The Flying Doctor

[flytilbroke]

Trying to think of a response to the latest episode

 

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Ahh, got one! I don't like that Lysander either, I am glad it is not just me, yet I am sort of willing that thing to get flying. Considering the nickname I chose I am strangely reluctant to break 'em. I would have lost the will to build had I made as much firestarting stuff as the bog runner, oops! I shoudn't have said that.

 

Given the time of year who else thinks Martyn should have left the scissors a foot away from his chin? and used the Paddock to grow reindeer.

 

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Lysander, anyone else added lead up front when it was heavy at the front? Should I appologise for mentioning it?  Where is the evil smiley, I need it here.

 

Martyn and Patricia, keep doing this >  

[flytilbroke]

Dot and I hope you both enjoyed your Festive Season down South a bit. I also hope that you got in a decent stock and variety of lightply and Balsa.

 

I admit to getting a dose of swivelchairitis, having dificulty in recovering from it. Been out with the Arc Ready, a floatplane. It goes off snow even better than it does off water. Not an exiting flyer, basic trainer stuff, which it is after all.

 

Ever thought of turning the fifth pole on the hill into a sundial?

 

Have a Happy Year

[flytilbroke]

OOO a TRECKY

 

Been nearer to a real winter right enough. The scenery today looks as cold as your description of your great indoor outdoor temperature. One of our Sealochs called Loch Eil was frozen from its top end to more than the halfway point towards Ben Nevis. At least iced all the way across, if frozen is journalistic licence.

 

My esteemed other half is more likely to give ME a slap than a tickle, anywhere it lands. So I have to go on memory nowadays. So you enjoy it while you can. Ach, she's no bad.

 

Some of the other far fetched sci-fi which has been invented since old Captain Kirk, has been quite entertaining too, although not quite so full of memorable things like the Double Vee, finger salute.

 

Stay well and safe travels to you both,

 

Bob

[flytilbroke]

Must be something to do with where you stay Martyn? Few seem to think that the post on here will reach that far.

 

Depending on which "near you" flying site you choose we might meet again. Hmm, more likely to visit other places too, so it is distinctly possible that you will go one way while we go another. Been thinking I have, that something seemed wrong, then the light shone. NO MENTION OF THE BOG.

 

We hope life will be pleasant wherever you settle.

 

Bob

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With friends like that black 'n white bird who needs alarm clocks? Those curtains of yours must have been made in the same place as the blinds in our "new" caravan, or maybe just the designer was trained in the same way.

 

We arrived home from the Balbedie club's Mid-summer Flyin, last night. Might not be as light as your location, got to be similar though. We could still read the Now Wash Your Hands stickers on the inside of the Portaloos, at Midnight, and no lights on either. Minds me of the photo taken at 23:00 BST that i have in the album area.....Ben Nevis. Other times Other Years, my pal and I wished it was cloudy so we could go put out our net from the shore. Fresh Salmon or a couple of Sea Trout, Yummee.

 

HHmmm, now I mentioned a kind of bog

[Andy Palmer]

Martyn

I have just read your latest tales with extra interest as I have just returned from a week in the Shetlands. I have a second hobby as a scuba diver and spent last week living on a boat and diving various wrecks  around Lerwick, Unst, Yell etc. Had a great time and took in some Simmer Dim.... not all of the type you mentioned!

I have also spent time diving the wrecks in Scapa Flow in 2006 and 2009 so I know some of the Orkney places you refer to sometimes.  I have never taken a plane with me (too much dive kit!) but I have to say I admire your perserverance with the weather you get up there. Bit different for me as I live near Portsmouth and Sunny Southsea.

Keep scribbling.

Andy

[Simon Chaddock]

Martyn

Your description of flying in an Islander reminds me of a journey I made in one quite some time ago from Jersey to Guernsey.

I think there were 6 of us and they even had a hostess to escort you to the plane however rather disturbingly she never got in (did she know something?) but carefully sized each passenger up and directed them to a specific seat. I noted the big chap was placed right on the CofG!

When were all seated a service bod came out and removed the prop that held up the tail of the aircraft. Now this was proper flying.

The take off was noisy, short and sweet with the engines being throttled back on reaching cruising altitude (100'?) long before the end of the runway. Then suddenly over the cliff edge. We were now at 400'.

Not much for the next 10 minutes, a quick RT call and just as suddenly we were flying over grass, throttling back to land. I don't recall the Islander ever really banked so the final approach started right after take off.  Economical or what.

