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He has promised to supply the video evidence - but time is running out!
I offered to let him off if he paid a substantial donation, but some on here took rather a Merchant of Venice inspired approach - and demanded their pound of flesh.
So a rose 'twixt cheeks it has to be, I'm afraid. Although I'll agree to just the one verse of the song I told him - as long as it's sung on camera somewhere on a taxiway with the rose held as promised.
Last edited by BEagle : 21st October 2007 at 17:26.
Location: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Posts: 15,745
Well, a chap with the honesty and integrity to stand by his promises.
A fine example - one that others would do well to emulate. The honesty and integrity bit, that is, not the rose-and-bottom thing!
As for the performance, nowhere was it ever agreed that it would be made public on yoof-tube or anywhere else. In the spirit of Vulcan-to-the-sky fundrasing, if Tombstone sends the original to yours truly, then I will forward it to Primetime who might, if they consider it acceptable, consider adding it to the next Restoration DVD. As a 'tailpiece', perhaps?
So, unless Tombstone wishes to air his rosy cheeks on yoof-tube, you probably won't get to see the event unless you pay for one of Primetime Joanna's splendid DVDs!
Sorry BEags, but the man himself did categorically state that after first flight, several things would happen, and I quote.....
Quote:
He does indeed have the minerals, the banter from the F3 girls for a no show would be unbearable.
Two things will happen the day after the vulcan flies:
1. I will post the video on here, via youtube.
2. 'Tombstone' will die & I will have to come up with another name for PPRuNe. It's never a clever thing allowing your boss to know who you are on here & I think he might just work out who I am the day after (V+1) XH558 rotates!
Dear Santa,
please may I have a multiple engine surge on XH558 (prior to V panic) as an early Xmas. Pretty please. If it helps swing the decision, you can marry my sister.
No offence intended to the aircrew of 558 however, big boys rules, you know how it is!
So, best of British, old chap. I hope for the sake of your credibility, that it's not too cold out, on Wednesday!
Best go for an early morning/late evening departure. High pressure dominating but a chilly easterly setting in. Also, less chance of meeting those of a delicate and nervous disposition.
Am waiting with much amusement to see if Tombstone is a man of his word. Good work from all the lads at TVOC etc. I'll have two tickets to any westcountry display and am in negotitions with SWMBO as to being allowed to help keep the old girl flying
Like you say, put the VOR antennae inside the Radome. That is where it is fitted in the Nimrod. It works most of the time, even with the Dishwater blasting out Jigga Watts of RF immediatly below.
when Tombstone performs his 'deed' and sticks the evidence on youtube - anyone who watches it, PLEASE lob a tenner (or more) in TVOC's e-donate box, it's quite painless really!
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lincolnshire
Age: 66
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And the appointed day dawned. A near perfect morn. The air still, a hint of the previous night's frost still around. Small things shrivelled and curled. The roses with their last glorious hint of summer beckoning on a dark and mysterious future
News just in......
A Flower Wholesaler in Norfolk reported exceptionally high demand for Red Roses at 5am this morning.
558 alone were ordered by a Military chappie wishing to show his love and devotion to a certain lady.
This quantity was totally unexpected and more than rivals the demand shown in this rural area of England around Valentines day.
When asked about his purchase, the gentleman (who wished to remain anonymous) said he had a "special presentation" to do later in the day.
Florists in the area have also reported huge demand for Roses, so some sort of local ritual is thought to be involved in the upsurge.
TV crews and reporters have been sent to the area to investigate the high demand at this unusual time of year.
A spokesman for the wholesaler said "I could not believe it when this guy turned up at the crack of day. He wiped me out of my entire stock. He must have got into a bit of a thorny issue with his loved one and wants to make ammends".
"I have never run out like this before - it is most embarassing, so guess I will just have to put it all behind me and make sure I have sufficient stock for the next time".
) in TVOC's e-donate box, it's quite painless really! 
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