While we are on the subject, I just love these columns:
"Center, you mean to tell me we've got to hold for 30 minutes to get into Hickory?"
Let me be blunt here, folks: This is not a good way to start a relationship with a controller you just checked in with. If you get a 30-minute hold into a small airport, I can understand that you might be surprised. What you -- the pilot -- need to understand is that controllers don't hand out lengthy holds because we're bored. It's usually because we are very, very busy. The best thing you can do -- the very best thing -- is to read the clearance back and comply with it, and hopefully the controller will find a spare moment to explain the situation
From:
http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/190503-1.html
By the way - almost unique to Australia - there is no 'D- side'. It's a one-man(woman) show.