I have to agree with HSLD about not believing anything until you actually see it, but I just had an interesting conversation with one of our mechanics tonight. He said that Southwest had asked for and received a copy of the maintenance seniority list for Alaska mechanics. He didn't know if any other work group seniority lists had been forwarded, but was drawing the conclusion that it had something to do with merger talks. If we were to be bought by Southwest, which I sincerely hope does not happen (no offense to my SW brothers), it wouldn't be the worst thing to happen to someone's career. Just to note, there have been several times in the past--eight years ago or so--that a buyout was essentially a done deal by American. I personally think the eskimo is safe, but what do I know?