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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Sep 2016, 08:57
Replies: 11
Views: 11,377
Posted By pvmw

I rang the premium line a 13p/minute and had to...

I rang the premium line a 13p/minute and had to wait 10 minutes before they answered me. That apparently now to be the policy, bikes get charged 1/2 price of a car, which is a real rip off as they...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Sep 2016, 07:24
Replies: 11
Views: 11,377
Posted By pvmw

Motorcycle parking at Stansted

My usual solution to the cost of parking is to take a motorcycle, and until recently there has been free M/C parking at Stansted in the red car park.

I've been told that this is no longer the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2016, 10:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
Posted By pvmw

What a shame. As you say, they were delightful...

What a shame. As you say, they were delightful events to go to and always seemed to be very popular. I introduced a few friends to air displays and vintage aeroplanes over the years by taking them...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jun 2016, 08:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
Posted By pvmw

Shuttleworth Evenings displays

I was hoping to take a friend's children (now of an age where they would appreciate it) to one of the evening displays so they can see the Edwardian and early machines, but there appear not to be any...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Nov 2015, 11:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,191
Posted By pvmw

their website says; Museum open from; ...

their website says;

Museum open from;

First Sunday of March to last Sunday of October (unless otherwise stated on the home page of this web site)

they are open for 3 days in November
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Aug 2015, 19:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,227
Posted By pvmw

Vulcan at Headcorn on saturday

I'm meant to be taking a couple of friends to see the Vulcan, before it gets grounded, at Headcorn on Sat.

I've searched several websites, and no-where can I find a flying programme. Can anyone...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2014, 13:10
Replies: 1,644
Views: 2,235,230
Posted By pvmw

I think your error is to assume they were...

I think your error is to assume they were actually "targeting" anything. I'd suggest they were the same sort of untrained, undisciplined thugs who are to be seen spraying the countryside randomly...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 11:22
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,196,172
Posted By pvmw

There are two radars (plus Jindalee, the...

There are two radars (plus Jindalee, the prototype) about 900 miles apart. Each has a Tx and Rx array about 1/2 mile long separated by about 50 miles. JORN also relies on transponders along the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2013, 09:28
Replies: 300
Views: 762,979
Posted By pvmw

I completely accept that. Its why the quality of...

I completely accept that. Its why the quality of the packing/preservation will be so important. To be fair, Babs was immersed in a sandy beach for 40 years, and salt water is a good electrolyte. ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2013, 07:29
Replies: 300
Views: 762,979
Posted By pvmw

Point taken. At which point does a restoration...

Point taken. At which point does a restoration become a replica, reproduction, or - the latest buzz word of the vintage car auction houses - as "Evocation"! However, as far as the crush damage is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2013, 19:07
Replies: 300
Views: 762,979
Posted By pvmw

I'm rather surprised no-one has mentioned it, and...

I'm rather surprised no-one has mentioned it, and it isn't an exact parallel, but there was a P38 Lightning recovered in the '90s from under 250 ft of ice in Greenland. It was unprotected and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2012, 11:59
Replies: 300
Views: 762,979
Posted By pvmw

. I don't know if they are there, or if they...

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I don't know if they are there, or if they are not there - but I'm prepared to keep an open mind until/unless I see some evidence.

I do know one thing. IF they are there, there are going to be...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Apr 2012, 11:58
Replies: 300
Views: 762,979
Posted By pvmw

I used to have the occasional loan (and to take...

I used to have the occasional loan (and to take the elderly owner down the pub) of a '30s 3 litre Lagonda (upgraded to 4.5L spec).

It had an interesting history. It was shipped to the Far East as...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jun 2011, 14:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
Posted By pvmw

Thats it. Thanks. I could have done a search,...

Thats it. Thanks. I could have done a search, but I'm not sure what I'd have searched for.!!

I still reckon it could do with a spray of Duck Oil tho'!!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jun 2011, 13:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
Posted By pvmw

A319s and rodents with a hacksaw

I spent a couple of hours yesterday in an Airbus A319. I've wondered before, and decided that I need to know, what on earth is the cause of the noise that sounds like a hyperactive ferret using a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th May 2011, 12:08
Replies: 993
Views: 168,679
Posted By pvmw

Not strictly true. A bolt gun is quite effective.

Not strictly true. A bolt gun is quite effective.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Apr 2011, 16:31
Replies: 993
Views: 168,679
Posted By pvmw

My apologies for doubting your good intentions,...

My apologies for doubting your good intentions, it was easy to make the assumption that, as the survey was on a thread about the BA dispute, the questions were informed by it.

