August 2013 Pilot Discussion

[cactusboy53]

Simmons is slotted with March 87. 13yrs gained with only 13 yrs on the property, not bad for a 55yold. BTW, why is it
most of these guys gettin hired so late in life? Just wondering.

"All that hate's gonna burn you up, kid." - Powers Boothe as Lt. Col. Andrew Tanner - Red Dawn 1984

 

[snapthis]

Simmons is slotted with March 87. 13yrs gained with only 13 yrs on the property, not bad for a 55yold. BTW, why is it
most of these guys gettin hired so late in life? Just wondering.

Like the East pilots hired in 2004 at America West because they were furloughed with their airline facing Ch 7 until being acquired.

 

[mrbreeze]

Unripe? Who says it's unripe (besides USAPA)? Who says it's ripe? EVERYONE, but USAPA. We'll see what the judge says. Rage against the machine, my friend.

IMHO....

After reading DKT 17-1, USAirways' Opening Brief (6/5/13) in the Declaratory Judgement case.

The only group claiming that the NIC DFR is ripe is the West pilot group.

The company is saying that their case in the Declaratory Judgement is ripe and should be given a clear ruling from the court. They want exemption from the SLI debacle. They do not claim the the DFR is ripe.

breeze

 

[prechilill]

You're so stupid, I'm surprised you have the mental capacity to breath unassisted.

Identical twins are taxonomically and genetically the same. Are they therefore the same person?

Here's the scoop on frogs and tadpoles, you moron:

breath (noun)
breathe (verb)

Any questions? 😀


And here is your biology lesson old man...

Notice below the name taxonomy doesn't change between a tadpole and frog because the tadpole simply undergoes a process called metamorphosis to change from an underwater animal to a land dwelling animal. (I knew my masters degree in biology would pay off!)


2. What is the classification of frogs?
The classification of frogs is:
Phylum: Chordata
Sub-phylum: vertebrata
Class: amphibia
Order: Anura


Breeding: In the spring when breeding starts, the male anurans will be the first to come to breeding ponds. Here they use their specialized calls to atract female mates. The male anuran will climb on top of the female's back and clasp the female around her "waist" in what is called amplexus, and the eggs are fertilized in the water as she lays them.
Eggs: The number of eggs that are layed and the length of time that it takes for them to hatch varies upon species. For example, Bullfrog tadpoles take two to three years to metamorphose (grow into adult frogs). The average length is between 6 to 21 days after fertilization.
Tadpoles: consist of gills, a mouth and a tail. Immediately after hatching, they will usually stick themselves to weeds or grasses in the water. After about seven to ten days, the tadpoles will start swimming around and feeding on algae. After about six to nine weeks, the tadpoles start to absorb their tails and grow legs and arms. Now the tadpoles will eat plants and dead insects floating on the water.
Froglet: By approximately twelve weeks, the tadpole has a tiny tail stub and will soon leave the water.
Frog: Between twelve to sixteen weeks, the froglet totally absorbs its stubby tail and leaves the water becoming an adult frog. And the cycle begins again in the spring.

 

[Phoenix]

breath (noun)
breathe (verb)

Any questions? 😀


And here is your biology lesson old man...

Notice below the name taxonomy doesn't change between a tadpole and frog because the tadpole simply undergoes a process called metamorphosis to change from an underwater animal to a land dwelling animal. (I knew my masters degree in biology would pay off!)


2. What is the classification of frogs?
The classification of frogs is:
Phylum: Chordata
Sub-phylum: vertebrata
Class: amphibia
Order: Anura


Breeding: In the spring when breeding starts, the male anurans will be the first to come to breeding ponds. Here they use their specialized calls to atract female mates. The male anuran will climb on top of the female's back and clasp the female around her "waist" in what is called amplexus, and the eggs are fertilized in the water as she lays them.
Eggs: The number of eggs that are layed and the length of time that it takes for them to hatch varies upon species. For example, Bullfrog tadpoles take two to three years to metamorphose (grow into adult frogs). The average length is between 6 to 21 days after fertilization.
Tadpoles: consist of gills, a mouth and a tail. Immediately after hatching, they will usually stick themselves to weeds or grasses in the water. After about seven to ten days, the tadpoles will start swimming around and feeding on algae. After about six to nine weeks, the tadpoles start to absorb their tails and grow legs and arms. Now the tadpoles will eat plants and dead insects floating on the water.
Froglet: By approximately twelve weeks, the tadpole has a tiny tail stub and will soon leave the water.
Frog: Between twelve to sixteen weeks, the froglet totally absorbs its stubby tail and leaves the water becoming an adult frog. And the cycle begins again in the spring.

Yes, the righteousness of the West position rises and falls on accurately understanding tadpoles. Me thinks Silver will rue the day she was denied this important evidence.

Really? Tadpole facts?

You just can't make this stuff up. The 9th acknowledged contegencies but I don't think in their wildest imaginations did they expect the West to desperately resort to tadpole evidence.

OK! OK! Uncle! Now it is ripe! Just please leave the tadpoles out of it!

 

[prechilill]

You just can't make this stuff up.

Yes, final and binding really is final and binding...
You will soon understand, appreciate and accept your own words... 🙂
Peace, my friend.

 

[Phoenix]

Yes, final and binding really is final and binding...
You will soon understand, appreciate and accept your own words... 🙂
Peace, my friend.

