TALES AND POEMS FROM THE RAMP.
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“Some parts of these stories were inspired by actual events. However, the names of certain characters and places have been changed to protect the innocent. Any similarity to the name, character, or history of any person, living or dead, is entirely coincidental and unintentional.”
December 26 2022
To all my former co-workers I dedicate this poem.
Here is a poem honoring Air Canada employees past and present who have passed away:
A tribute poem for my friend Ron Roskovich:
December 27 2022
The Orange Stick Dudes on Runways Are Complete Badasses (LSA)
December 28 2022
Twas the Night before Xmas (Airport Edition)
The Legend Of Soup Bone Vol 1 “The Baggage Tub”
The Legend Of Soup Bone Vol 2 ” 50 Grand”
The Legend Of Soup Bone Vol 3 “Soup Bone’s Christmas Chocolate Conundrum”
The Legend Of Soup Bone Vol 4 “The Day We Taped Soupbone to a Chair”
The Legend Of Soup Bone Vol 5 “SoupBone’s Mischievous Adventure: A Tale of Laughter and Warmth”
The Legend Of Soup Bone Vol 6 “The Great Lunchbox Heist”
December 29 2022
“The Gremlin on the Wing: A Tale of Turbulence and Terror“
“A Dream Come True: The Story of John Brodeur and Guy Lafleur”
December 30 2022
“Prank Gone Wrong: The Day a New Hire was Confronted by Secret Service at AF1”
“The Great 757 Engine Blowover”
“The Great 757 Doughnut Disaster”
“The Cuban Stowaway: A Journey of Determination and Hope”
“The Scottish Ramp Agent of Toronto Airport”
“The Great Chalk Caper: A Tale of Revenge at the Toronto Ramp”
“Luxury in the Skies: A Stewardess’s Tale”
December 31 2022
“New Year’s Eve at the Toronto Airport: A Night Shift Story”
“The Rise and Fall of Canadian Airlines”
January 1 2023
“The Great Dildo Inspection of the Airport”
“The Journey of Bad Company: From Stag Party to Happily Ever After”
“The Mischievous Retirees: Memories of Pranks and Good Times at AC”
January 2 2023
“The Legend of the Baggage Container Hot Tub”
“Rockin’ the El Mocambo: The Air Canada Big Brothers Benefit Concert”
“Stay Safe in Cold Weather: Tips for Avoiding Hypothermia and Frostbite”
“The George Hanson Mulligan Open: A Golf Tournament in Memory of a Beloved Lead Station Attendant”
.January 3 2023
“Golfers Raise Funds for Dreams Take Flight at Fourth Annual L.A. Art/Canamotive Tournament”
“A Flight to Remember: Up, Up, and Away with Yorkshire Airlines”
“The Headly Family’s Hey Mon Airlines”
January 4 2023
“Airline Announcements” A George Carlin Transcript (1992)
“The Misadventures of Trans Eastern Airlines”
A Plane Lost Its Roof At 24,000ft
January 5 2023
January 6 2323
Secrets of a professional baggage handler (From The Globe & Mail 2016)
“The Air Canada Cargo Ladies’ Comeback Season”
“Heroic Actions at the Airport: The Canada Day Baggage Room Incident”
“The Legendary Gimli Glider: A Tale of Bravery and Skill”
January 7 2023
“The Dream That Became a Nightmare: A Flight Attendant’s Tragedy”
“The Mystery of Flight 105: A UFO Sighting That Captivated the Nation”
“From Baggage Handler to Rockstar: The Freddie Mercury Story”
“Love at First Flight: A Canadian Flight Attendant’s Chance Encounter with Robert Downey Jr.”
January 8 2023
“Airport Pickup Lines: A Cautionary Tale”
“The Crash of Flight 602: A Captain’s Tale”
“The Ultimate Game: A Day in the Life of an Air Traffic Controller”
“The Posse: The All Black Crew’s Reign on the Ramp”
Bad Bad Leroy Brown (Airport Edition)
January 9 2023
“Heroic Ramp Agent Saves the Day at Toronto Pearson Airport”
“Hazards of the Airport Ramp: A Guide for Workers” PB
January 10 2023
“Rookie on the Food Truck: A Lesson in On-the-Job Training”
The Challenges of Manual Labor
So…You want to be a Ramp Agent?