I'll go off and do...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Apr 2011, 14:10
Replies: 993
Views: 168,679
Posted By pvmw

Forgive my cynicism!! However..... My...

Forgive my cynicism!! However.....

My interpretation of every question was that is was phrased to ensure that no reasonable person would say "Dismissal". Phrase the questions a little...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Apr 2011, 12:24
Replies: 993
Views: 168,679
Posted By pvmw

I looked at Litebulbs; survey, but I rally can't...

I looked at Litebulbs; survey, but I rally can't be bothered to fill it in because the questions are so obviously designed to ensure the answers put BA in a bad light. Let me just re-phrase a couple...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Dec 2010, 09:32
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,193
Posted By pvmw

Hardly on Miss M's agenda. She is much more...

Hardly on Miss M's agenda. She is much more concerned with hot towels, and the right of BASSA to dictate company policy.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Nov 2010, 13:53
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,193
Posted By pvmw

Its quite simple. If you are right, then BA will...

Its quite simple. If you are right, then BA will be unable to recruit new cabin crew, and the T&Cs will obviously have to be improved to attract recruits. Not the case?? Damn, reality strikes...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Nov 2010, 13:06
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,193
Posted By pvmw

Indded, terms and conditions that the majority of...

Indded, terms and conditions that the majority of British Industry would give their right arms for!!!

Its been said many times, a significant proportion of CC have never had to exist in the real...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Nov 2010, 09:48
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,193
Posted By pvmw

Betty Girl. Ignore him, there is always one!! ...

Betty Girl. Ignore him, there is always one!!

I view frequently and post rarely. I value your posts as intelligent and articulate explanations of how you and other cabin crew feel.

If...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Oct 2010, 12:49
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,193
Posted By pvmw

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned...

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it". How apposite, given the current state of the economy!!!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Oct 2010, 11:44
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,193
Posted By pvmw

Unfortunately I am, and the result is that I'm...

Unfortunately I am, and the result is that I'm stuck with the union negotiated agreement rather than being rewarded according to my own performance and worth. An agreement that, of course, does...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Oct 2010, 08:07
Replies: 1,880
Views: 269,193
Posted By pvmw

I used to be in a union for 20 years. Then, the...

I used to be in a union for 20 years. Then, the one and only time I needed them they were completely useless, so I left and have not been in one for 10 years. If my paycheck is inadequate, then I...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Aug 2010, 10:41
Replies: 2,279
Views: 340,298
Posted By pvmw

It would seem an ideal opportunity to have a...

It would seem an ideal opportunity to have a public face of the PCCC. If he has already been "outed" by the BASSA thugs - and even better is apparently an ex BASSA Rep. - then he has nothing to lose...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Aug 2010, 09:32
Replies: 2,279
Views: 340,298
Posted By pvmw

Er,....... Yes! And the relevance to this...

Er,....... Yes! And the relevance to this dispute is???????
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Aug 2010, 09:02
Replies: 2,279
Views: 340,298
Posted By pvmw

Emotive,ridiculous nonsense. If you think that...

Emotive,ridiculous nonsense. If you think that BA's attempts to get the crew working a little harder by removing one crew member equates to the Mill Workers of the 19th Century you need to get a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Jul 2010, 07:18
Replies: 2,279
Views: 340,298
Posted By pvmw

Or you could consider an alternative...

Or you could consider an alternative interpretation – that the non-union members lost out on a good offer that was wrecked because of the intransigence of a union to which they do not belong.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jul 2010, 10:57
Replies: 2,279
Views: 340,298
Posted By pvmw

That's where we will disagree, and it...

That's where we will disagree, and it demonstrates how far removed from reality BASSAWorld is. Out in the real world of private industry, after behaviour like that he would have been out the door so...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jul 2010, 11:07
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By pvmw

You live and learn. Thanks for that.

You live and learn. Thanks for that.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Jul 2010, 10:48
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By pvmw

Ski Jumps on carriers

I thought I'd test the statement that there are plenty of experts to answer all questions........

I've just been reading a glossy magazine produced by the Italian parent of the company I work for,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Jul 2010, 18:06
Replies: 2,279
Views: 340,298
Posted By pvmw

What, like this democratic and secret BASSA...

What, like this democratic and secret BASSA vote????

YouTube - BA staff to vote on strike again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1w4aauda-c)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st May 2010, 16:05
Replies: 2,265
Views: 354,381
Posted By pvmw

Could you actually imagine anyone who is a member...

Could you actually imagine anyone who is a member of any other part of Unite going on strike in support of BASSA?? There is no support for them outside their own little world. Even McClusky has...
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