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11-26-2008, 07:31 AM

#21

Gunter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by livindadream

Wow, Tell me how this comapny can even operate with a 20% decrease in flying. If you are going to put out flame...at least make it credible!!!

Even management has claimed that more than a 4-5 hour reduction in flying is barely manageable.

What is the typical decrease after Peak? 10% or so?

Might there be another 10% decrease due to the severe global recession?

11-26-2008, 08:50 AM

#22

DaRaiders

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smoother

Rumor is 55 hr blg in jan, no buy up, plan for furlow.

Source? And if 55 hours in JAN is true, they better announce their intentions soon. One full bid period has to pass between a furlough announcement and BLG reductions.

11-26-2008, 10:36 AM

#23

FreightDawgyDog

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smoother

Rumor is 55 hr blg in jan, no buy up, plan for furlow.

Picture of smoother from his facebook page..

11-26-2008, 02:15 PM

#24

FDX28

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Well to a manager type, last night we almost broke a document (not package) record. Less than 30,000 from our all time record.

11-26-2008, 02:34 PM

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MoosePileit

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I have a hunch it's the same ilk that makes one feel superior as an editor rather than realizing it's the creator of the work that has the credit due. The editor is paid more and is a promotee, but has the easier task, in my opinion. First impressions count for something, right along in a perfect world w/ spelling and grammar and punctuation- back in school you got points for playing well w/ others too. It is funny to see how bent folks get over free communications/advice/concerns if there is a typo or grammar slip. I'm not a doctor, but I have more colorful takes on the issue too from those that are docs.....

A/R and P/A mostly fills the bill.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dckozak

Curious, do former English teacher's become airline pilots, or do (some) airline pilots harbor a wish to have really been an English teacher??

Inquiring minds want to know!!

11-26-2008, 05:38 PM

#26

⌐ AV8OR WANNABE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MaydayMark

...That said, it's sometimes hard to believe that most of the folk on these boards are really college graduates. As just a few examples:

- They're, there, their?
- then, than
- ND, Favre, Herpe (yep, I can even turn a spelling lesson into an age 60 discussion

)

#1 - you're - your

as in...
Your absolutely correct, many pilot's seem to disregard the grammar and spell worst then most...

11-26-2008, 05:54 PM

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fedupbusdriver

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How about negogiated?

11-26-2008, 08:40 PM

#28

DLax85

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FreightDawgyDog

Picture of smoother from his facebook page..

Whatever happened to this guy?

....did he make it out of the country? ....or in jail somewhere?

Funny stuff!

11-27-2008, 05:01 AM

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fdxbusdriver

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