Does Anyone See the Captain?

This was not a rhetorical question. A recent flight was delayed because we had only a first officer, but no pilot or flight attendant. The gate agent helpfully asked those of us waiting in the gate area whether we had seen either of these individuals, to much amusement (hearty laughter preceded the anxiety). In fairness, her aggravation was equal to ours. Fortunately, our tardy crew did appear, but not before clocking a 20-minute delay.

October Pink

You know you fly too often when you begin questioning flight attendants about their uniforms. Specifically if they will be donning their pink scarves this month for breast cancer awareness. I love the scarves and I will never understand why Delta refuses to sell this "uniform piece" (I mean I'd clearly be mistaken for a flight attendant if I sported the scarf with a pair of jeans). Nevertheless, I'm forced to conclude it's a bit sad that I actually look forward to the scarves to the point of inquiring after them.