:12:01
now you're an authority
on snow clearance?
:12:03
VERNON: l call them
as l see them.
:12:05
MEL: You need an eye check.
:12:07
Clearing those runways and
taxiways is the equivalent...
:12:11
of 700 miles
of two-lane highway.
:12:13
And l'll bet you measured every
foot of it all by yourself.
:12:18
We've had 10 inches
of snow in 24 hours.
:12:20
Anchorage had twice as much,
and they're clean.
:12:23
They've got twice
the equipment.
:12:24
Then get some more.
:12:26
This isn't Alaska.
You don't spend $2 million...
:12:29
for machinery you'd use
once in 10 years.
:12:32
You buy for average snowfall.
:12:33
ln an emergency,
you work around the clock.
:12:36
Sitting behind that desk,
you think like a bookkeeper.
:12:39
l didn't always fly a desk.
:12:41
All right, Daddy, tell me all
about when you were a war hero.
:12:45
You flew pursuit
and could land in a parking lot.
:12:49
When l'm setting down
over 200,000 pounds of 707,
:12:53
l want something under my wheels
that's plenty long and dry.
:12:56
MEL: lt'll be dry tonight,
but not too long.
:12:59
29 is closed.
:13:01
The pilot from your flight made
a shortcut across the field.
:13:05
He didn't make it.
:13:06
What are you doing?
:13:08
When the snow melts,
we'll get it out.
:13:11
What do you think l'm doing?!
:13:13
Now, stop that, both of you!
:13:15
lt's a waste of time arguing
with a penguin. Good-bye.
:13:19
Have a good flight.
:13:21
What should l bring you
from Rome?
:13:23
Just yourself.
:13:25
lf you have time,
l could use some white gloves.
:13:28
Size 6 1/2, right?
:13:30
No.
:13:31
l'm the one who wears
size 7 1/2.
:13:41
Hey, that's a good idea, Mel--
:13:44
using little old ladies
for skycaps.
:13:46
You're doing a good job.
:13:50
SlSTER: Mel.
:13:55
For my sake,
be patient with him, hmm?
:13:58
How can you live with that
overage juvenile delinquent?