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Firebird2XC said:
She was and likely still is redonkulously hot. A wee bit high strung for me though, and we didn't last. I hear she's doing quite well for herself. For a gal that could trade on her looks, I don't think she ever did.
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Firebird, I'm going to need to see pictures of said "redonkulously" hot pilot that likes to get naked while flying. Strictly on the basis of being able to tell other JC members of her indeed hotness and being able to back up your claims ;)
 
SurferLucas said:
Firebird, I'm going to need to see pictures of said "redonkulously" hot pilot that likes to get naked while flying. Strictly on the basis of being able to tell other JC members of her indeed hotness and being able to back up your claims ;)
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You're right, and I'm totally busted. Just a phantasm of my imagination she was.

Time is funny like that.
"Did that really happen, or was I merely dreaming?"

:rolleyes:
What is real, anyways? Do any good surfing lately?
 
Firebird2XC said:
You're right, and I'm totally busted. Just a phantasm of my imagination she was.

Time is funny like that.
"Did that really happen, or was I merely dreaming?"

:rolleyes:
What is real, anyways? Do any good surfing lately?
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Hahaha, I'm glad that people still have a good sense of humor! I love the new avatar...maybe I should get Doug to change my username to EatenbyasharkSurferLucas

I've not had a chance to do any surfing since summer of 07 :(...even then I only got to go twice (once in Hawaii, once on the Oregon coast). Makes me sad, I used to go 4-5 times a week when I was going to Jax Univ in FL.
 
SurferLucas said:
Hahaha, I'm glad that people still have a good sense of humor! I love the new avatar...maybe I should get Doug to change my username to EatenbyasharkSurferLucas

I've not had a chance to do any surfing since summer of 07 :(...even then I only got to go twice (once in Hawaii, once on the Oregon coast). Makes me sad, I used to go 4-5 times a week when I was going to Jax Univ in FL.
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Ya know, I really didn't understand how hard it is to go surfing on a regular basis unless you just live on the coast and grab it when you can.

The weather and the surf report/etc really is a complicated thing. It's like learning to read METARs and all the little nuances all over again.

I'm going to fight tooth and nail to get some surfing on the Gulf Coast in two weeks. I'm not ready for Hawaii yet.

You surfed Hawaii? How long did it take you to get good enough to do that?
 
Firebird2XC said:
Ya know, I really didn't understand how hard it is to go surfing on a regular basis unless you just live on the coast and grab it when you can.

The weather and the surf report/etc really is a complicated thing. It's like learning to read METARs and all the little nuances all over again.

I'm going to fight tooth and nail to get some surfing on the Gulf Coast in two weeks. I'm not ready for Hawaii yet.

You surfed Hawaii? How long did it take you to get good enough to do that?
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I got hooked on surfing when I was 13, we took a family trip to Hawaii and I did a "surfing class". I really didn't get a chance after that until college, when I moved down to Jax. I used to have a really nice Local Motion board when I lived there...but sold it once I left FL and moved back home to flight instruct.

East Coast surfing is pretty easy...esp when you have nice big board. West Coast was a good bit of fun, but the Oregon coast waters are pretty cold and can beat your brains out pretty good.

I should have stated for Hawaii, that I made an attempt to surf...lol. I was able to get up and ride the wave, but to be honest, I looked like a white guy trying to dance in a club (without alcohol).

Where are you going to try getting some surf at on the gulf?
 
SurferLucas said:
I got hooked on surfing when I was 13, we took a family trip to Hawaii and I did a "surfing class". I really didn't get a chance after that until college, when I moved down to Jax. I used to have a really nice Local Motion board when I lived there...but sold it once I left FL and moved back home to flight instruct.

East Coast surfing is pretty easy...esp when you have nice big board. West Coast was a good bit of fun, but the Oregon coast waters are pretty cold and can beat your brains out pretty good.

I should have stated for Hawaii, that I made an attempt to surf...lol. I was able to get up and ride the wave, but to be honest, I looked like a white guy trying to dance in a club (without alcohol).

Where are you going to try getting some surf at on the gulf?
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Surfing in the Gulf will be either out of South Padre Island via Brownsville or Padre Island via Corpus Christi.

Eagle has service that way- Corpus Christi could in theory be done as a long day trip. The thing that makes it pseudo-expensive is the transportation. South Padre would likely be an overnight event. Padre/Corpus maybe not, but either one requires a car rental to get to the beach.

Unless I can find a public transpo/shuttle. Screw it. I may just move when my lease is up or something. Heh. (j/k)
 
FlyChicaga said:
In honor of this tremendous thread, I'm going to use a little extra gel today.
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Yay, gel.....

