I had the honor...

Captain_Bob · June 12th, 2007, 17:51

I had the honor of buying blee256 his last meal before he went off to Basic Training here in SAT today.

We found out, via another thread, that we may be in SAT at the same time.

It just so happened that I was commuting into SAT early today and he was coming in on a flight from LAX with his yellow envelope in hand. (Those of you who have flown flights to SAT are aware of all the young guys & gals coming in with their "yellow envelopes").

I knew Brian from flight school... but probably haven't actually seen him in person for well over a year. So it was really cool to meet up with him again... and especially cool to be able to buy him a decent meal with some nice Flan for dessert before his 6+ weeks of hell.

His words... "I wouldn't have believed that the last person I'd talk to before going to basic would have been you Bob..."

He's in for a long night! I'm sure he won't be posting for a while on here either...

Good luck Brian!

Bob

Ian J · June 12th, 2007, 18:03

This is in San Antonio? What's that, Air Force Basic? Geesh... he'll only be there for 6 weeks!

It's cool you got to see him before he went... he just needs to keep it all in perspective and he'll be fine.

JEP · June 12th, 2007, 18:26

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Originally Posted by Captain_Bob

I had the honor of buying blee256 his last meal before he went off to Basic Training here in SAT today.

......

So he's leaving Peaknuckle for the service. Congrats! Enlisted/Officer/Pilot slot????

Good luck.!

GalaxyIFE · June 12th, 2007, 19:29

It will soon be 8.5 weeks...I think I might need to go "pay a visit" during one of long, relaxing, lunch breaks!!! It was only 95 degrees today...what a great time for basic!

gna_in_lgb · June 12th, 2007, 19:52

That was a nice thing to do Bob.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalaxyIFE

It will soon be 8.5 weeks...I think I might need to go "pay a visit" during one of long, relaxing, lunch breaks!!! It was only 95 degrees today...what a great time for basic!

95 degrees and lemme guess..90% humidity...Brian's in for some fun!
I did my Navy Basic Training in Orlando in July/August. I really enjoyed running back to the barracks after "dinner" trying to beat the afternoon thunderstorms you could set your watch by. Good times.

GalaxyIFE · June 12th, 2007, 20:22

The humidty isn't too bad...yet anyway. About 50%? Still not too fun when you're out running around in it!

Captain_Bob · June 12th, 2007, 22:36

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Originally Posted by JEP

So he's leaving Peaknuckle for the service. Congrats! Enlisted/Officer/Pilot slot????

Nah... he's not leaving Peanuckle... The great part for him is that the company is letting him take leave while in Basic... so he's gaining seniority the whole time.

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Originally Posted by gna_in_lgb

95 degrees and lemme guess..90% humidity...Brian's in for some fun!

Yeah... I told him about the humidity down in SAT... he'll be out in PT at 4:30am with 90% humidity, stagnant air, with swarms of mosquitos around him, while not being able to move while at attention...

He said he tried to get an October slot... but that didn't work out. He's going to be a firefighter... so he's going enlisted.

Bob

mtsu_av8er · June 12th, 2007, 23:15

Hehehe - it'll do him some good.

Good on ya, Bob!

JEP · June 12th, 2007, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain_Bob

Nah... he's not leaving Peanuckle... The great part for him is that the company is letting him take leave while in Basic... so he's gaining seniority the whole time.

Yeah... I told him about the humidity down in SAT... he'll be out in PT at 4:30am with 90% humidity, stagnant air, with swarms of mosquitos around him, while not being able to move while at attention...

He said he tried to get an October slot... but that didn't work out. He's going to be a firefighter... so he's going enlisted.

Bob

reserve's then I take it.....

Captain_Bob · June 12th, 2007, 23:49

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Originally Posted by JEP

reserve's then I take it.....

affirmative...

Windchill · June 13th, 2007, 19:53

I remember making the trip down to SAT with "the" yellow envelope in hand. It's a great experience to have gone through.

blee256 · July 26th, 2007, 17:04

Hi Bob!!

thanks again for the meal. I graduate tomorrow. Today was our retreat and coining (recieve my airman's coin) ceremony. I officially graduate tomorrow. So i am currently on base liberty. SO what do I do with it? Jetcareers, of course. Haha

yes bob is correct, i am taking Mil Leave from pinnacle. My base manager is retired air force, so he is really cool about it. That and its illegal if they werent. Just one correction, I joined the guard. Not reserve. I think i will put in for a pilot slot in the future, but one step at a time for now. Thanks for everything bob.

