A: That was a great trip to Washington, D.C.

B: Tell me about it, Dad.

A: About 90 of us World War II veterans got on the plane at 8 a.m.

B: How long was the flight?

A: It only took about two hours.

B: Did you take pictures at the World War II Monument?

A: Oh, yes. We all took lots of pictures.

B: Then you flew back home that evening?

A: Yes. When we landed, TV reporters and the Army band were there.

B: That must have made you feel really special.

A: Oh, it did. There were about 300 people there to honor us.

B: Well, you all deserve it. You helped save our country.

A: My dad went to Washington, D.C.

B: Why did he do that?

A: He was invited, along with about 90 other veterans.

B: Who invited them?

A: Some private organization.

B: Why did they invite him?

A: To thank him and all the other soldiers who served in World War II.

B: That’s very nice.

A: My dad got to see the beautiful new World War II Monument.

B: That trip must have cost a lot of money.

A: He said all the money came from private donations.

A: I have to hang up. I’m so sleepy.

B: It’s not even 10 o’clock.

A: I’m falling asleep on the phone.

B: You got up real early.

A: I had to take my friend to the airport.

B: Why didn’t you take a nap when you got home?

A: I didn’t get home until 30 minutes ago.

B: Why is that?

A: There was a bomb threat at the airport.

B: Only a threat?

A: Yes, but I was stuck there all day while they looked for the bomb.

B: Someday the bomb is going to be for real.

A: That hotel was terrible.

B: The worst in the whole world.

A: The walls were so thin.

B: All day long we heard TVs or telephones.

A: All night long we heard people snoring.

B: Housekeeping didn’t give us fresh towels.

A: Room service brought us a cold dinner.

B: Our nonsmoking room stunk of cigarette smoke.

A: Our room was right next to the elevator and the ice machine.

B: They added phony charges to our bill.

A: How did we end up in that terrible hotel?

B: The travel agent gave us a 50-percent discount!

A: Spring break starts tomorrow.

B: Are you going to go anywhere?

A: I was thinking of driving to Arizona.

B: To the Grand Canyon?

A: Yes. I’ve never been there.

B: I was there when I was a kid.

A: How did you like it?

B: I loved it. I still remember how amazing it was.

A: I’m sure I’ll like it, too.

B: You should try riding a mule on a trail to the bottom.

A: No way! I don’t want to fall to my death.

B: Don’t worry. Only one person has ever fallen off a mule.

A: I hate to fly.

B: Because of all the security?

A: No, because it hurts my ears.

B: What do you mean?

A: Every time we land or take off, my ears hurt so much.

B: That’s just the altitude change, I think.

A: Whatever it is, it hurts.

B: Can’t you take medicine or something for it?

A: I’ve tried everything, but nothing works.

B: Have you tried earplugs?

A: They don’t work, either.

B: Well, be glad you’re not a pilot.

A: I want to go on a cruise ship.

B: That sounds like fun. Where do you want to go?

A: I want to cruise to Hawaii.

B: That should be a nice trip. Lots of fun, and lots of food.

A: I have no idea how much it will cost.

B: I think it depends on the season and on your cabin.

A: Well, of course I want to go when the weather is nice.

B: Yes, you don’t want to travel in winter storms.

A: And I want to get a big cabin with a view.

B: Are you going to travel alone?

A: No, my sister and I will travel together.

B: Well, you should go online and try to find a good deal.

A: Some guy rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.

B: Good for him.

A: Why would he do that?

B: Did he set a new record?

A: Yes, I think he did.

B: Well, I guess that’s why he did it.

A: What’s the point?

B: Now he has the world record!

A: But someone’s going to break it, so what good is it?

B: Well, he can enjoy it while it lasts.

A: I don’t think he even got paid for it.

B: Some people do it just to do it.

A: I hate flying.

B: So do I.

A: A long time ago, flying used to be okay.

B: Now it’s like riding a bus.

A: You’re jammed in with people all around you.

B: Half of them are coughing, and the other half are sneezing.

A: You don’t have any elbow room or knee room.

B: People are always getting up to use the bathroom.

A: Kids are crying or climbing over you.

B: It’s a flying zoo!

A: I wish I could afford first class seats.

B: Doesn’t everybody?

A: I need to fly to New York.

B: When are you going?

A: During the Christmas holidays.

B: You’d better buy your ticket now.

A: You must be kidding.

B: No, I’m not. It’s March. Time is running out. Seats are selling out right now.

A: I thought I would wait until October.

B: I’ll bet this is the first time you’ve ever flown during Christmas.

A: You’re right.

B: Well, listen to me. You need to buy a ticket now.

A: But maybe prices will be cheaper in October.

B: Cheaper prices won’t do you any good if there are no seats.