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02-16-2007
11:40 PM
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Joe,
Candy corn is more nutrional, and it supports the corn farmers--oh wait, is that the sugar growers?
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02-16-2007
09:59 PM
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Bill (or should that be "Beer Boy"), I never said there was anything wrong with beer--never met one I didn't like. But, beer isn't champagne, and as for candied hearts--I know candy corn and candied hearts are not candy corn.
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02-16-2007
12:36 AM
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Hi Peter,
Sometimes the Wall Street Journal will present a list of companies with the dates of upcoming earnings reports. You might check the Yahoo financial pages/groups also. Honestly, I think all airlines have reported their 4th quarter results by now, but I could be wrong. Sometimes the carriers in bankruptcy wait longer. Delta just released theirs this week. Maybe it's Northwest?
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02-15-2007
07:07 PM
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Hi Peter,
Actually the quarterly results were announced a few weeks ago. Here is a link to the press release.
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02-15-2007
05:40 PM
3 Loves
Angela,
there's a reason why candied hearts are only available around Valentine's Day and you can find CANDY CORN yearround. Comparing those chalky hearts to candy corn is like comparing beer to champagne.
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02-15-2007
04:03 PM
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Welcome to Blog Boy's advice column, and here's the first letter:
Dear Blog Boy,
As a handsome, available sailor on a huge nuclear-powered aircraft carrier somewhere at sea, I dream of finding the perfect woman. I am witty, fun, love long walks in the rain, and sipping pina coladas at sunset on Coronado Island.
Why can't this Petty Officer Blog Boy find true romance? Thankfully, the tawdry pleasures of nearby Tijuana hold no interest for me.
Signed,
Sleepless on the Nimitz
Dear Sleepless,
Blog Boy says don't give up because a dozen long-stemmed roses and a decanter of candy corn are sure to impress that special someone. Stay away from Tijuana and keeping flying SWA because that special someone is still out there.
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02-14-2007
07:17 PM
5 Loves
Francisco,
I thought sailors never had trouble finding a girl?
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02-13-2007
08:49 PM
3 Loves
Although Lloyd's post is "off-topic," I went ahead and posted it so I could provide the information to others. On the home page of southwest.com is a "Check Your Flight Status" link on the right side of the page. This will provide you with the most up-to-date information that we have. Also, when widespread bad weather threatens part of our system, we will put up a "Travel Alert" which is at the top of the page.
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02-13-2007
03:29 PM
8 Loves
Leah,
I'm not sure that I would want to see it through Kim Seale's eyes.
Blog Boy
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02-12-2007
04:02 PM
371 Loves
Our President, Colleen Barrett, recently gave a speech in El Paso before a group of local Community and Business Leaders. If you would like to know more, please click here.
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02-09-2007
09:03 PM
7 Loves
Hi Duffer,
The Message videos are always great, but they are produced for internal audiences. Although there is nothing "secret" in them, we can't release them for general or commercial use. Hope you understand.
Brian
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02-06-2007
09:15 PM
5 Loves
Jim and Francisco,
I think one reason why that ad stands out in my mind, is that the Great Texas Fare War symbolizes the Warrior Spirit of Southwest Airlines. Lamar's response showed the airline world and our Customers that we would fight to ensure our Company's survival against almost impossible odds. Our Warrior Spirit, Servant's Heart, and Fun-LUVing Attitude were forged during those early days by our Original Employees under Lamar's Leadership.
Brian
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02-06-2007
03:46 PM
2 Loves
Terry, as to the robot commercial, I expected a robot Clarence the Angel to jump in ahead of him off the bridge. Then he could have said, "Whenever you hear a gear grind, a robot angel just got his wings." I too was let down by Go Daddy, it needed more dancer and less of the boss.
And, to Blog Boy #3, I hear the pro bowling tour was in El Paso this past weekend. Who won?
Joe, we have professional help standing by for Bill--just in case, but he really does enjoy the conversation. At least, that's what he tells me.