Anthony McMeekin: The Gentle Giant, The Tree
January 11 2023
Dragon’s Flight: The Story of Bruce Lee’s Heroic Encounter at Terminal One
Christmas Eve Standoff: A Story of Courage and Redemption
The Dedication of Henry Sky: A Legend in the Face of Corporate Injustice
The Toughest Job: A Ramp Agent’s Life at YYZ pre 1970
January 12 2023
911: You can’t make this stuff up
Brave of Midnight: The Story of the Midnight Tow Crew
Ramp Rage: The Tale of Caleb and Petros
O Zone, East Beach and Jurassic Park
January 13 2023
Operation Yellow Ribbon: A Lead Station Attendants Perspective
January 14 2023
The Challenges of Working with Incompetent Colleagues in the Airline Industry
The Rise and Fall of the L-1011 TriStar 500: A Look into Air Canada’s Fleet History
Flying Through the Storm: An Airline in the Time of COVID-19
The Lead Ramp Agent: A Jedi Knight of the Skies
January 15 2023
The Stanley Cup Surprise: A Baggage Handler’s Encounter with Hockey’s Holy Grail
Miracle in the Skies: The Story of Aeronautics
The Stench of Fish: A Ramp Agent’s Nightmare in Toronto’s Heatwave
January 16 2023
Heart of Air Canada: A Poem on the Love of Customer Service
Fading Wings: A Poem for Canadian Airlines
The Story of Max Ward and Wardair
January 17 2023
Skybound Alphabet: A Poetic Tribute to Aviation
Up in the Sky: A Pilot’s Prayer
The Avro Arrow: A Dream Ahead of its Time
January 18 2023
Soaring to New Heights: A Pilot’s Journey
Heroes of Luggage: A Tribute to Air Canada’s Baggage Agents
Cabin Comfort: A Poem of Airline Grooming
Soaring High: A Tribute to Air Canada’s Flight Attendants
January 19 2023
The Unseen Hero: A Tribute to the Station Attendant
The Wings of the Sky: A Tribute to Aircraft Mechanics and Avionics Technicians
Guiding Lights: A Tribute to Air Traffic Controllers
January 20 2023
Guiding Giants: A Poem for Aircraft Tow Crews
The Symphony of the Skies: A Poem on Airline Cargo
Retired Ramp Agents Reunited: Memories of Flights and Friends
Brothers in Flight: Tony and Dave’s Journey
The Search for Home: A WWII Pilot’s Journey Through Time
January 21 2023
The Strength of Baggage Handlers
Guiding Wings: A Tribute to Airline Training Instructors
Presents Real Men of Genius (from Bud Light)
The Tractor Trick: A Lesson in Humility
January 22 2023
Mic-Check Mishap: The Story of Harry the Ramp Agent
January 23 2023
The Moose-Stopper: The Diamond Dogs’ Unlikely Victory
Confronting Fears: The Story of Frank and the Coffin
The Legend of Soup Bone Vol 7: The Great Soup Bone Container Caper
Hogan’s Heroes: The Unexpected Adventure of Dean and Stuart
January 24 2023
Wilderness Wanderer: The Story of Carl
The Showdown at the Colosseum: Bruce Lee vs Bruno Ricupero
Ron Clarke: Mishap in Cargo (By: John Collins)
January 24 2023
The Texaco Tractor: A 80s Ramp Agent’s Story
The Legend of DB Cooper: The Heist that Defied Capture
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge 2323 and Air Canada
January 25 2023
Navigating the Skies: A Poem of Canadian Airport Codes
Midnight Loaders: The Story of the 1970s DC-8 Freighter Cargo Crews
January 26 2023
Retired and Revitalized: The Bus Drivers Four
Stranded in Time: A Journey Through the Past and the Future
The Story of the Passenger Surreys of Terminal 2
January 27 2023
Airplane Bathtub Racing: How Air Canada Soared to Victory
Frannie, the Ramp Queen of Toronto
The Legend of Dale: The Ramp Tractor Champion of Spine Road
The Great Toronto Airport Car Heist: A Tale of Ramp Agents, Managers, and Mischief
January 28 2023
The Legend of the East Beach: The Untold Story of the Toronto Airport Pool
The Toronto Hillbillies (Sing to the tune of The Beverly Hillbillies)
Committed to Flight: A Tribute to Air Canada Cargo and its Employees
January 29 2023
The AC Rampies Reunion: A Golfing Tradition
Champions of the Skies: The Orioles’ Triumph in the Airport League
The Legends of Air Canada Cargo: A Poem of Dedication and Pride
Eddie’s Journey: From Hindrance to Asset
January 30 2023
The Constant Struggle: A Story of Perseverance and Determination
Forgetaboutit: The Tale of the Wiseguy Ramp Agents
Taking Flight: Air Canada’s Inaugural 747 Journey from Toronto
January 31 2023
Vanishing Act: The Ramp Agent’s Prank
The Baggage Bandits: Tom and Frank’s Mischievous Pranks