The flight from Southampton to Jersey in a Herald was rather different but that is another story.

[flytilbroke]

Must like the Ferry, what with all that to-ing and fro-ing. What is sad is, you have not gotten affected by the old Highlands and Islands laid back lifestyle. Fancy not making sure to have a socialising at the many Model Flying sites you get fairly close to.

 

Loch Insh will get a bit of mixed weather, right enough, this weekend. Bet some flying will still be done though. Some of us will probably be in the Watersport Lounge after setting up the site from about 5pm on Fri 10th.

 

Safe travels

[David Begg 1]

 Hi Martin, I always enjoy reading your column, but I particularly enjoyed 'Shearers'. What struck me from the article and the excellent associated web site was the number of RNZAF pilots involved in various adventures and incidents in and around the Orkney Islands.  While I was aware that  RNZAF pilots were flying in Great Britain during World War 2, I was unaware of the number stationed around the Orkney Islands.  Most interesting.  

My father was in the RNZAF during World war 2, but the war ended before he had completed his training.  Any how by that stage of the war New Zealand's focus was very much on the Pacific and the Japanese not so much Europe.

 

While I was writing this I was thinking about an incident involving the 60th anniversary of VJ day.  I was the principal of a Primary School and I asked an ex principal of the school, who also had been a World War 2 fighter pilot, to come along and talk to the school kids.  Initially the kids were well behaved but bored, wondering who was this old guy and why I had got him along to school.  However upon discovering he was an exfighter pilot and had flown Corsairs in the Pacific  WOW!!! it all changed.  Of course someone asked him how many planes he shot down and was told none, that he never even saw an enemy plane because by that stage of the war they had all, already been shot down.  But he did ground attack with machine guns, bombs and rockets. The ground fire was vicious and frequently the plane came back with bullet holes in it and often a plane from the squadron would be shot down. If you had to land in, or parachuted into the sea you usually died because of the huge distances and areas involved trying to find the pilot to rescue.

 Cheers

 David  

Dunedin New Zealand

 

[flytilbroke]

It has been some years since I waited SSSOOOO long to reach this far. I wonder is it possible that the latest Techie sorting the website is an old Islander Highlander with a wind-up or should that be a wind up powered system?

 

So even an nearly old duffer like me will say, good essay Martyn, and go do something else

[Mowerman]

Hi Martin

I look forward to reading your monthly posting as much (if not more) as the monthly RCM&E.

Every month a gem.

Keep up the good work.

 

Edited By Mowerman on 25/10/2010 16:42:53

[flytilbroke]

Hi again Scribe. Makes a pleasant change when someone gets a word in before I do, I must be getting old. Those guys, as clients of the Shetland bus, are deserving of respect.

 

When are you going to "take a leaf" out of Timbo's book and use the free fuel supplied by old Mother Nature? I think he could point you in the direction of Lead Molds for a lead sled or two? You will then be able to use the couple of hours of daylight, flying, during the Winter months.

 

Me? I am going to build myself a Seamaster just in case my re-kited building skill turns the one i had into an Epoxy sled. That comment justifies an  and I bet one or two wonders what I am talking about, he he! At least there is enough of the rather old one to allow me to get the main panel profiles onto paper.

 

Hello to the good lady too.

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I thought it could not get worse, worse being the way with the words you have. Now you claim that leaving the water on is "just could not be bothered",,, when we all know you really wanted an ice rink.

 

When i saw you were heading South I had the thought that you just might be about to demonstrate your new found Northern skils, and demonstrate to the Englanders how an Igloo works. After all, a heck of a lot of them think between Haggis hunting seasons that we herd Caribou and Shetland woolies.

 

Belated SEASONS GREETINGS to you both

 

Just in time for The Old New Year celebration.

[flytilbroke]

First things first, and models and stuff has to be well up with the leaders. I was putting the models first when the 'puter did not agree and cleared what I had typed. I had modified that too, to say the good Lady was first. Now I can't remember word for word what I had then typed.

 

I can help with the diposal of Static for six months items thing,,,, Do you wish to send direct or shall I E-mail you my Bank Details? Anyway, stress can be a good thing, especially when it is on the downward trend and yours must be soon over the hump. You both have been wanting the move for long enough.

 

Dot sends her greetings and best wishes to you both and hopes you soon settle into your new home. We are also looking forward to the Summer, even though most of what we do will be a repeat of past events and places. We always try a new one though, so this year we are planning to visit the (English) British Nationals, taking our time going South and back North again.

