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As at: 0650Z- 2004-06-06
Although Barry got up and prepared to set off today he still isn't well enough to fly. The doctor has recommended further rest and to up his food intake( ie :eat something!). He has been instructed to stay in Delhi until he is fully fit to fly.
I'm sure we all know the feeling!!
Sympathy to Barry
If you have a similar problem, replace those bodily fluids with a nice cup of Yorkshire Tea/Coffee.
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I must point out that your last cartoon of that poor man stuck in the loo was in very bad taste to all those poor suffers of stinging ring syndrome! I myself have been forced to use this method after a very dodgy ruby. Sadly the relief from the automated flush is short lived
I must point out that your last cartoon of that poor man stuck in the loo was in very bad taste to all those poor suffers of stinging ring syndrome! I myself have been forced to use this method after a very dodgy ruby. Sadly the relief from the automated flush is short lived
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In those circumstances, may I suggest the use of a bidet. French maybe, but very effective at those 'oooooshshsh!' times.
Modern designs allow portability, as demonstrated by one of my reporters on a recent 'curry night' trip to Bradford.
Modern designs allow portability, as demonstrated by one of my reporters on a recent 'curry night' trip to Bradford.
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Light at the end of the tunnel ?
UPDATE
As at:0700Z- 2004-06-07
METAR
NEW DELHI/PALAM VIDP 071030Z 05002KT 4000 HZ FEW040 37/20 Q1002 NOSIG
TAF
NEW DELHI/PALAM VIDP 070900Z 071212 07008KT 4000 HZ FEW030 SCT100 BEC 1416 VRB03KT 3000 HZ BEC 2022 2000 HZ BEC 0305 07008KT 3000 HZ BEC 0809 4000 HZ TEMPO 1212 1000 RA/TSRA FEW030CB
UPDATE
As at:0700Z- 2004-06-07
Although Barry is feeling much better the weather is against him today. There are numerous Thunderstorms in progress and forecast en-route. The authorities in Delhi have advised against flight today. The good news is that Barry is fit to fly now and will be on his way when he can.
NEW DELHI/PALAM VIDP 071030Z 05002KT 4000 HZ FEW040 37/20 Q1002 NOSIG
TAF
NEW DELHI/PALAM VIDP 070900Z 071212 07008KT 4000 HZ FEW030 SCT100 BEC 1416 VRB03KT 3000 HZ BEC 2022 2000 HZ BEC 0305 07008KT 3000 HZ BEC 0809 4000 HZ TEMPO 1212 1000 RA/TSRA FEW030CB
Silsoe,
it seems I am outnumbered and perhaps the picture should be seen as a laugh.
After all, in my lifetime I have seen hundreds of dead bodies, close up, in fact my current jobe entails wading through human carnage on a weekly basis.
But the one that always sticks in my throat (I can smell the burning flesh when I see pictures) is the one where I went to a jet ranger crash a while back which failed to negotiate a hill in fog. I arrived 8 minutes after the crash and on arrival stood helpless and watched the pilot and three passengers burn to death in the helo. The pilot was desperately trying to get out from under the instrument coaming at the time.
Your picture reminded me of that...........
Funny what inconsiderate, ill prepared, somewhat pathetic gestures of humour do to others around you isn't it?
You've obviously hardened to it ...being a veteran and all that.
it seems I am outnumbered and perhaps the picture should be seen as a laugh.
After all, in my lifetime I have seen hundreds of dead bodies, close up, in fact my current jobe entails wading through human carnage on a weekly basis.
But the one that always sticks in my throat (I can smell the burning flesh when I see pictures) is the one where I went to a jet ranger crash a while back which failed to negotiate a hill in fog. I arrived 8 minutes after the crash and on arrival stood helpless and watched the pilot and three passengers burn to death in the helo. The pilot was desperately trying to get out from under the instrument coaming at the time.
Your picture reminded me of that...........
Funny what inconsiderate, ill prepared, somewhat pathetic gestures of humour do to others around you isn't it?
You've obviously hardened to it ...being a veteran and all that.
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TC,
Not at all.
So far I have been spared anything as horrific as you describe. Like most of us I'm sure, I've experienced some nasty things and I'm sure there will be more to come, I guess we all think we can cope when it happens.
I'm glad you feel able to talk about it here and not just trying to make some sort of point, although your words seem a bit harsh for this particular thread.
As I mentioned to you, the vindaloo guy was a political protester and was extinguished shortly after the picture/film footage was taken. It was self inflicted and he was making a political statement.
Sympathy, in the dictionary before me, is between sympathize and sympatric. (So the $h8t and Syphyllis thing is a myth.)
As the picture is on a globally available website, I would suggest the majority of viewers were not offended, but saw it for what it was. (http://www.rumela.com/jokes/image/chickenvindaloo.jpg)
It's that 'j' word that is sometimes so difficult!
Not at all.
So far I have been spared anything as horrific as you describe. Like most of us I'm sure, I've experienced some nasty things and I'm sure there will be more to come, I guess we all think we can cope when it happens.
I'm glad you feel able to talk about it here and not just trying to make some sort of point, although your words seem a bit harsh for this particular thread.
