#260 "A Journey through Memory: September 11th, DorkFest, and Guam"

DorkFest On Location: Pacific Surfliner to San Diego, 9/11 Reflections, and a Guam DetourLara and Tyler record from DorkFest in Los Angeles with guests Dave and longtime listener DJ, discussing meeting fellow spotters, Hyatt Globalist perks, and their day trip riding Amtrak’s state-supported Pacific Surfliner to San Diego for lunch at the Top Gun–filming Kansas City Barbecue and a Navy SEAL museum visit with friends from across the U.S. DJ shares his lifelong train and plane-spotting background, upcoming New York plans mixing commuter rail and food stops, and bucket-list routes. The group reflects on September 11, including Laura and Dave’s experiences as flight attendants, early post-9/11 flying conditions, and DJ’s interest in the Flight 11 crew’s heroism. Tyler recounts a Guam trip with his son via Tokyo, highlighting United’s Guam hub, resort stay, and travel logistics, and notes his transfer from Phoenix to Salt Lake.00:00 Spotter Small Talk00:55 Live From DorkFest01:43 Hyatt Status Perks02:53 Meet DJ and Dave04:43 Surfliner Day Trip06:07 How Surfliner Works08:28 Top Gun Bar Stop10:21 Coastal Views and Erosion12:34 DJ Train Plane Origin14:21 Bucket List Rail Routes15:28 Cousin Devin Travels18:12 Secret NYC Train Plan20:09 Remembering 9 1121:30 Missionary During 9 1124:02 Flight Attendant Story33:07 Mission Sendoff Cut Short34:00 Flying After 9/1134:20 Empty Planes And Furloughs36:20 Come From Away Memories37:44 Honoring Flight 11 Crew39:56 How America Healed41:52 Why Guam Happened45:09 Getting There Via Tokyo47:00 United's Guam Hub Explained51:33 Guam Highlights And Hyatt Stay53:41 Tokyo Airports And Tips57:17 Security And Standby Seat Stress01:00:49 Dreamliner Window Drama01:03:45 Beach Stories With Chris01:04:54 Leaving Phoenix For Salt Lake01:09:48 Wrap Up And Sponsor

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