Dick Smith 65th Birthday
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Whenever i have marched on ANZAC day in Sydney, I see Dick standing in about the same spot be it rain, hail or shine holding up a thankyou sign for the diggers. So from me Dick, thankyou and happy birthday.
I've been a fan of yours ever since I was 'that high'.
You've always been polite and helpful whether in person, or in writing.
Blow them candles with some gusto
You've always been polite and helpful whether in person, or in writing.
Blow them candles with some gusto
Dick, I respect your passion and advocacy for aviation, even though I differ in my opinion on some of your concepts. You are proof that the squeaky wheel gets the oil-or at least the media, which is all politicians listen too. Congratulations on your Birthday, and may you celebrate many more whilst you enjoy the pleasures of aviation and the rewards of your hard work. 
Originally Posted by RENURPP
Its nice to see the good sentiment directed at some one who alot of people disagree with. You should feel chuffed.
When I saw this thread I thought it'd be a train wreck, but I'm pleasantly surprised to see that people can respect you as a person while maintaining differences of opinion, even on the internet!
Happy Birthday!
furball
Happy Birthday Dick, and many more of them.
You deserve the respect of all Australians, not just for the reform you brought to our industry (breaking 50 years of "it can't be done" type thinking), but for creating 3 successful businesses which created opportunities for many Australians, your commitment to seeking a better future for under privileged in our community, and your tireless and unselfish support of so many Australian causes, be they preserving our heritage, protecting our environment or ensuring fairness and justice for a fellow Australian.
Even if some Australians may occasionally have different opinions to yours, our country is a far better place because you cared enough to contribute.
I will always admire your work and achievements.
Even if some Australians may occasionally have different opinions to yours, our country is a far better place because you cared enough to contribute.
I will always admire your work and achievements.
Thanks everyone for the positive words. I could not have had a better birthday present.
Now off to Sunrise - on at 8.10 am re supporting Aussie locations for holidays.
Now off to Sunrise - on at 8.10 am re supporting Aussie locations for holidays.
Now off to Sunrise - on at 8.10 am re supporting Aussie locations for holidays
what sort of discount do you offer your fellow PPRUNER's?
Looks like a nice place
Happy Birthday Mr Smith. Have a nice day, I walked past one of your shops today and later on when i was looking for cereal I bought a box of your 'Bush Foods Breakfast', looking forward to discovering the flavours of Australia tomorrow morning!
97% fat free, hoss
97% fat free, hoss
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RENY, It's owned by my daughter and her husband. I can't afford to stay there!
I am more of a Campervan person or a tent.
For the Qantas pilots who read this , it's called Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island and starts at about 1k a night including all the grog you can drink.
I am more of a Campervan person or a tent.
For the Qantas pilots who read this , it's called Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island and starts at about 1k a night including all the grog you can drink.
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Happy Birthday Dick,
Regarding your first comment about your vision, etc. I am sure it is shared by many of us. I am in the embryonic stages of aviating business and would love to get CASA to become at least mildly relevant and sensible.
How can I help?
sc
Regarding your first comment about your vision, etc. I am sure it is shared by many of us. I am in the embryonic stages of aviating business and would love to get CASA to become at least mildly relevant and sensible.
How can I help?
sc
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That was the name of the touch footy team, wasn't it Dick. (The Dickheads) Yellow shirts with the corporate silhouette emblazoned on the front (including the trademark glasses of the time. Well, it was the 80's and you could get away with that)
Training out on the helipad in spite of your best efforts to blow us away with downwash 
Many happy returns.
Hoss, you'll never be 97% fat free if you keep reproducing at your current rate