As I mentioned to you, the vindaloo guy was a political protester and was extinguished shortly after the picture/film footage was taken. It was self inflicted and he was making a political statement.
Sympathy, in the dictionary before me, is between sympathize and sympatric. (So the $h8t and Syphyllis thing is a myth.)
Funny what inconsiderate, ill prepared, somewhat pathetic gestures of humour do to others around you isn't it?
It's that 'j' word that is sometimes so difficult!
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Sorry TC, I still don't get your reason for posting.
As we all like to learn from the AAIB reports it would be handy if you could give us a link.
I have looked at the AAIB website but couldn't find a report to match your description.
The closest was Bell 206B, Jet-Ranger III, G-BTFY. 17 January 2003 at 1536 hrs. Cudham, Kent
But it doesn't seem to 'completely' match up.
Maybe it was abroad.
As we all like to learn from the AAIB reports it would be handy if you could give us a link.
I have looked at the AAIB website but couldn't find a report to match your description.
The closest was Bell 206B, Jet-Ranger III, G-BTFY. 17 January 2003 at 1536 hrs. Cudham, Kent
But it doesn't seem to 'completely' match up.
Maybe it was abroad.
Last edited by SilsoeSid; 7th Jun 2004 at 23:15.
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Update As at: 1620Z- 2004-06-07
Because of unavoidable delays there is a requirement to resubmit flight clearances in India. This is likely to mean a further day in Delhi. Embassy staff are working hard to rush through a request, this normally takes at least 7 days but we are hopeful that the new clearance will be granted sometime tomorrow. It looks likely that weather permitting Barry will depart Delhi on wed.
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Sadly, I've just had one of those moments. News link 1 or 2
Please lets all now keep to the thread subject. Thank you.
GE update;
Earlier today, a surprise offer was received to assist with any potential fuel problems en-route. As a qualified propulsion production engineer, Mr Methane awaits the call up call;
Please lets all now keep to the thread subject. Thank you.
GE update;
Weather permitting Barry will be en-route to Bareilly tomorrow.(today.SS) He is planning to depart Delhi at 0430Z.
Last edited by SilsoeSid; 9th Jun 2004 at 00:14.
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Late update
As at:0722Z- 2004-06-09
Barry has now departed Delhi en-route to Bareilly this is a short flight today of approximately 2 ½ hours.
As at:0806Z- 2004-06-09
Barry has called the office. He was forced to return to Delhi due to bad weather. He will try again tomorrow.
As at:1510Z- 2004-06-09
Barry will be attempting an earlier departure tomorrow (10/06). He aims to leave Delhi at approx 0230Z.
Seems like the weather's playing up again!
METAR
NEW DELHI/PALAM VIDP 092330Z 00000KT 2000 BR FEW040 SCT100 26/23 Q1004 NOSIG
TAF
NEW DELHI/PALAM VIDP 092100Z 100024 09005KT 2500 HZ FEW030 SCT100 BEC 0405 09008KT 3500 HZ BEC 1314 VRB03KT 2500 HZ TEMPO 0024 29030KT 0800 DS/TSRA FEW025CB BKN090
Barry has now departed Delhi en-route to Bareilly this is a short flight today of approximately 2 ½ hours.
As at:0806Z- 2004-06-09
Barry has called the office. He was forced to return to Delhi due to bad weather. He will try again tomorrow.
As at:1510Z- 2004-06-09
Barry will be attempting an earlier departure tomorrow (10/06). He aims to leave Delhi at approx 0230Z.
Seems like the weather's playing up again!
METAR
NEW DELHI/PALAM VIDP 092330Z 00000KT 2000 BR FEW040 SCT100 26/23 Q1004 NOSIG
TAF
NEW DELHI/PALAM VIDP 092100Z 100024 09005KT 2500 HZ FEW030 SCT100 BEC 0405 09008KT 3500 HZ BEC 1314 VRB03KT 2500 HZ TEMPO 0024 29030KT 0800 DS/TSRA FEW025CB BKN090
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Follow the progress of the monsoon 2004 here
Todays satellite picture;
(removed because of long load time, repeated below)
Todays satellite picture;
(removed because of long load time, repeated below)
Last edited by SilsoeSid; 15th Jun 2004 at 08:32.
Update
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Update
As at:0100Z- 2004-06-11
Barry is due to lift at 0130Z from Bareilly en-route to Gorakhpur. Communications are not good where Barry is at present so as soon as we have confirmation of his lift time we will post it up here.
As at:0140Z- 2004-06-11
Barry contacted Pete using the Sat phone to let him know all was well and that he should be lifting in 20 minutes.
Just so you know;
Gorakhpur is the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Zone having computerised reservation facility since 1st Jan. 1990 . The first railway line linking Gorakhpur was opened between Sonepur to Mankapur on 15th January,1885. Since then, the railway lines have increased manifold. Today Gorakhpur stands linked directly with long distance trains to the states' capitals of the country - Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai, Chennai, Bhopal, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthpuram, Guwahati, Ahmedabad and Jammu. The most important train is 'Buddha Parikrama Express', linking Buddha's holy places of Kushinagar, Sarnath, Rajgir and Bodhgaya.
