RSP 100 Response 7/10/07
The RSP Periodic Email Archive:
With somethings old, somethings new, somethings borrowed and sometimes blue!
Please realize that the focus of RSP was never intended to be a pension mess. When this is over and done with, I will direct this email and website in a lighter direction. I post almost every email that I receive, with last names removed unless granted permission. The editor does not always agree with contributors, but protects their right to share opinion We will share info that we think our community will find pertinent and enjoyable. Thank you for staying in touch and happy retirement!
The following are the RSP email archives that I still have, complete with grammar and mis-spelled SNAFU's! Caution, when reading archives keep in mind our world is a dynamic place and many bits of information become dated and are super-ceded by later updated info.
DearRetired Delta Pilot,
A little slow:
Other than the 787 rollout and suspected big order, the China route news, the stock ticking up encouragingly, there hasn't been all that much notable news affecting us retirees. The main reason for this RSP is to repeat the exhortation from DP3 to get your response letters in by July 12th if you have an existing objection. Please note bullet #3 below.
DAL NEWS/RUMORS: (DAL AJC, DAL Yahoo,)
Is DAL becoming a DARLING? NWA has lower load factors, increased cancellations, labor strife. UAL has had mediocre performance since emerging. Jet Blue has started to see more more what it is like to play with the big boys.
Is DAL positioned to take advantage? Will China, aircraft order announcement, high load factors, good on time performance, and higher fares that are sticking all bode well for DAL? Is the stock on an uphill march? I earlier expected the stock price of DAL to somewhat mirror what happened historically to UAUA. That pattern may not be in store forthis airline that appears to be postitioned better. Do not forget thereis huge amount of stock outstanding that had been claim awards. AMEX, Boeing, and the PBGC all have a tremendous amount of stock to sell. That sell off (when it occurs) will bring significant downward pressure on stock price.
DELTA AIR LINES NEW (NYSE:DAL)Last Trade: / 21.33
Trade Time: / Jul 9
Change: / 0.00 (0.00%)
Prev Close: / 21.33
Open: / N/A
Bid: / N/A
Ask: / N/A
1y Target Est: / 23.07
/ Day's Range: / N/A - N/A
52wk Range: / 18.02 - 21.95
Volume: / 0
Avg Vol (3m): / 3,710,190
Market Cap: / 4.21B
P/E (ttm): / N/A
EPS (ttm): / -21.61
Div & Yield: / N/A (N/A)
/ New! Try our new Charts in Beta
1d 5d 3m
FINANCE: CLAIMS/PBGC/HCTC/ INSURANCE/PLANNING/TAX/ESTATE
DP3 Re-Print
Important Information for Responding to Delta’s 20th OmnibusObjection
July 7th, 2007
The DP3 attorneys have prepared a briefing for those of you that have pending objections of your NQ or medical claim awards. If you have not withdrawn your claim, and you intend to pursue your objection, please read this document:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TWENTIETH OMNIBUS OBJECTION TO THE ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS: (A) SECTION 1114 RETIREE BENEFITS AND (B) PILOT NON-QUALIFIED PENSION BENEFITS CLAIMS
The document is also available from our main web page at dp3.org. If you cannot follow the above link, please send an email to and we will email you a copy of the notice. Remember that the deadline for filing your response to the objection is July 12, 2007.
DP3 members may request a copy of the templates mentioned in the document by sending an email to . So that we can send you the proper template, please specify the category of your objectionas:
· NQ claim (disregarded benefit/lookback issue)
· General claim (math or classification or survivor)
· Disability claim
http://www.dp3.org/pdf/Response.pdf
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OTHER AIRLINE: (AMR, UAL, CAL, LUV, NWA, USAir)
· Southwest Raises Fares $1 to $10
· [external] Boeing Rolls Out the Dreamliner
· [external] Key customers guard Boeing 787 delivery slots
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Job opportunities:
Subject: B777 Job Info
I got the attached message from Rishworth Aviation, a pilot recruiting agency in NZ. They contacted me, in a search for 777 captains, for info on how to reach DALPA and pass the word around. Over age 60 is OK.
This is apparently a sign of the times around the world...huge shortage of experienced captains. If you know anyone who might be interested, the Rishworth contact info is in the attachment. Hope this can help someone.
Bill Arnold
Please note: forwarded message attached
----- Original Message -----
From: Natalie Cooke
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 7:43 PM
Subject: DELTA PILOT UNION CONTACT
Hi there,
Apologies for contacting you in this manner. I noticed you are registered on our database with Rishworth Aviation.
Air India are experiencing an urgent requirement for B777 pilots. I was wondering if you might have the contact details for your pilot union as these are positions available to captains and FOs over 60.
I am attaching a document for your reference. Air India are experiencing such a shortage at present that they will now negotiate rates in the hope of satisfying their short term needs.
Thanks and once again sorry for the intrusion.
