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Forum: Cabin Crew
8th May 2012, 06:57
Replies: 20
Views: 8,252
Posted By Lancastrian

Well, to be honest Fernytickles, I would ask...

Well, to be honest Fernytickles, I would ask myself..."What would make me get on board a plane again....?" Look at the minus points first. I hate the time one has to spend in the airport, the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
5th May 2012, 10:15
Replies: 20
Views: 8,252
Posted By Lancastrian

Not cabin crew nor flight deck so I would quite...

Not cabin crew nor flight deck so I would quite understand if my submission is stopped. Background is ex RAF,ex psychiatric nursing and a one time passenger to most spots on the globe. Back in the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th May 2011, 07:29
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,316,185
Posted By Lancastrian

He lighten up,...I used to be a passenger ..once....

He lighten up,...I used to be a passenger ..once. Life and people are funny. I enjoy reading this thread. CC can have a laugh with us readily. Coming back from Atlanta some years ago, I thought I was...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2011, 14:43
Replies: 11
Views: 3,736
Posted By Lancastrian

I stand corrected Pr OOne. Eventually settling in...

I stand corrected Pr OOne. Eventually settling in Suffolk back in the eighties we were quite used to watching the A10s cruising overhead with many visitors of all shapes and sizes. Our sheepdog would...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2011, 17:30
Replies: 11
Views: 3,736
Posted By Lancastrian

Spent last weekend at Oakham. Was stationed at...

Spent last weekend at Oakham. Was stationed at Cottesmore in 63/4 when we had Victor B2s then swapped over to Vulcans. The silence this time was deafening.
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Dec 2010, 07:19
Replies: 59
Views: 29,375
Posted By Lancastrian

Piltdown Man...agree on all points. As I said...

Piltdown Man...agree on all points. As I said when this thread opened, until someone takes note of the fact that there is an increasing number in society that will no longer fly because...... We...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Nov 2010, 07:34
Replies: 59
Views: 29,375
Posted By Lancastrian

As a "one time user" of aircraft transportation,I...

As a "one time user" of aircraft transportation,I fully understand the annoyance from a "first class" passenger when the premium seat holder invades their space. However, those of us in the world...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2010, 06:39
Replies: 11
Views: 1,916
Posted By Lancastrian

Did a year early sixties mostly at Labuan and a...

Did a year early sixties mostly at Labuan and a short spell at Tawau. For a break from security duties a couple of us would bag a "jolly" either on the Beverly when doing a drop to the forward posts...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Aug 2010, 07:49
Replies: 96
Views: 22,933
Posted By Lancastrian

As an observer to this thread may I add a point...

As an observer to this thread may I add a point or two. I have every sympathy with cabin staff who are having to deal with such people for the duration of a flight. Equally, travellers who have no...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Jun 2010, 06:33
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,316,185
Posted By Lancastrian

Works both ways....some years ago whilst flying...

Works both ways....some years ago whilst flying with Thompsons I was lucky enough to get a seat next to the emergency exit door (no seat in front). Young cc approached on prep for takeoff and says...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Feb 2010, 07:05
Replies: 12
Views: 2,342
Posted By Lancastrian

Ha ha....well well they do love their...

Ha ha....well well they do love their terminology.:) However, for most natives in "lil ol England" a lump up yer bum is a pile. Let the tube specialist have a looksee and dont suggest a portocaval...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Feb 2010, 07:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,342
Posted By Lancastrian

Topgun......as you will experience,most will look...

Topgun......as you will experience,most will look upon haemorrhoids,(piles) as a huge joke...even some quacks! Dont waste your time, get a referal from your GP to the department of "tubes" at your...
Forum: Cabin Crew
31st Dec 2009, 06:52
Replies: 20
Views: 3,540
Posted By Lancastrian

apaddyinuk......you sound like my type of...

apaddyinuk......you sound like my type of crew.Thank you for the response and apologies for for poking my nose into the "Cabin Crew" part of PPRUNE. Happy New Year to all of you....
Forum: Cabin Crew
30th Dec 2009, 08:20
Replies: 20
Views: 3,540
Posted By Lancastrian

So....there has been a start to the "reality" of...

So....there has been a start to the "reality" of such a decision for medical needs...prostatitis. Now what about passengers who suffer with IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), Crohn,s diseaser, colitis...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2009, 16:43
Replies: 17
Views: 3,183
Posted By Lancastrian

As "Tankertrashnav" said, we did indeed play to...

As "Tankertrashnav" said, we did indeed play to packed audiences right to the very end. For my part, I did the 63 Tournament. Wearing a padded suit for two police dogs to attack and apprehend. Each...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2009, 19:55
Replies: 38
Views: 7,475
Posted By Lancastrian

Yes, I would be the first to admit...there does...

Yes, I would be the first to admit...there does indeed seem an element of dislike for the new occupants of Wattisham by this chap. If one lives in the vicinity of such an area then its highly likely...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2009, 07:27
Replies: 38
Views: 7,475
Posted By Lancastrian

In all fairness, just seen the interview on...

In all fairness, just seen the interview on Anglia and it does appear like a bit of over-reaction by the authorities. The chap was genuinly trying to ascertain what the hell was going on I think. Now...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2009, 04:23
Replies: 38
Views: 7,475
Posted By Lancastrian

Mind it was a lot more fun in the eighties before...

