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Ferd149 , 07-06-2014 12:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearjerk

T,

I wouldn't waste too much time replying to gzsg's posts. Quite frankly, I doubt that his name is even Jerry F.? He more than likely flew with a Captain, someone who stated they never come to this board, and is using his name as a reference instead.

I personally PM'ed (so-called) Jerry, giving him my real name for proof that I was genuinely interested in hearing, behind the scenes, what his sources were for the pay banding/LBP argument last week. Never received a reply.

So either he isn't who he says he is, or the information he spews on this board is as false as the wannabe independent union he was backing. (a.k.a DPA)

Good day,

GJ

If it is JF, I can tell you that -

-- He's a great guy to talk to in person

-- He's very smart and connected to smart people

-- He never kisses and tells who those real smart people are

-- He is right A LOT more often than he's wrong

So, if it's him, he will be a great contributor, even if he does have a taste for pastry

I've wonder the same about Purple for awhile, I've thought he may actually be a dispatcher but Carl vouches for him........

Ferd

#162022

Elliot , 07-06-2014 12:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferd149

Ferd,

Thanks for the comment. Good to see you frequent the board every once in a while. (We all miss the F-16 stories.)

I agree it might be a stretch to accuse Jerry of not using his real name, based on no-reply to a PM.

BTW, I met Bucking Bar's former ASA (LCA) colleague last week. Bottom line: It's a small community and we all want what's best for our group & hopefully the industry to come. This board is an easy source to vent when it's still to early to drink Scotch.

I'll vouch for Purple being "real" too. His message is sometimes dark, but I have to think his heart is in the right place.

Cheers,
GJ

#162023

tsquare , 07-06-2014 01:05 PM

No longer cares

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferd149

I've wonder the same about Purple for awhile, I've thought he may actually be a dispatcher but Carl vouches for him........

lulz..... sorry. love ya man.

How long has PD been on the property to have been hurt so badly? It might convince me to give his argument some credence if I knew he wasn't a 2008 hire or something like that.....

#162024

DFW Refugee , 07-06-2014 01:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tsquare

So then you are placing a lower value on the lives of a 717 than on those of a 777... thanks. Ya know.. responsibility and all that rot....

Do you think putting words in people's mouth is a good thing?

I didn't put a lower value on anything or person. There's a big difference between 100 pax and 300 pax. On a per-flight basis, I'd say the 777 captain has more responsibility than the 717 captain, both in terms of lives and assets at risk.

Oh yea... How many lives do the 717 and 777 each have? Is there another Supreme Court opinion coming down soon?

Rot that...

#162025

Dirtdiver , 07-06-2014 01:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LivingTheDream

Thanks again GJ & DD!

Didn't see the earlier post that you are at the Marriott. They can take the RER straight to Denfert-Rochereau, about 3 blocks from the hotel. They will likely beat you there. Best way to get back to the airport, so it's good practice.

Be sure to walk a few blocks up to Butte aux Calais for a non-touristy happy hour. Nothing worse than paying retail for a beer/wine! Dito for Rue Mouffetard.

#162026

Mesabah , 07-06-2014 01:42 PM

:-)

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Originally Posted by DFW Refugee

Even in my tiny RJ, if I blow a hold short, the results could be hundreds of lives lost.

#162027

scambo1 , 07-06-2014 01:44 PM

The Brown Dot +1

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsquare

Objection, irrelevant. His vote carries the same weight as yours or mine. Also, PD has sworn off pastry, as have I and GZSG closed a recent email with let's be united for a historic c15.

I enjoy PDs rants wholeheartedly. (I also enjoy it when he goes off the deep end because the follow ups are so entertaining) It doesn't matter if he's new or not. He speaks the truth as he sees it. Why would anyone want him to do anything less?

T,
The DPA is done, over, kaput. Get over it. It is far more annoying to read your anti DPA belittling (donuts, pastry, whatever). You aren't the only dal pilot with a valid viewpoint, vote or position.

#162028

EdGrimley , 07-06-2014 01:59 PM

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Not good.

#162029

DogWhisperer , 07-06-2014 02:26 PM

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Any fellow Mad Dogians done the QRO maintenance run? Any gouge? Inquiring minds and all...adios...

#162030

johnso29 , 07-06-2014 02:52 PM

Moderator

Quote:

Originally Posted by gzsg

The day after the TA for C2012 Delta VP Mike Campbell stated it was cost neutral.

If management were to lie to the Delta shareholders, the SEC would put them in jail just like people who commit felonies hacking websites.

When a Delta SVP says it is cost neutral, it is.

When a Delta pilot says management is just misleading the shareholders and is was really a big win for the pilots, that is nonsense.

Mike Campbell makes millions and millions at his Delta job, there is no way he would put that at risk for a second.

Let's move on.

Time to come together for a historic C2015 as promised by the MEC. Let's focus 100% on gains and ensure no pilot tries to sell us out by making further concessions on profit sharing and pay banding.

Together united 100% we will make the gains we so richly deserve.

Cost neutral in what regard? Overall Delta costs? Or PWA costs? Can you prove that he specifically meant that the current PWA cost the exact same or less than the previous PWA?

The phrase "The new pilot PWA is cost neutral" is not proof of what you claim. The 737-900ERs were announced as a capacity neutral transaction. Have the 737-900ERs been swapped out one for one with mainline airplanes? Has the mainline fleet grown since the merger and the 737-900ER announcement?