jimswinder Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Boeing Wins Tanker ContractGuess I can buy more lights now!!!!Was looking at being laid-off...guess now I can forge ahead and spend more money on lights and controllers!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Attached files
Guest Don Gillespie Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 jimswinder wrote: Boeing Wins Tanker ContractGuess I can buy more lights now!!!!Was looking at being laid-off...guess now I can forge ahead and spend more money on lights and controllers!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:DGood for you how about sharing the wealth old buddy. :P I only need four thousand controllers 280,000 strings of lights Leds no less, oh ya and one of those containers of CCB'S and CCR'S and then if your not busy and you can sneak away from work I need some help setting up what do you say??
jimswinder Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Don Gillespie wrote: then if your not busy and you can sneak away from work I need some help setting up what do you say?? sorry...getting the contract I will be busy...was hoping YOU could help ME!!!anyway...it's warmer here in Seattle than Medicine Hat...bring your shorts...
Terry Hurrle Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Finally, the Govt. decided to use a builder from their own country for this. I was really PO'ed when they were talking airbus for a U.S. Military contract.
Dale W Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 here's hoping that the lobbyists don't rake the defense department and politicians over the coals and force another re-bid
pixeldigger Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Ofcourse, now we are saddled with a tanker that can't do the job the military needs.We had a choice of Boeings domestic junk, or Frances superior tool.Domestic wins.
jimswinder Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 pixeldigger wrote: Ofcourse, now we are saddled with a tanker that can't do the job the military needs.We had a choice of Boeings domestic junk, or Frances superior tool.Domestic wins.I doubt you would say that if you were from anywhere else in the country...I know it would have brought jobs to your area...but taken them from other areas...
ItsMeBobO Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 jimswinder wrote:Boeing Wins Tanker ContractGuess I can buy more lights now!!!!Was looking at being laid-off...guess now I can forge ahead and spend more money on lights and controllers!!!!Congrats on getting that contract Jim. Actually thought you were retired already since you have so many projects going. I feel your relief. My employment has been shakey and makes me nervous a lot. But the kids would rather see lights than have a college fund right?
Dr. Jones Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 I'll take a pair of 747-100 - Super Tanker 947:DOh nevermind you were talking about fuel tankers:P
pixeldigger Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 jimswinder wrote: pixeldigger wrote: Ofcourse, now we are saddled with a tanker that can't do the job the military needs.We had a choice of Boeings domestic junk, or Frances superior tool.Domestic wins.I doubt you would say that if you were from anywhere else in the country...I know it would have brought jobs to your area...but taken them from other areas...this is from a group of air force brat flight sim experts thats hobby is researching aircraft performance specs.(see my websitehttp://www.freefalcon.com)There is a clear difference. Each time a winner was selected, politicians would rebid it and change the parameters of the bid until finally, a 45 year payback on fuel made Boeing less expensive.
Dale J Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 good news Jim i hope all goes well with the new contract
Guest Don Gillespie Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 jimswinder wrote: it's warmer here in Seattle than Medicine Hat...bring your shorts...You got that right, - 40 with wind chill right now, glad you guys got the contract, instead of shorts would a speedo be better. LOL :P:P:P
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