Ahhh! I haven't posted yet in 2009, so this is long overdue. However, I must keep it brief. So far it's been another rough winter in Dubuque. Coupled with last winter when we broke the previous total snowfall record of 75.7" set in the winter of '61-'62. This year has seen record setting low temperatures with wind chills reaching -30°F. Needless to say, these conditions make working quickly and safely on the ramp difficult. I've done a pretty good job of keeping warm at work. I usually wear my Mesaba coveralls over a hoodie with a hat from my small collection and my brand new Carhartt work gloves. They cost a pretty penny, but they're worth every cent. Not all of our passengers have figured out that boarding requires going outside, but I figure if their dumb enough to get in their car, drive to the airport, and walk to the terminal without a coat then it's their own fault for being cold. I just stand at the bottom of the stairs and wish them a good time at their tropical destination while I pull icicles out of my nose.
Northwest continues it's merger process with Delta. Dubuque received it's new signage last week and begins to project the Delta image. We still adhere to some Northwest policies and procedures and will continue to do so until they are phased out over the next two years.
I'm nearing completion of my CFI rating, which means I'm also getting ready to send my resume off to Mesaba. Even if I get turned down initially, I'm hoping the process will give me a new goal for building hours and time frame to reapply.
As a follow-up to my last post, I did make the 2008 Iowa Aviation Calendar! My photo was used as the background for the last page with a preview of 2010. I received a plaque, a certificate, and 5 calendars in the mail. I thought it was pretty cool. Time for lunch! More news to come.
