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09-23-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nwaf16dude

Just logged on to start my contract survey, and one of my secret logon words that I had to re-type to get into the survey was "knewno." how weird is that?

I'm starting to get the feeling that I'm on "the list."

(I knew I shouldn't have argued that DC-9 pilots should be exempt from the yellow fever vaccine requirement.)

09-23-2011, 08:17 PM

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Bill Lumberg

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Originally Posted by newKnow

I don't think so. There is no reason why we (DAL and DALPA) can't put together a plan that allows retirees to leave without fear and without it being added as a "cost" item against the contract.

Maybe the CEO doesn't know anyone to contact at UHC? TIC

09-23-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

One advantage of having to get up every morning during the week: Stephanie Abrams bringing me the weather. It appears she might take some motivating for her to get her 80 on after what I did to Jenna Fischer, but I think I can pull a newK mind trick:

What is she saying? That I would bring an EF-4 to her room?

Stephanie Abrams, I had to look it up. You're talking about a Weather Channel girl right?

My wife interviewed at the weather channel for a job a few years back. At the time the building was incognito. They evidently had so many problems with crazies coming after the weather channel girls that they hid the fact it was where 285 and I75 come together and there was pretty good security.

Which reminds me, years ago on one of the Cheers episodes Cliff Claven fell in love with one of the girls on the weather channel. So he wrote her a letter expressing his love. She wrote him back, shocking everyone, and he all excited read it out loud at the bar. A sentence or two in she writes "judging from your handwriting I can tell you must be at least 8 years old!"

Last edited by 80ktsClamp; 09-23-2011 at 09:43 PM. Reason: fixed quote to include picture!

09-23-2011, 08:25 PM

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Bill Lumberg

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Originally Posted by Cohiba

EXTRA? one doesn't purchase "extra" insurance. The issue of retiring and stuck paying the bridge premium (that being Delta's share they when you are employed) is very much an issue the MEC is aware of. But... To look at the flip side---do we (corporately speaking--not as a Seniority List Pilot) really want to assist age 60+ pilots when we are facing a large pilot shortage?

There are plenty of RJ pilots who want to fly for us. Delta would rather have pilots with less longevity to fly these planes, it's cheaper per hour. If everyone flying is at the top of the scale longevity wise (all 12th year), then that is expensive. A 3rd year FO on the 767 costs less than a 12th year guy. Everyone has to pass the sims and IOE, so you can't pull that card. It is cheaper to have newer Delta people on our mainline equipment, and then you and I get to be their captains. Give the geezers help and return "normal" upgrade times to the industry. 9-11, BK, and age 65 have killed the usual progression of this so called career.

09-23-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg

Maybe the CEO doesn't know anyone to contact at UHC? TIC

nevermind........

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09-23-2011, 08:52 PM

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We need a theme song for Contract 2012. Thoughts?

U2: I still haven't found what I'm looking for...
Rolling Stones: You can't always get what you want...
REM: It's the end of the World as we know it...
Garth Brooks: Unanswered Prayers
Elvis: Fools Rush In
Johnny Cash: Hurt (9 inch nails cover)
Elvis: In the Ghetto
Aerosmith: Ragdoll
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
Rolling Stones: I can't get no satisfaction
The Beatles: Let it be
The Smiths: How soon is now?
John Lennon: Imagine...
Simon and Garfunkel: The Sound of Silence
Bon Jovi: Living on a prayer...
Aerosmith: Dream On
B.B. King: The Thrill is Gone
The Beatles: Come Together
Patsy Cline: I fall to pieces
Madonna: Like a prayer
Michael Jackson: Beat it
Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams (are made of this)

Borrowed from Inappropriate Wedding Songs:

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09-23-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid

We need a theme song for Contract 2012. Thoughts?

U2: I still haven't found what I'm looking for...
Rolling Stones: You can't always get what you want...
REM: It's the end of the World as we know it...
Garth Brooks: Unanswered Prayers
Elvis: Fools Rush In
Johnny Cash: Hurt (9 inch nails cover)
Elvis: In the Ghetto
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
Rolling Stones: I can't get no satisfaction
The Beatles: Let it be
The Smiths: How soon is now?
John Lennon: Imagine...
Simon and Garfunkel: The Sound of Silence
Bon Jovi: Living on a prayer...
Aerosmith: Dream On
B.B. King: The Thrill is Gone
The Beatles: Come Together
Patsy Cline: I fall to pieces
Madonna: Like a prayer
Michael Jackson: Beat it
Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams (are made of this)

Borrowed from Inappropriate Wedding Songs:

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right here I am stuck in the middle with you

09-23-2011, 09:16 PM

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That's a pretty good one Nosmo.

I thought about "burning ring of fire" but decided we can save that for "songs dedicated to Moscow and GRU overnights"