mnewbery Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 For those who have been paying attention, it will be no surprise that I am a first time parent as of yesterday morning. What many won't know is that I was in Brisbane when my wife's labour started in Canberra. Big thanks to Virgin Australia for getting me where I needed to be without fuss or delay. I took a moment to reflect on all of the people and machines that worked as required, in wee small hours of Sunday morning, to deliver me to the operating theatre in time and deliver our daughter safely into the world. Next time you hear people bagging aviation, remember its not all about having a few days holiday in Bali or the Gold Coast. Certain things can't happen in our modern world without reliable, safe and efficient air transport. Anyone who thinks they can take it for granted needs to stop and think what their lives would be like without it. Same comment for surgery. Similarly, the transport pilot and surgeon are both heavily dependant on an amazing team and some amazing tools. I've been privileged to look at the "man behind the curtain" in a very wide range of fields. It still impresses me and I never seem to get tired of this amazing world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DWB Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Congratulations MN & to Mrs MN as well. A lifetime of joy is ahead. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Congratulations from me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aviatrix27 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 A new little aviatrix! Welcome and well done everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darren Masters Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Congrats. A great story. See this alot at work. People thanking us for various reasons and you are right, it's not just about holidays. It's what makes the world go around :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerin Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Congrats MN! It's a cliché, but true, that your lives will never be the same again....mostly in good ways (speaking as a father of 4). In the aviation-vs-new baby stakes, I lay odds on the new baby :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David C Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Many congrats .. As Powerin said , your life will never be the same again , however , as. Father of 2 , I wouldn't change a single thing . The best days of your life are ahead, enjoy , cherish every day .. Dave C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cficare Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 wonderful news and good to hear aviation was a part of solving the puzzle of getting home. a word of warning....baby girls twist their fathers around their (very) little fingers... congratulations to you both....i doubt there would be any objections from the forum to see a pickky..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavidH10 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Congrats MN! It's a cliché, but true, that your lives will never be the same again....mostly in good ways (speaking as a father of 4).In the aviation-vs-new baby stakes, I lay odds on the new baby :p I recon your'e right Pow. Congratulations MN. It's good when everything comes together. There's still good people in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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