spanish customs is really easy then.

Lucky you.

Never had an easy customs passing in my life, except for when I leave and enter the country by plane and even then, it's because our passports have electronic chip things.

I thought that with the feeling of long queues, btw, though I have the feeling you had to suffer a long queue regardless of how breezy the check itself was. Kept it because maybe it's still valid....?

Leaving the US is always easy. Entering into Canada by car, it's "oh what brings you to Canada eh?" You tell them your plans and then it's "ok have a great day eh!"
Coming back to the US, they like interrogate you on everything, it's mad.

[Sungai Pusat]

To spread herpes, yes he is

It's in the name and everything, yet I didn't notice it until today.

Yay for that. d:

Also, yes I'd noticed that all this time and decided to play along.

As in yes, hard to believe me instead of believing that I'm doing this to cover my ass.

[Sungai Pusat]

Lucky you.

Never had an easy customs passing in my life, except for when I leave and enter the country by plane and even then, it's because our passports have electronic chip things.

I thought that with the feeling of long queues, btw, though I have the feeling you had to suffer a long queue regardless of how breezy the check itself was. Kept it because maybe it's still valid....?

Leaving the US is always easy. Entering into Canada by car, it's "oh what brings you to Canada eh?" You tell them your plans and then it's "ok have a great day eh!"
Coming back to the US, they like interrogate you on everything, it's mad.

Fucking hell.

And here I thought it was bad filling in those tourist passes or however they're called and standing hours at times before being greeted by a minute of standing in nervousness.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Lucky you.

Never had an easy customs passing in my life, except for when I leave and enter the country by plane and even then, it's because our passports have electronic chip things.

I thought that with the feeling of long queues, btw, though I have the feeling you had to suffer a long queue regardless of how breezy the check itself was. Kept it because maybe it's still valid....?

Leaving the US is always easy. Entering into Canada by car, it's "oh what brings you to Canada eh?" You tell them your plans and then it's "ok have a great day eh!"
Coming back to the US, they like interrogate you on everything, it's mad.

Werdly, when I went to the US, getting in was easy. Just showed my passports and face to the boarder lady.

[USS Monitor]

Yes, but we've already determined that the two of us have different world-views.

That would be...very rude to do. I had the opposite experience, I was the only white boi on a trip full of Japanese kids coming home to Japan from a trip to Portland once. The flight attendant accidentally spoke to me in Japanese, apologized, and repeated herself in English. I responded in Japanese that it was perfectly okay to speak to me in Japanese, and ended up speaking with each of the attendants as they heaped praise on me for my inflection. They took a crew photo with the funny cripple, everyone had a good time.

That was us coming in at passport control in Barcelona when they saw my US passport, I said it's ok I'm fluent in Spanish. I gave him my boarding pass in my passport, he opened it up, tossed my pass back at me, stamped the passport, gave it back to me, said next. Ok, so Spanish customs is really easy then.

When I flew into Barcelona, they literally didn't even check my passport. They had the checkpoint, but there was nobody manning the desk.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

It's in the name and everything, yet I didn't notice it until today.

Yay for that. d:

Also, yes I'd noticed that all this time and decided to play along.

As in yes, hard to believe me instead of believing that I'm doing this to cover my ass.

...your not wearing pants? Why else would you need to cover your ass?

[Sungai Pusat]

That was us coming in at passport control in Barcelona when they saw my US passport, I said it's ok I'm fluent in Spanish. I gave him my boarding pass in my passport, he opened it up, tossed my pass back at me, stamped the passport, gave it back to me, said next. Ok, so Spanish customs is really easy then.

When I flew into Barcelona, they literally didn't even check my passport. They had the checkpoint, but there was nobody manning the desk.

But the terrusts Monitor! What if they done snuck past that table?!

[Auremena]

That was us coming in at passport control in Barcelona when they saw my US passport, I said it's ok I'm fluent in Spanish. I gave him my boarding pass in my passport, he opened it up, tossed my pass back at me, stamped the passport, gave it back to me, said next. Ok, so Spanish customs is really easy then.

When I flew into Barcelona, they literally didn't even check my passport. They had the checkpoint, but there was nobody manning the desk.

We only had one bloke. Each person spent about 10 seconds with him.
So wait how did you get your passport stamped? You could be deported without it, even if your stay was only intended to be temporary.

[The Emerald Dawn]

LAX is a hole, always has been, always will be. However, since I travel light I'll be fine. I never pack more than one change of everything, all in a backpack with my laptop. Strangely, I've had an easier time travelling since I became chairbound. Boarding first, exiting first, always someone waiting to whisk me away to the next gate. Probably helps that I'm very polite and tip well. A little human kindness always gets better service.

