While checking a load sheet at LHR a few years back before departure to Singapore, an elderly lady poked her head through to the flight deck during boarding and asked the cabin crew member if she could ask the pilots a couple of questions - she seemed too polite and lovely to decine so was cleared to ask away:
I'd just like to know - did the three of you all sleep well last night?
Yes madam.
And have you all had a good breakfast.
Yes madam.
Well that's marvellous, i brought you all a sandwich each as it's a long flight... I have ham and cheese, egg and bacon and salad in case any of you are vegetarian.
Well thank you very much indeed, how thoughtful of you.
See that you drink plenty of water won't you, it can get awfully dry up there.
We will.
A later report from the cabin crew confirmed that she was rather surprised to find we had "kitchens" on board and our own supply of water.
Her last flight had been on a DC3! How lovely...