Mind it was a lot more fun in the eighties before the bases where closed. A10s on finals where quite acceptable to our border collie...not even a whimper from him as the porkers passed over. Now, F4s...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2009, 18:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,981
Posted By Lancastrian

Dropped in there in 63 or 64 via British Eagle...

Dropped in there in 63 or 64 via British Eagle Britannia at midnight en route for Singapore if memory serves. On leaving the aircraft it was like walking into an oven! Whilst refuelling took place we...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Sep 2009, 06:01
Replies: 15
Views: 4,310
Posted By Lancastrian

The map must be post "68" as when I was there KK...

The map must be post "68" as when I was there KK was known as Jesselton....Changed to Kota Kinabalu Sept 30th 1968.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Aug 2009, 06:21
Replies: 69
Views: 31,175
Posted By Lancastrian

Guarded a lot of that stuff at Labuan and...

Guarded a lot of that stuff at Labuan and Tawau...Sepilok is now a the reserve for the Orangutans. Went back on a holiday in 99.....what a difference. Some of the things that stood out on service...
Forum: Medical & Health
29th Apr 2009, 07:05
Replies: 21
Views: 3,945
Posted By Lancastrian

If you take the stance that anxiety is a rather...

If you take the stance that anxiety is a rather thin presentation of fear, then the self help is under way. Within our working years, anxiety has a part to play as a spur, a force that drives us to...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Mar 2009, 16:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,515
Posted By Lancastrian

Why is it considered cool................gawd...

Why is it considered cool................gawd knows! Stupid, smelly, waste of money. I gave up fifteen years ago. Presently on a course of antibiotics and Prednislone for yet another raging chest...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Jan 2009, 16:07
Replies: 11
Views: 3,651
Posted By Lancastrian

I have had IBS for the past five years and like...

I have had IBS for the past five years and like many conditions, it does not give a hoot what your profession is ,was,or desire. The condition is intolerant to stress....what that level of stress may...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2008, 07:35
Replies: 118
Views: 27,874
Posted By Lancastrian

Well, perceptions of those that purvey military...

Well, perceptions of those that purvey military law:). It sounds a sad lot you have out there. Had one Rupert that came the acid down town in Borneo. Not only did he throw his rank but tried to be a...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2008, 18:05
Replies: 118
Views: 27,874
Posted By Lancastrian

Jeez,....glad I came out when I did. Mind, in my...

Jeez,....glad I came out when I did. Mind, in my day (could put that to music:)) we toted a revolver whilst on duty on Bomber Command and guess what, the bullets were wrapped in endless amounts of...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2008, 20:33
Replies: 118
Views: 27,874
Posted By Lancastrian

Happened to all of us dear chap....I got nicked...

Happened to all of us dear chap....I got nicked in Malaysia. Twenty first birthday and scheduled for duty. Asked the three striper for the shift off with reason.....no way. Sod you thought I, me and...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2008, 08:40
Replies: 118
Views: 27,874
Posted By Lancastrian

Nice reply RMAC.......must admit, In my day it...

Nice reply RMAC.......must admit, In my day it was damned boring night after night guarding the Vulcans and Victors in case some pesky Russian nicked one or two...However, in respect of the original...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2008, 09:48
Replies: 118
Views: 27,874
Posted By Lancastrian

Dont know too much about todays RAFP but,....all...

Dont know too much about todays RAFP but,....all this talk of showing your 1250 to the dog, load of cobblers! Back in the days of Borneo, whilst working in a "dark" munitions holding area, the duty...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2008, 06:22
Replies: 63
Views: 12,758
Posted By Lancastrian

Certainly took your advice Ibis......packed in...

Certainly took your advice Ibis......packed in being a "sardine special" at long last. Went to my destinations by ship. No more two hour journeys to the airport,three hour check-ins......then the...
Forum: Medical & Health
12th Jul 2008, 16:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,626
Posted By Lancastrian

Muller, first let me say between 5 and 10 per...

Muller, first let me say between 5 and 10 per cent of the population suffer from depression and it hits every strata of society! I would also underline to you that such conditions can stand on their...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Jul 2008, 06:43
Replies: 15
Views: 1,143
Posted By Lancastrian

Er,....have you tried the simple remedies before...

Er,....have you tried the simple remedies before the drugs,infusions,incantations and stuff? Bed/pillows comfy, duvet not restrictive, room temp,window open to allow fresh air interchange,no light...
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Jun 2008, 18:55
Replies: 17
Views: 8,341
Posted By Lancastrian

Since Emil Kraepelin first coined the the term...

Since Emil Kraepelin first coined the the term "Manic-depressive psychosis" in the 19th century,there has been a steady move within society to neutralise or attenuate such stark descriptions....
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd May 2008, 15:31
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By Lancastrian

May I suggest care with the medical names 7oodaz....

May I suggest care with the medical names 7oodaz. Trachoma is one of the most common causes of blindness and is not a "seasonal" optical malady.
Forum: Medical & Health
29th Apr 2008, 18:43
Replies: 15
Views: 923
Posted By Lancastrian

I have sympathy with your daughters condition,...

I have sympathy with your daughters condition, however there does appear to be a confusion over some of the details of her condition. If your daughter does not have a diagnosed mental condition as...
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