I'd hate to be in your shoes; I hate having people wait on me, or do things for me even if I need it. Like I should be happy guys buy me drinks at bars and stuff, or they cover my dinner on a date, but instead I hate it.
You'll likely be on a 777-300ER LAX-NRT by the way. Rows 1-2 are the proper first class, 5 as well as 7-12 are business class (JAL's seat kinda needs you to squeeze through to get in, I don't like the look of it personally) but 5 has the advantage of the first class service might spill over since it's the only row in the same area as first.
This could help
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Japan ... 00ER_B.php

You're on a wee E-Jet to LAX though. Not a bad aircraft, I hear though even though It's the only regional jet I can stand in, I'd have the most difficulty sitting in the cockpit due to the seats not going very far back. Interestingly, the ERJ, where I practically have to crawl to my seat, I'm told is the easiest to get into from a tall pilot's perspective.

I had to change my perspective, a lot.

I used to be like you, I much preferred being self-sufficient. I was raised to serve, not to be served. Took my Ma sitting me down and telling me that I needed to accept that I had done my service to others, that I needed to allow people to help me, or I'd become a bitter old stick like her grandfather.

My travel agent said I have seat 1A, so if I could get your link to open on my bloody browser I'd be able to see how that works out. On the one-lunger I have 2C, again whatever that will mean. Though she was apologetic about the 2C. Not that I'm going to worry much, it's not a very long flight to LAX from here, I'll likely be in the airport longer than I will in the airplane.

That was us coming in at passport control in Barcelona when they saw my US passport, I said it's ok I'm fluent in Spanish. I gave him my boarding pass in my passport, he opened it up, tossed my pass back at me, stamped the passport, gave it back to me, said next. Ok, so Spanish customs is really easy then.

Lucky you.

Never had an easy customs passing in my life, except for when I leave and enter the country by plane and even then, it's because our passports have electronic chip things.

I thought that with the feeling of long queues, btw, though I have the feeling you had to suffer a long queue regardless of how breezy the check itself was. Kept it because maybe it's still valid....?

I don't remember Singapore customs being that bothersome. The chap was friendly enough, the line moved well enough all things considered. The dogs sniffed my chair constantly, though. Handlers were professional, nodded at me when the "OK" was given by the K9.

[Sungai Pusat]

Yay for that. d:

Also, yes I'd noticed that all this time and decided to play along.

As in yes, hard to believe me instead of believing that I'm doing this to cover my ass.

...your not wearing pants? Why else would you need to cover your ass?

Bloody smartass. d:

[Ethel mermania]

To spread herpes, yes he is

Well, that's spreading the love, that still works don't it?

Certainly gives us something to remember the event by, yes.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

...your not wearing pants? Why else would you need to cover your ass?

Bloody smartass. d:

I have blood on me? Ewww!

[Sungai Pusat]

I'd hate to be in your shoes; I hate having people wait on me, or do things for me even if I need it. Like I should be happy guys buy me drinks at bars and stuff, or they cover my dinner on a date, but instead I hate it.
You'll likely be on a 777-300ER LAX-NRT by the way. Rows 1-2 are the proper first class, 5 as well as 7-12 are business class (JAL's seat kinda needs you to squeeze through to get in, I don't like the look of it personally) but 5 has the advantage of the first class service might spill over since it's the only row in the same area as first.
This could help
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Japan ... 00ER_B.php

You're on a wee E-Jet to LAX though. Not a bad aircraft, I hear though even though It's the only regional jet I can stand in, I'd have the most difficulty sitting in the cockpit due to the seats not going very far back. Interestingly, the ERJ, where I practically have to crawl to my seat, I'm told is the easiest to get into from a tall pilot's perspective.

I had to change my perspective, a lot.

I used to be like you, I much preferred being self-sufficient. I was raised to serve, not to be served. Took my Ma sitting me down and telling me that I needed to accept that I had done my service to others, that I needed to allow people to help me, or I'd become a bitter old stick like her grandfather.

My travel agent said I have seat 1A, so if I could get your link to open on my bloody browser I'd be able to see how that works out. On the one-lunger I have 2C, again whatever that will mean. Though she was apologetic about the 2C. Not that I'm going to worry much, it's not a very long flight to LAX from here, I'll likely be in the airport longer than I will in the airplane.

Lucky you.

Never had an easy customs passing in my life, except for when I leave and enter the country by plane and even then, it's because our passports have electronic chip things.

I thought that with the feeling of long queues, btw, though I have the feeling you had to suffer a long queue regardless of how breezy the check itself was. Kept it because maybe it's still valid....?

I don't remember Singapore customs being that bothersome. The chap was friendly enough, the line moved well enough all things considered. The dogs sniffed my chair constantly, though. Handlers were professional, nodded at me when the "OK" was given by the K9.