Leading the Way: The Importance of Respect and Teamwork in an Airline Station
Rising to the Challenge: The Founding of the Air Canada Foundation
February 1 2023
Retired Ramp Master: A Look Back on 40 Years of Service at AC
Ramp Agent’s Flight: A Journey of Challenges and Thrills
February 2 2023
Surviving the Perils of Lukla: A Tale of the World’s Most Dangerous Airport
The Narrow Escape: A Tale of a Stormy Night Landing at Old Hong Kong Airport
Surviving the Unthinkable: The United Airlines Flight 811 Disaster
Miracle on the Atlantic: The Story of Air Transat Flight 236’s Emergency Landing
February 3 2023
Frustrations at the Airport: A Customer’s Perspective
The Story of British Airways Flight 602 (Funny)
Mrs. Robinson, the Ticket Agent Hero
Mending Broken Hearts at the Airport
February 4 2023
Lads frae Scotland: John, Stuart, and Joe
Brothers on Ice: A Charity Hockey Game Dream Comes True, The Houston’s vs The Sutter’s
The Hanson Brothers Stand-ins: The Retired Station Attendants’ Dream Come True
February 5 2023
Rising to the Challenge: The Story of the Ramp Crew’s Triumph in the Blizzard
Angels of War: The World War II Story of the Hell’s Angels
February 6 2023
The Midnight Shift: A Flight to the Future
A Dream 50 Years in the Making: The Story of Meeting Bobby Hull
From Sudbury to Toronto: The Journey of Jeff and Perry
Honoring the Brave: The Story of Retro Rampage
February 7 2023
Cosimo: The Airline Hero with a Young Heart
The Mysterious Pearson International Airport UFO Sighting
The Extraordinary Reappearance of Amelia Earhart
Bag Drop: A Tale of Bomb Scares and Bouncing Bags
February 8 2023
Jimmy, the Wise Baggage Agent of Toronto’s Skies
Triple Threat: Ramp Agents by Day, Ballroom Dancers by Night
Cargo Kings: Rob and Ken’s Flight to Fame
February 9 2023
Friends for Life: Part 2: The Story of Jeff and Perry
Heaven’s Wings: An Airlines Prayer
Rising to the Challenge: The John Brodeur Story
February 10 2023
The King of Asia: A Tale of Pascal
The Time-Stopping Pilot: A Thrilling Airline Adventure
February 11 2023
The Haunting Legacy of Eastern Airlines Flight 401
Ramp Wars: The Battle at the OK Corral
The Munsters at Pearson: A Ramp Agent Adventure
February 12 2023
The Addams Family’s Ghostly Flight Adventure
Flight into the Unknown: A Tale of Fear and Determination
The Airline Conclave: A Gathering of Tony Soprano’s Top Associates
February 13 2023
Riding the Wind with Frankie Vendetti
From Eastern Airlines to Air Canada: A Journey of Resilience and Friendship
The Sequel: Reliving the Legend: A Journey Back in Time with Jimmy Biggs
February 14 2023
Heroes of the Skies: The Air Canada Flight 797 Story
February 15 2023
The Undercover Actor: A Pearson Airport Tale
The Rise and Fall of Aeroquay: The Story of Terminal 1 in Malton, Ontario
The Days of Hand-Loading: A Story of Perseverance in the Aviation Industry
February 16 2023
The OZone Standoff: A Tale of Perseverance and Resilience
Different Rewards: The Pilot and the Priest
Cozy Tales: A Story of Finding Comfort on a Cold Day
February 17 2023
The Wild Nights of the Avion Motor Hotel
Dining with a View: The Story of Aeroquay Malton Airport’s Iconic Restaurant
The Ramp Agents’ Daily Routine
February 18 2023
Pushback Under Pressure: My First Experience with a 747 Jumbo
Surviving the Jet Blast: A Story of Fear and Triumph at Pearson Airport
February 19 2023
The Canadian Footnote: A Retired Airline Manager’s Reflections on Supersonic Jets
From Kitchen to Sky: Cara Foods’ Journey in Catering for Air Canada
February 20 2023
The Legacy of the Vickers 757 Viscount
The Evolution of the Air Canada Logo: A Story of Canadian Identity and Innovation
The Decline of Airline Cuisine: From Gourmet Meals to Peanuts
February 21 2023
Ramp Rats at the Runway: Tales of a Toronto Pearson Airport Community
The Daring Aero: Champion of the Skies
February 22 2023
The Calm Professional: A Lesson in Prioritizing Protocols and Staying Cool Under Pressure
The Inflight Sales Pitch: A Tale of Cheating Death
Eternal Recurrence: The Curse of a Fighter Pilot’s Actions
February 24 2023
Lost in the Unknown: The Mysterious Disappearance of the X-20 Astronauts
Memoirs of a Ramp Agent: Tales from the Tarmac
Behind the scenes at JFK: no selfies allowed!
