sky high,
I have been reading on this board for quite some time now, only lately have I been posting. I also have family and friends that are involved with different aspects of flying so I am not immune to the bad sides. I understand that the dream I carry is a difficult one at times and hard on a normal standerd of life. One thing I hate more then anything though is normal, maybe that is what triggers a little part of my interest in the airlines. I listen to all these pilots and future pilots on this board with an open ear and apply their thoughts to my situation and goals; which helps me plan for the future. Your comments are always ones that I like to read about becuase you have experienced the worst I have heard of.