[Halle]

Sidney and HB thought you might enjoy this since you are frequent travelers.

I have to fly on small airplanes when I work in the Alaska Bush communities. They ask your weight when you are checking in for the flight. As Sidney stated they are required to do this for the weight and balance of the plane. As I was checking in for a flight they asked the gentlemen at the counter next to me his weight. He was a very large man, he stated that he weighed about 250lbs. I looked at the agent checking me in for the flight, she had the same look of surprise and disbelief on her face as I'm sure I did. I glanced at the man in question and quietly said please add 100lbs to my weight. This is the one time I'm willing to lie and say I weigh more than I actually do, my life literally may depend on it. I was more than willing to compensate for my fellow passenger. So just remember some things are more important than an embarrassing moment.

Rollie Polly Halle