tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post8792580674833092083..comments2023-07-31T08:55:36.653-04:00Comments on Lauri Meyers .: On Flying & the Pursuit of ControlLauri Meyershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-23583294475737439272013-08-06T08:38:52.270-04:002013-08-06T08:38:52.270-04:00There's someone at groupon right now laughing ...There's someone at groupon right now laughing maniacally!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-11008743972061888652013-08-05T20:35:52.420-04:002013-08-05T20:35:52.420-04:00You are so brave! I love that you did this! I be...You are so brave! I love that you did this! I bet Groupon makes a lot of people do a lot of things they thought they'd never do. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-12604922189838087532013-07-26T21:46:20.737-04:002013-07-26T21:46:20.737-04:00If it makes you feel better, exercise is one of my...If it makes you feel better, exercise is one of my BIGgest fears!<br />You know your groupon dollars are still good at that exercise place- but now you have to pay full price :( Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-89228345022488227762013-07-26T21:44:47.324-04:002013-07-26T21:44:47.324-04:00You have to do it Tracy! It was a great deal, and ...You have to do it Tracy! It was a great deal, and the trainer was very professional. (though I will say the other trainer was covered in tattoos, had grease backed hair, and was wearing a white t-shirt with a black leather jacket - he may have a different approach :))Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-72688217455648209182013-07-26T18:18:02.627-04:002013-07-26T18:18:02.627-04:00Did you ever know that you're my hero....
I...Did you ever know that you're my hero....<br />I'm so impressed. Flying is one of my BIGgest fears. <br />Groupon got me to buy three sessions of some exercise class for which I'm embarrassed to admit, I never attended. Whoops. :)Coleen Patrickhttp://coleenpatrick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-30008374911768777612013-07-25T23:13:39.672-04:002013-07-25T23:13:39.672-04:00I've been seeing that Groupon deal and so want...I've been seeing that Groupon deal and so wanted to get it! You go girl! I love the comparison of flying to writing. Tracy MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615611919340469444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-75326165065001383432013-07-25T19:49:41.357-04:002013-07-25T19:49:41.357-04:00Amazeballs?! Wait, are you a fan of the show Awkwa...Amazeballs?! Wait, are you a fan of the show Awkward on MTV or does everyone say Amazeballs? (love it) I have often described myself as a "cautious adventurer" which encompasses both the wild part of me and the safety girl part :)Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-66817976116103557302013-07-25T19:48:01.285-04:002013-07-25T19:48:01.285-04:00You're right about that Gail, trying new thing...You're right about that Gail, trying new things is important for anyone, but especially writers. In this case a scary new thing really lets you get your mind to a primitive survival state which I think can breed good writing. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-4420214867485767952013-07-25T09:48:04.982-04:002013-07-25T09:48:04.982-04:00Oh my goodness, that is amazeballs! You are so bra...Oh my goodness, that is amazeballs! You are so brave. I bet you'll want your pilot's license next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-68616591676446125512013-07-24T23:28:30.694-04:002013-07-24T23:28:30.694-04:00Wow. I'm very impressed with your flying exper...Wow. I'm very impressed with your flying experience. Always good to try something new . . . spreading your wings, literally.Gail Kushnerhttp://www.mypsychicsearch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-12122680815022856352013-07-24T21:53:09.017-04:002013-07-24T21:53:09.017-04:00I actually thought of you while I was flying - I t...I actually thought of you while I was flying - I thought "I need to find an animal shape in these tree tops or something pareidoliac for Cathy!"<br /><br />Hmm, could be our life insurance policy has an exclusion for death by groupon...I should check the policy!Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-60243742473038274302013-07-24T21:50:49.241-04:002013-07-24T21:50:49.241-04:00yes! why is it so enticing? I'm sure I could w...yes! why is it so enticing? I'm sure I could write an equally compelling post about me and a doughnut :)Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-25876086553220878492013-07-24T21:49:09.657-04:002013-07-24T21:49:09.657-04:00I only know my husband and a friend who have flown...I only know my husband and a friend who have flown a plane! It was a very cool experience. <br />Groupon is this site that sends you deals for stuff or local activities, but there's a limited number, so you often end up buying stuff you don't need. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-14992217783632223652013-07-24T20:08:31.142-04:002013-07-24T20:08:31.142-04:00You are the coolest writer I know! It was fascinat...You are the coolest writer I know! It was fascinating reading your experience- you and the air. The only dumb thing Groupon has made me do was purchase doughnuts and pies. I try to stay away from those and yet, the lure of a good deal conquered my battle to eat healthy. Romelle Broashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860032539164234533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-44348739265954209812013-07-24T17:58:12.309-04:002013-07-24T17:58:12.309-04:00What's Groupon?
Erik
P.S. It is pretty cool th...What's Groupon?<br />Erik<br />P.S. It is pretty cool that you flew a plane! How many people do you know can say they did that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-62271938142344947772013-07-24T17:28:13.773-04:002013-07-24T17:28:13.773-04:00Oh yea paradolia, thou dost raise thy poetic head ...Oh yea paradolia, thou dost raise thy poetic head again!<br /><br />DD showed me the smiley face in her chocolate chip muffin this AM - also counts!<br /><br />My hubby is the Groupon groupie...so far nothing more exciting than oil changes and semi-exotic ethnic meals. <br /><br />I think our life insurance policy precludes us being in the SAME plane while piloted by one or the other of us. Good for you!!Cathy Ballou Mealeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925815654400078026noreply@blogger.com