Ole Gardner checking up on Flight Options

[SilverSurfer]

Latest form the Ol Gardner

Latest form the Ol Gardner

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Well, sir, the colored leaves be all fallin' to the ground. What a
pretty time of year. Busy, too, from what I hear tell. Now, just 'cause
the bosses want you flyers to be in the air as much as possible this
here busy season, don't be doin' things y'needn't just to help 'em out.
As I says before, just do what you bein' paid to do—all of it, and
follow the rules exactly—all of 'em. But do no more. Ya doesn't have to
show any enthusiasm if'n the bosses treatin' ya mean and not payin' good
wages. If'n they askin' y'fly overtime, I'd think twice before I
gives 'em any more labor at bargain basement prices. From what I seen, the
bosses ain't shown they appreciate a darn thing y'does, anyway. If'n
the fall season goes by without the bosses changin' the way they be
treatin' y'all, there be the bright holiday season comin' up to help 'em
decide they needs to stop their mean ways.
I sure be sorry if'n my messages keep gettin' longer and longer. But,
there be so much wrong with this here outfit y'flys for, I findin' lots
to say and do to help make it right. Y'all can help by doin' what
y'been doin' and stayin' safe. The more of y'helpin' and the better y'all
be workin' with me, the faster the harvest'll come in. I be writin'
y'all again real soon with more ideas. In the meantime, keep your heads
held high and your plows deep in the ground. Remember, the Ol'
Gardner be out workin' the fields at Flight Options. With your continued
help, the harvest—it be comin'.
Your friend,

THE OL' GARDNER

 

[netjetwife]

Excellent posts! Straight talk full of common sense. Here's a cheat sheet to help you remember:

STAND TALL
ORGANIZE YOUR EFFORTS
LEARN THE APPLICABLE LAWS
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE-- PAY DUES
DO NOTHING ILLEGAL FOR OR AGAINST FLT OPS
ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR DEMANDS ARE JUSTIFIED
READ ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM UNION LEADERS
INVESTIGATE RUMORS--DON'T GET FOOLED BY FUD
TRUST IS EARNED--GIVE IT ONLY WHEN DESERVED
YOU'RE NOT ALONE-- STEWARDS ARE THERE HELP

 

[TheBigMan]

Excellent posts! Straight talk full of common sense. Here's a cheat sheet to help you remember:

STAND TALL
ORGANIZE YOUR EFFORTS
LEARN THE APPLICABLE LAWS
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE-- PAY DUES
DO NOTHING ILLEGAL FOR OR AGAINST FLT OPS
ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR DEMANDS ARE JUSTIFIED
READ ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM UNION LEADERS
INVESTIGATE RUMORS--DON'T GET FOOLED BY FUD
TRUST IS EARNED--GIVE IT ONLY WHEN DESERVED
YOU'RE NOT ALONE-- STEWARDS ARE THERE HELP

Honey, YOUR awsome!

 

[netjetwife]

Thank you kindly, sir.... I admire and respect those fighting for the contract they deserve and I firmly believe that all the frustration and uncertainty will be worth it in the end. We all know that it is possible for a company to pay professionals accordingly and still make a profit. It must be recognized that pilots also have an expense sheet and aren't in the business to subsidize the wealthiest passengers in the country. The Options aviation professionals are out on the line taking care of the clients; management needs to do their job with as much attention to detail as the pilots show. Getting serious about settling the contract is the logical place to start. The fact of the matter is: Labor strife is counter-productive and managers have the responsibility to bring fairness and respect to the workplace. Threatening those on the front line of client interaction just exacerbates the problem and shows the pilots are holding the high ground. Best Wishes! NJW

 

[B19 Flyer]

Excellent posts! Straight talk full of common sense. Here's a cheat sheet to help you remember:

(Because it's obvious she thinks you can't remember on your own!)

STAND TALL



ORGANIZE YOUR EFFORTS

(Because that is more important than supporting the company that saw value in you to give you a job.)

LEARN THE APPLICABLE LAWS
(Not the union interpretation of them!)

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE-- PAY DUES

(Remember, the union is business too!)

DO NOTHING ILLEGAL FOR OR AGAINST FLT OPS
(Yeah, and he didn't order the "code red" either...)

ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR DEMANDS ARE JUSTIFIED

(Throw out the free will of the company that saw fit to hire you and give you a paycheck)

READ ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM UNION LEADERS

(Drink the Kool aid!)

