[Vo]:OFF TOPIC Rich people jump the shark at the NBAA

[Jed Rothwell]

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention is in 
Atlanta. Here at Peachtree DeKalb Airport they are holding the static 
exhibit. Dozens of business jets parked and great crowds of people are 
milling around. If you are in the market to buy a slightly used Hawker 
jet there is one for sale just outside my window.

Security is tight so I cannot sneak in as I have done in years past. 
Other people the building have passes. They tell me there is a lot of 
interest but many "customers are holding back on purchase decisions 
until after the election." The biggest draw at the show is a new Boeing 
executive jet with all the amenities: a bedroom, an executive suite, and 
a hot tub. Yep, a hot tub. They heat the water in a large tank before 
takeoff, and when the airplane reaches cruising altitude they fill a hot 
tub. So these rich nitwits are flying around carrying a ton or more of 
hot water.

- Jed