20 Minute Delay
20 Minute Delay
Gail Carriger & Piper J Drake
Ep 20; Seat Reclining, The Angle of Repose
35 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2018 at 9:30 am.
– Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio)    Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:45 Listener question: "What are some tips and tricks for traveling if/when mobility impaired?"  Wooden cane for getting through metal detectors (TSA) Tips for preparing before you arrive (calling ahead, etc) What to do when your health declines in-flight Dealing with seating options Crutches vs Wheel-chairs Medical evac (grievance ticket) Communicate early/often (call) Booking agents are professionals who KNOW the details for you Navigating security with motor chairs (plus potential horror stories) Have a travel companion if you can Anne McCaffrey's "Crystal Singer Trilogy"  - - -  Main Topic -> Seat Reclining    14:18 - Planes, trains, cars, and buses 14:45 - Piper normally does not recline her seats (she is short) 16:07 - Gail reclines slightly when sleeping (and reciprocal relaxing) 18:36 - Considering your fellow travelers complexly (including dogs) 22:56 - Regardless of when, recline slowly (maybe even tell the person behind you) 22:32 - Promise for a future episode topic -> working in-flight    – – –  Gadgets 24:01 - Gadget picks and LifeHacker articles  Gail/Piper - Anker PowerCore Fusion    https://amzn.to/2vXfcof  Gail - back of seat kit 'Baggallini'    https://amzn.to/2BrzJXf  Piper - Travel jacket/sleep pillow -> BauBax Bomber    https://amzn.to/2vWuFFi  - - -  34:14 - Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt Special thanks to Dan Sawyer of Artistic Whisper for editing this episode! Thanks for listening; Travel smart and pack the snacks! - - -  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast
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Its undeniable, some people are taller than others. But travel seats are designed with a "one-size-fits-all" mentality. So what is one to do when seeking the relaxation of repose?   Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:22 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio)    Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:45 - Listener question: "What are some tips and tricks for traveling if/when mobility impaired?"  Wooden cane for getting through metal detectors (TSA) Tips for preparing before you arrive (calling ahead, etc) What to do when your health declines in-flight Dealing with seating options Crutches vs Wheel-chairs Medical evac (grievance ticket) Communicate early/often (call) Booking agents are professionals who KNOW the details for you Navigating security with motor chairs (plus potential horror stories) Have a travel companion if you can Anne McCaffrey's "Crystal Singer Trilogy"  - - -  Main Topic -> Seat Reclining    14:18 - Planes, trains, cars, and buses 14:45 - Piper normally does not recline her seats (she is short) 16:07 - Gail reclines slightly when sleeping (and reciprocal relaxing) 18:36 - Considering your fellow travelers complexly (including dogs) 22:56 - Regardless of when, recline slowly (maybe even tell the person behind you) 22:32 - Promise for a future episode topic -> working in-flight    – – –  Gadgets 24:01 - Gadget picks and LifeHacker articles  Gail/Piper - Anker PowerCore Fusion    https://amzn.to/2vXfcof  Gail - back of seat kit 'Baggallini'    https://amzn.to/2BrzJXf  Piper - Travel jacket/sleep pillow -> BauBax Bomber    https://amzn.to/2vWuFFi  - - -  34:14 - Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt Special thanks to Dan Sawyer of Artistic Whisper for editing this episode! Thanks for listening; Travel smart and pack the snacks! - - -  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast