11-11-11

I gave up part of my hubturn nap last night to have a snack with long-time friend from the Navy George. He's been at Fedex for 5 or 6 years, and has been very junior the whole time since we basically stopped hiring when the mandatory retirement age changed from 60 to 65. George and I went through AVROC training together and he ended up flying helicopters while I was in the E-2. We were both on the same cruise on the Kitty Hawk in '83, and I actually got about 30 minutes of stick time in George's H-3 orbiting in starboard delta over the ship one time. George stayed in the Navy and retired, moving to Norfolk with his wife. His experience at Fedex is much different than mine due to the 10 years between our hire dates. Luck and timing have alot to do with this industry. Anyway, it was good to catch up with an old friend and reminisce a little. I hope we'll begin hiring again in earnest so that George can gain some seniority.

Cool tree along the Swamp Rabbit Trail today

I'm looking forward to my wife joining me in Greenville tomorrow for the weekend layover. We will rent a car and visit my folks in Black Mountain. Then, after I get home Tuesday morning, it's vacation time!
PS Happy Veteran's Day