Ipods on noisy planes

justam
justam Posts: 21,415
edited May 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
Is there anything better for blocking out screaming babies with inept parents?! :) (I don't think so.)

Instead of getting aggravated, I just listened to Hawaii '06 and managed to ignore the whole mess unfolding five rows back.
:geek:
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    ipods with noise canceling headphones!

    :mrgreen:
  • Indian Summer
    Indian Summer Posts: 2,296
    justam wrote:
    Is there anything better for blocking out screaming babies with inept parents?! :) (I don't think so.)

    Instead of getting aggravated, I just listened to Hawaii '06 and managed to ignore the whole mess unfolding five rows back.
    :geek:

    The Best parents are those without kids. Don't judge until you're in their shoes.
    "It's all happening"
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    Indian Summer wrote:
    justam wrote:
    Is there anything better for blocking out screaming babies with inept parents?! :) (I don't think so.)

    Instead of getting aggravated, I just listened to Hawaii '06 and managed to ignore the whole mess unfolding five rows back.
    :geek:

    The Best parents are those without kids. Don't judge until you're in their shoes.

    I have two children, thank you very much.
    I've lived through enough tantrums to know what works to calm upset children and what doesn't.
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  • mrvedderson
    mrvedderson Posts: 784
    i prefer the ZUNE, nothin better than sittin in the terminal buyin songs for the trip off wifi
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    mrvedderson wrote:
    i prefer the ZUNE, nothin better than sittin in the terminal buyin songs for the trip off wifi

    Oh no. More technology I haven't heard of yet! :shock:
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  • Indian Summer
    Indian Summer Posts: 2,296
    justam wrote:
    Indian Summer wrote:
    justam wrote:
    Is there anything better for blocking out screaming babies with inept parents?! :) (I don't think so.)

    Instead of getting aggravated, I just listened to Hawaii '06 and managed to ignore the whole mess unfolding five rows back.
    :geek:

    The Best parents are those without kids. Don't judge until you're in their shoes.

    I have two children, thank you very much.
    I've lived through enough tantrums to know what works to calm upset children and what doesn't.


    Well it must be nice to be so perfect. Although I think you're lying out your ass.
    "It's all happening"
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Indian Summer wrote:

    Well it must be nice to be so perfect. Although I think you're lying out your ass.

    Just out of curiosity, why are you taking this so personally? Were they your kids? ;):D

    Chill :) I think everyone has had to deal with kids acting out on planes, in restaurants, etc. And apparently, the parents on HER flight were inept at dealing with the situation. Her point was that it was nice to be able to tune them out. :P
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    Indian Summer wrote:
    justam wrote:
    Indian Summer wrote:

    The Best parents are those without kids. Don't judge until you're in their shoes.

    I have two children, thank you very much.
    I've lived through enough tantrums to know what works to calm upset children and what doesn't.


    Well it must be nice to be so perfect. Although I think you're lying out your ass.

    I think you're trying to start a fight over something YOU know nothing about. I have two boys and I have taken them on planes. I bring snacks for them, I bring things for them to do, I make sure they are cared for. Who do you think you are to question my experience?

    These parents were making the situation worse by SLAPPING the child to try to get it to stop crying. Are you telling me that's better than what I do? Get a grip. Some parents ARE inept but I put the effort in to learn how to manage my children.

    Why are you insisting upon de-railing my thread about ipods?
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  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    The parents need ipods, too...for their kids! We give our little girl an ipod touch to play with and watch movies on the plane and it's like she's not even there. People around us are amazed and in awe of her. I'd love to take credit, but it's just the ipod. :lol:
  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    mrvedderson wrote:
    i prefer the ZUNE, nothin better than sittin in the terminal buyin songs for the trip off wifi
    You can do the same thing with an iPod Touch. :twisted:
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    justam wrote:
    Is there anything better for blocking out screaming babies with inept parents?! :) (I don't think so.)

    Instead of getting aggravated, I just listened to Hawaii '06 and managed to ignore the whole mess unfolding five rows back.
    :geek:


    they are a GODSEND!!!
    of course, even an ipod cannot stop a child from kicking your seat behind you ;)....but as long as the child is not directly behind you, YES.....they are fantastic! i remember one flight, poor baby was screaming thruout the flight, even the ipod didn't completely mask the noise. :? guess thats where norms noise-cancelling headphones would be handy. :mrgreen:
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


  • tybird
    tybird Posts: 17,388
    decides2dream wrote:
    justam wrote:
    Is there anything better for blocking out screaming babies with inept parents?! :) (I don't think so.)

    Instead of getting aggravated, I just listened to Hawaii '06 and managed to ignore the whole mess unfolding five rows back.
    :geek:


    they are a GODSEND!!!
    of course, even an ipod cannot stop a child from kicking your seat behind you ;)....but as long as the child is not directly behind you, YES.....they are fantastic! i remember one flight, poor baby was screaming thruout the flight, even the ipod didn't completely mask the noise. :? guess thats where norms noise-cancelling headphones would be handy. :mrgreen:
    Seriously, spend the $$$ to upgrade the ear buds....your ears and your brain will thank you.
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    tybird wrote:
    decides2dream wrote:
    justam wrote:
    Is there anything better for blocking out screaming babies with inept parents?! :) (I don't think so.)

    Instead of getting aggravated, I just listened to Hawaii '06 and managed to ignore the whole mess unfolding five rows back.
    :geek:


    they are a GODSEND!!!
    of course, even an ipod cannot stop a child from kicking your seat behind you ;)....but as long as the child is not directly behind you, YES.....they are fantastic! i remember one flight, poor baby was screaming thruout the flight, even the ipod didn't completely mask the noise. :? guess thats where norms noise-cancelling headphones would be handy. :mrgreen:
    Seriously, spend the $$$ to upgrade the ear buds....your ears and your brain will thank you.


    i will...........someday.
    right now, really not a priority.
    i use my ipod daily for my commute, but honestly, the outside 'noise' really isn't anything that interferes much at all. perhaps next time i plan a plane trip, i will. as of right now, i have bigger priorities for my $$$. :)
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


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