Just got back from the Gas Station/Convenience Store/Liquor Store - I was there for ciggs. 2245 local.

In full uniform minus the tie (epaulets - 3 stripes, metal wings) was a pilot. I asked who he worked for and he said Skywest, everyone heard him. He said he'd been there 7 YEARS and I gotta tell you he looked great. Shirt still ironed, big smile and looked like I do when I show up for work. I never look better than he did.

He was a sensation! Everyone wanted to talk airplanes, airlines and airports with him. And all he was buying was a six pack of Bud Lite.

I'm the tool for not waiting and telling him, "Dude, take off the epaulets and wings when you're buying booze."