N1 Vibes:
Sometimes, and retirement comes to mind a new life in a new location becomes necessary due to circumstances dictated by common sense. This thing called common sense is not a product of the heart which means it should always be listened to. I agree that if one moves to a new location then it's the beginning of something untried which makes it all the more interesting.
All the best
828a
Dragon 69:
Your inference that I have a "keen fondness" for Hong Kong is perfectly correct. It's something that crept up on me during many happy years flying Cathay's heavy metal. Hong Kong is a vibrant city of life and energy and it makes memories that are to be cherished. How could one not fall in love with the Harbour, Star Ferry, morning coffee in the Pen, reading the SCMP, strolling around the peak, exploring Plover Cove and Tai Mei Tuk, the outlying islands, the lunchtime fashion parade in Central, public transport everywhere, the peak tram, Swindons etc etc Do I have to continue the list is endless.
Why the bases are full is because the "Base fillers" are nothing more than childhood home seekers who take the easy way out as the other thing is too daunting. I call them "flatlanders" and they live their lives in the foothills. You may care to reflect on something that Plutarch said: "The measure of a man's life is the well spending of it and not the length". All the best.
828a
ACMS:
You really are a worry. If you must be rude to N1 Vibes so as to garnish your ego and feelings of "pilots only please" then I suggest you deal with me. I've had a little expereince with people like you. You would not dare to have raised your voice on my flight deck.
828a
P.S.
Captain TOGA: I will be with you shortly.
Hiro Nakimura: Welcome, some new blood is needed.