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I know I'm a few months late bringing this to your attention, at least for this year, but I feel it's my duty to make sure you are aware that on one day, May 24,  all Aviation Maintenance Technicians receive gifts of appreciation.

A Customer recently said to me:  "I checked the weather for my flight and there are thunderstorms in the forecast. I am worried about what may happen as we fly along."

(Here goes Ray on another wacky analogy so hold on....)

Think of a thunderstorm as a giant tree --that moves!

It is a technological marvel that seems miraculous.

I handed out peanuts for the first time somewhere over Eastern New Mexico. I have watched with envy other "nonrev" Employees help, and I couldn't wait to try it. On a late night flight from Albuquerque to Dallas, I spotted my opportunity. The plane was pretty full (thankfully) and ontime.