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Well Chasps (and Chaspesses Reddo) Due to a Bigpela ******up with my proon registration, Taildragger has been tamed, but returns with thesynonyminimin simonenima, nom de plume here stated in Pidgin for you non English speakers.
I do, indeed, object feckin strongly to being called a POM, but I have been called worse, but not too many times. I am, however, easily bought. Sharpie has hit it right on the head with the offers of liquor. It has been five weeks since grog has passed my lips though. I know it's hard to believe, but finding a Heart in my chest is even more unlikely.
The said object is beating strongly, and I can even walk to the village green and back - and more even. The pain from where they split the old Sternum is giving me a bit of gip, but Codeine Phosphate keeps it in check and makes me feel bluddy good as well.!
Bestuds in the CAA have pulled my Medical though (No sense of humour, but to be frank, I DID after all turn myself in.!!) Latest is that four months is the norm followed by exotic (Not to mention expensive) tests, and then they may let me loose again....meanwhile I have a safety Pilot with strict instructions not to touch.! Best news is that as there was no damage to the said Organ, all is well and will return to total normal within 6 months. In the meantime Pilotus anus horribilis Hungarianus keeps me bucked up with encouraging advice.
Thank you for your expressions of support during my slight illness via Emails and cards...much appreciated.
Now....where's that Chilean Merlot.?
Chuckles.... I remember that search for RT's man. It ended with the unfortunate death of one of the guy's fairly quickly after the boat went down....from a heart attack rumour goes. The others floated around all night and the following day getting pi***d off at all the aircraft passing overhead. I was in the right seat of Biccie's Partenavia working out tracks for a boax search whilst the Commanche Kiwi and an other was in the back looking too. As you say, they swam ashore, and much grog was sunk....unfortunately at the Yottie and not where we were hanging on to the bar at the Temple.
I do, indeed, object feckin strongly to being called a POM, but I have been called worse, but not too many times. I am, however, easily bought. Sharpie has hit it right on the head with the offers of liquor. It has been five weeks since grog has passed my lips though. I know it's hard to believe, but finding a Heart in my chest is even more unlikely.
The said object is beating strongly, and I can even walk to the village green and back - and more even. The pain from where they split the old Sternum is giving me a bit of gip, but Codeine Phosphate keeps it in check and makes me feel bluddy good as well.!
Bestuds in the CAA have pulled my Medical though (No sense of humour, but to be frank, I DID after all turn myself in.!!) Latest is that four months is the norm followed by exotic (Not to mention expensive) tests, and then they may let me loose again....meanwhile I have a safety Pilot with strict instructions not to touch.! Best news is that as there was no damage to the said Organ, all is well and will return to total normal within 6 months. In the meantime Pilotus anus horribilis Hungarianus keeps me bucked up with encouraging advice.
Thank you for your expressions of support during my slight illness via Emails and cards...much appreciated.
Now....where's that Chilean Merlot.?
Chuckles.... I remember that search for RT's man. It ended with the unfortunate death of one of the guy's fairly quickly after the boat went down....from a heart attack rumour goes. The others floated around all night and the following day getting pi***d off at all the aircraft passing overhead. I was in the right seat of Biccie's Partenavia working out tracks for a boax search whilst the Commanche Kiwi and an other was in the back looking too. As you say, they swam ashore, and much grog was sunk....unfortunately at the Yottie and not where we were hanging on to the bar at the Temple.
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hey Taily, I reckon you're as pissed as Checkers 'n me. 
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Hi there Droops I am glad you have managed to crawl to the keyboard and reply (mind you this thread did stray off the topic a bit!!) Take care xxxx
ps hmm but the name of our dog is Lik Lik!!
ps hmm but the name of our dog is Lik Lik!!
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Hello Possums. Reddo....at my stage of recovery, allegations of being pissed are, in fact, a compliment.
Damsel my deario. And how, if I may be so bold, did your dog get the nickname of Lik Lik. I do hope it wasn't what I think. xxxx
Damsel my deario. And how, if I may be so bold, did your dog get the nickname of Lik Lik. I do hope it wasn't what I think. xxxx
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Ozex.... Given I shall be in Greece July and also have committments in the Yook October and November...it is likely to be January. Gives me a chance to get totally fit again.
Am of the urine right now as well....hopefully will also give me a chance to get back on it.!!
Am of the urine right now as well....hopefully will also give me a chance to get back on it.!!
Just don't forget about the wee "training sessions" that we got organised! Man Bilong Balus long PNG
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Why is it becoming increasingly more and more obvious to me that I got to PNG far too late (1990 to 1992) and missed out on all the mayhem/fun/whatever????
