I never had problems with the Eldee prior to the Notams to modify it. As long as you kept up with what was happening you are fine. Of course now it is easier than ever.

Lately, my aircraft has been leading the pack and I have been getting a direct to Eldee at best speed as long as we can to cross Eldee at 8,000. I remember when issues started coming up with this arrival controllers were asking questions on the radio about our performance and if VNAV equipped. The one thing I like is at least they cared!