February 25 2023
A boy left his Buzz Lightyear inside a plane. A ramp agent turned it into an adventure.
The Dawn of a New Era: The First Shipment of Cattle by Air from Canada
February 26 2023
The Hijacking of Air Canada Flight: A Tale of Terror and Triumph
The Crocodile Arrival: An Air Canada Employee’s Adventure
The Incredible Journey of Rafael Trujillo: A Cuban’s Quest for Freedom
February 27 2023
The Rise and Fall of Canadian Pacific Airlines: A Story of Expansion, Competition, and Legacy
The Avion’s Oasis: A Poem for Airline Souls
Love in the Skies: A Cautionary Tale
Life After Death: A Haunting Love Story Aboard an Airline
Giantess vs. Astronauts: A Strange Encounter
Frustration at the Gate: A Shift Change Gone Awry
Ramp Agent Rising: A Poem on Women’s Strength in Aviation
Salute to the Ramp Agents: Honored in the Hall of Fame of Towology
The Scottish Wee Man: A Ramp Agent’s Rhyme
Gorilla on the Loose: The Wild Adventure of a Shipped Beast
Bulk Hold Mischief: A Ramp Crew’s Prank Gone Awry
The Unfair Demand: A Manager’s Double Standard
The Importance of Trust and Communication: A Tale of a Lead Station Attendant
The Calm Professional: A Lesson in Prioritizing Protocols and Staying Cool Under Pressure
The Great Canadian Airline Fire: A Story of Bravery and Loss
The Price of Loyalty: A Canadian Airline Story
The Legend of 10 Men: A Ramp Agent’s Tale
The Haunted Casket: A Practical Joke Gone Wrong
A Night of Holiday Cheer at Terminal 2
A Joyful Journey: A Sales Agent’s Christmas Tale
Wild Cat Prank: The Day the Warm Room Turned Hilarious
March 1 2023
The Legend Of Soupbone: The Cigar Chair Caper: A Lunchroom Tale of Unbelievable Laughter
Taking Flight: The Realities of Being a Lead Station Attendant
Crossroads of Ambition: Navigating the Path to Management
The Journey of Bad Company: From Stag Party to Happily Ever After
March 10 2023
Angels of War: The World War II Story of the Hell’s Angels
Dress Code Duel: A Sartorial Showdown at Toronto’s Airport
The Secret Skies: A Phenomenon Beyond War
March 17 2023
Baa Baa Black Sheep: Fearless Flyers and Daring Rescues
Flight to Nowhere: The Baroness and the Hidden Airman
From Military Airfield to Aviation Hub: The Story of Downsview Airport
March 24 2023
Escape from Stalag 13: The New Lives of Stuart Clare and Dean Ward
Flight to Freedom: The Daring Glider Escape from a Nazi POW Castle
Timeless Memories: The Aviation Dream of Captain John Vest
The Psychic Pilot: Solving Crimes and Saving Lives from the Skies
March 31 2023
Pride of the Black Watch: The Heroic Journey of Michael Brunner
Flight Frustrations: A Lesson in Open-Mindedness and Alternative Paths OR Las Vegas or Bust
The Avenging Sword: A Tale of Two Veterans at the Airport
The Pharaoh’s Memory: A WWII Aviation Mystery
April 7 2023
Flight of Courage: Overcoming Fear and Finding Love
Ferrying the Skies: The Story of Transatlantic Aircraft Delivery in WWII
The Incredible Journey of Rafael Trujillo: A Cuban’s Quest for Freedom
April 14 2023
History of hockey and the Canadian military Part 1 Second World War
From Nightmares to New Horizons: A Vietnam Veteran’s Journey Through Aviation
The Window of Time: An Aviation Pilot’s Journey through Grief and Hope
The Devil’s Flight: An Aviation Tale of Mystery and Intrigue
April 21 2023
Terminal 2 Memories: Smoker’s Row, Smoking in Pearson’s Past.
