I don't think you're a moron. I think everyone is worried about different things and there is little we can do about it. This is going to be a team effort and even the best of intentions can cause pain. We XJ's don't trust blindly and we certainly don't roll over.

You asked me about seeing the Mesaba/Delta purchase agreement. I haven't seen it but my rep told me about it. I don't always agree and I certainly don't like some of the guys personally but my MEC has never lied or deceived me. So until they've proved bad intentions or something - I must go with what they tell me as correct.

Is it possible the 9E management are just playing for time? YES! No one at XJ I spoke to thought a lot would be done in 45 days. Honestly I am surprised they got as far as they did. And even if things go a bit longer, I wouldn't be surprised. But we won't wait forever. We won't stand for the wholesale removal of aircraft. We want everybody to benefit from our positive things in the contract and I want the advantages of your contract. I want Colgan to stop being slaves and I want to be proud of our company.

I don't know where the line is that says 9E management is stalling. My MEC says we aren't there yet. I have to go with that. As to protective language about JM's and scheduling, I hope and depend on your people to steer us in the right direction.