I think it comes from tar and MacAdam, a sort of paving material. Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 23:17:14 -0500 >From: Allan9 <exatc@xxxxxxxxxx> >Subject: Re: AIRLINE Digest - 28 Nov 2003 to 29 Nov 2003 (#2003-196) >To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >ANd what's the definition of tarmac? >Al > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Alireza Alivandivafa" <DEmocrat2n@xxxxxxx> >To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 9:48 PM >Subject: Re: AIRLINE Digest - 28 Nov 2003 to 29 Nov 2003 (#2003-196) > > >> In a message dated 12/1/2003 6:23:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, >> dmueller7@xxxxxxxxx writes: >> >> << That's why "new and improved" is in quotes. >> >> I have to admit, the airside is more pleasant without all those extra >> people. >> >> >> And this type of security would not have stopped the terrorists. The >cockpit >> doors on the other hand, now that was an improvement >> Isn't the definition of airside actually being on the tarmac? >>