World's Longest Mail Run Part 2
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So disco_air; How did you go with the Santa suit on the run?
I remember doing the run with several pilots (as second pilot when a Chieftain was used) whom had in the past scored the Christmastime run. One or two wore the Santa suit but only when using the Shrike Commander and found it somewhat of a trial if it was a hot day. (Surprise surprise!
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One other Pilot flatly refused to wear it for just that reason, another stated that he would do likewise if he was rostered for the Christmas run. I never ever got to do the run as PIC; It nearly happened but 'Murphy' had other ideas but I had already made up my mind that if the situation arose I would also decline to wear the suit.
My 'Ho Ho Ho' is somewhat unconvincing anyway!
I remember doing the run with several pilots (as second pilot when a Chieftain was used) whom had in the past scored the Christmastime run. One or two wore the Santa suit but only when using the Shrike Commander and found it somewhat of a trial if it was a hot day. (Surprise surprise!
)One other Pilot flatly refused to wear it for just that reason, another stated that he would do likewise if he was rostered for the Christmas run. I never ever got to do the run as PIC; It nearly happened but 'Murphy' had other ideas but I had already made up my mind that if the situation arose I would also decline to wear the suit.
My 'Ho Ho Ho' is somewhat unconvincing anyway!
Disco had to make an unscheduled visit to YBMA, and flatly refused to wear the Santa suit in front of his fellow workers, . Much to the disappointment of those there, they wanted a laugh, 
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morno
. Much to the disappointment of those there, they wanted a laugh, .morno
, thanks Pseudo...And I was still around then! That was the day before I left I believe.
The plane ticket says a Tuesday soon but not too soon,
.And if you're wondering, the beach is lovely, the sunburn not so lovely,
morno
It didn't quite fit in the suitcase, 
I expect the whole fleet to be washed and polished by the time I get back there by the way,
I expect the whole fleet to be washed and polished by the time I get back there by the way,
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Strewth, you blokes got 182 there. I never saw one while I was passing through. I bet you can't get Pseudonym to mount that steed.
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the santa suit was stinkin hot and was only worn when required (stops where kids were at, and no, morno, youre not a kid 
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the beard was the first to go
was blowing a dog off a chain in dust at birdsville (and only in birdsville) and many stations got the rain they were waiting for shortly after my visit that week.
...disco
)the beard was the first to go
was blowing a dog off a chain in dust at birdsville (and only in birdsville) and many stations got the rain they were waiting for shortly after my visit that week.
...disco
was blowing a dog off a chain in dust at birdsville
.Never mind mate, she got a good wash that night when I was flying around in the pouring rain.
morno
Silly Old Git
Any photos of the dusty Diamantina with water innit?
The Birdv pub surrounded by a moat?
Pelicans abound?
They like to crze up around 7k
Big buggers give ya the evil eye (beak) when ya sneaks up on them
The Birdv pub surrounded by a moat?
Pelicans abound?
They like to crze up around 7k
Big buggers give ya the evil eye (beak) when ya sneaks up on them
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Havent seen any pelicans yet 
Here's some shots however...
Birdsville's moat...
The road out of town....
Diamantina in the morning...
A whole of 3 sectors on the first day last week due lots of water
...disco
Here's some shots however...
Birdsville's moat...
The road out of town....
Diamantina in the morning...
A whole of 3 sectors on the first day last week due lots of water
...disco
GREAT photos disco_air. I was up there for the races this year flying scenics during the weekend and to see it bone dry then and now in flood is really quite something!
What is the condition of the strips around Lake Eyre? Is YWMC servicable?
What is the condition of the strips around Lake Eyre? Is YWMC servicable?
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After 66 mail runs & 16 months straight I have handed over the fantastic job to someone new.
Its been a great stint and have made some friends for life in places I never knew existed before
...disco
Its been a great stint and have made some friends for life in places I never knew existed before
...disco