INVESTIGATE RUMORS--DON'T GET FOOLED BY FUD

(Grape?)


TRUST IS EARNED--GIVE IT ONLY WHEN DESERVED

(Don't support the people that hired you and sign your paycheck, only do what you are supposed to do and not a shred more because THAT earns respect from them!)

YOU'RE NOT ALONE-- STEWARDS ARE THERE HELP

Yep, pay attention to the servers. Would you like more kool aide with your cheese?

Interpreted.

 

[aflyboy]

Idiot

Some people more than adequately demonstrate their ignorance the minute they open their mouths, pick up a pencil and write or tap on a computer's keys. I recommend that the folks in this forum totally ignore this B-19/Bob guy. No amount of discourse with him will change his warped and vapid mind. It seems he gets his rocks off antagonizing you all and some of you are taking the bate. Ignore him and he will eventually go away and return to playing with himself in a dark room.

 

[fischman]

Some people more than adequately demonstrate their ignorance the minute they open their mouths, pick up a pencil and write or tap on a computer's keys. I recommend that the folks in this forum totally ignore this B-19/Bob guy. No amount of discourse with him will change his warped and vapid mind. It seems he gets his rocks off antagonizing you all and some of you are taking the bate. Ignore him and he will eventually go away and return to playing with himself in a dark room.

And miss out on the fun???

 

[Guitar Guy]

And miss out on the fun???

Plus, B19 still hasn't figured out just how much damage he's doing to his own side. That's part of the fun.

 

[B19 Flyer]

Some people more than adequately demonstrate their ignorance the minute they open their mouths, pick up a pencil and write or tap on a computer's keys. .

The true ignorant ones have never been laid off by a union action or think that a union cures all. History has proven otherwise.

So, touch that hot stove often?

 

[skyismyoffice]

You're funny Bob!:laugh:

 

[Mr. Pebbles]

what an ignorant schmuck

The true ignorant ones have never been laid off by a union action or think that a union cures all. History has proven otherwise.

So, touch that hot stove often?

B19, I see you're still at it. How can you forget that many people, like myself, know who you are, and what a worthless waste of time you are?

 

[netjetwife]

Originally Posted by netjetwife (my second posting is in blue and the FUD posted by B19 is in red)

Excellent posts! Straight talk full of common sense. Here's a cheat sheet to help you remember:

(Because it's obvious she thinks you can't remember on your own!) Wrong and rude! It was a witty/fun way to introduce my post that listed the highlights of a longer series--nothing more

STAND TALL Options pilots have backbone and self-worth. There was no snide comment because it's hard to argue with reality.

ORGANIZE YOUR EFFORTS

(Because that is more important than supporting the company that saw value in you to give you a job.) Speaking of....how has management supported the professionals who are on the front line of pax interaction? Their support = blue collar wages and reduced benefits. Pilots must work under a contract to make sure they receive fair value for their skills and the demanding lifestyle that takes them from home half (or more) of the month. How does the value look at Options right now...

LEARN THE APPLICABLE LAWS
(Not the union interpretation of them!) Obviously FUD. 1108 pays for legal help to ensure they operate within the law.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE-- PAY DUES (Remember, the union is business too!) The Union's "business" is to help the pilots acquire and enforce the contract their professional skills deserve. Billboards and picketing cost money but are worth every dollar. The pilots ARE the Union and they need money to fight unjust terminations and union-busting tactics. How much is Flt Ops spending to fight the pilots?? That could be put toward their pay raise.

DO NOTHING ILLEGAL FOR OR AGAINST FLT OPS
(Yeah, and he didn't order the "code red" either...) The pilots are professionals fighting backing legally -- hard to argue with reality.

ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR DEMANDS ARE JUSTIFIED

(Throw out the free will of the company that saw fit to hire you and give you a paycheck)
That would be the company that chooses to invest/give money to a union-busting business rather than their own pilots? Yes, let's talk about paychecks! Do you think management works for chump change wages that can qualify for govt assistance? That's what they see fit to give the pilots. Why should Options pilots do the same job as other frac pilots for less money? In America workers have the right to stand together and negotiate their wages. Unionization is common in aviation--for good reason and the pilots at Options can list every one by heart!!

READ ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM UNION LEADERS

(Drink the Kool aid!) Be an informed, proactive member fighting for your career, your family, and the industry!

