Tool of the day
06-06-2017 | 06:51 AM
#9381
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
I nominate the Sky West hero in LA today. We were taxiing on E for runway 24L. I see a Mormon Air Force "9" approaching with haste on the perpendicular taxiway. Now anyone that has a North route clearance at LAX knows that they are supposed to hold short of taxiway D without further clearance. Well Captain America proceeded to blow right through it. My usual "clear right" dared not leave my tongue. I looked left to my skipper and shouted "he's not stopping", eyes wide with fear. My skipper applies the brakes with enough force to even jostle the most seasoned of cat wranglers. We look at each other in bewilderment as the two Sky Gods pass without slowing. The normal LAX chatter is broken with a condescending "really guys..." from the mighty "9" skipper. Another look of bewilderment was shared between me and my left seat companion. Did that really just happen? Did this regional "mainline" crew almost cause a collision and try to blame it on us? Surely this couldn't be so. After a moment of shock, I snapped out of it. I realized that, alas, it was a Sky West crew and this was a reality. We throttled up and I continued my before takeoff check list, my peripherals still on high alert for any sneaky Canadian regional jets that may be lurking.
Also "mainline SKW" is the ERJ...
06-06-2017 | 07:29 AM
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From: Downward Dog
06-06-2017 | 04:19 PM
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No. After a microscopically thorough injestion of the unfortunate series of events, I determined in a most assuredly steadfast conclusion that the author of said superfluous exposition had not entertained or informed as intended. Instead, the prose was flowery, some would say akin to a bouquet of violets, in a fashion that distracted from the intent instead of complimenting. I am, however, most sure of being unsure how a critique of a post translates to having one's feelings hurt.
06-06-2017 | 05:04 PM
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From: AT802
Tool of the day
I nominate the Sky West hero in LA today. We were taxiing on E for runway 24L. I see a Mormon Air Force "9" approaching with haste on the perpendicular taxiway. Now anyone that has a North route clearance at LAX knows that they are supposed to hold short of taxiway D without further clearance. Well Captain America proceeded to blow right through it. My usual "clear right" dared not leave my tongue. I looked left to my skipper and shouted "he's not stopping", eyes wide with fear. My skipper applies the brakes with enough force to even jostle the most seasoned of cat wranglers. We look at each other in bewilderment as the two Sky Gods pass without slowing. The normal LAX chatter is broken with a condescending "really guys..." from the mighty "9" skipper. Another look of bewilderment was shared between me and my left seat companion. Did that really just happen? Did this regional "mainline" crew almost cause a collision and try to blame it on us? Surely this couldn't be so. After a moment of shock, I snapped out of it. I realized that, alas, it was a Sky West crew and this was a reality. We throttled up and I continued my before takeoff check list, my peripherals still on high alert for any sneaky Canadian regional jets that may be lurking.
Red neck translation, " Whoa, stop! That azzholle ain't stoppin!"
"Really guys?"
" If that little POS gets behind us, lets just blow it back to where it came from "
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06-06-2017 | 05:15 PM
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No. After a microscopically thorough injestion of the unfortunate series of events, I determined in a most assuredly steadfast conclusion that the author of said superfluous exposition had not entertained or informed as intended. Instead, the prose was flowery, some would say akin to a bouquet of violets, in a fashion that distracted from the intent instead of complimenting. I am, however, most sure of being unsure how a critique of a post translates to having one's feelings hurt.
With that said...
06-06-2017 | 05:33 PM
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06-28-2017 | 09:26 AM
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From: Whiskey Papa
TOTD...the middle-aged male wheeling a doggie stroller through T5 at JFK, inviting people to pet his mini collie. Of course he ends up on my flight sitting one row ahead of me with the dog out on his lap. Doesn't matter if the passenger next to him is allergic, doesn't like dogs OR doesn't like getting dog hair all over their clothes. Oh, and he's so special he had to pre-board and be the first one on. Yay, ADA!!!
06-28-2017 | 09:59 AM
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TOTD...the middle-aged male wheeling a doggie stroller through T5 at JFK, inviting people to pet his mini collie. Of course he ends up on my flight sitting one row ahead of me with the dog out on his lap. Doesn't matter if the passenger next to him is allergic, doesn't like dogs OR doesn't like getting dog hair all over their clothes. Oh, and he's so special he had to pre-board and be the first one on. Yay, ADA!!!
Because the the ADA has never done anything good? Well, except for my brother who has CP and many of his friends. Get mad at the stupid, inconsiderate people, not the protections that actually do some good.
Yes, it needs some tweaking, but thank God it's there. Especially since as an elderly person, you will need it one day.
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Oh, and whats the relevance, male or female, old or young? Reading your complaint reminds me of ya-poo.😝
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06-28-2017 | 10:30 AM
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From: Seat: Vegan friendly faux leather
Yeah, LNL, many of us were with you until the ridiculous ADA slap. You could argue about a few overreaching parts of the law but this is responsible for allowing millions of people to participate in the workforce. 
Besides, what you describe has zero to do with the ADA as it doesn't really sound like a bona fide service animal, this sounds like the "emotional support" that is not an ADA law nor definition, and up to the airline.
Besides, what you describe has zero to do with the ADA as it doesn't really sound like a bona fide service animal, this sounds like the "emotional support" that is not an ADA law nor definition, and up to the airline.
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