Delta Ground Staff BBQ near plane/under gate A7 tonight...
Jul 27, 2010, 11:31 am
#122
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...as sung to the tune of the Star Spangled Banner:
Oh, say can you see by the coals glowing light
What so proudly they grilled at the Jetway’s deplaning?
Whose broad strips of sauced meat was a beautiful sight,
O'er the rampers we watched were so gallantly flaming?
And the charcoal’s red glare, aromas filling the air,
Gave proof through the night that the flavor was still there.
Oh, is it done yet, for it’s the meat that I crave
At the airport of Delta, near the home of the Braves?
My apologies for both mangling the Star Spangled Banner and my off-key singing voice go especially to Francis Scott Key...What so proudly they grilled at the Jetway’s deplaning?
Whose broad strips of sauced meat was a beautiful sight,
O'er the rampers we watched were so gallantly flaming?
And the charcoal’s red glare, aromas filling the air,
Gave proof through the night that the flavor was still there.
Oh, is it done yet, for it’s the meat that I crave
At the airport of Delta, near the home of the Braves?
With that being said, I work for an airline and I have to say hearing some of the comments is like a slap in the face. You can't win for losing. I can count MORE times I have gone without a lunch, or gone 5 hours at the ticket counter without having even a 5 minute break because of IROPS or CANX. I am so appreciative when a cook out is going on as I know I can grab something to eat, and get back on the counter/gates within a few minutes.
Next time the agent walks away when you are next in line think about how quite possibly it is their first break in 5 hours! I know with the airline I work for is that way.
Jul 27, 2010, 11:36 am
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I demand everyone involved, including the flight crew, be fired immediately. Possibly even the OP, too. I cannot be sure he didn't partake in the BBQ immediately after taking the picture. Better safe than sorry.
Jul 27, 2010, 11:39 am
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Jul 27, 2010, 11:41 am
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Jul 27, 2010, 12:33 pm
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Jul 27, 2010, 1:10 pm
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Jul 27, 2010, 1:28 pm
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I don't work for Delta, although your sarcastic post sure is hilarious.....
Jul 27, 2010, 1:32 pm
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Jul 27, 2010, 1:35 pm
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