Unfreakingbelievable

[Networ-King]

Ahem...... so Im stuck in MCO for a 31 hour lay over and find out that it has been extended to 55 hours..... yep....55 hours. So my FO and I decide to go to the mall and burn some time. After walking around for a while and doing absolutely nothing, we spot a pilot walking around, IN FULL UNIFORM, epalets and all.... just doing some shopping (No Hat<--- thank god). Tears are forming in our eyes from disbelief and hysteria..... I wanted to walk up to him and ask him if he was a real pilot and mess with him a little, but there was no way I could keep a straight face. We kept our mouths shut and enjoyed the entertainment and moved on. Now I don't wanna give out the name of the company that he works for, but it does ryhme with Comair.

Brought this up with a buddy of mine on the phone later on that day and he said he had the same experience in the same mall a few days earlier with a guy from ..... ahem.... ryhmes with jetblue . Now I am not picking on any pilot group, because EVERY pilot group has their fair share of these guys, but if you are a pilot that does this kind of thing...... could you just please clue me in to WTF your thinking???

Anyways..... just thought you guys/gals would enjoy this little entertaining tid bit....didn't know where to post it, so thought this place would do........Anyways......

Happy Thanksgiving all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Flying Freddie]

A few questions? Was this mall near the airport? Maybe these guys were on the way to work or from work? Both of the airlines that you didn't mention (ryhmes with -------) have large groups of pilots living in these cities. Besides, I always wear my uniform everywhere I go. I can usually be found wearing underwear as well. I am wearing both right now in an internet cafe near a mall.

 

[Vladimir Lenin]

dorks

 

[DAL737FO]

And guess what, on the weekend these same malls have people walking around in camouflage uniforms. The reason, the reservists and national guard folks enjoy the food court. Lighten up.

 

[B6Busdriver]

Sorry but I must rant. For God's sake take off the dog gone eppauletts(sp..sorry not good at French) already! If I so much as get out of my car to pump gas I take them off as well as my I.D.
I've got a $100 this guy has Captain on his mail box too so all his neighbors can see how cool he is.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Hmmm...I admit it, I've stopped by the grocery store on my way home to pick up some food. But I took off my tie and left my hat in the car, so do I get a pass on this one?

 

[Networ-King]

Lighten Up? LOL are you kidding me....... Nobody.....absolutely nobody that is freaking nomal would walk into a mall with their full blown uniform on WITH the ID hanging out so everybody can see where they work. To be honest with you.... I just thought it was funny as h e l l ........ Captain on his mailbox? LOL how about AV8OR on his license plate.

Flyin Freddie,

Stop being a tool and take it easy. Do you have to play the other side all the time? Geessshhhh Yes I have stoped after work and gotten some groceries or started on the list earlier then planned, but I don't freaking walk around in epaulets, my ID or with my Jacket on in the store. Freddie..... you also wearing your hat at you gay internet cafe. NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT.

Your underwear huh? Your mommy put PILOT in big red letter on those for you too. Give me a break........go find another topic if you wanna argue...... you dork.

DAL737FO....

Those guys obviously cant do anything about that, but I know how easy it is to take off the epaulets, and the company ID. Still got a point to prove?

 

[Midnight Mike]

Maybe he thought it was a good way to pickup chicks?

 

[Webslinger]

Pilot Egos

Ok, Im sure all of you have heard this one before, but here it goes..."Whats the difference between God and a pilot"? God doesnt think hes a pilot. ........Just had to throw that out there for all the "Pilot dorks" with small Penis's.
Way to go Networ-king...I couldnt AGREE with you more! Lets get a life guys!

 

[Flying Freddie]

Hey, Who is the dork? I was asking questions. I wasn't able to come to a decision as quick as you. Not only did I just find out that I am gay, but I didn't know about the writing on my underwear until you brought it up. Thanks for the "heads" up.

 

[pipejockey]

So let me ask you guys for future reference so I don't embarass myself when I hopefully get my uniform one of these days soon...Why do ya'll have to hide what you do for a living. I'm just lazy! So if I'm on my way home from the airport and I need something, I'm sure going to stop and get whatever I need, perhaps make multiple stops because I live about 30 minutes from any grocery store or mall.

 

[Dutch]

Not just airline pilots

In a previous life I worked for a law enforcement agency in CA. Actually saw an off duty patrolman from my department at a fast food restaurant in full gear...guess the free burger made it worthwhile. Wait, did I just say an officer of the law accepted a freebie?

Dutch

 

[JJJ]

Maybe he thought it was a good way to pickup chicks?

Some people will never learn.

 

[Networ-King]

Pipejockey,

Stopping and getting groceries is all fine and dandy. Its a quick stop and go.......and since you've never had a uniform let me tell ya that it takes less then 30 seconds to dicard the epaulets, tie, and ID. Groceries..... okay fine.....weat the hat if you want.... Im sure you'll get a few laughs. But to go to the mall and tool around in all your gear is another story. Hide what I do for a living? uuummm..... I wear my uniform everytime I have to fly thank you verrrrrryy much....... I just don't see the need to be in full gear at the mall......JMHO. Obviously some have different opinions, no big deal...... just means more entertainment for the rest of us.

Freddie,

Oh yeah... you would have made up your mind probably quicker then I did, when you saw this guy sitting in a massage chair at the sharper image store. Re-read your post.....its just like your other posts on this board. Like you have something to prove to EVERYBODY by starting an argument right off the bat. Sarcasm is definitely your thing. Fine be that perverbial salmon, I could'nt care less, just don't get your pilot panties in a bunch when people tell you about it.

 

[pipejockey]

No I'll pass on the hat, thanx

 

[Vladimir Lenin]

a tie and a jacket should be the norm
when I see them strutting down the terminal in their dress blues, they look like busdrivers from the 50s

corporate dudes, they seem to have the style down, well except a few fellas in barons, flying at night (you know who you are)

 

[Skank]

This deserves a thread as much as all the polls people keep posting.

 

[FedExpert]

Skank,

I think this thread is much more entertaining than some of the others. Some of us get tired of the same old stuff. It is always great to laugh at the idiots and, best of all, they never learn that they are acting like fools. I am sure there are plenty "I love my airline" threads out there if that is what you prefer...

 

[House_X]

Ahem...... so Im stuck in MCO for a 31 hour lay over and find out that it has been extended to 55 hours..... yep....55 hours. So my FO and I decide to go to the mall and burn some time. After walking around for a while and doing absolutely nothing, we spot a pilot walking around, IN FULL UNIFORM, epalets and all.... just doing some shopping (No Hat<--- thank god). Tears are forming in our eyes from disbelief and hysteria..... I wanted to walk up to him and ask him if he was a real pilot and mess with him a little, but there was no way I could keep a straight face. We kept our mouths shut and enjoyed the entertainment and moved on. Now I don't wanna give out the name of the company that he works for, but it does ryhme with Comair.

Brought this up with a buddy of mine on the phone later on that day and he said he had the same experience in the same mall a few days earlier with a guy from ..... ahem.... ryhmes with jetblue . Now I am not picking on any pilot group, because EVERY pilot group has their fair share of these guys, but if you are a pilot that does this kind of thing...... could you just please clue me in to WTF your thinking???

Anyways..... just thought you guys/gals would enjoy this little entertaining tid bit....didn't know where to post it, so thought this place would do........Anyways......

Happy Thanksgiving all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dude...you have the General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard as an AVATAR....who's the the dork now???????????

 

[avoidingmyboss]

I always wear my uniform out in public, but I fly corporate. I would walk in the mall naked if SWA wanted.