scream-of-consciousness;
"If you're trying to change minds and influence people it's probably not a good idea to say that virtually all elected Democrats are liars, but what the hell."
I get Socialist Security disability, VA disability, AF retirement, federal worker retirement, and Florida worker retirement. So I'm in that percentage. And no, I'm not voting for Obama or any other leftist jackass who thinks government checks equal Democrat votes.
Skoonj, I am in complete awe. I've never met a penta-dipper before. (Even though we all know SS, feddle worker and I'm guessing FL worker are all contributory.)
Rickn8or, the Florida pension is tiny, after nine years with a Florida law enforcement agency. Federal worker pension is pretty small, too, since I had to stop working when I started treatment for leukemia. The Socialist Security disability started a few months later. AF retirement is after eight years active duty and many years in the ANG. Fliers get more man days, so I did pretty well there. VA disability is for heart, hearing, back and hand problems stemming from my AF service.
They all add up, of course. On the other hand I would prefer to be able to continue working.
Skoonj, I don't envy you HOW you got all those, (figure you earned 'em all), but I didn't think anybody could accumulate that many over a career.
I'm starting down that road myself, with a partially-paralyzed left leg, due to recent spinal cord tumor surgery. But I've got half my Navy retirement pay to live on regardless.
Thanks guys. Tomorrow me and Rickn8or are limping to the barn. We'll rev up the Buff and leave Washington a green glass parking lot. After that, gas up and head for Tehran. Got to be fair, right?
Skoonj, you're driving, right? I make a fair to middlin' navi-guesser / bombardier, but on my last checkride I was told my six-engine landing looked like shit.
Mebbe we could get the Old NFO to come along. That way, I could revert to Flight Tech / Radio Op and sleep most of the flight.
OK, Rickn8or, I'll drive. I was an IN and WSO, but private pilot and instrument ticket helps. In the AF, the WSO actually flies the plane a fair amount of the time.
Yeah the Old NFO and Kim are a great idea. Also, anyone who can serve sandwiches and coffee. For you, the trick is getting the rader crosshairs to the target, then let 'er rip!
What's this about 6-engine landing? I was thinking of bailing out as we approach Chicago, arming one before we leave.
Fucking sailors, you'll never get her off the ground. There's no tailhook. Besides, I have all the arming codes hermetically sealed in a mayonaise jar on the back of Funk & Wagnall's porch.
Oh, bullshit Casca. It's not that complicated; officers do it every day. We don't use the tail hook for takeoffs, only landings. Just push all the go levers forward, wait for about 170 knots or so, then honk back on the yoke. Yell "Gear up" and "climb checklist" and go from there.
Piece o' cake.
And have you checked that mayonaise jar lately? Hope you can use those expired Bed Bath and Beyond coupons.
Can you guys use a retired submarine sailor? I don't know much about big airplanes, but I make a good pot of coffee and I'm pretty good with ESM and small arms. MichigammeDave
Ah, just wait until it gets to 51%! Then we can have all the free stuff we want!
ReplyDeleteI get Socialist Security disability, VA disability, AF retirement, federal worker retirement, and Florida worker retirement. So I'm in that percentage. And no, I'm not voting for Obama or any other leftist jackass who thinks government checks equal Democrat votes.
ReplyDeleteSkoonj,
ReplyDeleteMine is SS, and soon to be a bit from my Boeing pension. It ain't the government's to give me, I worked for it, goddamnit!!
Skoonj, I am in complete awe. I've never met a penta-dipper before. (Even though we all know SS, feddle worker and I'm guessing FL worker are all contributory.)
ReplyDeleteSaaa-LUTE!
Rickn8or, the Florida pension is tiny, after nine years with a Florida law enforcement agency. Federal worker pension is pretty small, too, since I had to stop working when I started treatment for leukemia. The Socialist Security disability started a few months later. AF retirement is after eight years active duty and many years in the ANG. Fliers get more man days, so I did pretty well there. VA disability is for heart, hearing, back and hand problems stemming from my AF service.
ReplyDeleteThey all add up, of course. On the other hand I would prefer to be able to continue working.
Skoonj, I don't envy you HOW you got all those, (figure you earned 'em all), but I didn't think anybody could accumulate that many over a career.
ReplyDeleteI'm starting down that road myself, with a partially-paralyzed left leg, due to recent spinal cord tumor surgery. But I've got half my Navy retirement pay to live on regardless.
Thank you, Skoonj, for your service to our country.
ReplyDeleteSir H the Comet.
Yes indeed, thank you Skoonj.
ReplyDeleteI salute you.
Thanks guys. Tomorrow me and Rickn8or are limping to the barn. We'll rev up the Buff and leave Washington a green glass parking lot. After that, gas up and head for Tehran. Got to be fair, right?
ReplyDeleteSkoonj, you're driving, right? I make a fair to middlin' navi-guesser / bombardier, but on my last checkride I was told my six-engine landing looked like shit.
ReplyDeleteMebbe we could get the Old NFO to come along. That way, I could revert to Flight Tech / Radio Op and sleep most of the flight.
Of course, Kim would be the gunner.
OK, Rickn8or, I'll drive. I was an IN and WSO, but private pilot and instrument ticket helps. In the AF, the WSO actually flies the plane a fair amount of the time.
ReplyDeleteYeah the Old NFO and Kim are a great idea. Also, anyone who can serve sandwiches and coffee. For you, the trick is getting the rader crosshairs to the target, then let 'er rip!
What's this about 6-engine landing? I was thinking of bailing out as we approach Chicago, arming one before we leave.
Auger in in Chicago?
ReplyDeleteNegative. I distinctly remember a stencil by the crew entry door: "Re-Useable Container-- Do Not Destroy."
Besides, I've never walked home from a flight and I don't intend to start now.
"I would prefer to be able to continue working"...
ReplyDeleteIn aviation, I could not in the States,
I could in Canada if I wanted,
in Zeropa, I'd be arrested if I tried...
Fucking sailors, you'll never get her off the ground. There's no tailhook. Besides, I have all the arming codes hermetically sealed in a mayonaise jar on the back of Funk & Wagnall's porch.
ReplyDeleteCasca
Oh, bullshit Casca. It's not that complicated; officers do it every day. We don't use the tail hook for takeoffs, only landings.
ReplyDeleteJust push all the go levers forward, wait for about 170 knots or so, then honk back on the yoke.
Yell "Gear up" and "climb checklist" and go from there.
Piece o' cake.
And have you checked that mayonaise jar lately? Hope you can use those expired Bed Bath and Beyond coupons.
Can you guys use a retired submarine sailor? I don't know much about big airplanes, but I make a good pot of coffee and I'm pretty good with ESM and small arms.
ReplyDeleteMichigammeDave
rickn8or you were a flight tech? So was I, VAW-112 from 75-79. small world!
ReplyDeleteMichigammeDave - you are now brevetted Pvt-Cdr in the Barn Army. Remember this, and wear your rank proudly.
ReplyDeleteFlyfish, yes among other things. VQ-2 1977-80 and VP-19 1981-84.
ReplyDeleteClose all hatches! Air on ONE!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the funniest line I'll read all week, Rick:
ReplyDelete"It's not that complicated; officers do it every day."
Like I said, fucking sailors.
ReplyDeleteCasca
Not I. And I'm so poor I can't pay attention.
ReplyDeleteThe Sleeping Giant begins to awaken.
ReplyDeletebeware the Kraken