Talair 2005 Reunion Dates
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Talair 2005 Reunion Dates
The dates for the reunion will be - [booked] 30/04/2005 - 01/05/2005 at Rydges Oasis Resort, Caloundra Queensland. www.rydges.com/oasis
Caloundra is a comfortable 40 minutes drive north from the Brisbane CBD, probably 30 minutes from the airport. Coach transfers to and from Brisbane airport to the resort are available [not free].
Accommodation is available at the resort and next week we will attempt to negotiate some prices for package deals. Just on the face of it, their pricing is very reasonable for food and drink for functions, so I am sure a suitable arrangement can be achieved.
Start spreading the word.
Will keep you informed.
Windy
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Caloundra is a comfortable 40 minutes drive north from the Brisbane CBD, probably 30 minutes from the airport. Coach transfers to and from Brisbane airport to the resort are available [not free].
Accommodation is available at the resort and next week we will attempt to negotiate some prices for package deals. Just on the face of it, their pricing is very reasonable for food and drink for functions, so I am sure a suitable arrangement can be achieved.
Start spreading the word.
Will keep you informed.
Windy
[email protected]
TALAIR 2005 REUNION
Follow this site for updated information regarding bookings, travel, accomodation, and general costs for the venue.
http://users.bigpond.com/kdodd/
Windy
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From what I heard there were a few Douglas Airways pilots who did that sort of thing.
Not me 'though. I always managed to get back to my flat. Had to close one eye to drive home, but I got there!
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.
Not me 'though. I always managed to get back to my flat. Had to close one eye to drive home, but I got there!
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.
The Temple or Aeros car park was a very dangerous place when the boss's daughter was on a bender and had her sports car parked there!!! 
One of the benefits of the Talair Mess, Goroka was that one only needed to crawl far enough along the gutter from the Bird of Paradise and one would end up at the Mess front gate!
One of the benefits of the Talair Mess, Goroka was that one only needed to crawl far enough along the gutter from the Bird of Paradise and one would end up at the Mess front gate!
If this is or was YOU..............
Your attendance at the Talair reunion is compulsory!!!
What is a Talair Pilot?
Between the security of second childhood and the insecurity of childhood, we find that fascinating group of humanity called Talair pilots. They come in all shapes, sizes, weights and states of drunkenness.
They can be found anywhere - in planes, in crewrooms, in love, in bars, and always in debt. Girls love them, towns tolerate them and the government supports them. A Talair pilot is laziness with a deck of cards, bravery with dark glasses, and the protector of the Earth with a copy of Playboy. He has the brains of an idiot, the energy of a sea turtle, the slyness of a fox, the stories of a sea captain, the sincerity of a liar, the aspirations of a Casanova and when he wants anything it is usually connected with leave.
Some of his interests are - gins, silver bellies (occasionally) and members of the opposite sex. No one else can cram into their pocket, a little black book, a packet of crushed cigarettes, a picture of his girl, a comb, a pack of cards, a can opener and what’s left of last months pay.
He likes to spend his money on silver bellies, some on beer, some on repairs to his car, some on cards, the rest he spends foolishly.
A Talair pilot is a magical creature; you can keep him out of your house but not out of trouble. You can chase him out of Operations on orders, but not out of the courthouse, or post office.
He is a one and only, bleary eyed good for nothing bundle of worries, but all your dreams become insignificant when he comes into your office, stands at attention in front of you with those bleary eyes and says “GO AND GET %$#^&*!”
Between the security of second childhood and the insecurity of childhood, we find that fascinating group of humanity called Talair pilots. They come in all shapes, sizes, weights and states of drunkenness.
They can be found anywhere - in planes, in crewrooms, in love, in bars, and always in debt. Girls love them, towns tolerate them and the government supports them. A Talair pilot is laziness with a deck of cards, bravery with dark glasses, and the protector of the Earth with a copy of Playboy. He has the brains of an idiot, the energy of a sea turtle, the slyness of a fox, the stories of a sea captain, the sincerity of a liar, the aspirations of a Casanova and when he wants anything it is usually connected with leave.
Some of his interests are - gins, silver bellies (occasionally) and members of the opposite sex. No one else can cram into their pocket, a little black book, a packet of crushed cigarettes, a picture of his girl, a comb, a pack of cards, a can opener and what’s left of last months pay.
He likes to spend his money on silver bellies, some on beer, some on repairs to his car, some on cards, the rest he spends foolishly.
A Talair pilot is a magical creature; you can keep him out of your house but not out of trouble. You can chase him out of Operations on orders, but not out of the courthouse, or post office.