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Pinky,
While the mayhem and good times probably peaked at Talair about 92 we were still having our fare share of fun at Airlink in 1994, pre volcano, and regular great sport in PX when I left there in 99. Although Pixie these days is a morale black hole
Picture, if you will, 2 F28s wingtip to wingtip on finals to 14L & R at 330kts/2500'/10DME...each waiting for t'other to pull speed brake first...it ended in a foot race to the crew room
Or the glory days of Room 216/217...as good as any RAF/RAAF barroom stories you've ever heard.
Taildragger...speaking of urine...you'd remember an incident at the Aeroclub annual Ball one year I'm sure
I'm sure the lads still there are having their own 'glory days'...it was just a little easier to have a good time when the numbers of adventurous lads/wives were a lot higher, the aeroplanes weren't quite so old/worn out and we were paid bloody good money by any standards. Those things all contributing to the reasons why we went there and stayed so long as opposed to a quick 12 month tour of duty to get enough multi hours to race home to an airline job.
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While the mayhem and good times probably peaked at Talair about 92 we were still having our fare share of fun at Airlink in 1994, pre volcano, and regular great sport in PX when I left there in 99. Although Pixie these days is a morale black hole
Picture, if you will, 2 F28s wingtip to wingtip on finals to 14L & R at 330kts/2500'/10DME...each waiting for t'other to pull speed brake first...it ended in a foot race to the crew room
Or the glory days of Room 216/217...as good as any RAF/RAAF barroom stories you've ever heard.
Taildragger...speaking of urine...you'd remember an incident at the Aeroclub annual Ball one year I'm sure
I'm sure the lads still there are having their own 'glory days'...it was just a little easier to have a good time when the numbers of adventurous lads/wives were a lot higher, the aeroplanes weren't quite so old/worn out and we were paid bloody good money by any standards. Those things all contributing to the reasons why we went there and stayed so long as opposed to a quick 12 month tour of duty to get enough multi hours to race home to an airline job.
Chuckles
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Picture, if you will, 2 F28s wingtip to wingtip on finals to 14L & R at 330kts/2500'/10DME...each waiting for t'other to pull speed brake first...it ended in a foot race to the crew room
Chuck is right, the really stupendous times here are a fact of ancient history now. It is still possible to have a good time, even a great time, on occasions. But the fact is that we're all doing it a lot tougher these days.
Today, the Pos Gurua reported that, on their way from Lae to Nadzab early yesterday morning, the Airlink bus was held up. Among the "loot" was the headsets used by each of the two pilots aboard the bus, plus their nav bags! Those who have been in PNG and know the rules of the PPRuNe establishment will understand why I must refrain from giving my own commentary on that.
But, hey, right now I'm up to the gills in saki and feelin nooooo pain at all. Life goes on...
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Urine.??? Who said Urine.?? The gentleman who took the p.iss out of me quite literally, had the first known P.iss transfusion in history. Like all good stings, he never found out, whilst the rest of us were helpless with laughter. Happy days.
Remember Trevor Douglas and the cattle prods.??
Remember Trevor Douglas and the cattle prods.??
"I was in the right seat of Biccie's Partenavia...". Now, if you knew what I know about corrosion in that aircraft..........
I can't comment on the '90's in PNG, but during my 20 odd years there (1963 to 1985), the truly great years were from the mid to late 60's though to around 1980. No or minimal tax, high wages (up to double Aussie wages), cheap p!ss (SP Brownies, also locally made Swan and San Miguel), good Haus Bois and the locals were great.
There were some truly monumental social events. Who remembers the Goroka Sports Club, The Kar Kar Ball, the Mendi Ball, the Hagen and Goroka Shows, an Elephant in PNG ....? I could go on and on. (Now, I wonder what happed to the guy who returned from Mendi to Goroka after the Ball in the C185 pod?)
They were also the greatest years for aviation - so long as one worked for Talair! At the peak Talair had 69 aircraft (from single piston to twin jet) and annual revenue over $100 mill. There was 144 airports on the scheduled airline network. Talair held the Ok Tedi contract, Bougainville Copper contract (as Windy can attest....) and just about every other mining and exploration contract. Talair also made an offer to acquire Air Niugini which almost came off ..... but that's another story.
At one stage for a brief period, Talair aircraft operated in Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomons, PNG, Australia and the Philippines.
After 1980 it started to go downhill and I think I left at the right time in 1985. Went back for a few weeks around 1994 but it was a different place. The good days were gone forever. No desire to return.
I can't comment on the '90's in PNG, but during my 20 odd years there (1963 to 1985), the truly great years were from the mid to late 60's though to around 1980. No or minimal tax, high wages (up to double Aussie wages), cheap p!ss (SP Brownies, also locally made Swan and San Miguel), good Haus Bois and the locals were great.