-brian

about the wx, i heard its unusually wet this summer in SAT. it reminds me of Jax.

falconvalley · July 26th, 2007, 17:09

Congrats Airman!

blee256 · July 28th, 2007, 19:27

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Originally Posted by falconvalley

Congrats Airman!

thank you. i cant wait to get on that bus tomorrow and pass the front gates of lackland. tech school here i come!

June 12th, 2007, 17:51	#1
Captain_Bob Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based in ONT, wishing I was in Maine Posts: 3,852	I had the honor... I had the honor of buying blee256 his last meal before he went off to Basic Training here in SAT today. We found out, via another thread, that we may be in SAT at the same time. It just so happened that I was commuting into SAT early today and he was coming in on a flight from LAX with his yellow envelope in hand. (Those of you who have flown flights to SAT are aware of all the young guys & gals coming in with their "yellow envelopes"). I knew Brian from flight school... but probably haven't actually seen him in person for well over a year. So it was really cool to meet up with him again... and especially cool to be able to buy him a decent meal with some nice Flan for dessert before his 6+ weeks of hell. His words... "I wouldn't have believed that the last person I'd talk to before going to basic would have been you Bob..." He's in for a long night! I'm sure he won't be posting for a while on here either... Good luck Brian! Bob __________________ My head is in the clouds and my heart is still in Maine... but my devotion and love belong to my wife and children. Pics!

June 12th, 2007, 18:03	#2
Ian J Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 5,639 Blog Entries: 7	Re: I had the honor... This is in San Antonio? What's that, Air Force Basic? Geesh... he'll only be there for 6 weeks! It's cool you got to see him before he went... he just needs to keep it all in perspective and he'll be fine. __________________

June 12th, 2007, 19:29	#4
GalaxyIFE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio TX or anywhere Uncle Sugar wants me.... Posts: 781	Re: I had the honor... It will soon be 8.5 weeks...I think I might need to go "pay a visit" during one of long, relaxing, lunch breaks!!! It was only 95 degrees today...what a great time for basic!

June 12th, 2007, 20:22	#6
GalaxyIFE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio TX or anywhere Uncle Sugar wants me.... Posts: 781	Re: I had the honor... The humidty isn't too bad...yet anyway. About 50%? Still not too fun when you're out running around in it!

June 12th, 2007, 23:15	#8
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,403	Re: I had the honor... Hehehe - it'll do him some good. Good on ya, Bob! __________________ ------- "Sadness bears no remedy for the problems in your life."

June 13th, 2007, 19:53	#11
Windchill Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-Atlantic, KMRB Posts: 1,925	Re: I had the honor... I remember making the trip down to SAT with "the" yellow envelope in hand. It's a great experience to have gone through. __________________ Ray II PPL [ASEL] *"If it can be taught--I can teach it!* -- Windchill High School Teacher Private Pilot, ASEL AOPA Air Safety Foundation www.aopa.org/asf

July 26th, 2007, 17:04	#12
blee256 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: lower canada Posts: 1,604	Re: I had the honor... Hi Bob!! thanks again for the meal. I graduate tomorrow. Today was our retreat and coining (recieve my airman's coin) ceremony. I officially graduate tomorrow. So i am currently on base liberty. SO what do I do with it? Jetcareers, of course. Haha yes bob is correct, i am taking Mil Leave from pinnacle. My base manager is retired air force, so he is really cool about it. That and its illegal if they werent. Just one correction, I joined the guard. Not reserve. I think i will put in for a pilot slot in the future, but one step at a time for now. Thanks for everything bob. -brian about the wx, i heard its unusually wet this summer in SAT. it reminds me of Jax. __________________ According to a report by Goldman Sachs economists, "the most important contributor to higher profit margins over the past five years has been a decline in labor's share of national income."

July 26th, 2007, 17:09	#13
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,924	Re: I had the honor... Congrats Airman! __________________ British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal. Control Tower replies: "And where is the world's most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?"

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