I have to say that reading this has been most amusing! Although the orginal line of the thread was lost for a while, the ranting was excellent!
Please, Please don't bash me as I make a few comments/observations as I am new to this!
they are very simple to understand:
a) never believe rumours until they are confirmed in writing, we can be upset and disheartened by the decisions made but we will never be able to change them, or understand the reasoning behind them.
b) people will only respect you if you respect yourself!
c) we do different jobs and I know that I could never fly a plane, I don't pretend that I could and I know for sure the F/D appreciate what we do and would never want to chicken/beef/lobster/fish it in a million years.
I would like to state that I make the effort to come out for dinner on layovers - in fact it is no effort, I enjoy the excuse not to drink on my own! I have also been known to buy a round or two for the guys. I always thank the f/d for any generosity. I always make fabulous tea, (even Earl Grey!!) which does not taste like it has been stewed for a week, I may also offer a cappaccino or maybe a latte if you are lucky!
I also believe that the stilton was very stale and well passed his best before date!!!! He needed throwing out last week!
S@*t, that was a bit boring

- sorry guys
Bedtime for little girls!