JJ, that doesn't sound like peaceful resting.

I think the point was that it's nice to see the local paper when you're stuck out in the outer planets for a few days. I don't think he meant any disrespect, 11 days and 6 revisions can break your polite writing skills.

It also seems that bringing the ADN to Asia for the next crew is a bit of an ANC tradition. Most guys make sure to do it. It's kind of like your cookie deal in MEM.

 

He ain't reading this - he's back in the backyard, burning ants with a magnifying glass....

 

Next thing you know, he'll be asking that you please, not do the crossword or sudoku!!!!

 

I always leave a paper or a book if I'm done with it. I always thought everyone did the same?

 

Not true! It was only about 74 degrees today so the sun didn't provide enough heat, even with a magnifying glass to burn ants. However, two days ago the cardiac surgeon pronounced me fit to resume whatever "things" I wanted to do, so a portion of today was spent reacquainting myself with a racquetball court. It wasn't pretty, but it sure felt good.

My point about the reading material was that it's ok to expect those before you to provide for you, however, it's not ok to chastise someone for not doing that. Besides, is there anywhere we now fly where a computer is not available, so that if you really care about what's going on back here, you could easily log on and click away to your hearts content. Even in places like Seoul and Osaka, where you're limited to one half hour (free computer time) per visit, you can still expense additional computer time, can't you?

 

-I for one caught the message... and I fully agree!

For what it is worth...I have a whole bunch of car magazines floating around the house, along with Men's Health and a few other interesting periodicals. I've been thinking about putting them in the library at AOC. Do we have to ask to do that?

 

When I moved I carried three storage boxes full of books to the AOC. Had to borrow a hand truck. Nobody said anything. Most of the books were gone quick - people check those shelves more than you might think.

 

Very surprising indeed as I didn't think there was any market at all for all those old B-727 and Airbus Aircraft Operation Manuals.

And speaking of Aircraft Operation Manuals as well as Flight Operation Manuals, I hope everyone is shredding their old manuals. Either that or bringing them back into the AOC for disposal. No reason to just put them in the trash as you never know who looks through that stuff.

 

The old Hustler bound volumes went first. And my autographed copy of Elton John's anatomy texts.....

 

JJ, sorry if I offended you with my sense of entitlement. I did not mean to chastise anyone, and yes I bring my own reading material with me.

I leave a paper everytime when leaving ANC, South or West. We picked up 4 planes that arrived direct from ANC and all were empty.

All im saying is it would be nice.