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Lanyards...and Uniforms
We were getting off point on the Disputed Pairings thread...:confused:
No I am not a scab or non-member because I don't wear the lanyard. I don't like them and now that negotiations are over...I don't wear it. I like my ALPA tie tack and my ALPA sticker...and I enjoy the VOLONTEER work I do down at the union. I think that when you show up at the Hotel at the same time every morning checking in and they look at you...and have NO clue that you are a pilot...working for FedEx, then it is obvious that with our uniforms we don't look like pilots. I think the lanyards add to the already too casual look. BWP...OUT |
I always preferred those little plastic cards that go behind your company ID.
You know, the ones that hang down below your ID and are visible for a half-inch or so. You can change them up too, depending on the issue the union wants to emphasize. I wear my lanyard (mob psychology is a beautiful thing) but I take it off the instant I get in the cockpit - I was taught that at a certain self-defense course.... |
am i the only one who wears an ALPA thong?
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I prefer the ALPA boxers.
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Originally Posted by CaptainMark
(Post 128027)
am i the only one who wears an ALPA thong?
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Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot
(Post 128019)
We were getting off point on the Disputed Pairings thread...:confused:
No I am not a scab or non-member because I don't wear the lanyard. I don't like them and now that negotiations are over...I don't wear it. I like my ALPA tie tack and my ALPA sticker...and I enjoy the VOLONTEER work I do down at the union. I think that when you show up at the Hotel at the same time every morning checking in and they look at you...and have NO clue that you are a pilot...working for FedEx, then it is obvious that with our uniforms we don't look like pilots. I think the lanyards add to the already too casual look. BWP...OUT BEADED-LANYARD-BADGE-ID-HOLDER-B6-Hearts-Silver-Pearl_ http://i14.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/87/81/e83e_1_b.JPG |
Originally Posted by CaptainMark
(Post 128027)
am i the only one who wears an ALPA thong?
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check out foxhunters new digs for the over 60 crowd!!!!!!!!!!
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I don't care if the people at the hotel can't tell what I do for a living. BUT, if that is what concerns you, a lanyard saying AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION INT'l would help you give them a clue. And, if they can't figure that out - then a hat and double breasted coat would only get them to ask you to deliver bags to the rooms!
Why do people want to look less casual? I find it kind of silly. I'd wear a clown suit if it would pay more. |
Originally Posted by fdxflyer
(Post 128042)
Why do people want to look less casual? I find it kind of silly. I'd wear a clown suit if it would pay more.
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Originally Posted by fdxflyer
(Post 128042)
I don't care if the people at the hotel can't tell what I do for a living. BUT, if that is what concerns you, a lanyard saying AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION INT'l would help you give them a clue. And, if they can't figure that out - then a hat and double breasted coat would only get them to ask you to deliver bags to the rooms!
Why do people want to look less casual? I find it kind of silly. I'd wear a clown suit if it would pay more. BWP...OUT |
Originally Posted by MD11Fr8Dog
(Post 128047)
I've always thought that we should wear a nice polo shirt with khakis and topsiders -- and ballcaps!:D
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Originally Posted by CaptainMark
(Post 128027)
am i the only one who wears an ALPA thong?
Man you are way to fat, hairy, and pasty white to say that. You ruined my breakfast. 6.22 |
Originally Posted by MD11Fr8Dog
(Post 128047)
I've always thought that we should wear a nice polo shirt with khakis and topsiders -- and ballcaps!:D
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Originally Posted by CaptainMark
(Post 128027)
am i the only one who wears an ALPA thong?
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I've read the FOM carefully and think we can get away with ALPA Belts, socks, and boots. Did you use a spare lanyard to make the thong?
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Originally Posted by R1200RT
(Post 128068)
Man you are way to fat, hairy, and pasty white to say that. You ruined my breakfast.
6.22 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMqI23ernnM 7:17 |
Weak excuses....
