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by ME739
Sat Aug 03, 2013 2:20 am
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: Getting old and grumpy, or rightfully hacked off....
Replies: 29
Views: 14122

Re: Getting old and grumpy, or rightfully hacked off....

Hello Alan, Hi Kerry and others, I have noticed in my very recent travels that niceties appear more prevalent in countries where tipping is a way or rewarding service and I think it sucks (aussie term for not so good). It seems a means to an end rather than it is polite, people will engage you in a ...
by ME739
Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: The Stirling Aircraft Project
Topic: The Stirling Aircraft Project Update
Replies: 310
Views: 913790

Re: The Stirling Aircraft Project Update

Hello John L and crew, What a superb project you have undertaken here. I have been following your progress somewhat through here. I was hoping to catch up with you guys while i am/was in UK as I was in the area. Chances are that by the time you read this I will be gone. Went to see Shuttleworth coll...
by ME739
Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: UK visit summer 2013
Replies: 43
Views: 21788

Re: UK visit summer 2013

Hi JP,
Thats why i was keeping quiet.... :D

Cant remember details for my PB acc or I could U/L Some photos :cry:
by ME739
Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: UK visit summer 2013
Replies: 43
Views: 21788

Re: UK visit summer 2013

Max,
Ahh well I was just keeping that a little quiet for now but now that you mention it, things are going to get even better :lol: :lol: :lol:
by ME739
Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: UK visit summer 2013
Replies: 43
Views: 21788

Re: UK visit summer 2013

Hello again all, Managed to get to Hendon the other day, wow what a site. Nothing like that in OZ !! Fantastic. Got to the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park too, what a wonderful, overdue memorial, at least it was completed. Now if I can just sneak in a trip to Old Warden before I leave all will...
by ME739
Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: UK visit summer 2013
Replies: 43
Views: 21788

Re: UK visit summer 2013

Hi Richard,
thats the thing about day jobs. Next trip we want to spend sometime in your neck of the woods. My ancestors are from there. So next trip !!!!
Cherrs,
Neale
by ME739
Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: UK visit summer 2013
Replies: 43
Views: 21788

Re: UK visit summer 2013

Hi Alan,
I went to Duxford flying legends on Saturday, what a show !!! But it was a little warm, had to take my jumper off :lol:
Stayed with Max the other night, great time had by all.
Guess you can rib me about the cricket now though.
Cheers, Neale
by ME739
Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: UK visit summer 2013
Replies: 43
Views: 21788

Re: UK visit summer 2013

Hi John, If I could work it I would post some now but rest assured I am taking lots of them, and some video with those lovely merlin sounds too. You would have loved the 57/630 Sqn dinner, we stayed at the Petwood the week before and had our dinner in the Squadron bar that night.. Mate the weather h...
by ME739
Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: UK visit summer 2013
Replies: 43
Views: 21788

Re: UK visit summer 2013

Hello all, I made it and am getting a good dose of aviation. Been to EK twice and seen the BBMF Lanc fly over both times. Got a tour through "Just Jane" all on my own (because I was last one there on the day). Been to Airshow at Waddington on Saturday, what a great day (more BBMF Lanc) fol...
by ME739
Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: 'The Mess Inn'
Topic: Bomber Command in Canberra - 1-2 June 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 4484

Re: Bomber Command in Canberra - 1-2 June 2013

Hi Adam and Max,

I am seriously thinking of attending this year (only three weeks before the big trip though).
Will just have to get organized !!!

Neale