Tempting fate.

[Surface]

I've travelled with Alaska Airlines and remember they were fantastic. I wouldn't have any reservations about flying with them again.

Not to change the subject, but my son is graduating from high-school this year.
As a graduation gift, I purchased him a back-pack which he can use for college in the fall.

My son will be enrolled at the University of Vermont, studying engineering.

https://ruitertassen.com/product/best-waxed-cotton-waterproof-backpack/

It's a lot of money for a bag, however for this mile-stone occasion, it's a splurge which will last for years.

Mowens, Are you giving your grandson a graduation gift?

[mowens]

Yeah, I have no problem with Alaska Airlines. My wife has flown with them quite a bit. They had nothing to do with the door, other than buying the wrong airplane.

My grandson is going to Montana State, the last I heard, for computer science. I do need to get him something, but, not sure what. That backpack looks pretty cool.

[Surface]

My nephew attends school in Montana.

Until he started there, I did not realize how cold Montana can get in winter...as low a -50 F.

Ruitertassen makes beautiful bags. I gave my older son a Ruitertassen leather bag for his graduation.
They're like a Gesner Toolbox. Heirloom quality and under-stated style. Certianly they're expensive, but worth the money. 

[mowens]

Yeah, he may be surprised at the weather. It's pretty mild where he lives. I'll look at some cold weather gear, too.

[CNCAppsJames]

My son that still lives in Kommieforniastan... born and raised there, never even seen my winter wants to move to Montana.

 

[CNCAppsJames]

Sometimes you just gotta let people find out...

He's stubborn AF and you can't tell him anything because he knows EVERYTHING... just ask him. 


I merely suggested a 2 or 3 week vacation in January or February to get the lay of the land.. WTF do I know.

 

[ghuns]

...I merely suggested a 2 or 3 week vacation in January or February to get the lay of the land.. WTF do I know.

When you get hit with -20° in the face, it's an eye opener for sure.

[Incogneeto]

Sometimes you just gotta let people find out...

He's stubborn AF and you can't tell him anything because he knows EVERYTHING... just ask him.


I merely suggested a 2 or 3 week vacation in January or February to get the lay of the land.. WTF do I know.

send him when The "Chinook " winds are blowing.

worse than The Santa Anas.

-20 and a wind chill of -70

[RobertELee]

When you get hit with -20° in the face, it's an eye opener for sure.

I call that refreshing.