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Originally Posted by billhard
My Dad was a pilot for American 30 plus years. His advice to me was the same as you gave your son. Needless to say I am not a pilot. He was sick of what had become of the profession he'd had once been so proud of.
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When did he retire?? What a difference a few years makes in the attitude of the retired pilot. Pre 9/11/01 vs. post 9/11/01. Sept 11 really changed our profession. And it has never recovered.
We have a pilot that joins us here at our parties, he retired in 1984, the year I was hired. He just can't believe the stories we tell him about our company and what is going on in the industry today. He and his wife are the nicest couple you'll ever meet. 85 and still going, not very strong, we worry about them and make sure they get home safely, but what a wonderful couple.
Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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