What a surprise ... returning to this wonderful thread after my major overhaul over the summer has kept me absorbed for most of the day, the downside being Danny's Swan Song.
Hopefully there are more old hands like Fareastdriver with his fascinating tales of China Station, and equally hopefully Danny will still make the occasional circuit and landing.
To you, Sir, and other pPruners who have sent their good wishes, my sincere thanks. Geriaviator is now restored to full power after a period of running-in, his rate of climb restored to that of a decade ago thanks to the 22ins length of pipe removed from his right leg in order to re-plumb his hydraulic pump.
Apparently the body can form new veins to compensate for the spare part, leaving only an impressive scar. And there's another length of pipe in the left leg, showing remarkable foresight by the manufacturer. My very pretty nurse Jenny suggests I should put it on eBay