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Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot Nothing about fashion for me...I think the lanyards are lame. The union gave us these great little tie tacks...that show unity just as good. But for you and the other lemmings...lanyard away! End Quote: Sounds like the people who say: "I don't support the war, but I support our troops!" "I support the Union, but I don't like the design of the lanyard (or the lanyard is lame") Same kind of statement...either way. Always makes me want to ask those people "just how do you support the troops when your statements and actions show antipathy for them. Why don't you make public statements of your support." I am sure going to the VA to visit veterans is not convenient or comfortable, but Rolling Thunder did to show support....the lanyard may not be cool or comfortable, but .... do you want to make a public show of support? By the way, I also fly an American Flag from my doorstep everyday, not just the 4th of July and Memorial Day. I go to Church more often than Easter and Christmas as well. Are you committed? Or lukewarm? These sound like the lame excuses I hear from my pre-teen when he is trying to justify juvenile actions he is embarassed to admit he has taken. Jakal |
Originally Posted by Laughing_Jakal
(Post 128297)
Sounds like the people who say:
"I don't support the war, but I support our troops!" "I support the Union, but I don't like the design of the lanyard (or the lanyard is lame") Same kind of statement...either way. Always makes me want to ask those people "just how do you support the troops when your statements and actions show antipathy for them. Why don't you make public statements of your support." I am sure going to the VA to visit veterans is not convenient or comfortable, but Rolling Thunder did to show support....the lanyard may not be cool or comfortable, but .... do you want to make a public show of support? By the way, I also fly an American Flag from my doorstep everyday, not just the 4th of July and Memorial Day. I go to Church more often than Easter and Christmas as well. Are you committed? Or lukewarm? These sound like the lame excuses I hear from my pre-teen when he is trying to justify juvenile actions he is embarassed to admit he has taken. Jakal BWP...OUT |
Originally Posted by Laughing_Jakal
(Post 128297)
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot Nothing about fashion for me...I think the lanyards are lame. The union gave us these great little tie tacks...that show unity just as good. But for you and the other lemmings...lanyard away! End Quote: Sounds like the people who say: "I don't support the war, but I support our troops!" "I support the Union, but I don't like the design of the lanyard (or the lanyard is lame") Same kind of statement...either way. Always makes me want to ask those people "just how do you support the troops when your statements and actions show antipathy for them. Why don't you make public statements of your support." I am sure going to the VA to visit veterans is not convenient or comfortable, but Rolling Thunder did to show support....the lanyard may not be cool or comfortable, but .... do you want to make a public show of support? By the way, I also fly an American Flag from my doorstep everyday, not just the 4th of July and Memorial Day. I go to Church more often than Easter and Christmas as well. Are you committed? Or lukewarm? These sound like the lame excuses I hear from my pre-teen when he is trying to justify juvenile actions he is embarassed to admit he has taken. Jakal Interesting take, but real commitment isn't a pin you wear or a lanyard and it surely isn't what you say. Real commitment is acting as a group and acting in the best interest of that group. Real commitment is keeping enough liquid assets around so you don't have to call the Union a week into it and tell them how bad it hurts. Real commitment has to do with your direct actions that let management know you are serious. They are more aware of these actions than any symbolic value anyone may attach to any trinket. |
Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot
(Post 128369)
...I have to go listen to my Dixie Chicks CD... Now ya dunnit. . |
Your depth is amazing
I wasn't the one making the stink or the excuses about lanyards.
I was just commenting that in sounds similiar to other lame excuses people make for not doing or doing certain things. I'm surprised you even responded to the whole lanyard thing in the first place. For the record, my pre-teen is far from a juvenile delinquent...he's just an 11 year old kid doing his best to grow up with a demanding Dad. My liquid assets are more than sufficient so that I never had to pick up extra during negotiations. I realized it was good business to support the folks I asked to negotiate on my behalf....just like it is good business not to fly disputed pairings voluntarily. I wear my lanyard because It's harder to lose my ID using it, and a while ago I was asked to by the folks that work on my behalf. I'm not ashamed to be part of the organization. That's it. |
I don't know about BWP's union involvement. I do think it is funny that he stated the lanyard makes him look too casual, and I think it is also quite funny that he worries about being identified by hotel employees as a pilot!