If AOL will kindly agree to donate all excess funds to a favorite tadpole charity, of their choosing, then I think that would go a long way toward helping to resolve the dispute.

There are many tadpole advocacy groups and educational foundations.. as a class, tadpoles seem to drift in and out of the mainstream, of culture that is. They are so misunderstood.

 

[prechilill]

If AOL will kindly agree to donate all excess funds to a favorite tadpole charity, of their choosing, then I think that would go a long way toward helping to resolve the dispute.

There are many tadpole advocacy groups and educational foundations.. as a class, tadpoles seem to drift in and out of the mainstream, of culture that is. They are so misunderstood.

Interesting, I never realized there were tadpole advocacy groups! You sure know a lot about amphibians... that free time you have on medical leave is definitely being put to good use!

 

[Phoenix]

Interesting, I never realized there were tadpole advocacy groups! You sure know a lot about amphibians... that free time you have on medical leave is definitely being put to good use!

Your vigorous defense of tadpole equality among frogs, and your obsessive compulsive fixation/presumption of my medical status.... No one ever went broke overestimating your resolve and monetary commitment. My only regret is I wasn't the one who invented the opportunity to purchase cactus pins and "platinum" status.

 

[prechilill]

My only regret is I wasn't the one who invented the opportunity to purchase cactus pins and "platinum" status.

Well, you do know a lot about tadpole advocacy groups, perhaps there is an economic opportunity for you there to supplement your disability checks.

 

[Phoenix]

Well, you do know a lot about tadpole advocacy groups, perhaps there is an economic opportunity for you there to supplement your disability checks.

I know very little about tadpoles and I could never equal your passion in their defense.

However I get plenty of sport for free from roping you along. You are so certain of so many things and couldn't imagine yourself to be wrong, even of things you have no possibility of knowing or confirming yourself. (Don't miss it... I said "confirm" and that sounds like "infirm" and that is a subliminal confession of "infirmary", so that proves you are right after all. )

I am suspecting you really aren't a pilot. Just like UHaul, you are just a little too much to take for real.

 

[Walmartgreeter]

First, I have a question. Is there a "toad" tadpole? Or do toads just pop out of an egg? I really don't know. Heavy stuff. (and sorry if this was already addressed.)

Second, and even more perplexing to my simple mind, what the Hades just happened here?:

After lunch, the $40 million discussion was temporarily interrupted and President Hummel announced appointing Tom Kubik, Ken Stravers, Rocky Calveri, Kevin Barry, and Bob Davidson to the Merger Committee. Click here to read the President's Message. A motion to approve those appointments was moved/seconded by DiOrio/Dugstad and approved8-3 (Yes - CLT, DCA, PHL; No - PHX).

I don't get it, and please correct me. Was not Ken Stravers the CHAIRMAN of the AWA Merger Committee that brought the West Class the NIC award? And I am sure Rocky was on the current NAC that brought the MOU to us, then ratified by the West Class by 97%.

What is the West Class thinking voting "no" on these guys? I won't guess an answer, but I am sure our legal team is very happy. Could you imagine a Judge in one of the many future West Class DFRs: "Wait, they wanted to put two of your most successful guys on the Merger Committee and you vote them down?!"

Frogs, Toads, Merger Committee appointments. I am so confused. Oh my.

Greeter

 

[Walmartgreeter]

PI,

I believe you are mistaken. There is NO provision in the TA regarding ratification by the membership east/west.

It was an implied process via ALPA merger policy.

I don't think it needed to be. It was required on the East as per standing resolution (thanks to Rep Doug Mowery after the pension give-away.)

Greeter

 

[luvthe9]

First, I have a question. Is there a "toad" tadpole? Or do toads just pop out of an egg? I really don't know. Heavy stuff. (and sorry if this was already addressed.)

Second, and even more perplexing to my simple mind, what the Hades just happened here?:

After lunch, the $40 million discussion was temporarily interrupted and President Hummel announced appointing Tom Kubik, Ken Stravers, Rocky Calveri, Kevin Barry, and Bob Davidson to the Merger Committee. Click here to read the President's Message. A motion to approve those appointments was moved/seconded by DiOrio/Dugstad and approved8-3 (Yes - CLT, DCA, PHL; No - PHX).

I don't get it, and please correct me. Was not Ken Stravers the CHAIRMAN of the AWA Merger Committee that brought the West Class the NIC award? And I am sure Rocky was on the current NAC that brought the MOU to us, then ratified by the West Class by 97%.

What is the West Class thinking voting "no" on these guys? I won't guess an answer, but I am sure our legal team is very happy. Could you imagine a Judge in one of the many future West Class DFRs: "Wait, they wanted to put two of your most successful guys on the Merger Committee and you vote them down?!"

Frogs, Toads, Merger Committee appointments. I am so confused. Oh my.

Greeter

Call your reps NO MONEY FOR THE NEW HIRES, DCA rep Stein says screw the LTD guys they are faking it. DCA reps need to go.

 

[luvthe9]

Yes, final and binding really is final and binding...
You will soon understand, appreciate and accept your own words... 🙂
Peace, my friend.

Accept it now and find peace, you will never ever have the NIC it has been gone for a long time now. Peace be with you. I don't understand why your reps have not told you the truth yet.