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bthomas
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Brooks Thomas

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Dallas, TX  | 

Born under a favorable sign (Gemini) in the northern suburbs of Chicago, I transplanted to Dallas for college and decided I was okay with the decision, so I stayed. Like the Blog Boy himself, Brian Lusk, I attended Southern Methodist University for journalism. I also worked for the radio station there. Unlike Mr. Lusk, I graduated in 2006, about 40 years after he did. In my former life, I was an aspiring news producer. Complete newscasts watched since I left: 4.

Fun Facts

Languages

English

Hobbies

Travel, music, sand volleyball, not falling off my bike

Family

I’m a loner, Dottie, a rebel – Peewee Herman

Pets

Ernie the Golden Retriever (R.I.P.), Gilmore the Yellow Lab (R.I.P.), Vern the cat (R.I.P.), Elmo the Box Turtle (R.I.P.) All died of natural causes.

High School

Lake Forest High School – Home of the Scouts

College

Southern Methodist University

Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, SMU Mustangs, Texas Rangers

Favorite Travel Destinations

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Your Favorite Southwest Story

Gotta pick two. I know that’s probably not allowed. LUV Classic 2010 and Haunted Headquarters 2010. The former is a golf tournament and the latter our huge Halloween party. In both cases, we selected winners through a picture contest on Twitter and I got to host them at each event. Very cool to bring guests into your own home and have them meet the family (Southwest family, of course). Since these are all people who are especially internet savvy, I imagine at some point they’ll come across this message.

Recent Activity:

Recent Activity Posts

SWA Stew: Episode 15

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 22 2011
Yahtzee!  It's the fifteenth edition of the SWA Stew!  Sure to bring you fun and frolic, merriment, and it may even make you question just what exactly you're doing with your time? Nonsense, actually, thank you for watching!  And this week you can expect to hear about beer... and Herb, Yahtzee!, Oshkosh and charity (though not necessarily in that order). Link LUV:Special... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 14

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 16 2011
In this 14th edition of SWA Stew, we bid farewell to NASA's shuttle program, say hello to Oshkosh, get real charitable, and head to Guadalajara with our resident foodie Mary Bigham.  Yep, Mary went south of the border, made possible by Southwest's partnership with our airline partner Volaris. Blog Boy Brian Lusk also time warps us back to the '70s. Also, the Peanut Gallery gives... read more

Caption Contest: Walk the Line to Oshkosh

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 12 2011
The latest edition of EAA Oshkosh AirVenture is just weeks away, and we want to give five lucky aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to ride on a Southwest flight directly into the Oshkosh AirVenture festival grounds.  Each of those five winners gets to take a guest. Winning is as easy as registering an account with Nuts, then commenting on this post with your wittiest caption to the... read more

The Final Farewell of Atlantis

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 09 2011
A passenger flying to Fort Lauderdale on one of our canyon blues snapped history yesterday: the final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the end (for now) of NASA's space shuttle program.  Ryan Graff glanced outside his window (which I'm going to guess was around 21A), to see the towering trail of smoke from Atlantis' rocket boosters, rising majestically from the Cape Canaveral... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 13

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 09 2011
In this lucky thirteenth edition of the SWA Stew, we go time capsule diving, which is remarkably similar to dumpster diving (I think I just sleighted history.  Sorry, history). The 40th Anniversary was a very hot topic, with the capsule, turning 40 the Southwest way, and touring the nation with my new favorite band, Motopony.  Speaking of the nation, this episode covers the... read more

A Blog Team Independence Day

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jul 03 2011
This holiday weekend, there's much to be thankful for in America: our many Freedoms, the Military service men and women who protect those freedoms, and being able to come together with friends and family to celebrate all of it.   For me, the last few days have consisted of relaxation, catching up with family and friends, and trying to find the source of all these fireworks.  Funny... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 12

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jun 10 2011
Summer weather has Christi in jean shorts (only you can't see them) for this edition of the SWA Stew.  Also, we showcase our Denver Day of Rock winner, new service to Newark, and other sweet morsels.  But the big milestone in this episode is about going green.  Something Laurel and Marilee can hang their hats on, along with plenty of other Green Teamers.  read more

SWA Stew: Episode 11

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

Jun 03 2011
Going retro back to 1971 (but not like our April Fool's video), honoring our fallen heroes, spreading Southwest magic, and much more.  It's the 11th creation of the SWA Stew!  The usual peanut gallery, of course, makes it into the background.  Oh, and I didn't make fun of Caleb this week. SWA Stew: Sure to make a fool out of me and you (but mostly me). Link LUV:  ... read more

SWA Stew: Episode 10

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

May 27 2011
At long last, the long-awaited (by few) return of the SWA Stew!  In this longer-than-normal episode, we tackle the reason behind the delay, a salute to our troops, rockin' Denver, and Mary, the trailblazing Flight Attendant.  Oh, and some minor self-indulgence by the likes of myself. Link LUV: Denver Day of RockHoliday Travel AlertSaluting Our TroopsFlight Attendant for the... read more

40 Years in 40 Days: Class of 2010

By: Brooks Thomas bthomas

May 10 2011
Growing up, I was terrified of flying. The concept of embarking on the sky in a huge, heavy metal flying machine boggled my young mind.  I hope that's not sacrilege, and I still marvel at certain facets of how we make it into the air.  My aerophobia came from my Dad's side of the family.  I suppose I grew out of it around my high school years, and gradually into my Mom's genes... read more