Kind regards
Natalie Cooke, Recruitment Manager
Level 1, 33 Bath Street
PO Box 37-434, Parnell
Auckland 1001, New Zealand
Tel: +64 9 302 0080
Direct: +64 9 3740767
Phone: +64 9 302 0080
Fax: +64 9 302 0078
Mob: +64 21 990 831
Skype: natalie.cooke67
Email:
Human interest:
Neat Airshow pics: thanks Keith
http://www.richard-seaman.com/Aircraft/AirShows/YankeeAirMuseum2006/Highlights/index.html
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Misc. Emails Contributors:
RE: Thoughts 7-4-07
Yes – there are many things to be thankful for. I have had a few medical issues but I was able to retire with my Lump. The D/S Fund has been a God send (although I have tried to plan my life without it). I am teaching high school now, Special Ed. Math/Science, and I work around hard working people every day that put a lot into the future of America. They have been doing it so long that they sometimes forget. I try to constantly remind them how much they are helping our children. When bankruptcy and health issues make our lives miserable (as far as we are concerned), there is really no value in moaning and groaning. Do what you can, be grateful, and go on with your life. I tell my friends that I would rather be in the arms of my wife and children any day, than in the arms of Jesus. - Steve
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RE: Earned Income:
Mark,
This "earned income" may also affect Medicare payments down the road. I thinkthe "look back"is 2 years and the amount paid for Medicare would increase for "high income" folks.
R
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TRAVEL Section:
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HUMOR/SOBER Section: (Disclaimer: These are shared links. I cannot pass along attachments or images but hot links work well. All of the the links I pass along have been openned but none have been certified clean from problems. With a good anti-virus program you should be safe on all).
Amaizing Kite Surfer having a bad day! Thanks Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s0sRTxOc6g&mode=related&search=
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72 yr old beats crap out of pickpocket: Thanks Rik
Be sure to click on the "Launch" button to watch the four minute video......
Score one for the old guys!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19612312/from/ET/
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Thanks Rik
This is for all the germ conscious folks that worry about using cold water to clean.
John went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a very secluded, rural area of Georgia
After spending a great evening chatting the night away, John's grandfather prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. However, John noticed a film like substance on his plate, and questioned his grandfather asking, "Are these plates clean?"
His grandfather replied, "They're as clean as cold water can get them. Just you go ahead and finish your meal, Sonny!"
For lunch the old man made hamburgers. Again, John was concerned about the plates as his appeared to have tiny specks around the edge that looked like dried egg and asked, "Are you sure these plates are clean?"
Without looking up the old man said, "I told you before, Sonny, those dishes are as clean as cold water can get them. Now don't you fret, I don't want to hear another word about it!"
Later that afternoon, John was on his way to a nearby town and as he was leaving, his grandfather's dog started to growl, and wouldn't let him pass. John yelled and said, "Grandfather, your dog won't let me get to my car"
Without diverting his attention from the football game he was watching on TV, the old man shouted .
"COLDWATER, GO LAY DOWN!!!!" Coldwater is the house dog!
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Subject: Turn about's fair play
Harsh?....No!....Turn-about is FairPlay
THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL BILINGUAL PROGRAMS IN THESCHOOLS.
**************THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL BALLOTS FORELECTIONS.
**************ALL GOVERNMENT BUSINESS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN OURLANGUAGE.
***************FOREIGNERS WILL NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE NO MATTER HOW LONGTHEY ARE HERE.
***************FOREIGNERS WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO HOLD POLITICALOFFICE.
***************FOREIGNERS WILL NOT BE A BURDEN TO THETAXPAYERS.
****************NO WELFARE, NO FOOD STAMPS, NO HEALTH CARE OR OTHERGOVERNMENT ASSISTANCEPROGRAMS.
****************FOREIGNERS CAN INVEST IN THIS COUNTRY BUT IT MUST BE ANAMOUNT EQUAL TO 40,000 TIMES THE DAILY MINIMUMWAGE.
*****************IF FOREIGNERS DO COME AND WANT TO BUY LAND, THAT WILLBE
OKAY.BUT OPTIONSWILL BE RESTRICTED......
*****************YOU ARE NOT ALLOWEDWATERFRONT PROPERTY.THAT IS RESERVED FOR CITIZENSNATURALLY BORN INTOTHISCOUNTRY.
*********************FOREIGNERS MAY NOT PROTEST; NO DEMONSTRATIONS; NOWAVING A FOREIGN FLAG; NOPOLITICAL ORGANIZING; NO BAD-MOUTHING OUR PRESIDENT ORHIS POLICIES.IF YOU DO, YOU WILL BE SENTHOME.
*************IF YOU DO COME TO THIS COUNTRY ILLEGALLY, YOU WILL BE HUNTEDDOWN AND SENTSTRAIGHT TOJAIL.
****************HARSH, YOU SAY?......
The above laws happento be the Immigration Laws of"MEXICO!"
How about that for aneye-opener?!!
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That all for this RSP issue! Until next time.
Tailwinds Always,
Mark Sztanyo
859-916-0259
"Airspeed, altitude, or brains; you always need at least two."