nomadpete

I bet that dentist doesn't have any trouble getting him to say "aaaah!"

I bet that dentist doesn't have any trouble getting him to say "aaaah!"

But what about the Minions?

But what about the Minions?

For the life of me, I can't see why there's all this fuss over marriage ( whatever gender combination). I've tried marriage a couple of times and it just wasn't worth getting excited about. If anything, it almost tempted me to change teams just so everyone would stop putting pressure on me to go get married to my partner!

For the life of me, I can't see why there's all this fuss over marriage ( whatever gender combination). I've tried marriage a couple of times and it just wasn't worth getting excited about. If anything, it almost tempted me to change teams just so everyone would stop putting pressure on me to go get married to my partner!

We have all come to expect firies to provide first aid, and to rescue stranded cats in their spare time, but nobody makes a big fuss about the possibility that if there is a fire they will have to prioritise their activities. Of course they have to fit training in around the genuine emergencies. The same would apply to any radio assistance (non mission critical - just assistance) which they may be occasionally providing. As previously mentioned, the radio does provide the emergency personnel a better 'situational awareness' of their environment and would surely help them better respond when an emergency arose?

Welcome. There is plenty of friendly advice going to come your way. Enjoy!

Sounds like an easy decision, -30 degrees is not very conducive to motorbikes (well, not for fun anyway). Hope to hear that you are soon into the air and loving it as much as we all do.

I am basically against further complicating my flying by having to deal with increased regulation. I have enough difficulty complying with the rules of physics - the ones that I MUST obey in order to go home in one piece after each flight. Agreed, we aviators have not been finding new ways to crash. Nor can regulations force common sense onto people. It is sensible to stay alive! The most important ingredient in safety is the culture of diligence that a pilot needs, to apply his training and behave with a constant awareness of what he/she is doing at any moment. This is what human factors must address. Also, self assessment of skills doesn't work. Why else do we have to pass tests to get a pilot certificate? We need to go up with an instructor from time to time just to hone our skills and to break bad habits. Some of us more than others. But regulations don't tell me when I need it. I THINK I know when I need it. But some types will never admit they're rusty. This is the point where safety culture/HF/peer pressure need to meet in a positive way. That's the silver bullet.

Good to see that you have got your intentions out in the open, right from the start. Welcome, run-of-the-mill lurker ! You'll fit in perfectly, just over there between the run-of-the-mill trolls.

Did anyone notice that the RAAus policy became effective on 1st April? How can I take that seriously?

Wasn't that JC's last words? "You'll miss me, you'll see!"

Andy, Thank you for putting your hand up when we all needed it. Thanks too, for all your efforts and especially for your open and always helpful communication with us (the members). Your excellent balanced input will be sorely missed. However it is of far greater importance for you to focus on your primary needs right now. (Maslow's hierarchy) Have no doubt that a new door will open for you. I too have felt that 'redundant feeling' on a couple of occassions, so I keenly identify with the pressures that have now come to you. Please stay with us on the forum - you are a most valued member of our community. kind regards, Peter

TRUE STORY - (maybe) A biker is riding by the zoo when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents. The biker jumps off his Harley, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch. Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents who thank him endlessly. A reporter has watched the whole event. The reporter addressing the Harley rider says, 'Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I've seen a man do in my whole life.' The Harley rider replies, 'Why, it was nothing, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger and acted as I felt right.' The reporter says, 'Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, and tomorrow's paper will have this story on the front page. So, what do you do for a living and what political affiliation do you have?' The biker replies, 'I'm an SAS soldier just returned from Afghanistan and a Liberal party supporter' The journalist leaves. The following morning the biker buys the paper to see news of his actions,and reads, on the front page: SAS SOLDIER ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH And that my friends, pretty much sums up the media's approach to the news these days.

I don't doubt that

Off at a tangent as usual, boys! Clearly Dad was an older generation person. BTW, what happened to my favorite thread? You know, the one casting doubt on athiest's?

Where's the "CYNICAL BA$$TRD" button when you need it?

At dinner, little Johnny was asked to lead the prayer. "But I don't know how to pray," he replied. “Just pray for your family, friends and neighbors, the poor, etc.," said his father. "Okay”, the boy said". "Dear Lord,... Thank you for our visitors and their children, who finished all my cookies and ice cream. Bless them so they won't come again. Forgive our neighbor's son, who removed my sister's clothes and wrestled with her on her bed. This coming Christmas, please send clothes to all those poor naked ladies on my Daddy's Blackberry. And provide shelter for the poor homeless man who uses Mom's room when Daddy is at work. AMEN" Dinner was cancelled.

Bex, I offer you my sincere and heartfelt congratulations on achieving the 2000th post. Well done!

Aaah, RGMWA, I see you have met the lady! Yes, now that you mention it, 'certify' may be more appropriate.

I didn't know you could register a Cougar. Maybe I should let my ex wife know about this!

Don't worry, George, You'll get over the Datsun, and can cut back on wood working (unless you start building a Corby Starlet), but once you start flying, well! Welcome to the community. Peter

Giving Up Wine I was walking down the street when I was accosted by a particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked me for a couple of dollars for dinner.I took out my wallet, got out ten dollars and asked, 'If I give you this money, will you buy wine with it instead of dinner?' 'No, I had to stop drinking yearsago', the homeless woman told me. 'Will you use it to go shopping instead of buying food?' I asked. 'No, I don't waste time shopping,' the homeless woman said. 'I need to spend all my time trying to stay alive.' 'Will you spend this on a beauty salon instead of food?' I asked. 'Are you NUTS!' replied the homeless woman. I haven't had my hair done in 20 years!' 'Well, I said, 'I'm not going to give you the money. Instead, I'm going to take you out for dinner with my husband and me tonight. 'The homeless Woman was shocked. 'Won't your husband be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty, and I probably smell pretty disgusting.' I said, 'That's okay. It's important for him to see what a woman looks like after she has given up shopping, hair appointments, and wine.'

Exciting new HealthCare Programme: You're a sick senior citizen and the government says they are going to sell your house to pay for your nursing care. So what do you do? Our plan gives anyone 65 years or older a gun and 4 bullets. You are allowed to shoot four Politicians. Of course, this means you will be sent to prison..... where you will get three meals a day, a roof over your head, free television,central heating, air conditioning and all the health care you need! Need new teeth? No problem. Need glasses? That’s great. Need a new hip, knees, kidney, lungs or heart? They’re all covered. As an added bonus, your kids can come and visit you as often as they do now. And who will be paying for all of this? It’s the same government that just told you that they cannot afford to pay for your nursing care. And you can get rid of 4 useless politicians while you are at it. Plus, because you are a prisoner you don't have to pay income tax.