The widely recognized Blog Boy--accept no substitutes
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02-06-2007
02:22 PM
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I just read a few minutes ago that Lamar Muse, Southwest's first President and CEO has passed away. Although I joined Southwest much later, I remember his role with Southwest during those early precarious days of our existence. The first thing I think of when I hear his name is that famous Southwest print ad that was used during the pivotal fare war with Braniff, when Southwest gave its Customers the option of either paying Braniff's fare that was designed to run us out of the skies or taking home a fifth of premium liquor. Lamar's picture appears in the ad, next to big bold type proclaiming: "Nobody's Going to Shoot Southwest Airlines out of the Sky for a Lousy $13."
I know that I join my fellow Employees in sharing our sympathy with the Muse family.
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Thanks to all of you who have recently posted here. However, it looks as though many of you have missed some important information that Bill provided in his own comments. If you will scroll back up about 100 comments to comment 90, his January 30, 12:23 PM post, and he states that the schedule will open this week. So please be patient for a few days longer.
Brian
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02-05-2007
06:29 PM
4 Loves
My favorite commercial was the CBS Promo that opened with Dave Letterman talking to someone about the Colts and Bears. Then the camera panned over to show he was sitting on a sofa cuddling with Oprah. Totally unexpected.
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Sorry Kim,
that event is by special invitation only.
Blog Boy
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02-05-2007
10:47 AM
388 Loves
Since Nuts About Southwest is an online "watercooler," we thought we would give everyone their chance to chat about the Super Bowl and the commercials. Congrats to the Colt fans, and all of us Cowboy fans have empathy for Bears supporters.
By the way, we will have some longer Southwest-related posts up this week, although we are a Proud Sponsor of the NFL.
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02-02-2007
11:29 PM
7 Loves
Of course Joe, candy corn is well-known for its powers of persuasion. Oddly, in some translations of ancient Greek literature, Homer has the Sirens luring sailors to their death with bags of candy corn.
The Original and Still Best Blog Boy
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Hi Jean,
The definitive answer to your question is in Bill's January 30, 12:23 PM comment--it's the 90th comment in this string and it is a little more than half-way through the string. He says the schedule should open "next Thursday," which at the time he was writing would make that February 8.
Brian
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02-02-2007
07:02 PM
5 Loves
Hey Eric,
my first thought is that Polar Bears find the taste of penguins to be fowl. Seriously, Polar Bears live in the arctic, and penguins live in the antipodes (southern hemisphere) so their paths never cross. However, seals dine on penguins, and seals are like filet mignon to Polar Bears--go figure.
The original Blog Boy
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02-01-2007
09:58 PM
5 Loves
Wow, Angela,
That was random! But it's only been February for a few hours. Of course, February is only a few hours long anyway.
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02-01-2007
04:58 PM
7 Loves
Joe,
Thanks for the suggestion and we will talk to the web developers for the blog, if we can just get them back from their search for the big pile of tire rubber.
Down Under Doug, it's great to hear from the antipodes. Here's another thing to ponder: Why do the British refer to a company as singular, for example Southwest have started this blog, as opposed to American English (is that an oxymoron?) phrasing: Southwest has started this blog.
Blog Boy
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02-01-2007
04:47 PM
5 Loves
Katie and Carolyn.
Bills post below this one has some information on the post-May 11 schedules.
Brian
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02-01-2007
12:14 PM
395 Loves
I thought many of our readers might be interested in this article from The Dallas Morning News.
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01-29-2007
03:11 AM
10 Loves
Fie on that Blog Bog fake! Blog Boy has returned to right the wrong, Joe.
The real Blog Boy
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01-28-2007
11:42 PM
9 Loves
David
Maybe the FISH trucks have to be watered so often to keep the fish fresh?
Blog Boy
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01-26-2007
11:48 PM
13 Loves
Gee Brian,
How did you get all the way to this post and not see Bill's post on this topic right on the front page??? Here's the link.
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01-26-2007
09:44 PM
6 Loves
James is right, and I will forward your thoughts to our Facilities and Marketing folks.
Blog Boy
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