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September 16, 2006
Country People & Airports (Umra Inconveniences)
On the road as part of a futile flurry of activity, as all signs are that the Titanic has finally taken on enough water to go under. Thanks to airport Wi Fi, however, I can complain about travelling while packs of country bumpkins head off to do pilgrimage. While it is most uncharitable of me to say so, I hate travelling when a bunch of under-bathed farmers with the habits of farmers pack airports, jostling each other and me like a heard of semi-literate beasts. A decade or two ago, I would have found these scenes charming and picturesque. Now I am merely irritated and annoyed.
Of course besides the pilgrims, there are the West African contrabandiers whose gauche displays of gold and equally atrocious lack of public politeness get on my ever more sensitive nerves. I can in part excuse my irritation by at least identifying a public point of interest - the sharp elbows and lack of public order are all symptomatic of underlying issues that undermine economic growth.
Posted by The Lounsbury at September 16, 2006 01:40 PM
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you mean there isn't a Haj airport where you are?
Posted by: drdougfir ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://lounsbury.aqoul.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at September 16, 2006 04:09 PM
Come now, those big, chatty African mamas are the best!
Posted by: eerie at September 16, 2006 04:14 PM
Umra mate, umra. Umra people fly normal.
There are Hajj centers, but that's not in play for Umra.
I did have the somewhat bounded delight of having one of the illiterate peasant women panic in the bathroom because she couldn't understand the toilet or the special doors.
Peasants should stay at home.
Posted by: The Lounsbury at September 17, 2006 08:35 AM
Meanwhile Titanic is closing offices overseas. One is confirmed. I believe mine may be soon.
Posted by: The Lounsbury at September 17, 2006 08:37 AM
man the lifeboats! lounsburys and expat scum first!
Posted by: drdougfir at September 17, 2006 04:44 PM