You know, someone once told me that you could make money selling "I am an Airline Pilot" T-shirts to people like that. I didn't believe them. BWP just changed my mind. |
Originally Posted by Laughing_Jakal
(Post 128297)
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot Nothing about fashion for me...I think the lanyards are lame. The union gave us these great little tie tacks...that show unity just as good. But for you and the other lemmings...lanyard away! End Quote: Sounds like the people who say: "I don't support the war, but I support our troops!" "I support the Union, but I don't like the design of the lanyard (or the lanyard is lame") Same kind of statement...either way. Always makes me want to ask those people "just how do you support the troops when your statements and actions show antipathy for them. Why don't you make public statements of your support." I am sure going to the VA to visit veterans is not convenient or comfortable, but Rolling Thunder did to show support....the lanyard may not be cool or comfortable, but .... do you want to make a public show of support? By the way, I also fly an American Flag from my doorstep everyday, not just the 4th of July and Memorial Day. I go to Church more often than Easter and Christmas as well. Are you committed? Or lukewarm? These sound like the lame excuses I hear from my pre-teen when he is trying to justify juvenile actions he is embarassed to admit he has taken. Jakal |
Well...whatever. I think I read last week that management prefers the lanyards, since they are a little bit more secure than the clips and result in fewer lost ID badges- a genuine security threat.
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Originally Posted by Laughing_Jakal
(Post 128421)
I wear my lanyard because It's harder to lose my ID using it, and a while ago I was asked to by the folks that work on my behalf. I'm not ashamed to be part of the organization. That's it.
Originally Posted by fdxflyer
(Post 128466)
You know, someone once told me that you could make money selling
"I am an Airline Pilot" T-shirts to people like that. I didn't believe them. BWP just changed my mind. |
One more thing...things must be going very well for everyone and I think it is going to continue and be a great year for us. I like this web site and it is usually very helpful with 'real' issues. But giving your fellow co-pilot a hard time is always fun...
If these are the things we have to talk about then...you know we are all doing OK...:) |
On another thread,
Someone metioned the ALPA nipple rings. I've already sent away for three, can't wait to get 'em... And I wear the lanyard so I don't lose or forget the damn ID, and because it shows those who look and pay attention to such things around the AOC that I am a memeber and involved... |
Three nipples?
Originally Posted by Check 6
(Post 128581)
On another thread,
Someone metioned the ALPA nipple rings. I've already sent away for three, can't wait to get 'em... |
Originally Posted by Don'tBHate'n
(Post 128611)
Too much information! I won't even ask where your third nipple is.:eek:
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I think you guys are disgusting!!!
Get your tiny little minds out of the gutter!! Nipple rings, thongs, etc....What a bunch of pervs. However, does anyone know if the "members" flying disputed pairings could possibly get ALPA but- plugs? I think that would be fitting. |
Originally Posted by Busboy
(Post 128629)
I think you guys are disgusting!!!
Get your tiny little minds out of the gutter!! Nipple rings, thongs, etc....What a bunch of pervs. However, does anyone know if the "members" flying disputed pairings could possibly get ALPA but- plugs? I think that would be fitting. Now there are some latent homosexual tendencies :D :D |
Originally Posted by MaxKts
(Post 128644)
AW - Don't be such a prude
Now there are some latent homosexual tendencies :D But now, also for you, regardless!!;) ;) |
Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot
(Post 128543)
One more thing...things must be going very well for everyone and I think it is going to continue and be a great year for us. I like this web site and it is usually very helpful with 'real' issues. But giving your fellow co-pilot a hard time is always fun...
If these are the things we have to talk about then...you know we are all doing OK...:) I din't know you were a CO-pilot! :) You down bid recently? Past... |
Originally Posted by 130JDrvr
(Post 128710)
Jakal,
I din't know you were a CO-pilot! :) You down bid recently? Past... |
Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot
(Post 128542)
if you have a BIG A$$ Watch that is over $5000 I will buy that too...because that and only that is the true sign to everyone that I am a kick butt pilot! Yeee-haaa :cool:
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Originally Posted by fdx727pilot
(Post 128928)
The little d$%k could also be a clue.
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Originally Posted by fecav8r
(Post 128904)
Roomy, Did you find the avatar slingin' pizzas...
Past.... |
Originally Posted by Check 6
(Post 128581)
memeber
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Originally Posted by BigWatchPilot
(Post 128940)
When I give the girl an extra $20 she tells me how huge I am! My X always told me that size doesn't matter it is what you do with it! But she is not around any more...:(
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