I love these nostalgic threads. Good times, little drama. Although I did see such a thread fall apart once, as two guys started arguing over Macho Grande.

As far as TWA goes, there were pilot-then-FE's that were furloughed up to three times, as much as 18 years total. Some couldn't fly on the third recall. The plumbed on, with great attitudes. Funny how some of the greatest people in the industry are those that were tested the hardest, and came through with grace. The same goes for everyone I encountered there. I'm proud to have been associated with them, even though not long enough to acquire their dignity and class. Just long enough to recognize it when I see it.