icebob Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi All, Yesterday(Sunday) was one of the best days I have had in a long time. A good friend of mine loaned me his C185 to take my 10yo grandson for his first flight. The lad was so excited which in some ways was a concern as he has downs syndrom and has poor bowel control. Anyway as we were at Camden I took him over to see some of the gliders and talk to the people there and a big thank you to them all for being so kind and understanding with him. Well we took off up towards Katoomba then over The Oaks at about 4000 and back to Camden. The grandson was blown away with all the sights and sounds and had the biggest smile. When we got just over the end of the Katoomba township he turned to me and said"Is this the angles backyard"? Well you could have blown me away and if i wasn't flying would have given him a big hug. I told him yes this IS the angles backyard and that is why poppy loves flying. He has booked me for another flight sometime soon after I take him fishing. Bob. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I think you mean Angels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebob Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi, Yes I do but that's the way he said it Bob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Bob, It makes sense to me now. When I first read " Angles", I thought that must have been the surname of friends of yours, and you where flying over their backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebob Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi dazza, Yes he is a wonderful child, we all get lots of hugs and his communications skills are getting better now, he still has the lisp. He in a joy to have around. Now I have a flying companion, well when we are not fishing. Bob. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studentbiggles Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 What a beautiful story to share with us all Bob ........................Give your grandson a :hug:for me...........and I'm soooooo glad he had such a great time in the "Angels" backyard:happy: .................................Alley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebob Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Ally, Thanks, he is a wonderful child, as i am sure those of us fortunate enough to have kids or grandkids with disabilities find out. Friday we are having him over for a sleep over so I will get on the web site here and let him "read" all of this. Bob. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks for that wonderfull post Bob, it brought tears to my eyes. Only an Angel could have opened his eyes to see that. Alan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsm Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Damn Bob, that is a great story. What a wonderful grandson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Fil Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Bob, Thanks ..... after a rough day in the office its nice to read such a post . I hope he hooks a monster when you're fishing. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceScott Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 What a wonderful thing to read after sitting at the computer getting stressed about trying to upload a customers new database, they can wait for while and I will do it shortly. cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebob Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi All, Thanks, yes he is very special and I am a very proud Grandfather too. When i think of what he said and how deep a thought it was i get a lump in the chest. Our fishing trips always end up as a "back to nature" trip, there is butterflies,trees, clouds and birds to wonder over and the fish are his special focus oh mud puddles too, ha,ha. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceScott Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Bob These things that happen now to you make you reflect back into your own childhood memories and how innocent things were and dreams were real. It is only when we grow up that it all seems to change but once children and grandkids (one day) come along it all changes again and the dreams are real once again. cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitman Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks Bob, On Christmas Day, my wife and I received a fantastic present. We were told that we are to become grandparents for the first time! Cannot wait for all the joys and special times to be "lived" .... Thanks again Bob - He is really special! - I hope the fising is another Best Day! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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