Larry Dighera writes:

On 10 May 2006 07:19:23 -0700, "Jay Honeck" wrote
in .com::

It also has many weaknesses. Fortunately, the weaknesses are ALL
eliminated (or, at least, minimized) by being a pilot and owning an
aircraft.


Please explain how owning an airplane mitigates the following:

1. Tornados

It doesn't, but tornados are a minor inconvenience. They're not like
earthquakes and hurricanes, which devestate entire regions; they do
very localized damage. You'll notice how few *people* were hurt even
in the extremely unusual and much worse than usual tornado strike on
Iowa City last month (or have I slipped another month?).

2. Harsh winter weather

In *Iowa*? You've got to be kidding. People down there hardly bother
to zip up their jackets most of the winter.

3. Mumps epidemic

Yeah, they happen to have a problem with that right now. These things
happen.

4. Provincial mentality of the local populous

Ah. Well, nothing to be done about their attitude -- or yours.

5. Being surrounded by unsophisticated farmers

See #4.

6. The lack of topography

It's weird to not have a horizon; I don't think I'd like living
anywhere without one.
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