Guess who I met?

SharkFisher · September 12th, 2005, 08:11

So I rode my bike to the gas station to buy some gas for the lawn mover. While I was cleaning myself from spilled gas I saw a gentleman with a uniform pumping gas into his VW. I was like "no way!!!! I asked him "excuse me sir, are you a pilot?" and "yes" he said. And then I asked "airline pilot"? He works for U.S. airways flying 767's. I said "that's pretty awesome" And he said it's fun and he gets to go all over the place. And he asked me if I am familar with the airplane he flies! haha. So anyway before he left he said "nice bike"
I was so happy to meet him since I haven't met that many professional pilots. I've met a UPS pilot once in high school and that's about it. He probably thought I was some little kid with a facination. And he is right, although I am 20 years old I still get that feeling that I can't explain when I see a pilot!

jknight8907 · September 12th, 2005, 08:36

Cool. Of course, the level of humor would depend on if bike=bike or if bike=motorcycle.....

tonyw · September 12th, 2005, 09:27

What would you have done if he said:

"Nah, I just like putting on this polyester uniform that reeks of deicing fluid and jet fuel for fun."

SharkFisher · September 12th, 2005, 10:17

It's a Mongoose mountain bike aluminum body and 24 speed. So yes it's a nice bike. I should have said "nice plane"

Screaming_Emu · September 12th, 2005, 11:48

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What would you have done if he said:

"Nah, I just like putting on this polyester uniform that reeks of deicing fluid and jet fuel for fun."

[/ QUOTE ]

"heeeerrrees your sign"

BrettInLJ · September 12th, 2005, 13:06

[ QUOTE ]
So I rode my bike to the gas station to buy some gas for the lawn mover. While I was cleaning myself from spilled gas I saw a gentleman with a uniform pumping gas into his VW. I was like "no way!!!! I asked him "excuse me sir, are you a pilot?" and "yes" he said. And then I asked "airline pilot"? He works for U.S. airways flying 767's. I said "that's pretty awesome" And he said it's fun and he gets to go all over the place. And he asked me if I am familar with the airplane he flies! haha. So anyway before he left he said "nice bike"
I was so happy to meet him since I haven't met that many professional pilots. I've met a UPS pilot once in high school and that's about it. He probably thought I was some little kid with a facination. And he is right, although I am 20 years old I still get that feeling that I can't explain when I see a pilot!

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My dad is a retired 767 captain for US Airways and probably knows the guy. Just curious, was it a old VW bug? I know the paycuts have been bad and the pensions are gone, but...

Maximillian_Jenius · September 13th, 2005, 00:26

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I was so happy to meet him since I haven't met that many professional pilots. I've met a UPS pilot once in high school and that's about it. He probably thought I was some little kid with a facination. And he is right, although I am 20 years old I still get that feeling that I can't explain when I see a pilot!

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You must not get to the airport that often....maaaan that place is crawling with pilots...

-Matthew

flyover · September 13th, 2005, 11:10

[ QUOTE ]
What would you have done if he said:

"Nah, I just like putting on this polyester uniform that reeks of deicing fluid and jet fuel for fun."

[/ QUOTE ]

Or: "Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?"

September 12th, 2005, 08:11	#1
SharkFisher Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CH PA Posts: 238	Guess who I met? So I rode my bike to the gas station to buy some gas for the lawn mover. While I was cleaning myself from spilled gas I saw a gentleman with a uniform pumping gas into his VW. I was like "no way!!!! I asked him "excuse me sir, are you a pilot?" and "yes" he said. And then I asked "airline pilot"? He works for U.S. airways flying 767's. I said "that's pretty awesome" And he said it's fun and he gets to go all over the place. And he asked me if I am familar with the airplane he flies! haha. So anyway before he left he said "nice bike" I was so happy to meet him since I haven't met that many professional pilots. I've met a UPS pilot once in high school and that's about it. He probably thought I was some little kid with a facination. And he is right, although I am 20 years old I still get that feeling that I can't explain when I see a pilot!

September 12th, 2005, 08:36	#2
jknight8907 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Memphis Posts: 274	Re: Guess who I met? Cool. Of course, the level of humor would depend on if bike=bike or if bike=motorcycle.....

September 12th, 2005, 09:27	#3
tonyw Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 15,593	Re: Guess who I met? What would you have done if he said: "Nah, I just like putting on this polyester uniform that reeks of deicing fluid and jet fuel for fun."

September 12th, 2005, 10:17	#4
SharkFisher Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CH PA Posts: 238	Re: Guess who I met? It's a Mongoose mountain bike aluminum body and 24 speed. So yes it's a nice bike. I should have said "nice plane"

September 12th, 2005, 11:48	#5
Screaming_Emu Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,304	Re: Guess who I met? [ QUOTE ] What would you have done if he said: "Nah, I just like putting on this polyester uniform that reeks of deicing fluid and jet fuel for fun." [/ QUOTE ] "heeeerrrees your sign"

September 12th, 2005, 13:06	#6
BrettInLJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Home:SFO Work:MSP Posts: 1,035	Re: Guess who I met? [ QUOTE ] So I rode my bike to the gas station to buy some gas for the lawn mover. While I was cleaning myself from spilled gas I saw a gentleman with a uniform pumping gas into his VW. I was like "no way!!!! I asked him "excuse me sir, are you a pilot?" and "yes" he said. And then I asked "airline pilot"? He works for U.S. airways flying 767's. I said "that's pretty awesome" And he said it's fun and he gets to go all over the place. And he asked me if I am familar with the airplane he flies! haha. So anyway before he left he said "nice bike" I was so happy to meet him since I haven't met that many professional pilots. I've met a UPS pilot once in high school and that's about it. He probably thought I was some little kid with a facination. And he is right, although I am 20 years old I still get that feeling that I can't explain when I see a pilot! [/ QUOTE ] My dad is a retired 767 captain for US Airways and probably knows the guy. Just curious, was it a old VW bug? I know the paycuts have been bad and the pensions are gone, but...

September 13th, 2005, 00:26	#7
Maximillian_Jenius Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KPHX, KFFZ, KIWA Posts: 18,997	Re: Guess who I met? [ QUOTE ] I was so happy to meet him since I haven't met that many professional pilots. I've met a UPS pilot once in high school and that's about it. He probably thought I was some little kid with a facination. And he is right, although I am 20 years old I still get that feeling that I can't explain when I see a pilot! [/ QUOTE ] You must not get to the airport that often....maaaan that place is crawling with pilots... -Matthew

September 13th, 2005, 11:10	#8
flyover Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,389	Re: Guess who I met? [ QUOTE ] What would you have done if he said: "Nah, I just like putting on this polyester uniform that reeks of deicing fluid and jet fuel for fun." [/ QUOTE ] Or: "Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?"

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