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Old 09-30-2010, 05:57 PM
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Carl,

Just had to have an excuse to post the picture of Leo serving Cool Aid that I found.
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Old 09-30-2010, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar View Post


Carl,

Just had to have an excuse to post the picture of Leo serving Cool Aid that I found.
I know how you feel.

I needed to find a reason to post that picture of Prater in the hot tub after I asked him what ALPA is planning to stop scope erosion.



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Old 09-30-2010, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl Spackler View Post
I know how you feel.

I needed to find a reason to post that picture of Prater in the hot tub after I asked him what ALPA is planning to stop scope erosion.



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Haha! Well played, Carl. I wonder how much of our dues money is spent grooming that ALPAstache each month.
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Old 09-30-2010, 06:20 PM
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That's hilarious.

Tip of the hat to Carl

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Old 09-30-2010, 09:59 PM
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ALPA shall obtain a new U.S./Canadian union-made automobile at a cost of up to $1,200 per month for the use of the President for a two-year period to be replaced with a similar vehicle for the subsequent two years of the term of office of the President. All costs for this automobile including acquisition costs (lease or purchase), maintenance, insurance, tags and vehicle-related taxes are to be paid by the Association. ALPA shall also reimburse fuel expense related to business use, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all officers shall notify the ALPA General Manager within 30 days of their election of their automobile choice in accordance with the above and the desired color combination for the vehicle to be acquired by the Association for the officers' use.
REALLY?????? $1200/mo for a car???? REALLY? Pick his color???? I'm voting this guy out for this alone. How about the next guy that wants this job say he'll stay in an apt, drive a rental when in town and expense out his reasonable food or give him a perdiem? ***? UNREAL!!!

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Old 10-01-2010, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Going2Baja View Post
REALLY?????? $1200/mo for a car???? REALLY? Pick his color???? I'm voting this guy out for this alone. How about the next guy that wants this job say he'll stay in an apt, drive a rental when in town and expense out his reasonable food or give him a perdiem? ***? UNREAL!!!

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All these points that have now been brought out into the bright sunshine are great questions to pose to your reps.. to, in turn pose to the "candidates" for this gig. "Will they bring the pay/bennies back to a level consistent with those of your constituents?" I know what the answers will be.. "Well... there are committees that set the compensation and I would not be in a position to do anything about that.. yada yada yada yada." Same old political bull squeeze from the guys at the top. "Remember junior.. you are merely a line pilot, I am up here making important decisions. Excuse me, I have a party to attend tonight, and my tux is ready."
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Old 10-01-2010, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar View Post


Carl,

Just had to have an excuse to post the picture of Leo serving Cool Aid that I found.

Thought it was his "communion" wine.
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Old 10-01-2010, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot View Post
Thought it was his "communion" wine.
Why, it's a new wine paradigm!
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Old 10-01-2010, 05:58 AM
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I can see it now, ALPA needs to present a green front. We need to increase the cost to $1658 per month. Our leader can only drive the latest American made green car:



Tesla announces Roadster leases for $1,658/month, can be delivered "within days"

Instead of paying $109,000+ for a Tesla Roadster, how does $1,658 a month sound?

That's the cost for Tesla's new 36-month leasing option for the Roadster or the Roadster Sport, but the devil is in the details. Without calculating in tax or license or registration or anything like that, those monthly payments mean lessees will pay $58,030 over three years plus $12,453 due at signing (which covers the first month, a $9,900 down payment, and the $895 acquisition fee) for a total of $70,483. After the three years, you can pay a $350 fee plus "any excess wear and use as set forth in the lease agreement and excess mileage charges of $0.25 per mile for miles driven in excess of 30,000 miles over the life of the lease" and walk away (what?!) or chose the purchase option, about which Tesla hasn't given details.

With Roadster production catching up with purchase orders, there is very little wait time for anyone who wants to get behind the wheel of a Roadster today. Tesla says that its stores have "a limited selection of Roadsters available now so you can drive one home after finalizing your lease" and that they can deliver one "within days" even if you don't live close to a store.
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Old 10-01-2010, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Amish Pilot View Post
I can see it now, ALPA needs to present a green front. We need to increase the cost to $1658 per month. Our leader can only drive the latest American made green car:



Tesla announces Roadster leases for $1,658/month, can be delivered "within days"

Instead of paying $109,000+ for a Tesla Roadster, how does $1,658 a month sound?

That's the cost for Tesla's new 36-month leasing option for the Roadster or the Roadster Sport, but the devil is in the details. Without calculating in tax or license or registration or anything like that, those monthly payments mean lessees will pay $58,030 over three years plus $12,453 due at signing (which covers the first month, a $9,900 down payment, and the $895 acquisition fee) for a total of $70,483. After the three years, you can pay a $350 fee plus "any excess wear and use as set forth in the lease agreement and excess mileage charges of $0.25 per mile for miles driven in excess of 30,000 miles over the life of the lease" and walk away (what?!) or chose the purchase option, about which Tesla hasn't given details.

With Roadster production catching up with purchase orders, there is very little wait time for anyone who wants to get behind the wheel of a Roadster today. Tesla says that its stores have "a limited selection of Roadsters available now so you can drive one home after finalizing your lease" and that they can deliver one "within days" even if you don't live close to a store.

He'd have to pry an extra $200/month out of his personal wallet.. Hey.. the man's gotta eat.
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