about it either he hires you or he doesn’t.” “Don’t – hey thanks for everything, I’d never have met him without your help. Drinks “Yeah; on me next time, okay?” Dave, glad to help.” “Okay A week later the phone rang in my apartment; it was Captain Love. Dave, Bob “Yeah Love here how soon can you get out to New York for a DC-9 class?” – like to give notice; Pete Crane’s been good to me.” “I’d work. What your apartment? “That’ll own it; I can just it up.” “I I’ll make arrangements for you on one of our that’ll save you some “Good. ‘8s money.” about my wife and kid can I get them on the flight too?” “What – well yeah I guess so. Look, I want you to understand something; I’m offering “Jesus – you a copilot’s job. You won’t be checked out as captain for six months to a year can you – live with that?” Six months to a year? Wow, when I thought it would take at least five years, “Yes sir!” I’ll see you in New York and we’ll go over all the paperwork. I gotta run, “Good, goodbye.” Wow! Six months to a year I was on Nine. Now all I had to do was “Bye.” – give notice, close up the condo, and buy some winter clothes. Vickie was excited; she’d never been to New York or seen snow. Toni wasn’t too sure about leaving all her friends, but she liked the idea she was going to be with Dad and her new Mom. Things had suddenly taken a distinct turn for the better. Pete Crane was very understanding and wished me luck. My friend Anita sold real estate and said she’d take care of selling our condo. Arranging for Toni to transfer schools was no problem. Where we ran into a wall was locating a store that sold warm-winter clothing in Hawaii. Even the sweaters and jackets were light weight.
“Don’t about it – either he hires you or he doesn’t.” “Yeah; hey thanks for everything, I’d never have met him without your help. Drinks on me next time, okay?” “Okay Dave, glad to help.” A week later the phone rang in my apartment; it was Captain Love. “Yeah Dave, Bob Love here – how soon can you get out to New York for a DC-9 class?” “I’d like to give notice; Pete Crane’s been good to me.” “That’ll work. What your apartment? “I own it; I can just it up.” “Good. I’ll make arrangements for you on one of our ‘8s that’ll save you some money.” “What about my wife and kid – can I get them on the flight too?” “Jesus – well yeah I guess so. Look, I want you to understand something; I’m offering you a copilot’s job. You won’t be checked out as captain for six months to a year – can you live with that?” Six months to a year? Wow, when I thought it would take at least five years, “Yes sir!” “Good, I’ll see you in New York and we’ll go over all the paperwork. I gotta run, goodbye.” “Bye.” Wow! Six months to a year – I was on Nine. Now all I had to do was give notice, close up the condo, and buy some winter clothes. Vickie was excited; she’d never been to New York or seen snow. Toni wasn’t too sure about leaving all her friends, but she liked the idea she was going to be with Dad and her new Mom. Things had suddenly taken a distinct turn for the better. Pete Crane was very understanding and wished me luck. My friend Anita sold real estate and said she’d take care of selling our condo. Arranging for Toni to transfer schools was no problem. Where we ran into a wall was locating a store that sold warm-winter clothing in Hawaii. Even the sweaters and jackets were light weight.