Browntail (Clemmons)

Good to have you back

You can't hide in that hole for more than a month, can you?

Notice the doc hasn't been back to respond. You are getting fired up for nothing.

Wow
 

A guy goes off to play a little golf with his friends and a firestorm erupts over a few simple questions. First of all, it was not my intention to insult anyboby or this profession. Without all the passion and drama, I simply want to pursue another lifelong dream and have less than 10 years to make it happen. If there is a faster path to accomplishing my dream I wanted to know and asked. I apologize for being successful and having the resources I do. I retired as a partner in a surgical practice and practiced as a pediatric maxillofacial surgeon after becoming a slave to managed care. To top things off, my wife of 23 years left me for one of our PAs and took a fair amount of resources with her. In my defense, I am an outstanding physician and trust me, if any of your children needed the surgery I performed, I am the guy you would want on the other end of the scalpel. I do not pursue things lightly and therefore my attitude, which many of you have labeled egotistical. Wouldn't the public appreciate this type of self assured attitude and capability in the cockpit? I can't imagine someone who complains about wearing a hat and drives old cars would instill confidence. I will try to be sensitive in the future and try not to hurt feelings here, I am just looking for some answers. Also, the analogy of starting out as a neurosurgeon is quite funny. I would hardly compare the two as neurosurgery and turning a seatbelt sign on are hardly the same. Again, I apologize if I offended anybody and will move on.

Ed,
Sorry for all the sarcasm, but as you will find out---it comes with the territory. I'd be glad to support your very humble plee for assistance. Ofcourse, we would have to fly together in order for me to support an application you submit to my company. We are hiring 450 pilots next year, and I'm sure your resume will bode well. Just check the web site at Pilot.FedEx.Com and make sure you have all your tickets punched first. I'll make a deal with you Edwardo, if you don't puke on yourself during our flight together I'll see what I can do to make your dream a reality.

Does FedEx hire captains? I am not sure why sarcasm is a necessity but perhaps I will figure it out later. The hiring picture looks bright indeed. Do you have any contacts I could talk to at Fedex? I am not prone to airsickness but do appreciate the offer of help. You are apparently ex-military? Navy, AF, Army??? Does prior military service help in getting hired as a pilot?

The "I was leading F-15s into combat" part of his previous post doesn't give it away...

Ed...well done!!

It's not often that we find such well crafted humor on these pages. Typically, when someone wishes to push buttons here, they do it in more of a blunt and thoughtless manner. Kudos for your skills as a humorist with style!

I would hope that you continue to post in this thread. I find your responses to be just what the doctor ordered to liven up what would otherwise be just another day in the left seat!

I forgot that being a pilot only involves turning on a seatbelt sign. The last captain I had was apparently a busybody by asking for more than that. We had to do checklists with several items on them. I'm gonna look for an airline where turning on the seatbelt sign is all I have to do.

Ed,
All FedEx hires is Captains! Look forward to slipping the surlies with you bro.

Jolly

OBTW - I was talking with your Ex, and she noticed you forgot to pack the romote with big screen. Could you send it? Love your dog dude, it's awesome.

She's awesome, the dog is a she, not an "it". You think that I was going to let that arsehole have my dog, let alone the multi-million dollar home after putting up with his sh*t for 25 years? It's bad enough that he and his brainless golddigging Republican girlfriend let my son (who was a minor at the time) get drunk up at Tahoe in order to try to get him to like the stupid chick. Didn't work arsehole, he thinks she's phony and thinks she's ought to get off her ass and work like his mother does. I realize that she isn't bright enough to hold a position higher than Walmart greeter, but you should encourage her to get off her ass and work. By the way, your former PA is a sexual God in bed! We are having so much fun! :D