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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/20/2013 7:00:43 PM

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INP time. Finally out of hell.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/20/2013 9:58:19 PM

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I thought you were still in NoDak, dude?

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/20/2013 11:07:58 PM

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I thought you were still in NoDak, dude?

I'm in the abyss of miles and miles of nothing but miles and miles.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/20/2013 11:31:21 PM

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Ah, you live in Nirvana, the state of perfect nothingness.

We got a good storm this afternoon. Didn't get any hail, but lots of rain and ctg lighting.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 7:57:58 AM

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Hi all,

Good morning!

Leo "Apollo11"

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 7:59:49 AM

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HI all,

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ORIGINAL: Dixie

Found out today that I'm heading to the Falklands next year for four months.

Martin, what time of year (i.e. what season down there)?

BTW, servicing tankers for the Eurofighters?

Leo "Apollo11"

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 1:17:47 PM

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 2:39:59 PM

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Good morning from the headwaters of the horizon.

Andre,
Pig's Eye Metro-plex get some weather down there?

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:06:58 PM

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"Ah, you live in Nirvana, the state of perfect nothingness. "

Just got back from vacation. Drove from Denver to northern Saskatchewan. Man, there ain't NOTHING as flat as the south Canadian plains. Road just went due north to the horizon. No bends, no curves, no hills, for hour after hour

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:11:08 PM

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I received some very sad news today from Des' wife. He lost his fight against his cancer and passed away in hospital on June 7th.

I'll miss you, old buddy. Rest in peace.

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Hi Chickenboy
This is mrs divepac
this is the only way that i can currently work out in getting in contact with you.
I'm really sorry to let you know this way, but divepac(aka des wallace) passed away on the 7th june in the local hospital. His cancer got the better of him. He had his head with him right to the end and was not in any pain as he slipped away from me. He did not suffer at all. All I am trying to remember now is he is at peace and not in any pain or discomfort. Anyway I'm really sorry to let you find out this way. Please pass this info onto your fellow game players inwhich he most enjoyed playing.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:14:47 PM

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damn

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:22:32 PM

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Well, he had his mail hacked once before and was falsely reported dead. I hope it's the same here.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:23:38 PM

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Well, he had his mail hacked once before and was falsely reported dead. I hope it's the same here.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:23:57 PM

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Fair Winds and Following Seas, Des!

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:25:25 PM

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For example, I find the email to be weirdly spelled and odd in his wife referring to him as "des wallace", instead of "Desmond" or "Des".

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:30:25 PM

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I sure hope so, T, but for some reason it doesn't feel the same this time. I can almost feel that a little bit of humor has left our material world.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:41:35 PM

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This from press.nz.co:

WALLACE, Desmond James - Of Wanaka, passed away at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, on June 7, 2013, aged 54. Dearly loved partner of Joanne Sands, cherished father of Daniel, and his partner Rhi, loved brother and brother-in-law of Robyn and Dave, Barry and Mary Anne, and Deborah, best mate of Peter, Kathy, and the late Sides, and beloved master of Dixie, Zach and Macy. A memorial Service for Des will be held at Wanaka Districts Club, 45 Plantation Road, Wanaka on Tuesday June 11, at 2.00 p.m. Donations to the Wanaka Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to 97 Plantation Road, Wanaka 9305.
Lovingly cared for by:
Affinity Funerals
Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 4:42:47 PM

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 7:54:18 PM

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I sure hope so, T, but for some reason it doesn't feel the same this time. I can almost feel that a little bit of humor has left our material world.

Damn

I hope it's a hoax.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:05:51 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Apollo11

HI all,

quote:

ORIGINAL: Dixie

Found out today that I'm heading to the Falklands next year for four months.

Martin, what time of year (i.e. what season down there)?

BTW, servicing tankers for the Eurofighters?

Leo "Apollo11"

If I go in March it'll be autumn there. Which means the week will start with wind, rain, fog, sunshine, snow and then lunch. I have to be ready to move in November though, in case the guy who is meant to be going can't. In that case it'll be summer down there, which means wind, snow, rain, fog, sunshine. If it goes to plan I'll maybe see the flight tests post winter maintenance before I go, then I'll be back in time to enjoy the last month and a bit of the display circuit.

The season doesn't make a massive amount of difference really. It's always windy and the wind mostly comes from the Antarctic. I've been before and saw one tree in my two weeks there! It's a bit like the Scottish Highlands or Dartmoor with less trees but more landmines.

In terms of my job, if I read the assignment order properly... I'm working VASS (Visiting Aircraft Support Section) which mainly involves dealing with the non-local aircraft like the airbridge or visitors from other places. I think I'm attached to 1312 Flight but I don't have any qualifications on the C-130 and the VC-10 should be retired by then, in any case my VC-10 quals will have expired (finally!). Of course, I might have got it wrong and I might actually be expected to do some Herc work, but as the assignment says VASS I expect not.