There were some truly monumental social events. Who remembers the Goroka Sports Club, The Kar Kar Ball, the Mendi Ball, the Hagen and Goroka Shows, an Elephant in PNG ....? I could go on and on. (Now, I wonder what happed to the guy who returned from Mendi to Goroka after the Ball in the C185 pod?)
They were also the greatest years for aviation - so long as one worked for Talair! At the peak Talair had 69 aircraft (from single piston to twin jet) and annual revenue over $100 mill. There was 144 airports on the scheduled airline network. Talair held the Ok Tedi contract, Bougainville Copper contract (as Windy can attest....) and just about every other mining and exploration contract. Talair also made an offer to acquire Air Niugini which almost came off ..... but that's another story.
At one stage for a brief period, Talair aircraft operated in Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomons, PNG, Australia and the Philippines.
After 1980 it started to go downhill and I think I left at the right time in 1985. Went back for a few weeks around 1994 but it was a different place. The good days were gone forever. No desire to return.
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Torres..... Corrosion in Biccie's Partenavia.????? Why was I not told.?? It was good wasn't it.? I went back too for a few days in 97 and I was due to go back in April this year but the small matter of a replumbing job stopped that.!! i was going to see old friends and renew my acquiantance with the place.
I suspect that I would have been disappointed, but the trip will be resked to a later date. The lure of old mates transcends all the excrement. It was the best time in my life by far, and the worst time in Mrs. taildragger's life. Sigh........
I suspect that I would have been disappointed, but the trip will be resked to a later date. The lure of old mates transcends all the excrement. It was the best time in my life by far, and the worst time in Mrs. taildragger's life. Sigh........
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Re Biccie's Partenavia; In the last days of DZ's existance I remember two Partenavias.... one was still being flown but the other was sitting in a hangar next to the office block along with a Cessna 206 on floats. As I remember, no one seemed (or wanted) to know anything about either of them.
Anyone got any info?
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you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.
The place where every route is risky...
Pinky. Bikkies originally had two Partbananas, bought about the time he made the public announcement he was going to build Nomads in PNG!!!
That Partbanana that was in Bikkies hangar at the end eventually got to Australia under it's own steam, where a very, very significant percentage of the aircraft was removed ....... as white powder. It would have been better to put the poor thing out of it's misery, rather than undertake the very radical surgery required to get it into condition to go onto the Australian register.
Bikkies of course, argued profusely about the extent of work and the cost and refused to pay or accept the aircraft for well over a year. At one stage it was chained to the rear wall of a hangar in Cairns.....
It is now on the Australian register - don't recall the rego, but I think it is the only "A" Model in Australia and should be easy to identify at the CASA rego web site.
My heart goes out to whoever now owns it............
That Partbanana that was in Bikkies hangar at the end eventually got to Australia under it's own steam, where a very, very significant percentage of the aircraft was removed ....... as white powder. It would have been better to put the poor thing out of it's misery, rather than undertake the very radical surgery required to get it into condition to go onto the Australian register.
Bikkies of course, argued profusely about the extent of work and the cost and refused to pay or accept the aircraft for well over a year. At one stage it was chained to the rear wall of a hangar in Cairns.....
It is now on the Australian register - don't recall the rego, but I think it is the only "A" Model in Australia and should be easy to identify at the CASA rego web site.
My heart goes out to whoever now owns it............
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Pinky.....
Woz one of the Partnavias Yorkies?...maybe purple or something like that? I recall a P-28....P2-TIT and of course .P2-BOX. York woz a great guy ...my best mate!!!! Ask GH about PN68. ....woz a fountain of enthusiasm.
If anyone suffers sea sickness don't sit in one on the ground on the usual POM windy arvo.
Tort JS to fly ...what wondeful lunches in KIK that Margaret prepared when I arrived to fly him to Mosby...in AMR. I recall landing one day with my feet on the instrumement panel while a dozen or more mud crabs hi-jacked the floor ...nasty b*ggers.
The other CVS was a Twin Comanche...flew it often
Woz one of the Partnavias Yorkies?...maybe purple or something like that? I recall a P-28....P2-TIT and of course .P2-BOX. York woz a great guy ...my best mate!!!! Ask GH about PN68. ....woz a fountain of enthusiasm.
If anyone suffers sea sickness don't sit in one on the ground on the usual POM windy arvo.
Tort JS to fly ...what wondeful lunches in KIK that Margaret prepared when I arrived to fly him to Mosby...in AMR. I recall landing one day with my feet on the instrumement panel while a dozen or more mud crabs hi-jacked the floor ...nasty b*ggers.
The other CVS was a Twin Comanche...flew it often