He is a one and only, bleary eyed good for nothing bundle of worries, but all your dreams become insignificant when he comes into your office, stands at attention in front of you with those bleary eyes and says “GO AND GET %$#^&*!”
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Can an ex Douglas Airways pilot come too??
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.
Talair Reunion
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Ezyflight. Welcome to PPRuNe mate!!! Long taim mi no lukin yu!
Feather #3. Same Mess. I could see across the road from the Bird of Parasite, but from then on it was IFR, track via the gutter!!!
Except Sunday evening, when it was track via audio to the Hymn signing!!!
And at the front gate: "Haus kuk, kisim sam pella moa bia bilong mi!!!"
Them waz the days - when shiney bums ruled........!!!
Feather #3. Same Mess. I could see across the road from the Bird of Parasite, but from then on it was IFR, track via the gutter!!!
Except Sunday evening, when it was track via audio to the Hymn signing!!!
And at the front gate: "Haus kuk, kisim sam pella moa bia bilong mi!!!"
Them waz the days - when shiney bums ruled........!!!
Grandpa Aerotart
Hmmm....Torres I don't actually think lazy is an adjective I'd use to describe those of us blessed with the opportunity to fly 2500-3000 sectors a year for uncle Dennis.
The permanently horny and hungover part is not far from the truth though
I well remember the Peace girl I was rooting for a while telling me about the 'Talair pilot brief' they were all given before leaving the contigous 48 states for somewhat warmer climes
It's gonna be one helluva bash....wouldn't dream of missing it!!!!!
Douglas pilots??? Wouldn't that lower the tone of the party somewhat???
Chuckles
Cashfares...wot cashfares Muddy???
The permanently horny and hungover part is not far from the truth though
I well remember the Peace girl I was rooting for a while telling me about the 'Talair pilot brief' they were all given before leaving the contigous 48 states for somewhat warmer climes
It's gonna be one helluva bash....wouldn't dream of missing it!!!!!
Douglas pilots??? Wouldn't that lower the tone of the party somewhat???
Chuckles
Cashfares...wot cashfares Muddy???
tinpis. There wasn't a staff mess in Goroka in your day. The Mess (originally built as a small two story motel) was bought around 1980 I guess, by the then Administration Manager (or some such title - anyone heard of him since his Honiara days?).
It was in Elizabeth Street, around 600 meters east of the Head Office.
It was in Elizabeth Street, around 600 meters east of the Head Office.
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By golly! With Chimbu Chuckles definately attending, I will have to be there myself. Who else will be there from 1965-1970? Alkie Malky, The Slob, Big Dick and brother Ken, Harry Gonner, Daphne, Fingers, Doctor Largo, Slapsie, McCook, and many many more, I'll have to have a looksie through a few old logbooks and see what names come up.
Any one thought of compiling a 'Roll Of Honour" for folded wings?
Sharpie.
Any one thought of compiling a 'Roll Of Honour" for folded wings?
Sharpie.
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Theres Bernie, Miles .D. , Don Sink, Graham the Hump,Toohey,the Galliots, The Prawn,Trev,Trader,Sypho ??crikey if we got a 1% salary contribution off the quaintarse cadets we could all have a week in sheer luxury.
Oop..how could we forget Scotty Adams
Theres Bernie, Miles .D. , Don Sink, Graham the Hump,Toohey,the Galliots, The Prawn,Trev,Trader,Sypho ??crikey if we got a 1% salary contribution off the quaintarse cadets we could all have a week in sheer luxury.
Oop..how could we forget Scotty Adams
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Jeeeeeeeez ....
I do believe that there will be a copious amount of demon grog
consumed and multiple lies told and retold at this suspicious occasion...trutok.?? I sapos SP Spakwarra Ltd., are in full overtime mode and a freighter standing by to ship the pish in.!
Guy should push the boat out here with a bit of seed money. Gawd knows...I think you have all earned it.
I do believe that there will be a copious amount of demon grog
consumed and multiple lies told and retold at this suspicious occasion...trutok.?? I sapos SP Spakwarra Ltd., are in full overtime mode and a freighter standing by to ship the pish in.!
Guy should push the boat out here with a bit of seed money. Gawd knows...I think you have all earned it.
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Unless there are any strong objections this former Douglas Pilot will request permission to attend this distinguished reunion.
Although I never worked for Talair I counted several of their pilots as friends, mates and in one particular circumstance as a lifesaver.
In my so far 49 years on this Earth I count the all too short time I spent as a PNG Bush pilot (18 months) as the best time of my life!
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.
Although I never worked for Talair I counted several of their pilots as friends, mates and in one particular circumstance as a lifesaver.
In my so far 49 years on this Earth I count the all too short time I spent as a PNG Bush pilot (18 months) as the best time of my life!
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.