I use get too....and, I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Pop's Leather coat. Guess that makes me a completely unprofessional pilot too. :rolleyes:
 
Cruise said:
Yay, gel.....

I use get too....and, I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Pop's Leather coat. Guess that makes me a completely unprofessional pilot too. :rolleyes:
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Hmmm, that was supposed to be gel....I use GEL too. :o

Guess missing the typo makes me an unprofessional pilot. After all, I'm a gel using, potential leather jacket sporting, typo missing buffoon. :laff:

Or not! ;) :)
 
No GEL here! I just stick to the company policy and don't worry about it. It's not my call--I just follow the rules.

We can wear the uniform jacket (paid for by the company), we can wear the leather jacket (also paid for by the company). We can choose whether or not to wear the hat (paid for by the company). I wear the uniform jacket in the spring and fall. I wear the leather jacket in the winter. Above all, my shoes are shined and my shirts are professionally cleaned and starched. My pants are crisp. And I wear my 20 year ALPA pin on my tie.
 
lostplanetairman said:
No GEL here!
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Do you even have hair? :D I keed! I keed!!

I've been just messing around with my replies in this thread, but in all seriousness folks... It shouldn't matter whether you wear the leather jacket, the blazer, or no jacket at all. What's important is wearing your uniform with pride, and projecting an air of confidence.

Tailoring and ironing your shirt, ironing your pants (carefully), shining your shoes, wearing clean underwear and socks, using deodorant, getting a haircut... All these things are essential to looking professional. If you want your passengers to have confidence in you, a hat or blazer is not going to automatically do that. You need to project your confidence. Look your passengers in the eye when they ask you questions. Don't talk "meekly" to them, but rather clearly and concisely. Tell them the truth. And when you make a decision, don't be wishy-washy about it. Do it, and stand by it... If it was the wrong decision, admit it, and move on.

I've seen a lot of pilots with hats and blazers that do not project self confidence. It only appears they are playing dress up like we did when we were kids. If you want to BE the part, don't just LOOK the part. ACT the part.
 
FlyChicaga said:
Do you even have hair? :D I keed! I keed!!

I've been just messing around with my replies in this thread, but in all seriousness folks... It shouldn't matter whether you wear the leather jacket, the blazer, or no jacket at all. What's important is wearing your uniform with pride, and projecting an air of confidence.

Tailoring and ironing your shirt, ironing your pants (carefully), shining your shoes, wearing clean underwear and socks, using deodorant, getting a haircut... All these things are essential to looking professional. If you want your passengers to have confidence in you, a hat or blazer is not going to automatically do that. You need to project your confidence. Look your passengers in the eye when they ask you questions. Don't talk "meekly" to them, but rather clearly and concisely. Tell them the truth. And when you make a decision, don't be wishy-washy about it. Do it, and stand by it... If it was the wrong decision, admit it, and move on.

I've seen a lot of pilots with hats and blazers that do not project self confidence. It only appears they are playing dress up like we did when we were kids. If you want to BE the part, don't just LOOK the part. ACT the part.
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lostplanetairman said:
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Anyway, I agree--look professional, follow your uniform standards and act professional.
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Exactly my point. Yes, I do use gel for my hair; however, it's not to make it look like I'm some punk-rockin' pilot. Simply to keep my hair in place throughout the course of the day.

Also, the leather jacket is an APPROVED item for the uniform. So there it is, everything in accordance to uniform policy. Where's the problem...oh, that's right, there isn't one.

Be professional, act professionally....and come home at the end of your trip to what really matters in life: home, family, friends, etc.... Blue skies everyone!!! :beer:
 
FlyChicaga said:
Leather jacket and UA cold gear long underwear. Look good, feel warm. 'Nuff said.

If you want to look like you're a 60 year old airline pilot from 1975, wear the overcoat. The only people outside of pilots that I see in overcoats are businessmen over 50 that have no fashion sense walking around downtown.

Hmm, that should be good enough to get the anti-leather jacket crowd all riled up. :)
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You have no fashion sense Matt. If you were up to date on the latest fashions, you would know that 1960s style is in.
 
Seggy said:
You have no fashion sense Matt. If you were up to date on the latest fashions, you would know that 1960s style is in.
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Like January Jones from the show Mad Men?
 

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Yes Mike, 1960s fashion is 'in'.

Granted, nothing beats a sexy sundress for the ladies, but the 1960s fashion style is in. UT had a contest for it and the girl who won was smoking hot.
 
Seggy said:
Yes Mike, 1960s fashion is 'in'.

Granted, nothing beats a sexy sundress for the ladies, but the 1960s fashion style is in. UT had a contest for it and the girl who won was smoking hot.
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Nothing about UT is hot....except the Texas heat. Poser! :rotfl:
 
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