Carl,

I try not to get into the "your proposal is worse than my proposal" argument because the same argument can be thrown back and forth with nothing constructive to come of it. Although, at times, I've had a hard time not saying "Right back at ya!!!" (This comment is not directed at you)

We get an extra month now to go back and forth with the discussion. IMO, All to no avail because it is not up to us. Again, in my pessimistic mode, I just cannot see a negotiated agreement.

As I have said before, one side will have to come off it's basic premise of status and category or DOH for there to be an agreement and I just don't see that happening unless the arbitrators go to one side or the other and say something to the effect "you wont like our list more than the other guys wont like our list." I just don't see them doing that. I believe you mentioned in another post about length of service, that's still a DOH modified list and, as the basic premise, its DOH. Not gonna float on my side just as modified status and category list isn't gonna float on your side.

We are the proverbial dogs chasing their tails. Neither one of us is going to convince the other that they are right. It's an exercise in futility. Although, I like to think that I'm like the crusty old Capt. that once told me, when dealing with a angry gate agent, "Why get angry when you know you're going to win the argument?!" Ahhh.......The power of the brakes!!!!! I love it!!

I'll always be around to ask questions, try to clarify what I know and TRY to stay out of the mudslinging........unless it's warm mud and there are bikini clad women involved!!!!!! Too much typing!!!

Denny