Larry Dighera wrote:
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Imagine driving back and forth through the Mojave Desert between
Laughlin/Vegas and Los Angeles/Orange County; that heat and
congestion
would spoil the vacation entirely. And there's no moronic LEO hiding
behind a billboard. The freedom from ground-bound travel is more
than
worth the cost.

How timely. I just got back into Phoenix this morning (in time for
work) from Laughlin, NV. I had the afternoon off on Mon. On the spur
of the moment I decided to reserve a $19 hotel room, hop in the plane
and go. I had a great time, and spent 1.75 hrs in the air each way.
It wouldn't have been possible if I'd had to drive the 5 hrs. each way.

Airline travel, just say no!

I couldn't agree more. As I was coming across western AZ, there were
about a dozen airliners stacked up over Prescott, waiting to get into
PHX. Apparently there was some problem on the ground this morning.
Some had to divert after holding for 45 minutes. I just zipped by 'em
all in my Cherokee, glad I wasn't with them :-))
John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)