Wouldn't know how the customs are like for foreigners, but I was talking about my experience with other countries' customs.

At the same time, I don't think I could tell any customs experience apart from the other, it's all one fucking horrible mesh in my mind.

[Hurdergaryp]

Well, that's spreading the love, that still works don't it?

Certainly gives us something to remember the event by, yes.

Not the kind of silver lining most of us prefer.

[Sungai Pusat]

Bloody smartass. d:

I have blood on me? Ewww!

Oi! No mockery of the British slang I inherited from Monty Python when I was younger!

[Auremena]

I'd hate to be in your shoes; I hate having people wait on me, or do things for me even if I need it. Like I should be happy guys buy me drinks at bars and stuff, or they cover my dinner on a date, but instead I hate it.
You'll likely be on a 777-300ER LAX-NRT by the way. Rows 1-2 are the proper first class, 5 as well as 7-12 are business class (JAL's seat kinda needs you to squeeze through to get in, I don't like the look of it personally) but 5 has the advantage of the first class service might spill over since it's the only row in the same area as first.
This could help
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Japan ... 00ER_B.php

You're on a wee E-Jet to LAX though. Not a bad aircraft, I hear though even though It's the only regional jet I can stand in, I'd have the most difficulty sitting in the cockpit due to the seats not going very far back. Interestingly, the ERJ, where I practically have to crawl to my seat, I'm told is the easiest to get into from a tall pilot's perspective.

I had to change my perspective, a lot.

I used to be like you, I much preferred being self-sufficient. I was raised to serve, not to be served. Took my Ma sitting me down and telling me that I needed to accept that I had done my service to others, that I needed to allow people to help me, or I'd become a bitter old stick like her grandfather.

My travel agent said I have seat 1A, so if I could get your link to open on my bloody browser I'd be able to see how that works out. On the one-lunger I have 2C, again whatever that will mean. Though she was apologetic about the 2C. Not that I'm going to worry much, it's not a very long flight to LAX from here, I'll likely be in the airport longer than I will in the airplane.

Try it this way?
Could be because mobile site won't play nice, possiblly.
Take pictures! I entry you!

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

I have blood on me? Ewww!

Oi! No mockery of the British slang I inherited from Monty Python when I was younger!

I wasn't mocking you or monty python! I wuv monty python!

[Sungai Pusat]

Oi! No mockery of the British slang I inherited from Monty Python when I was younger!

I wasn't mocking you or monty python! I wuv monty python!

Ahhhhh D:

I'm sorry, I used too strong a word.

[The Emerald Dawn]

I had to change my perspective, a lot.

I used to be like you, I much preferred being self-sufficient. I was raised to serve, not to be served. Took my Ma sitting me down and telling me that I needed to accept that I had done my service to others, that I needed to allow people to help me, or I'd become a bitter old stick like her grandfather.

My travel agent said I have seat 1A, so if I could get your link to open on my bloody browser I'd be able to see how that works out. On the one-lunger I have 2C, again whatever that will mean. Though she was apologetic about the 2C. Not that I'm going to worry much, it's not a very long flight to LAX from here, I'll likely be in the airport longer than I will in the airplane.


I don't remember Singapore customs being that bothersome. The chap was friendly enough, the line moved well enough all things considered. The dogs sniffed my chair constantly, though. Handlers were professional, nodded at me when the "OK" was given by the K9.

Wouldn't know how the customs are like for foreigners, but I was talking about my experience with other countries' customs.

At the same time, I don't think I could tell any customs experience apart from the other, it's all one fucking horrible mesh in my mind.

The one truly "distinct" customs experience was when I visited Germany. The lady ahead of me got busted with a metric fuckton of drugs, and the filth came out of the woodworks for her. One of them jumped on me, shoving my chair back and shielding me from some stray oxygen molecules. She was literally laid across me and rolling me back, apologizing as she's doing so in broken English. Guns everywhere, and I'm sitting there laughing my ass off because she apologized for the "invasion". Not the invasion of my privacy, or the invasion of my personal space. Just "the invasion".

That one is truly memorable.

[USS Monitor]

When I flew into Barcelona, they literally didn't even check my passport. They had the checkpoint, but there was nobody manning the desk.

We only had one bloke. Each person spent about 10 seconds with him.
So wait how did you get your passport stamped? You could be deported without it, even if your stay was only intended to be temporary.

It didn't get stamped. Maybe it was because the flight was coming from Italy. They sent EU people and non-EU people out by separate routes, but there was nobody stamping passports either way.

[Sungai Pusat]

On an unrelated note, I'm going to be off the radar soon because I live several hours away from all of you and this time awake has been brought to you by insomnia from thinking about stuff...

Lighter news, I wish that we'd have a mobile forum site thing already because fuck if I didn't press the ad too many times before managing to enter the posting mode.