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Flying High?

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Real Estate Agent with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

So... this is the button and icon that I found whilst using the micro-bathroom on the airplane.

The airplane's bathroom, as I'm sure y'all know, is barely big enough to turn around... (reminiscent of an old W.C.Fields line) has a button that on it's face, seems to able to call for drink service.

Really.... drink service?  That's the last place I want a flight attendant to bring me a drink.  While sitting on the mini-toilet.

Now I'm sure, some of you are preparing to tell me that's clearly not a button for drink-service, and I'm sure you're right.  But geeze-Louise... the icon designer for this one should be fired!  (or at the very least forced to bring me a drink... ) Gin and tonic, please.

Sittin' pretty (and NO... I'm not posting this whilst in the loo!). Welcome aboard!

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 ALAN MAY, Realtor®   
Specializing in Evanston Real Estate and North Shore Real Estate
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, 2934 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Office: 847.869.7300      Cell: 847.924.3313      Email: Almay@aol.com
Evanston Real Estate & North Shore Real Estate • Licensed in Illinois

   

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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Are the heads gender specific now? You'll need a cocktail if that's the case.

Aug 23, 2018 02:30 PM
Alan May

Gender specific?  We're fortunate to get one at all... on a plane of 137 seats ... we only had two itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny baths.

Aug 23, 2018 04:53 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Those are so small you have to step out to change your mind

Aug 23, 2018 03:20 PM
Alan May

Thank you Mr. Fields. :-)

Aug 23, 2018 04:53 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

You are a piss Alan May excuse the pun ..could not help it nor refrain  from the words

Aug 23, 2018 03:55 PM
Alan May

Appropos given the circumstances, Ms. Williams.

Aug 23, 2018 04:54 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I'd be willing to be the company NAR hired to do the commercials is the same company that designed that drink call sign 

Aug 23, 2018 04:38 PM
Alan May

LOL... and Kathleen Daniels for the win! Bringing it back to Real Estate!!

Aug 23, 2018 04:55 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Alan May,

OMG..this is hilarious! Kathleen Daniels is right I'll also bet the company NAR hired to do the commercials is this same company who designed that drink call sign!

Aug 23, 2018 06:33 PM
Alan May

I asked the Flight Attendant, and he said "no, it's an emergency call light"... I said "Emergency Alcohol?", and he just shrugged his shoulders apologetically.

Aug 23, 2018 07:19 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Alan May that is a head scratcher and I have to say that Kathleen Daniels comment hit it out of the park!

Aug 23, 2018 07:03 PM
Alan May

She did, didn't she?

Aug 23, 2018 07:19 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Alan.

Being cramped up in that small place would call for an adult beverage.  Just straight Jack Daniels for me, no ice and no soda.

Aug 24, 2018 02:01 AM
Alan May

My drink of choice.

Aug 25, 2018 07:48 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm sitting here chuckling, while visions of room service happening while I'm in the airplane bathroom!  Actually, there is more room in there, than there is in your seat!

Aug 25, 2018 07:12 AM
Alan May

while that might be true, you don't really have to 'move around' in your seat... as you might in the bathrooom.  I find it pretty cramped.

Aug 25, 2018 07:48 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Alan- this is why I try to fly as little as I have to. I would have thought the same but food or drink in the bathroom??? Nooooooooo!

Aug 25, 2018 05:15 PM
Alan May

Flying is just no fun anymore.

Aug 25, 2018 05:54 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I've only flown a few times, but I've never been in an airplane bathroom and frankly I don't plan to start.  But I am going to ask my flight attendant friend what the heck the button is for.

Sep 04, 2018 07:44 PM
Alan May

Sometimes it's unavoidable.

Sep 04, 2018 07:49 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Do they have a pass through door for that drink service or do you have to open the door and bare all? 

Sep 05, 2018 06:45 AM
Alan May

I see that you're giving it some serious consideration.

Sep 05, 2018 06:56 AM
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