Thread: The Night Before Christmas-non-rev variation

*deep in thought*
Sure, as long as I get credit. I wouldn't want anyone thinking some "anonymous" person wrote the piece. BTW, the elves mentioned all are AA mechanics at LAX... will I be a big hit at the Christmas party or what?

Keep'em flying

(Did this really happen?)[/QUOTE]

I guess the best way to answer your question is to paraphrase Francis P. Church's famous "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial.

Yes, 29 Palms, this did happen. This happens a thousand times, nay 10 times 10,000 times a day and will continue to happen as long as there are those individuals that have the willingness and commitment to go that extra mile and take satisfaction in a job well done.

Keep'em flying

NORAD Santa Tracker, for those of you who want to follow Santa's ride this Christmas Eve.

Thought for the day--
If it is there and you can see it--It is real.
If it is there and you cannot see it--It is transparent.
If it is not there and you can see it--It is virtual.
If it is not there and you cannot see it--It's GONE!


Keep'em flying

Reposting my Christmas poem, after all there is something to be said for tradition.
Merry Christmas

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Migflanker @ Dec 8 2004, 06:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

The Night before Christmas-(Non-rev variation)

• &#39;Twas days before Chisrtmas and there at the gate,
  not a non-rev was stirring, all could but wait.
  All held boarding passes securely in hand,
  hoping against hope they wouldn&#39;t have to change plans.
  
  When out on the tarmac I heard such a clatter,
  I sprang from my chair to see what was the matter.
  Away to the window I flew in a flash,
  but slipped on spilled coffee and hit my head on the glass.
  
  When what to my blurring eyes should appear,
  but a blue maintenance truck, decorated with eight tiny reindeer.
  With a driver so handsome so lively and quick,
  I knew in a moment it must be a licensed mec-han-ic.
  
  More rapid than eagles his comrades they came,
  and he whistled and shouted, and called them by name:
  "On, Mikey! On, RJ, On Howie and Quintin!
  On, Comet! On Cupid! On Donder and Blitzen!"
  
  To the left and the right to the undercarriage they flew,
  in the steady advance of a well-practiced crew.
  They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,
  and changed tire and brake then turned with a jerk.
  
  Then quick as they came, his accomplices they rose,
  "ready to roll Captain" were the words that he chose.
  But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
  Merry Christmas fellow non-revs and have a good flight."

with apologies to Clement Clark Moore

Keep&#39;em flying[/b]

Thanks Mig!

12 Days of Christmas (sorta) sung by the University of Indiana Men&#39;s a cappella choir.
12 Days of Christmas

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