It'll be windy and isolated. But it's not sandy, I don't need to take a gun and I'm looking forward to seeing the local wildlife and some battlefield tours. As a nice bonus there are no medals for the Falklands, which means that no-one is trying to shoot me or blow me up, so one advantage over Afghanistan. I also hate hot climates but quite like the cold.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:06:27 PM

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Sadly not, Martin.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:08:20 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Dixie

quote:

ORIGINAL: Apollo11

HI all,

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ORIGINAL: Dixie

Found out today that I'm heading to the Falklands next year for four months.

Martin, what time of year (i.e. what season down there)?

BTW, servicing tankers for the Eurofighters?

Leo "Apollo11"

If I go in March it'll be autumn there. Which means the week will start with wind, rain, fog, sunshine, snow and then lunch. I have to be ready to move in November though, in case the guy who is meant to be going can't. In that case it'll be summer down there, which means wind, snow, rain, fog, sunshine. If it goes to plan I'll maybe see the flight tests post winter maintenance before I go, then I'll be back in time to enjoy the last month and a bit of the display circuit.

The season doesn't make a massive amount of difference really. It's always windy and the wind mostly comes from the Antarctic. I've been before and saw one tree in my two weeks there! It's a bit like the Scottish Highlands or Dartmoor with less trees but more landmines.

In terms of my job, if I read the assignment order properly... I'm working VASS (Visiting Aircraft Support Section) which mainly involves dealing with the non-local aircraft like the airbridge or visitors from other places. I think I'm attached to 1312 Flight but I don't have any qualifications on the C-130 and the VC-10 should be retired by then, in any case my VC-10 quals will have expired (finally!). Of course, I might have got it wrong and I might actually be expected to do some Herc work, but as the assignment says VASS I expect not.

It'll be windy and isolated. But it's not sandy, I don't need to take a gun and I'm looking forward to seeing the local wildlife and some battlefield tours. As a nice bonus there are no medals for the Falklands, which means that no-one is trying to shoot me or blow me up, so one advantage over Afghanistan. I also hate hot climates but quite like the cold.

Sounds like a lot of time for AE.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:13:06 PM

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If only Aaron Hernandez would have gone to the ice cream shop with Tim Tebow, he would have been home in bed by 730. Instead..he's going to the pen.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:14:03 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Dixie

quote:

ORIGINAL: Apollo11

HI all,

quote:

ORIGINAL: Dixie

Found out today that I'm heading to the Falklands next year for four months.

Martin, what time of year (i.e. what season down there)?

BTW, servicing tankers for the Eurofighters?

Leo "Apollo11"

If I go in March it'll be autumn there. Which means the week will start with wind, rain, fog, sunshine, snow and then lunch. I have to be ready to move in November though, in case the guy who is meant to be going can't. In that case it'll be summer down there, which means wind, snow, rain, fog, sunshine. If it goes to plan I'll maybe see the flight tests post winter maintenance before I go, then I'll be back in time to enjoy the last month and a bit of the display circuit.

The season doesn't make a massive amount of difference really. It's always windy and the wind mostly comes from the Antarctic. I've been before and saw one tree in my two weeks there! It's a bit like the Scottish Highlands or Dartmoor with less trees but more landmines.

In terms of my job, if I read the assignment order properly... I'm working VASS (Visiting Aircraft Support Section) which mainly involves dealing with the non-local aircraft like the airbridge or visitors from other places. I think I'm attached to 1312 Flight but I don't have any qualifications on the C-130 and the VC-10 should be retired by then, in any case my VC-10 quals will have expired (finally!). Of course, I might have got it wrong and I might actually be expected to do some Herc work, but as the assignment says VASS I expect not.

It'll be windy and isolated. But it's not sandy, I don't need to take a gun and I'm looking forward to seeing the local wildlife and some battlefield tours. As a nice bonus there are no medals for the Falklands, which means that no-one is trying to shoot me or blow me up, so one advantage over Afghanistan. I also hate hot climates but quite like the cold.

So the RAF is now so poor that the BBMF is being sent to defend the Falklands?

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:17:32 PM

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Sounds like a lot of time for AE.

Depends on the internet availability down there. Last time I went there was no wi-fi and no way to transfer my savegames to the internet capable machines.

I'm hoping things have changed since then.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:23:04 PM

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Sad to hear about Des

I may not log on often now but I do like seeing the posts of my fellow Thread brothers and Des' sense of humor will be missed.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:24:22 PM

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So the RAF is now so poor that the BBMF is being sent to defend the Falklands?

Just me on me tod!

It's just how the system works. Small, fast, pointy stuff will often deploy as a squadron together. Transports and tankers are spread around with one or two aircraft to form a flight. The guys looking after those will either be drawn from the squadrons that operate the type or guys who have recently been posted out and hold the relevant qualifications. They will mostly know each other from their home base, so it's business as usual for them only wth less 'planes and less people.

Then there are the VASS guys who are just there to make sure the strangers don't dent their aeroplanes and park in the right place. That'll be me. Hopefully.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:26:29 PM

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Plus there's not exactly a whole lot to splash money on in the South Atlantic so I intend to squirrel away a nice pile of cash for my future house fund.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/21/2013 8:34:33 PM

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