 

PS, stick notices on the walls needing attention,,,,, SHOP HERE

You might get a pleasant surprise when you return from the new Flying Club, either that or a thick ear.

[David Ashby - Moderator]

Well it looks as if our flying doctor has moved down south (see today's installment) so I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Martyn a speedy and successful time of things.

[flytilbroke]

Quite strange, yesterday I typed up a message and tapped "add posting" Somewhere between the Forum and me the message dissapeared. Thats about five in the last month

 

Martyn knows well the way I respond to his missives, so just to confuse him,,,, Hi Martyn and of course the Curtain buyer. Really spoiled now she is, what with all the emporiums around.

 

See you somewhere young fella

[David Ashby - Moderator]

Martyn's just posted a new column and in reply to the emails I've received, I'm sure he won't mind me confirming that he's now getting settled in the north east of England and will be looking for a club in due course. He's got a lot of work to do at his new home but a workshop will be taking shape and I'm sure he'll tell us about soon.

 

 

 

[Malcolm Fisher]

Great to know that he might be continuing to regale us with his exploits. I look forwards to reading many more.

BTW, whereabouts in the North East has he now pitched camp or is that secret information?

Malcolm

[DENNY]

So nice that you are back. Is there going to be an Airport 2?

Missed your articles. Hello to your Lady also.

Now I can quit fretting about how you are doing.

 

Denny

[David Ashby - Moderator]

Malcolm, perhaps I'll leave Martyn to reveal in due course.

 

 

[Vecchio Austriaco]

Hi Martyn,

 

I enjoyed your Northern island tales a lot - especilly your descriptions of the the nature and its threat to modelflying and life in common. For me as a newcommer to the country - well - more than 10 month now as time is running - the wind was and is always a problem. But when I read your stories I should be quiet as here in the Midlands it is pretty calm and perfect weather in comparison to Orkney.

Well I hope we hear from you also in the future - and I look forward to your articles - now from a different location.

All the best VA

[flytilbroke]

The man, he is eccentric. We knew that already, didn't we? I am now wondering what fancy medical term he can come up with to describe his latest blog. Being eccentric, a condition which seems to be reinforced in this case, with having to leave civilisation and mix with the rat-race I should not have been surprised with THE BLOG. I guess he is just missing his bog.

 

Save your big model spend for the Nationals in August, come to that you can buy me a pint

[flytilbroke]

Hivyergoat yirbuspass auldyin?

 

Have you got your bus pass yet old one?

 

Pay enough and you can get a Certificate for anything. I once got one from a Surveyer supposedly of good standing, which stated,,

 

1, Rising Damp found, the damp course needs renewing.

 

2, Much infestation of woodworm.

 

3, House wiring in good condition

 

Cost to you,,,,lots of £ to me for this opinion.

 

Three totally incorrect statements which caused a lot of additional expence proving them wrong, before we could get our Mortgage.

 

Of course for those who do not know, house Surveyers are not liable for thier mistakes in the way other "profesional" people are as they are considered to be only giving an opinion. Not a factual professional statement. Maybe this has changed?

 

For Patricia's problem with bugs, a winter house in Alaska plus another winter house in South Georgia.

 

At least you will have the garden looking nice now, using up your spare time.

[Former Member]

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[flytilbroke]

A tad late this, Alaska in the North, and Eric has it correct for the South. BRRRR is an understatement, however not many BUGS.

 

A tad late in replying to Martyn's last blog too. I have been a bit busy I even managed to get him all worried that I did not have a burning desire to meet him again. How so? I wondered who this hidden number punter was, who kept phoning me on my very shiny new dring dring machine the familly got me for my Birthday. Then a kind person who strangely enough happened to be running the RCM&E stand at the English (British) Nationals advised me that the ex-Northern Isles Model Flyer had been trying to contact me. Then the "penny" dropped

 

So I stepped forward to the door of the RCM&E stand (worth a free subscription mentioning that twice?) did a quick call on the shiny Samsung thing, only to get told in reply " I can see you". Rats, too close to hide. So Wifey and I got that famous HUG from the now Southren Modeller.

 

The small bunch of us at the meeting point got a bit bigger as BEB and A Whittaker and others joined us, with apology to the names I cannot remember. Nice to meet like this, even for such a short while.

 

Thanks Graham