And the Mods would be exceedingly happy if every Dick Smith thread went to "19 posts without one negative post." :ok:

Dick.

Of course you are correct. :ok: But honestly, have you ever known any Australian Minister for Transport or CASA Director to have "a vision and a plan"? :{

You've certainly caused some real headaches and brought out the worst in some, the best in others, but you have always been an avid contributor to these forums - 1,425 posts since 13 May 2002, including the odd banning and thread restriction. You are a passionate aviator and have certainly never been shy of publicly expressing your opinions!

PPRuNe Dunnunda has probably been the better for your presence. Mostly. Well, occasionally perhaps? :hmm:

Best wishes to yourself and your family for your birthday tomorrow.

:ok: :}

Tail Wheel

Happy birthday Dick.

Happy Birthday Dick and best wishes with the dream of affordable aviation without so much red tape. Am looking forward to the day when we achieve this.

Hey Dick,

Even Airservices Australia got you a present:

YMAV
NOTAM C0103/09
CTR/CTA CLASS C AIRSPACE AND TOWER ACT 2000-0900 DAILY
FROM 03 160113 TO 04 040900

Dunno why but it's a start!

UTR

Happy Birthday Dick, I'm sorry I -225'd you that time twice in one day :}

Dick, I dedicate my 1000th post in wishing you a happy birthday....This is not to say I am going soft, just a recognition of your reaching a milestone.

I was told a very funny (true) story the other day that involved yourself. Very poigniant on your life it was....."Wrong end, Dick!"

....at least I can still have an argument with you and you haven't slapped a court order on me.....yet:E

Happy Birthday:D

Concur with all previous posters;
Happy Birthday Dick!:ok: Sorry, but can't afford the BBJ.

Struth, I could'nt even afford a BBQ!!:{

I had to look down

Happy birthday Dick.

As AFL legend Ted Whitten (Mr Football) once said, "Stick it up 'em!!"

:ok:

How about we all chip in for an ADSB unit.............:ok:

Or perhaps a reasonably priced repair job on a Rogerson Kratos EFIS.....

Happy Birthday Dick, many Happy returns.

Whats the next adventure ?

Happy Birthday Dick, now you qualify for a Seniors Card

Happy Birthday mate. I'll have a beer for you later!

I'm a big supporter of you, your work and your passion... and have been since my first 'Funway Electronics Kit' well over 20 years ago.

Have a fantastic day.

Happy Birthday Dick!

I attribute a lot of the successes in the reforms and safety improvements I’ve been part of in the developing world in recent times to the lessons I’ve learnt from you.

I hope the next time you get a chance to shake things up in Australian aviation I can come home to be part of it.

I’m too far from home to pop over to Bowylie for a cuppa and to wish a great birthday and I think the President would get upset if I borrowed his BBJ but I will be home in June so we can catch up then.

Happy Birthday Dick,

I haven't always agreed with your opinions, but I am always interested to hear them.

Keep sticking it up them mate!

HD

A great Australian Icon, an asset to the country and to aviation. Have a great day Dick with many many more to come. ::):):)

Its nice to see the good sentiment directed at some one who alot of people disagree with. You should feel chuffed.

happy birthday Dick :D ::DD

although not knowing you personally i have shopped at your name sake for many years as well as being entertained and enlightened by your many threads and so from a lowly PPL and widebody LAME Happy Birthday :ok:

Many happy returns of the day Dick :ok:

Nil Bastardi Carborundum :}