Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
07-21-2015, 12:03 PM
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07-21-2015, 12:15 PM
Straight QOL, homie
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And first, it's time for guys like you to step away. Permanently. Don't go away mad. Just go away.
Your contempt for the will of the pilots is so strong I can taste it.
The perception here is that you are actually hoping for and working towards bringing us a worse deal so you can say "I told you so."
I also find it fascinating that you did not "step up" in the discussion about the LTD screw job over in the TA thread. Nothing to add?
Your contempt for the will of the pilots is so strong I can taste it.
The perception here is that you are actually hoping for and working towards bringing us a worse deal so you can say "I told you so."
I also find it fascinating that you did not "step up" in the discussion about the LTD screw job over in the TA thread. Nothing to add?
07-21-2015, 01:09 PM
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Hey Guys,
Pardon the departure from the current topic. I'm thinking of taking my family to London for Christmas. Anybody ever do that? Any tips on where to stay, things to do? I've been there but it's been awhile. It'll be a first for my family.
Thanks so much.
Buzz
Pardon the departure from the current topic. I'm thinking of taking my family to London for Christmas. Anybody ever do that? Any tips on where to stay, things to do? I've been there but it's been awhile. It'll be a first for my family.
Thanks so much.
Buzz
07-21-2015, 01:20 PM
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Sailing,
I bolded your statement.
You claim they "stepped up"?
No, NO they didn't.
They FOLDED under political pressure from the "shadow MEC" (the DALPA admins who are not voted in, but appointed).
They chose to ignore their constituents for personal gain.
They chose personal gain in order to enhance their careers rather than serve the office they were elected (and paid) to.
They chose unwisely.
They will either honorably resign, or be recalled. The choice is theirs.
Either way, they need to go. With honor, or not, it doesn't matter to me.
Your comment about the "promised land" intrigues me. We all know there is no "promised land". We just want fair pay, and fair quality of life while the company is running on all cylinders.
Nothing more, nothing less.
The "yes" voters from the MEC need to go. Period.
The DALPA Admin (Shadow MEC) must be BANNED from union work.
Only then will we have a chance to have a fair contract, with fair pay and fair work rules.
I bolded your statement.
You claim they "stepped up"?
No, NO they didn't.
They FOLDED under political pressure from the "shadow MEC" (the DALPA admins who are not voted in, but appointed).
They chose to ignore their constituents for personal gain.
They chose personal gain in order to enhance their careers rather than serve the office they were elected (and paid) to.
They chose unwisely.
They will either honorably resign, or be recalled. The choice is theirs.
Either way, they need to go. With honor, or not, it doesn't matter to me.
Your comment about the "promised land" intrigues me. We all know there is no "promised land". We just want fair pay, and fair quality of life while the company is running on all cylinders.
Nothing more, nothing less.
The "yes" voters from the MEC need to go. Period.
The DALPA Admin (Shadow MEC) must be BANNED from union work.
Only then will we have a chance to have a fair contract, with fair pay and fair work rules.
Carl
07-21-2015, 01:24 PM
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Mine wasn't tongue in cheek. You've got 20K posts here, so obviously you have the time. You've taken the time to do spreadsheets here, so you've got potential analytical skills and passion. Your point of view has carried the day on this TA.
It's time for guys like you to step up.
It's time for guys like you to step up.
Carl
07-21-2015, 01:31 PM
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I do have to admit that your tone has definitely moderated since you've been on the outside.
Carl
07-21-2015, 01:33 PM
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07-21-2015, 01:39 PM
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07-21-2015, 02:05 PM
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07-21-2015, 02:34 PM
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I took family last New Years as my oldest was marching in London New Years Day parade. We arrived on the 28th of Dec and left on the 3rd. Depending on the age and interests of the kids, your itinerary could change.
Just riding around London on the top deck of a public bus intrigues my youngest. We stayed at the holiday inn kensington (one of the crew hotels) and the advantage to that was the pub and restaurant on bottom floor give 50% off (food and spirits) and the breakfast buffet was pretty expansive. I found a rate online cheaper than what the hotel offered via a "crew" rate, but I also waited until the day before to book and paid about $180/night all in all. Hotel is right on Picadellli line so easy one train ride right from LHR, no transfer with bags, etc. Starbucks on same block and the area around kensington is the big museum area as well.
If your into any history, recommend the Winston Churchill / WW2 bunker museum by parliament building downtown. Part of it is actual bunker the way it was at the end of WW2, the other half was very well done museum about Winston Churchill, intriguing to anyone, even kids.
Also, recommend a visit to Greenwich, where you can tour the original telescopes that some of the most famous astronomers used and stand on the prime meridian, very well done. Included is a tour of the National Maritime Museum at the bottom of the hill which had an amazing display of ancient time pieces used by explorers to try and discern their longitude. Very well presented, and actual log books from Captain Cooks voyages etc on display.
Obviously you have the london eye (btw, the concierge at the Holiday inn had access to tickets that were about 25% less than online or if you stood in line).
During the winter (at least last year and I suspect every year) there was a massive "winter wonderland" village set up in Hyde park that was open each afternoon till midnight where it was part beer garden, amusement park, craft sale, and entertainment bonanza. It was going from mid november till Jan 10th I believe.
Lastly around town there were mini christmas villages that had ice skating rinks and things to eat and buy.
Obviously it is weather dependent, but otherwise we had a great time.
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