From the Avro Arrow to NASA: The Legacy of Canada’s Aerospace Pioneers
Soaring Romance: A Poem of the Mile High Club
The Rise and Fall of Aeroquay: The Story of Terminal 1 in Malton, Ontario
April 28 2023
From Fields to Flight: The Legacy of the Champoux Family in Aviation
The Chosen Pilot: A Life on TV with a Twist
Remembering the Legend: The Story of Andy Vye
May 5 2023
Turbulence: High Stakes at 30,000 Feet
Flight of the Ghostly Passenger
The Tragic Events of September 11, 2001: A Turning Point in Aviation History
The Island Lesson: Walter White’s Aviation Awakening
May 12 2023
The Shelter: Surviving the Air Raid
Zone 5: Where the Giants Dwelt
Canada 3000 Airlines: The Rise and Fall of a Canadian Aviation Pioneer
Airplane: Redemption in the Skies
May 19 2023
From Redcaps to Sky Porters: The Evolving Role of Airport Porters in Toronto
The Fantastico Island: The Adventures of Mr. Silva and Stuart Tattoo Allan
The Porter’s Victory: One Man’s Fight for Fairness at the Airport 1985
May 26 2023
The Aviation Obsession: A Second Chance with Death
The Godfather’s Flight: A Tale of Survival and Power
The Comforter of Pearson: The Story of Rev. V. Philips and the Aviation Interfaith Ministry
June 2 2023
The Sky’s the Limit: The Story of Aristotle Onassis Airlines
Sky High Showdown: Air Canada Takes the Victory in Toronto’s All-Sports Competition
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.: Sky High Sabotage
The Quirks and Inconveniences of Air Travel: A Humorous Monologue
June 9 2023
The Story of The Polish Cowboy
The Final Flight of the Memphis Belle
Stormy Skies and New Beginnings: The Story of Stuart, Peter, and the S.S. Minoe
Frozen in Time: A Pilot’s Tale of Temptation and Redemption
June 16 2023
Lost Sky Explorers: The Supernatural Power of Photography
Never Complain About Airports Again
The Model Maker: A Tale of Aviation and Responsibility
The Enigma Chronicles: The Paranormal Aviator’s Journey Part 2
June 23 2023
Skyline Sanctuary: Tales of Aviation’s Favorite Hideaway
September 27 2023
Air Canada’s Legendary Grand Canyon Adventure: Tales of Friendship and Discovery
Skies and Stories: The Aviation Adventures of the Avion Motor Hotel and TIC Lounge
September 29 2023
Toronto’s Terminal 2: The Rise and Fall of an Aviation Icon
Moving the Skies: A Journey Through the History of Tow Tractors and Aircraft Towing
Cargo Soaring High: The Chronicle of Air Canada Cargo
October 2 2023
Flight of Dreams: The Story of Air Canada’s Dreams Take Flight
Wings of Compassion: EAP and The Don Coulton Story
October 8 2023
Wings of Sacrifice: A Thanksgiving Tale
Jimmy Mereweather: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Skies of Dedication: The Frank Sansalone Story
October 9 2023
Ramp Chronicles: Tales from Zone 5
The Legend of the Ramp Test Dummies: From Tarmac to Triumph
October 17 2023
A Halloween Adventure from Toronto Pearson Airport
Skies of Tradition: A Father and Son’s Airport Odyssey
October 18 2023
Claude Taylor: The CEO with a Heart for His Employees
From Boardroom to Baggage: The CEO’s Day on the Ramp
Fateful Skies: The Aviator’s Pact with the Devil
October 21 2023
Air Canada’s Helicopter Shuttle Revolution
Flight of Resilience: Sonia Hartwick’s Survival Story
The Radio Prankster’s Redemption
October 22 2023
Golfing Gags and Unfriendly Skies: An Employee’s Tale
The Haunting Skies: A Halloween Flight to Remember
The Haunting Flight of Halloween
October 23 2023
Sky’s Bounty: The Repo Man’s Tale
November 28 2023
Flight of the Magi: Wings in the Skies
Flight of Unity: Wings of Seasonal Joy
December 4 2023
Baggage Handlers’ Joyful Skies: An Aviation Christmas
Let them know it’s boarding time again
Skies of Service: The Yuletide Symphony of Ticket Agents
Flight of Miracles: An Aviation Christmas Tale
January 1 2024
NEW STORIES
The Hilarious Takeoff Tango of Flight 2-0-9er
Bid Accordingly: The Reality of Seniority in Airline Shift Bidding
The Case of the Missing Roof Rails: A Newbie’s Misadventure
January 7 2024
High-Flying Hilarity: The Station Attendant’s Chronicles
Unexpected Turns: A High-Flying Adventure
The Great Lavatory Geyser: Josh’s First Flight Fiasco
January 14 2024
Glamour and Inequality: A Journey Through 1960s Air Travel
“Flight of Destiny: Ethan Cole’s Vision”
The Story Behind the Shit Truck
