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!:eek: )

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!:E :}

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, :ok:.

morno

morno, they only needed that laugh cos their normal target is away on holidays...

When are ya back? :8

:sad::*, 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, :ok:.

And if you're wondering, the beach is lovely, the sunburn not so lovely, :ugh:

morno

No worries, mate. Anytime! :ok:

Must have left ya 10 gallon hat at home if ya got sunburnt... http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...an76/couch.gif

It didn't quite fit in the suitcase, :bored:

I expect the whole fleet to be washed and polished by the time I get back there by the way, :ok:

Not by me! :ok:

Houston, we have a Brokeback!
 

Little does he know he'll be the one doing it!

I believe there are a few C182 flights coming up, too...

:D

520.

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. :}

Erm...
 

Perhaps not Pseudonym personally, but you'd be surprised, Wiz!


520. :ooh:

the santa suit was stinkin hot and was only worn when required (stops where kids were at, and no, morno, youre not a kid :p )

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. :ok:

...disco

Sounds like you have spent too much time in Birdsville :E

CMN :ok:

Yeah!! I noticed from the plane covered in dust when you returned it to us, :E.

Never mind mate, she got a good wash that night when I was flying around in the pouring rain.

morno

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

Havent seen any pelicans yet :\

Here's some shots however...

http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/sdhbe...w/SSA40022.JPG

Birdsville's moat...

http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/sdhbe...w/SSA40023.JPG

The road out of town....

http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/sdhbe...w/SSA40047.JPG

Diamantina in the morning...

http://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/sdhbe...w/SSA40096.JPG

A whole of 3 sectors on the first day last week due lots of water :D :ok: :}

...disco

Bloody ripper :ok: at least the folks up that way wont have to wash and drink the water out of the ****house like they will in Brizvegas :ooh:

Yep... as the saying goes...

Water water everywhere, so lets all have a drink!

Notice: No parody whatsoever for the Rime of the Ancient Mariner :}

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?

They also give ya a big dent in the wing if ya hits them! ;)

DF.

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 :ok:

...disco