Originally Posted by Roadkill (Post 1805414)

MY APOLOGIES to anyone I offended yesterday-- not my intent.
I clearly screwed up what was a light-hearted attempt at humor, to the point where some folks seriously thought I was advocating physical violence in the workplace and PMed me threatening my job. And several folks replied in the thread offended so clearly the post wasn't perceived as the satire/joke it was intended as-- my fault, sorry to have ruffled feathers and riled guys up.

It was intended to be a joking "that's a bad idea" post in an intentionally "over the top" tone, and I thought it would be obvious to all readers. The whole thing, as Bucking Bar alone apparently noticed, was a paraphrase from Monty Python's "The Holy Grail", where the Knights of Ni respond "over the top" and threaten to kill and eat the Sir Robin. Apparently not everyone is as conversant with the movie, as I thought "And should be beaten about the head and shoulders with a herring if not worse" would make everyone reading the post say "Oh, he was parodying Monty Python here", as it's the only place in history where anyone was ever threatened with death by being beaten with a herring (fish).

While I do have a serious opinion on allowing new changes to the swap board, that post wasn't intended to seriously convey it. Again, my sincere apologies for what was obviously a poorly executed joking post.

Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1805400)

Are you sure?

That looks a lot like the Bone that Buzz used to fly, you can clearly see the bombay door on the side, and look closely, you can see the Afterburner, mounted on the tail.

And when did they remove two of the four engines? :eek:

Originally Posted by qball (Post 1805466)

The thing on the back is clearly a chemtrail dispenser made to look like an afterburner

Originally Posted by Roadkill (Post 1805414)

MY APOLOGIES to anyone I offended yesterday-- not my intent.
I clearly screwed up what was a light-hearted attempt at humor, to the point where some folks seriously thought I was advocating physical violence in the workplace and PMed me threatening my job. And several folks replied in the thread offended so clearly the post wasn't perceived as the satire/joke it was intended as-- my fault, sorry to have ruffled feathers and riled guys up.

It was intended to be a joking "that's a bad idea" post in an intentionally "over the top" tone, and I thought it would be obvious to all readers. The whole thing, as Bucking Bar alone apparently noticed, was a paraphrase from Monty Python's "The Holy Grail", where the Knights of Ni respond "over the top" and threaten to kill and eat the Sir Robin. Apparently not everyone is as conversant with the movie, as I thought "And should be beaten about the head and shoulders with a herring if not worse" would make everyone reading the post say "Oh, he was parodying Monty Python here", as it's the only place in history where anyone was ever threatened with death by being beaten with a herring (fish).

While I do have a serious opinion on allowing new changes to the swap board, that post wasn't intended to seriously convey it. Again, my sincere apologies for what was obviously a poorly executed joking post.

Originally Posted by MikeF16 (Post 1805202)

I think that's a teenager MiG (replica) not an F-15 but that's ok, I can't tell a 767 from a 777 from an A330 :). I can barely differentiate a 717 from an MD88 and don't even get into 737-X00 series differences.

Originally Posted by Scoop (Post 1805320)

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Mike,

You just fell for the longest running gag on this thread.

Scoop

Originally Posted by Flying Elvis (Post 1805482)

I see lawn-dart drivers aren't any better than some of us from other communities at VID.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's an A-7 with the motor removed.

Originally Posted by MikeF16 (Post 1805484)

Glad I could contribute in some way after all the questions I've asked. :) This has been an overall bummer of a week, so I'll wear this badge with pride.

Originally Posted by Roadkill (Post 1805414)

MY APOLOGIES to anyone I offended yesterday-- not my intent.
I clearly screwed up what was a light-hearted attempt at humor, to the point where some folks seriously thought I was advocating physical violence in the workplace and PMed me threatening my job. And several folks replied in the thread offended so clearly the post wasn't perceived as the satire/joke it was intended as-- my fault, sorry to have ruffled feathers and riled guys up.

It was intended to be a joking "that's a bad idea" post in an intentionally "over the top" tone, and I thought it would be obvious to all readers. The whole thing, as Bucking Bar alone apparently noticed, was a paraphrase from Monty Python's "The Holy Grail", where the Knights of Ni respond "over the top" and threaten to kill and eat the Sir Robin. Apparently not everyone is as conversant with the movie, as I thought "And should be beaten about the head and shoulders with a herring if not worse" would make everyone reading the post say "Oh, he was parodying Monty Python here", as it's the only place in history where anyone was ever threatened with death by being beaten with a herring (fish).

While I do have a serious opinion on allowing new changes to the swap board, that post wasn't intended to seriously convey it. Again, my sincere apologies for what was obviously a poorly executed joking post.

Originally Posted by bohicagain (Post 1805486)

No luck in SEA or ATL on this AE?

Originally Posted by DFW Refugee (Post 1805420)

OK, my bad. I better understand/remember this drama. Thanks.

Now, IF the senior-->junior F/O wants to get nasty, he might develop an 'eye problem,' and he'd stay home, right? Wouldn't the ultra-senior F/O now fly, or would it go out to a W/S or reserve?

(No dog in the hunt, but the mechanics are interesting!) :D

DFW