>>>>(I'm one of those weird people who actually prefers to check my luggage and let somebody else carry it. <g>)
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>>>>And as a passenger who enjoys legroom and a healthy back more than avoiding baggage claim -- THANK YOU! You are not weird just more considerate than many, IMHO.
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>>>Let me second that "THANK YOU"! I also check my luggage and carry my briefcase. I really resent it when the airlines ask me to stow my briefcase under my seat so some idiot with 50 pounds of carry-on can put his/hers in the overhead!
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>>I do the same, however, I politely explain that I checked my luggage so I could enjoy the legroom.
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>Same here. I thought I was the only nut, glad to know others think and act the same way.

Wow! Two people who like to live dangerously!! < gd&rrrrrrr >