Despite the fact that it’s a public holiday ~ May Day… a day for worker’s to take off… even goof off if they please, my husband is working, my eldest son is working… the refuse collectors are working… the recycling collectors are working, even unexpectedly the garden refuse collectors are working. *Smile*
So it was challenging to take the day off and relax… instead we did some chores, at a much slower pace than usual, and then watched a DVD in the late afternoon as part of our ‘goofing off’. *Smile*
However, in celebration of “Workers Day” I’m going to share an email my mom sent me, which is doing the rounds with her friends in America… and I thought it was a classic indication of “South African Working Humour” …at it’s very best. So enjoy and share with your family and friends! *Grin*
Dave has been away for nearly a week… as he has just started a three month project in the Cape. If I think of how long he will be gone and how far away he is, I’ll probably go crazy, as we have never been apart for more than a week at a time in our entire marriage of nearly 24 years. So together with Jess, I am focusing on the blessings and the things that I love in my day. *Smile*
We are loving the…
~ the Feel of autumn warmth
~ the Smell of freshly washed clothes
~ the Sound of the birds singing
~ the Taste of melted cheese on fried eggs for brunch, and
~ the Sight of our new addition Bunny Boo hopping on the grass in her new rabbit hutch, which Dave made a few days before he left for the Cape.
An idea inspired by “Today I love the…” by Jeni ~ In Colour Order, who also has a black bunny. *Grin*
Today we are celebrating…
~ Technology… the telephone, cellphone, internet & email that allows us to stay in touch with loved ones far away.
~ The Wow Blog… it’s good to be writing and publishing again. *Yay!*
~ A Clean & Clear Table… to layout my neglected quilting.
~ Good Health… Jess is finally feeling better after three weeks with a sore throat and Bronchitis.
~ Blue Skies & Warm Sunshine… after a few days overcast weather, rain and cold temperatures. *Yay!*
Celebrating this moment with love and laughter,
Mands
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The Author of the info below is unknown… I do know that the photos are real, as I have seen the planes at the airport, and you can have a look at their website… the truth of the rest, is up to you to decide. *Smile*
Kulula is a low-cost South-African airline that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Check out their new livery! And have a read about their Customer Relations.
Click on the individual photos to get a bigger view.
Flying 101
*black box*
*co-captain*
*nose cone to tail*
*the big cheese*
*landing gear*
*This Way Up*
What a pity Kulula doesn’t fly internationally ~ we should support them if only for their humour!
So typically South African.
Kulula is an airline with their head office situated in Johannesburg, with airline attendants who make every effort to make the in-flight “safety lecture” and announcements, a bit more entertaining.
Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:
On a Kulula flight, (there is no assigned seating, you just sit where you want) passengers were apparently having a hard time choosing, when a flight attendant announced, “People, people we’re not picking out furniture here, find a seat and get in it!”
—o0o—
On another flight with a very “senior” flight attendant crew, the pilot said, “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve reached cruising altitude and will be turning down the cabin lights. This is for your comfort and to enhance the appearance of your flight attendants.”
—-o0o—
On landing, the stewardess said, “Please be sure to take all of your belongings… If you’re going to leave anything, please make sure it’s something we’d like to have.”
—-o0o—
“There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane.”
—o0o—
“Thank you for flying Kulula. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride.”
—o0o—
As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Durban Airport, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker: “Whoa, big fella. WHOA!”
—o0o–
After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in the Karoo, a flight attendant on a flight announced, “Please take care when opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has shifted.”
—o0o—
From a Kulula employee: “Welcome aboard Kulula 271 to Port Elizabeth. To operate your seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works just like every other seat belt; and, if you don’t know how to operate one, you probably shouldn’t be out in public unsupervised.”
—o0o—
“In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child, pick your favorite.”
—o0o—
“Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but we’ll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember, nobody loves you, or your money, more than Kulula Airlines.”
—-o0o—
“Your seats cushions can be used for flotation; and in the event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore and take them with our compliments.”
—o0o—
“As you exit the plane, make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses..”
—o0o—
And from the pilot during his welcome message: “Kulula Airlines is pleased to announce that we have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!”
—o0o—
Heard on Kulula 255 just after a very hard landing in Cape Town: The flight attendant came on the intercom and said, “That was quite a bump and I know what y’all are thinking. I’m here to tell you it wasn’t the airline’s fault, it wasn’t the pilot’s fault, it wasn’t the flight attendant’s fault, it was the asphalt.”
—o0o—
Overheard on a Kulula flight into Cape Town, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the final approach, the Captain really had to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the Flight Attendant said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to The Mother City. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what’s left of our airplane to the gate!”
—o0o—
Another flight attendant’s comment on a less than perfect landing: “We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal.”
—o0o—
An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited, smile, and give them a “Thanks for flying our airline”. He said that, in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little old lady walking with a cane. She said, “Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?” “Why, no Ma’am,” said the pilot. “What is it?” The little old lady said, “Did we land, or were we shot down?”
—o0o—
After a real crusher of a landing in Johannesburg, the attendant came on with,”Ladies and Gentlemen, please remain in your seats until Captain Crash and the Crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. And, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced, we will open the door and you can pick your way through the wreckage to the terminal..”
—o0o—
Part of a flight attendant’s arrival announcement: “We’d like to thank you folks for flying with us today… And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you’ll think of Kulula Airways.”
—o0o—
Heard on a Kulula flight: “Ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to smoke, the smoking section on this airplane is on the wing.. If you can light ‘em, you can smoke ‘em.”
—o0o—
