I may say a few bad things about my job, but...

[Airhog]

One thing they do that I enjoy, is that they give everyone a week off during christmas. Our plant always closes from the 24th to the 3rd. And for me, its a paid vacation, whithout having to use any PT.

[PilotMan]

Good for you. I am in a hotel in Cleveland.

[Airhog]

Good for you. I am in a hotel in Cleveland.


I hope your able to make it home tomorrow. I guess that comes with the territory of being a pilot though.

[PilotMan]

I hope your able to make it home tomorrow. I guess that comes with the territory of being a pilot though.
Yup, no such thing as a holiday here. I am supposed to make it home tomarrow, but it won't be until later in the evening. The one good thing about flying on this holiday, is that everyone is ususally in a pretty good mood. And it is fun to watch people going home, or to visit thier familes. It brings back memories of traveling around Christmas, between my parents houses. I had to fly back and forth, because North Dakota and California are not near one another. I do miss being with my kids on this paricular night though.

[Airhog]

Yup, no such thing as a holiday here. I am supposed to make it home tomarrow, but it won't be until later in the evening. The one good thing about flying on this holiday, is that everyone is ususally in a pretty good mood. And it is fun to watch people going home, or to visit thier familes. It brings back memories of traveling around Christmas, between my parents houses. I had to fly back and forth, because North Dakota and California are not near one another. I do miss being with my kids on this paricular night though.

My dad was a pilot before he had kids. He wasn't licensed to fly the big jets, but he did fly a leer jet for a rich guy out of oklahoma. He gave it up so he could raise a family. Sometimes I feel bad that he gave up something he loved so much. Anyway's sorry to get of on a rant, but I hope you family has a merry one, and I hope that your kids grow up to appreciate the sacrifices their dad made.

[stevew]

Good luck and safety getting home PilotMan. I know its gotta suck being home from your family when you want to be there.

[PilotMan]

Thanks guys, weather should hold up for me today. It is only supposed to rain, and that shouldn't delay us. Hopefully the planes behave. Merry Chrismas :)