In the days of Pan Am : from a pilot at FL330. “London, from ABC123; getting some chop here, request ride report at 350”. London to PAA987; “what’s the ride like at FL350 ?”. PAA987: “well, put it like this, we’re having our breakfast & the first officer has just stuck his fork in his nose!” ABC123: “copied that, what’s it like at 370?”
London to PAA567: “what’s the ride like at 370?”
Reply from PAA567: “I’m afraid we can’t tell you that, London - we haven’t had breakfast yet !
As told to me by ex colleague “Mr. Grubby”, sector & TMA controller at LATCC.