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susanr516

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8. We loved it!

Reply to samnsara (Reply #2)

Tue May 13, 2025, 10:41 AM

May 2025

The only downside is Amtrak trains are notorious for delays. Our bucket trip was traveling from San Antonio to Chicago for a couple of days, then we took the California Zephyr to San Francisco. Stayed with a friend for four days, then took the Coast Starlight down to Los Angeles. We just stayed one night there, and back to San Antonio. We got a roomett. It was small, but we couldn't afford a larger sleeper.
Best part was just sitting and watching the scenery. No worries about maps or road conditions, just enjoying the ride.

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Newark airport had three air traffic controllers on duty instead of 14 -- The Guardian [View all] erronis May 2025 OP

Well, at least they are probably all white males. That's all that counts with maga Walleye May 2025 #1

Don't be too hard on yourself, Walleye. calimary May 2025 #11

Thank you. We all need that kind of understanding. These are tough times. Walleye May 2025 #12

has anyone traveled by train? I need a vacation but i will be damned if i fly... samnsara May 2025 #2

We once took the train from Seattle to Vancouver, BC. That was slow, but nice. surfered May 2025 #5

In America, we just can't have nice things anymore, zorbasd May 2025 #6

Someday I'm gonna pack a bag & hop the first California Zephyr that pulls into Union Station in Denver. 🚂🧳 CrispyQ May 2025 #7

We loved it! susanr516 May 2025 #8

I was coming back from fishing in Alaska one year with my boyfriend. We hit a $2500 exacta at the track in Seattle. Walleye May 2025 #13

I've traveled all over the USA with Amtrak Trailrider1951 May 2025 #16

If you have a lot of patience and in no hurry, it's great IronLionZion May 2025 #18

We use Amtrak often. Torchlight May 2025 #27

Alexandria to Boston DET May 2025 #31

Holy Carp!!! surfered May 2025 #3

And I'm sure Muskolini's FAA will get right on it. ananda May 2025 #4

We have a Fox News host in charge of the DOT. Initech May 2025 #10

Any area of government that doesn't? ananda May 2025 #14

Yes and they seem to be getting worse with each election. Initech May 2025 #17

Fox as a marketing program for Putin and white supremacy... ananda May 2025 #30

Pete Buttigieg (sp) requested money for more air traffic controllers gab13by13 May 2025 #9

Maga Iamscrewed May 2025 #15

Because they fired the rest of them? IronLionZion May 2025 #19

Perhaps Reply #9 could be a factor? erronis May 2025 #20

The DOT/FAA has been screaming for money for decades SpankMe May 2025 #24

We changed our pending flights (for a visit to NYC) from Newark to JFK last week. deurbano May 2025 #21

The Commodore 64 failed. twodogsbarking May 2025 #22

Musk be like, sounds like 2 too many. Johonny May 2025 #23

Republicans love understaffing Warpy May 2025 #25

Why Newark? Starbeach May 2025 #26

Since the radar and comms don't work, I guess it doesn't matter how many controllers are working. rsdsharp May 2025 #28

Is that why Transportation Sec wouldn't fly into there? Attilatheblond May 2025 #29