Originally Posted by Scoop

I saw the issue of putting in for a blanket GS has been discussed and would just like to throw in my 2 cents.

There is nothing wrong with putting in a 1-30 blanket GS request - I do it all the time. If I am coming into a period that I know I will not take a GS then I just go into I-crew and delete it. When I am willing/able to accept a GS I reenter another blanket GS for the remainder of the month - works great.

I view this as a common courtesy to both the schedulers and fellow Pilots. By having a GS in with absolutely no intention of taking one you are taking up valuable time from the schedulers, and more importantly the Pilot who does accept the GS will also have less time to respond.

I am not saying if you have a GS in you have to take it, but rather if you know for 100% certain that you will not take it just remove it for that time period.

We currently have a great system with lots of flexibility but if tons of guys are causing the schedulers to waste a lot of time you can bet that this issue will receive a lot of scrutiny and that is something we don't want.

Scoop

Originally Posted by Lifereserver

I have a trip that I fly into NRT and deadhead home the next day. I would like to try to get right back on a deadhead home and ironman rather than spend a fun filled 24 hours in moldy NRT. I have about 1+30 turn time. Has anyone done this?
Do I have to go out as usual and get a shore pass and then find my way back to the ticket counters to go back though security, etc? That would be very painful and may take too long.
Anyone with experience? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by LeineLodge

I remember seeing awhile back something about NY state taking a cut from pilots based there even if they are residents of another state...

Anyone have any info on this? Say a pilot that lives in GA commuting to NYC. Would he be subject to NY and GA state income tax?

With all the NYC commuters out there I figure somebody has the answer. Thanks

Originally Posted by CheapTrick

I've averaged a greenie a month in 2014. They probably averaged $4k per.

Originally Posted by CheapTrick

I've averaged a greenie a month in 2014. They probably averaged $4k per. Yesterday I celebrated 30 yrs of marriage. (Yep, same woman.) And she's way cool with the green slips. You see, she knows green slips don't flow hot and heavy all the time. Putting away some grain in the good years, means you eat in the lean years.

Originally Posted by forgot to bid

I miss greenslips. They were so fun. I also miss being bought off trips because you had a LCA on it. Those were fun too.



My wife keeps mumbling something about granite counter tops. I don't get that, we already have counter tops. If anything, we need more LEGOs.

Originally Posted by filejw

This GS conversation reminds me of a buddy soon after the merger. He runs off on a GS and then explains to his wife what a GS is .Next time she answers the phone from CS with a GS offer she tells him " I'll pack your bag"...LOL...