Because The Manager said that my huge ego wouldn't allow me to stay away until the vote was in.. He mad a bet, and now I expect him to pay up. After that I am leaving this place for good. I didn't miss it while I was away, and there is too much immaturity here now to make it worthwhile to stay. Sorry if I offended anyone, but facts is facts. This is a good deal, and it is gonna put a lot of money in the pockets of DAL pilots.