INVESTIGATE RUMORS--DON'T GET FOOLED BY FUD (Grape?) Did I mention that it's hard to argue with reality...

TRUST IS EARNED--GIVE IT ONLY WHEN DESERVED

(Don't support the people that hired you and sign your paycheck, only do what you are supposed to do and not a shred more because THAT earns respect from them!) Notice the common thread....be grateful you have a job.. shut up and let us exploit you. Tell me this: So far, how has management rewarded the pilots for their years of support? Which frac company is attractive to pilots looking for a job? How many will Options lose because they are treating pilots disrespectfully and failing to pay them enough to support a family? On the topic of earning respect...pilots in the industry are watching your contract battle and respect you for the stand you're taking against exploitation of professional skills.

YOU'RE NOT ALONE-- STEWARDS ARE THERE HELP

Yep, pay attention to the servers. Would you like more kool aide with your cheese?
The pilots have banded together because there's clout and safety in numbers. The Union gives them job security from managers who fire at will for unjust reasons. All together now.... IT IS HARD TO ARGUE WITH REALITY!!

 

[fischman]

The true ignorant ones have never been laid off by a union action or think that a union cures all. History has proven otherwise.

Prove it. Keep in mind that I was a U.S. History major in college.

A link for you.
http://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/delusional-disorder

 

[SilverSurfer]

Face to a name

Got a picture of the old geyser in my email today. Looks just like I thought he might.

 

[aflyboy]

Gardner's picture & Bump in the Night

I got the old fella's picture too. But I really liked the message he sent with it. Here it is for those who haven't read it yet:

