LaughingJakal: The only conversations I ever have with scheduling are "one way"….as in "You have a trip that shows at 0846z….Nooo…..I am strictly forbidden from telling you what time that would be "local", as I have access to the information on a computer in front of me, and you are just waking up from a deep coma. To tell you would negate an inherent advantage and power I have over you. That showtime is in 1 hr 28 minutes, but because the phone started ringing at 1:31 prior to show, no late parking for you fat boy!"

Spot on! But, you forgot the drippy "Good morning Captain/First Officer Xxxxx, and how are you doing this morning.....?" *** do you think? You just woke me up out of circadian low stage 4 sleep and I'm sure you've got a juicy, no catering AM out and back to a fogged in ROA or HTS. Let's cut to the chase and give me the good news.

I love that "surprised" reaction when you ask the local time for show.

On topic, FedEx flies charters...? Are those the guys that show up for work in cheesy track suits? Anyone remember that guy?