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Old 07-02-2013 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Vikz09
Interesting FTB. Tell me more!

I however don't trust anything made by the dutch, except water engineering (perhaps there could be something here... dutch and moisture problems... hummm, more thought to follow on that one) . By the name alone it does not appear to be Dutch but just to be careful.
There are two things I can't stand, people who are intolerant of other people's culture and beliefs and the Dutch.
Old 07-02-2013 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Vikz09
For those that have suffered from recommendation, my apologies. I knew there were side-effects and should have warned all with a disclaimer. I to have struggled to escape the horrid grip that gold bond has had on me. Thankfully, I have been off the line in training which has helped with the transition from sweaty balls and the constant need of god's creation.

The real problem will be when I have to transition back to the right seat of the MD88. This will no doubt test my resolve. Perhaps, a support group may be in order. My last attempt will be to approach flight ops and ask to transition to the 7er or airbus due to the nature of my serious condition.

I understand that will only solve the "not so fresh feeling" The bigger challenge lies ahead with how to overcome that tingling sensation? I am not sure if it was a gift from god, or a curse. Never-the-less it's a sensation I will struggle to overcome, for sure!

Recommendations:

First, I tried to cut it with baking soda thinking that I would try and trick the boys. They quickly saw through my scheme. In protest they made the day more uncomfortable and itchy... I suppose it was a retaliation move on their part.

Next I tried to swipe some of the kids baby powder thinking the wife would not recognize. Damn, I was wrong, she measures that better than her cooking ingredients. She confronted me, without hesitation I broke into a apology and made up a story that I used it on my arm pits. O' the humility that I lied about a white powder substance. Besides, it leaves a unmistakable residue in the boxer/briefs where as gold bond seems to melt away, somehow knowing that you are trying to hide the use from your significant other (now that we have to include ALL couples) or even our brothers in NRT who use the laundry Asian laundry services.

I will try a multi-prong approach looking for support from my aviation brothers (I hope not sisters...that would be just disgusting) as well as my personal resolve to handle this situation.

In closing all recommendations are welcome to get this Pandora back in the box...or least manageable where it does not control my life with applications in hidden spaces.
Disclaimer: I never flew a Douglas product.

I came back to the cockpit after a break and my predecessor had such a bad case of swamp a$$ that it actually got me wet. Not damp...wet.

I liberally laid down a nest of paper towels to soak up the excess. It is poor form to be the flying pilot and not be in the seat. I sat back down on my nest.

After the second break, I rebuilt a nest in front of the offender and plunked my butt back down. The multilayer of paper towels were doing their job this time and I was staying dry.

I think Douglas products ruin people's anatomy and there should be fences to keep them off Boeings. Or another solution could be to mandate that all Douglas pilots be issued oops I crapped my pants diapers to absorb their excessive a$$- liquid production.

The 12 step program isn't enough to allow every former Douglas pilot to be reintegrated into general population.
Old 07-02-2013 | 07:22 AM
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Old 07-02-2013 | 07:25 AM
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I just started to use the spray. I've been easing in.....only 2 short bursts per application. Is this how it all begins?
Old 07-02-2013 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
I just started to use the spray. I've been easing in.....only 2 short bursts per application. Is this how it all begins?
The spray is just a much more potent form of application. I tried it two weeks in, foolishly thinking it may be a bridge too which I could curb my rapidly increasing addiction. I was, however, unpleasantly mistaken as I blacked out for two whole days. When I came to I was sleeping in bag cart in CMH covered in empty Cool Ranch Doritoes sporting a fresh tattoo of a Delta widget really giving it to a Northwest 747.

If I had any savings left I'd pay for the laser removal, but until then ill just have to keep my shirt on at the pool.
Old 07-02-2013 | 08:22 AM
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wait, you apply it yourself? or do you get someone to do it for you?
Old 07-02-2013 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
wait, you apply it yourself? or do you get someone to do it for you?
Just make sure you don't accidentally use Veet Hair Removal. I bought some upon reading some glowing reviews:

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Old 07-02-2013 | 09:00 AM
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Perhaps a little advice from a Douglas guy. We are used to getting into a seat with a crew swap and turn of 30 minutes. The consequences of such actions are unavoidable, the results themselves however are unmistakable. The combination of a 30 minute turn time all day along with the fact that LUCIVER himself thinks the plane is too hot, makes for some interesting experiments. I have found two things that work.

First, Attempt to position your back about 2 inches up the seat back with your feet pushed firmly against the floor board. The added benefit of this is it feels like you are doing leg presses at the gym. Also, You cut down on wrinkles in the crotch area as you are stiffer then a board in the lower body. I cannot speak for you Boeing and Airbus elites. However, Douglas pilots are presented with a unique and challenging task. The floor area around you feet is smoother than a baby's a$$, after years of wearing the non-slip flooring away, she is slick. So be careful not to attempt this maneuver with any liquid that has spilled or been drug in from the ramp. (Disclaimer, This in itself is a very challenging maneuver because you have to play hope-scotch around the numerous oil puddles under the JT8D's) If your not careful you feet will slid out from under you faster than Clark's ice built up gutter in Christmas Vacation. Don't worry to much what your fellow pilot thinks....they will understand without having to say a word. The real danger is grabbing for something as no matter you veteran status you still feel like you are in a free fall. Just hope it's not the yok, because then you need to follow that up with the sorry folks we encountered a little bit of clear air turbulence PA.

Second option, hold a wall squat position for at least 15 minutes avoiding touching the now 120 degree moist/soaked seat. The problem with this is when the lead checks in with you they tend to leave before they can get hello I am....... out of their mouth. They are so alarmed at the concept of a bad yoga hold and profuse sweet that they think you either ate a habanero pepper or your about to spontaneous explode. Hopefully, he or she has experienced this enough to bring you a big bottle of water and not 1 little grenade that will only **** off your thirst quench. Again, the benefit of this wall squat is that Douglas pilots have the most toned quads and calf's in the airline. The downside we walk like hunchbacks thru the terminal and often are told that the pond would be better suited for us than the pool.... a discrimination that Carl is familiar with.

DEADHEAD... BRAVO & Priceless Satire!

Perhaps we can sell a reality show to management about the exploits of cockpit life on the Douglas. The contributions could come from the whole pilot group because undoubtedly you have all either experienced in person or seen its effects.
Old 07-02-2013 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
wait, you apply it yourself? or do you get someone to do it for you?

This is a tough call. Most of us have hidden this obsession from our wife's to avoid the conversation that it makes you tingle, like she used too.

Studies have also shown that only 5% of FA's have a sense of humor and as a result most will not oblige or laugh, then it gets uncomfortable. Although, sweaty ball$ is uncomfortable it is still more pleasant than a trip to the HR reaper.
Old 07-02-2013 | 09:48 AM
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For any WWII buffs. An 8 minute video.

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