THINGS WHAT GOES BUMP IN THE NIGHT!
Howdy, folks. It be me again, the Ol’ Gardner. Well, sir, I doesn’t know ‘bout y’all, but I sure had me some fun over Halloween. Gave out lots’a candy and goodies to the young’ns all dressed up what come by the cabin askin’, “Trick or Treat?” I ‘specially enjoyed sharin’ a few gulps from the jug of my special homebrew with the folks what brung the little ones by. It sure took the night chill away, that be for sure! When I finally gots in bed, I heard lots’a noises what goes bump in the night outside the window. Must’a been some ghosts and goblins stayin’ out late, don’t y’know.
I seen my pilot friend in town the other day and he says it startin’ to heat up at this here outfit y’all flys for. He says the bosses be getting’ real desperate ‘cause they just can’t seem to get enough of their little jets up in the air. Seem like so many of ‘em be broke all the time and lots’a pilots been leavin’ to find better jobs elsewhere. I been told the bosses be hearin’ lots’a things what goes bump in the night ‘emselves ‘cause their planes not flyin’ too much and it be real quiet out.
Last time I writes, I told y’what I knowed ‘bout the big bosses’ lawyer threatenin’ to take your Union to the courthouse over those W.O.E. stickers what stands for “Withdrawal Of Enthusiasm.” The bosses probably be mad ‘cause those stickers says what be the truth. Instead'a tryin’a make things right and takin’ care to get ya flyers happy and sharin’ more of the comin’ harvest with y’all, the bosses doin’ all they can to make y'more unhappy and less 'thusiastic ‘bout helpin’ out ‘round the place. Who needs stickers to say what needs doin’ when the bosses be doin’ such a good job’a messin’ things up their ownselves? Lordy, lordy!
Well, sir, the pilot showed me a letter your Union sent answerin’ the threat. I read it real good. I knows I ain’t got much schoolin’, but even this ol’ country boy could figure out what be goin’ on. Simply put, your Union gots nothin’ to fear ‘cause it ain’t doin’ nothin’ wrong and you pilots ain’t doin nothin’ wrong, neither. Seems like the big bosses done accused pilots’a makin’ “false” reports ‘bout the way some under-bosses be ridin’ roughshod over y’all and askin’ ya to bend the rules. Instead’a woodsheddin’ these under-bosses for doin’ wrong things, the big bosses wantin’ to sweep it under the rug by sayin’ it just gots’ to be false, since it be again’ one’a their own. They also claimin’ pilots be sayin’ planes be broke when they not. What a crock’a horse hockey that be. If’n any pilot be sendin’ in false reports ‘bout anyone or not bein’ truthful when they write up broke parts in the 501 page book, I knows for sure your Union and the Sheriff be mighty interested in stoppin’ such foolishness dead in its tracks.
The letter I seen says your Union asked the big bosses to put up or shut up and show just what they be complainin’ ‘bout and who be doin’ all that complainin’. Other than a handful of W.O.E. and other stickers what be poppin’ up here and there, the big bosses wouldn’t or couldn’t come up with a single thing to hang their hats on. All they spouted were rumors. Y’know, I wouldn’t be too surprised if’n the big bosses be makin’ all this stuff up just tryin’ to get your Union in trouble. I played lots’a poker at the saloon in town in my younger days and I knows a bluff when I sees one. This threat by the big bosses’ lawyer be one of the most pitiful I ever did see. If’n he ever sits down to play cards with me, I’d sure have fun winnin’ his money away from him, don’t y’know. I just might share some homebrew with him while I be cleanin’ out his wallet.
The pilot then shows me ‘nother letter some big boss named Tyler write talkin’ bout what be goin’ on. I doesn’t know much ‘bout this here Tyler fella, other than I been told he calls hisself the V.P. of Flight Operations. But I gonna see what I can find out ‘bout his past. I hear tell it be real hard keepin’ secrets in the flyin’ community ‘cause it be so small and folks remember things gone wrong for quite a spell. I’ll for sure let y’all know what I learns. One thing I does know, there ain’t been much flight operations goin’ on lately at your outfit, so maybe he be thinkin’ ‘bout changin’ jobs.
Anyways, this here Tyler fella must be hurtin’ real bad, if’n I read his letter right. I guess your Union called the lawyer’s bluff real good, cause there ain’t no more mention ‘bout stickers and “false” reports and other such nonsense in his letter. But, it seems like this Tyler fella done gots it in his head y’all gonna be on a “sickout” November 8 ‘cause the number of your Union’s Local is 1108. Can y’believe it? Talk ‘bout things goin’ bump in the night! This here Tyler fella sure seein’ his own kind’a ghosts and goblins. Maybe he been in his Mason jar a bit too much over Halloween.
When I write y’all in the past, I let y’know I doesn’t want ya doin’ things be wrong. It be wrong to call in sickly when y’ain’t. But it also be wrong goin’ to work and flyin’ airplanes if’n ya be sickly. So, Brothers and Sisters, let me tell ya true. I doesn’t care what this here Tyler fella thinks or says. If’n November 8 comes along and you be sickly, y’shouldn’t be goin’ to work. All you’ll do is put your ownself at risk and your fellow workers might be catchin’ whatever kind’a creepin’ crud it is you gots. For sure that ain’t fair to no one.
Now, I be sure the bosses’ll probably want ya to go see the Doc so’s y’can get a note showin’ y’was truly sickly. That be OK. I remember havin’ to take notes to school showin’ I not out playin’ hooky when I be sickly. The bosses just wants to be sure y’ain’t playin’ hooky from work if’n y’calls in sickly. So, if’n y’can’t get Doc to give ya a note showin’ ya be sickly, the bosses probably be gunnin’ for y’come to the Cuyahoga County spread on a “CGF-1 Arrival.” I doesn’t think they’d take too kindly to folks who not be sickly but says they is. Rightly so. I’d sure keep that in mind.
Well, sir, I be headin’ to town to spend some time with my neighbors sittin’ ‘round the toasty pot-bellied stove in the general store tellin’ stories. Now that my memory been stirred a bit, I might even try to get up a game of poker. I sure do miss ‘em good times when I was foot loose’n fancy free. But, if’n I ain’t winnin’, I best not lose too much. The misses not be happy if’n she thinks I not takin’ good care of the family fortune, don’t y’know.
So, till next time I writes, y’all be safe in the skys and take good care of your ownselves and your families. The comin’ winter be especially harsh, but we be gettin’ through it all together. You and I and your Union and your Brothers and Sisters workin’ besides y’all, arm in arm. As always, remember to spread the word that the Ol’ Gardner out workin’ the fields at Flight Options. From what I seen and just read, I knows with your help, the harvest—it be comin’.
Your friend,
THE OL’ GARDNER.
PS. I hear tell some of y’all wants to see a picture of me so’s y’can come up and shakes my hand if’n y’sees me ‘round town or at the Cuyahoga County spread if’n I gets back up north. So, I be sendin’ one along with this here message. The misses says it doesn’t do me justice. She says I be a good deal handsomer in person. But, then again’, love be blind, don’t y’know.