Bravo, amigo. I must say however, until 9/11 flying was a dream job to have...never was there a time I didn't love it except for those few times when the chips were down and unpleasant decisions had to be made. Alas, I can't really recommend the career field anymore.

Re: "but I always LOVED doing all those calculations on the "computer," helped along with a freshly-sharpened number 2 pencil. (^-^)"

Good for you! I suppose it could be likened to doing sudoku and X-word puzzles, which I love, but when flying's been a career, you tend to think differently about manual flight planning. I just love that a whiz wheel exists and does what it does (along with the slipstick).

So true!! But I still enjoy calling myself silly. "Silly" is a fun word, itself! (^o^)

Words are pure music to the ears - only addicted logophiles like us can appreciate that : ) Jen

that I stole "appoggiatura" from quotato. It was just so nice, rolling it over my tongue, that I just HAD to have it!! ;P

We are all drowning in a bowl of alphabet soup. Yet, what a way to go....

How could I forget pumpernickel? Love your list, too! - robotjohnny

haha! Thanks! I'm enjoying this brainy-wainy fun thingy. Which list is yours? It doesn't seem to link back to you anywhere. (O.o)

kaichi, you have GREAT WORDS. we share in our appreciation of "dirigible." : )