I always appreciate that. They usually get the flight time and some other stuff from our papers, and it gives us a chance to get a feel for each other in slightly more relaxed circumstance than on the aircraft at boarding minus 5 minutes.
They usually get the time from your papers? So, why have flight planning departments if the no.1 knows it all... Heck, if your there 5 minutes early why not be a good sport and load the FMS?
Benjiboy... Another fine specimen of a self importance.