Global Eagle, please check PMs.
Barry is due to lift at 0130Z from Bareilly en-route to Gorakhpur. Communications are not good where Barry is at present so as soon as we have confirmation of his lift time we will post it up here.
As at:0140Z- 2004-06-11
Barry contacted Pete using the Sat phone to let him know all was well and that he should be lifting in 20 minutes.
Just so you know;
Gorakhpur is the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Zone having computerised reservation facility since 1st Jan. 1990 . The first railway line linking Gorakhpur was opened between Sonepur to Mankapur on 15th January,1885. Since then, the railway lines have increased manifold. Today Gorakhpur stands linked directly with long distance trains to the states' capitals of the country - Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai, Chennai, Bhopal, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthpuram, Guwahati, Ahmedabad and Jammu. The most important train is 'Buddha Parikrama Express', linking Buddha's holy places of Kushinagar, Sarnath, Rajgir and Bodhgaya.
Global Eagle, please check PMs.
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Update.
As at:0605Z- 2004-06-11
News just in from Barry; he has landed safely at Gorakhpur.
As at:1950- 2004-06-11
Barry is planning to leave Gorakhpur at between 0045Z - 0115Z en-route to Baghdogra. A refuel stop is planned at Patna. Early indications are that the weather conditions are good. Total estimated flying time for 12/06 is 5.5 hrs.
As at:0218Z- 2004-06-12
Just had a call from Barry, he is departing Gorakhpur at 0223Z and is estimated to arrive Patna for a refuel at approx 0430Z. He will be flying in to a slight headwind and light rain.
Patna local online paper
Updated: 8:30 AM IST on June 12, 2004
Weather observed at Patna.
Elevation: 167 ft / 51 m
86 °F / 30 °C
Haze
Humidity: 69%
Dew Point: 77 °F / 25 °C
Wind: 5 mph / 7 km/h from the East
Wind Gust: -
Pressure: 29.65 in / 1004 hPa
Visibility: 2.0 miles / 4.0 kilometers
UV: -1 out of 12
Clouds (AGL): Scattered Clouds 1772 ft / 540 m
Scattered Clouds 1969 ft / 600 m
Few 2953 ft / 900 m
Mostly Cloudy 9843 ft / 3000 m
News just in from Barry; he has landed safely at Gorakhpur.
As at:1950- 2004-06-11
Barry is planning to leave Gorakhpur at between 0045Z - 0115Z en-route to Baghdogra. A refuel stop is planned at Patna. Early indications are that the weather conditions are good. Total estimated flying time for 12/06 is 5.5 hrs.
As at:0218Z- 2004-06-12
Just had a call from Barry, he is departing Gorakhpur at 0223Z and is estimated to arrive Patna for a refuel at approx 0430Z. He will be flying in to a slight headwind and light rain.
Patna local online paper
Updated: 8:30 AM IST on June 12, 2004
Weather observed at Patna.
Elevation: 167 ft / 51 m
86 °F / 30 °C
Haze
Humidity: 69%
Dew Point: 77 °F / 25 °C
Wind: 5 mph / 7 km/h from the East
Wind Gust: -
Pressure: 29.65 in / 1004 hPa
Visibility: 2.0 miles / 4.0 kilometers
UV: -1 out of 12
Clouds (AGL): Scattered Clouds 1772 ft / 540 m
Scattered Clouds 1969 ft / 600 m
Few 2953 ft / 900 m
Mostly Cloudy 9843 ft / 3000 m
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Update.
Strong Winds
As at:0237Z- 2004-06-13
Barry has just informed us that the wind is extremely strong where he is at the moment along with the rain and a lowering cloud base he has decided to delay for 1 hour and take further stock of the situation then.
Weather Forces Delay
As at:0325Z- 2004-06-13
After checking with the Met office, the weather already in place is set to get a lot worse as the day progresses. This has caused a 24 hour delay on Barry's departure.
More bad weather
As at:0500Z- 2004-06-14
The weather has again prevented any progress in India. The forecast is very poor for the rest of this week and flight clearances require renewing. Barry is considering returning to Delhi via commercial flight to aid communications and re-plan.
If you do, don't forget to take the Delhi belly tablets!!
Weather system today, (updates itself)
As at:0237Z- 2004-06-13
Barry has just informed us that the wind is extremely strong where he is at the moment along with the rain and a lowering cloud base he has decided to delay for 1 hour and take further stock of the situation then.
Weather Forces Delay
As at:0325Z- 2004-06-13
After checking with the Met office, the weather already in place is set to get a lot worse as the day progresses. This has caused a 24 hour delay on Barry's departure.
More bad weather
As at:0500Z- 2004-06-14
The weather has again prevented any progress in India. The forecast is very poor for the rest of this week and flight clearances require renewing. Barry is considering returning to Delhi via commercial flight to aid communications and re-plan.
If you do, don't forget to take the Delhi belly tablets!!
Weather system today, (updates itself)
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Update
It's all gone very quiet. 
