NetJets Pilots to Picket Meeting of Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders

[FlyinFife]

It wasn't punctuation, it was..........neutral partisan. eeeeeek

Well, if you're going to be splitting hairs like that. If one takes the literal definition of "partisan", then yes the phrase "neutral partisan" would be a bit of an oximoron. I suppose though, there is nothing wrong with strongly adhearing to no party, faction, cause, or person in a "neutral" sort of way.

 

[netjetwife]

James, the comment that you quoted from my post was not aimed particularly at you. It was intended as a warning for those that may be guilty of possessing that attitude. Thanks for your support. Your city is, indeed, quite fair and the zoo is awesome. I knew of the SAC museum and other worthwhile places to visit, but alas we didn't have the time.

Another word of warning, if I may. (This is for all who read this board.) Please don't try to talk to any NJ pilots that you (may in the future) see on a picket line. They aren't out there to chat. A big thumbs up from the sidelines, however, will be noticed and appreciated.

 

[TonyC]

I'm sorry that I didn't get to spend more time with the pilots, but taking the kids to the zoo (my 2 + 2 more) did allow another wife to drive a van on Saturday.

Is not the Henry Doorly Zoo about the best zoo on earth!?!? As I recall, it's the best thing OMA has going for it!

Which did you like best, the rain forest or the aquarium?




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[netjetwife]

Of those two, I'd have to say the jungle. But the swamp and the caves were also excellent--very realistic. In fact, I told the pilots that it was more of an adventure than just a trip to a zoo. Keep in mind that I was escorting four young children and still managed to have a great time. I liked the historical areas of the city, too.

 

[TonyC]

Keep in mind that I was escorting four young children and still managed to have a great time.

I understand how that goes. We had five kids by the time we left Omaha. I spent several days at the zoo with the kids while Mom was finishing nursing school. It was great fun.

Caves? Swamps? hmmmm I guess it's been a few years since I was there. Considering that my then first-grader is about to graduate from High School... my, how time flies.






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[Grizz]

Griz, it was a pleasure to meet you face to face! You can now laugh, as I do, at the posts suggesting that I sit around and eat "bon bons" or "twinkies" all day while ignoring my children. I'm sorry that I didn't get to spend more time with the pilots, but taking the kids to the zoo (my 2 + 2 more) did allow another wife to drive a van on Saturday.

With that group of active ones, there's no way you have time to sit around. As was posted and seconded on our board, we couldn't have made it work this weekend without the efforts of the wives. That included your efforts so that others were free to drive. Check your PMs for a more personal note.

 

[El Chupacabra]

Not to be argumentative, but Flight Options new fleet consists of the Hawker 400, the Hawker 800, the Citation X, and the WSCoD.
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The last I knew FLOPS had what 4 X's? And they were all flown by Contract Pilots instead of FLOPS line pilots. Not sure if this changed.

 

[FlyinFife]

James, the comment that you quoted from my post was not aimed particularly at you. It was intended as a warning for those that may be guilty of possessing that attitude. Thanks for your support. Your city is, indeed, quite fair and the zoo is awesome. I knew of the SAC museum and other worthwhile places to visit, but alas we didn't have the time.

Another word of warning, if I may. (This is for all who read this board.) Please don't try to talk to any NJ pilots that you (may in the future) see on a picket line. They aren't out there to chat. A big thumbs up from the sidelines, however, will be noticed and appreciated.

NJW - no problem at all. Was just providing clarification, just in case. Regarding chatting: so noted. Wasn't aware of the "proper formalities" required. I gave a honk and a wave as I drove by, and suppose I shall continue to do so in the future!

 

[netjetwife]

James all the support was noticed by the pilots, you can be sure. I heard about it from the ones I talked to afterwards. Seemingly small gestures often have a big impact.


Tony, your family should visit Omaha again, I think. The zoo has also added a desert under a huge glass dome. Again, very realistic. If you thought you liked the place before, you really should see it now--it's awesome!

Griz, I agree. OMA proved a number of things, including the fact that there is a supporting role the wives/spouses can play and that meeting the children whose lives are affected by the outcome of the NJ Pilots' battle can be a very motivating experience. The children of other professionals have a promising future; the sons and daughters of pilots deserve no less.

 

[falcon20driver]

NetjetWife,


How long has your husband been with Netjets? I recently talked with a Netjets captain and he said the upgrades for the smaller jets were only a couple of years, how much longer is your husband looking at before he is eligible to upgrade in ANY netjet aircraft?

Thanks