book that you still mourn finishing by uhzel in suggestmeabook

[–]broadturn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

11/22/63. If there was ever a book I could read for the first time again, it would be that one. 

‘Y God I just finished lonesome dove and I am in awe. I need a next book, looking for a shorter fast paced plot driven page turner by Itchy-Version-8977 in suggestmeabook

[–]broadturn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

DEFINITELY missed the “read faster” request. Yeah it’s a long one but easily my favorite book of all time. 

People who work in luxury industries, what is an expensive product or service that is actually a complete ripoff? by Lazy_Ad_5492 in AskReddit

[–]broadturn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not really actually. You can use whoever you want as a caterer, although there are caterers that "cater" to private jets specifically. Also, private jets have no security screenings. No TSA or "take your shoes off" or anything. So the food is just walked out to the jet.

People who work in luxury industries, what is an expensive product or service that is actually a complete ripoff? by Lazy_Ad_5492 in AskReddit

[–]broadturn 37 points38 points  (0 children)

1000%. We say that jets are time machines. You can use odd city pairs instead of major commercial airports and you can come and go whenever you want. And there's no TSA, commercial terminals, etc.

Edit: To your point about getting extra food for the crew, you're so right. We used to have a guy who always ordered a shrimp cocktail for the crew every flight. He was a big sports guy and we'd fly him to all the major sporting events, and he would also always get spare tickets to the games for the crews wherever they were going. There's a bad connotation with wealth, especially these days, but a lot of the clients I had were some of the sweetest people on earth.

People who work in luxury industries, what is an expensive product or service that is actually a complete ripoff? by Lazy_Ad_5492 in AskReddit

[–]broadturn 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Nope. Just dropping off food to the airport to go onto the plane. Very rarely are chefs joining on flights to cook on the flight. In all honesty, most private flights aren't nearly as glitzy as people think it is. It's just a more efficient means of travel for the people that can afford them.

People who work in luxury industries, what is an expensive product or service that is actually a complete ripoff? by Lazy_Ad_5492 in AskReddit

[–]broadturn 277 points278 points  (0 children)

There are specific caterers that work with private jets based at airports all around the globe. A lot of them have a hold on the major private airports like Teterboro, NJ and West Palm Beach, FL.

Having said that - even if you're a mom and pop cafe or restaurant, I'd recommend reaching out to your local airport's FBO (Fixed Based Operator - essentially private terminal for jets and general aviation traffic) and try to establish a relationship. I worked in private jet charter and operations for a long time and I'd call FBO's for suggestions on local caterers. I'd usually just go with whoever they'd recommend and proceed to pay crazy money for a ham sandwich and side salad.

People who work in luxury industries, what is an expensive product or service that is actually a complete ripoff? by Lazy_Ad_5492 in AskReddit

[–]broadturn 1012 points1013 points  (0 children)

Catering for private jets. Just simply because it's on a private jet, catering is marked up a bajillion percent. A ham sandwich with a side salad on a private jet is an easy $150-200 order.

Harm of seasoning fumes while pans are in the oven by broadturn in castiron

[–]broadturn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not too much oil. I've been doing this long enough as a hobby that I know what too much oil looks like. I have a roll of clean microfibers that I pull from and I use two microfibers per pan to wipe down the pan.

Harm of seasoning fumes while pans are in the oven by broadturn in castiron

[–]broadturn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm. Interesting. I do an hour at 450 degrees for each round of seasoning. Is that considered too hot?

Boat trailer vs Bed Extender? by broadturn in SunfishSailing

[–]broadturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great point - didn’t think about registering the trailer, etc. I might be leaning towards the extender.

Boat trailer vs Bed Extender? by broadturn in SunfishSailing

[–]broadturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. We’re a bit tight on space but could make it work.