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San Francisco CA: Billy Goats Star At The Airport

SORRY! THIS WAS POSTED SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE THE TERRIBLE CRASH AT SFO. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

No, it isn’t a sequel to “Snakes On A Plane”, but a real life assignment for the weed-eating goats to keep the busy SFO greens neatly clipped. When you’re flying in or out of San Francisco and you look down at the attractive lawns surrounding the runways, you can thank the 400 hungry goats for their creative work.

In addition to the cosmetic appearances of goat lawn clipping, the practice has many environmental benefits. It reduces heavy weed concentrations that dry to become fire hazards, and it doesn’t add to the air pollution that mechanical lawn mowers spew out.

It’s also a self-reprocessing system, with fertilizer provided by the goats as they graze. Another benefit is that small snakes and amphibians in the same area can live in natural harmony with the goats without fear of being chopped up by machine mowers.

Animals naturally mowing public lawns isn’t a new idea. Through President Woodrow Wilson’s term 100 yrs ago and earlier, the White House lawn was regularly visited by a herd of grass-munching sheep.

What To Do When Another Passenger Gets Violent

There seems to be a news item almost daily about angry incidents aboard flights. It could be caused by drugs, booze or just frustration from the ever-increasing trauma of air travel. For a senior with limited physical strength and mobility, it can be a frightening, potentially dangerous situation.

Some sage advice we’ve received from a savvy retired flight attendant may help if you find yourself caught up in an in-air disturbance.

Ascot, UK: Compatible Countryside Companions

The serious-looking one on the right is your roaming travel4seniors.com editor, about to ride his new equine pal in a morning trot at the Coworth Park hotel in Berkshire. Just a short 45 miles from London, the former Georgian manor house is now part of the Dorchester Collection of luxury hotels. It’s surrounded by typical British countryside forests, fields and riding trails.

Venice Beach FL: For Venturesome Senior Beachcombers

Are you interested in scanning a nice warm Florida beach, whether looking for clam shells or lost metal objects? Consider spending time at beautiful Venice Beach.

It’s just 17 miles south of Sarasota on Florida’s west coast. Make it an even more exciting surf and sand adventure by taking some eager young assistants along with your search.

Airlines Cracking Down On Phony Service Dogs

Because of the ever-increasing crowding at boarding time, many passengers show up with four-legged companions. According to airline info, most of them are not certified service dogs. It’s a cheater’s way of boarding before anyone else, to get first divs on overhead space above their seats.

Many of the phony service dog owners are seniors, and with a bit of acting and a fancy dog vest, they manage to get aboard ahead of everyone else. They may deserve an Academy Award for acting, but not early seating.

Airlines have had enough of the scam and are fighting the abusers by requiring written proof of the dogs’ qualifications. Therefore, if you honestly need to board your flight with your faithful service dog, be prepared. When at the check-in desk, you must show written proof both from your physician and appropriate service dog organization. Otherwise, it’s back in line for you and Fido.

Excellent Senior Travel Discounts in the USA

Age sometimes has its privileges. Many companies, stores and other businesses offer discounts to senior citizens. AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons, is a good resource for latest info. Membership is open to people 50 years and older, and costs just $16 per year.

The simplest way to get instant discounts is to first decide what and where you’ll be traveling. Then, when a price is quoted, ask a simple question. It happens when ordering a meal, at the theater, while booking a cruise and for other info.