planedriver

About four decades ago while working as a sales engineer for an electronics company, I had to meet a person at a chemical plant, and it was pretty obvious from a 100mtrs away, that he was on the other side of the fence to me.

When he introduced himself as Ivor Ramsbottom, I nearly wet myself, trying to keep a straight face, and it was a talking point around the office for ages.

Not sure whether this or something similar was posted before, but it's a good read anyway.

No matter what side of the AISLE you're on, THIS is FUNNY

and VERY telling! It just all depends on how you look at the same

things.

Judy Rudd an amateur genealogy researcher in Southern

Queensland, was doing some personal work on her family tree. She

discovered that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's great-great uncle, Remus

Rudd, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Melbourne in

1889. Both Judy and Kevin Rudd share this common ancestor.

The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the

gallows at the Melbourne Gaol:

On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research

is this inscription: 'Remus Rudd horse thief, sent to Melbourne Gaol

1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Melbourne-Geelong train six times.

Caught by Victoria Police Force, convicted and hanged in 1889'

So Judy recently e-mailed Prime Minister Rudd for

information about their great-great uncle. Remus Rudd:

Believe it or not, Kevin Rudd's staff sent back the

following biographical sketch for her genealogy research:

"Remus Rudd was famous in Victoria during the mid to late

1800s. His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable

equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Melbourne-Geelong

Railroad.

Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to

government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with

the railroad.

In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by

the Victoria Police Force. In 1889, Remus passed away during an

important civic function held in his honour when the platform upon

which he was standing collapsed."

NOW That's how it's done, Folks!:ah_oh:

That's real POLITICAL SPIN. (About the only thing they do excel at)

Airport Security.

Mrs. Donovan was walking down

O'Connell Street in Dublin when

she met up with Father Flaherty.

The Father said, 'Top o' the mornin'

to ye! Aren't ye Mrs. Donovan

and didn't I marry ye and yer

hoosband two years ago?'

She replied, 'Aye, that ye did, Father.'

The Father asked, 'And be there

any wee little ones yet?'

She replied, 'No, not yet, Father.'

The Father said, 'Well now,

I'm going to Rome next week

and I'll light a fertility candle for ye

and yer hoosband.'

She replied, 'Oh, thank ye, Father...'

They then parted ways..

Some years later they met again.

The Father asked, 'Well now,

Mrs. Donovan, how are ye these days?'

She replied, 'Oh, very well, Father!'

The Father asked, 'And tell me ,

have ye any wee ones yet?'

She replied, 'Oh yes, Father!

Two sets of twins and six singles,

ten in all!'

The Father said, 'That's wonderful!

How is yer loving hoosband doing?'

She replied, 'E's gone to Rome

to blow out the bloody candle you lit.'

Shame no one bought it for scrap value, and turned it into a restaurant of something. The problem is finding somewhere suitable to park it.

Handled properly, it could possibly have been turned into a good moneymaking tourist attraction, if nothing else.

The old paddle-steamer on the River Thames embankment is now a well frequented pub and restaurant, with the locals and tourist alike.

Oh well! it's too late now.

As a kid I remember seeing the one and only Bristol Brabazon flying quite low over my house. It looked huge, and very streamlined,(had abigger span than a 747) but that was another design that did'nt make it into service.

Bristol Brabazon This an interesting site, to read up on a lot of the old airliners around that era.

In the mid 1960's, I was returning from a holiday in Spain in a Bristol Brittania operated by British Eagle Airways, and all the seats faced the back of the aircraft. That was supposed to be the new in thing for aviation safety, but that idea never caught on either.

Welcome to the forums Patrick.

I saw a "Flying Flea" at The Oaks nr.Sydney quite a few years ago. They are not a very common sight. Do you know how many there are here in Oz?

Rgds

Planey

Interesting footage of a wonderful old flying boat that was overtaken by progress in other aviation areas.

Saunders-Roe Princess Flying Boat (1952)

so upset couldnt get there! would have loved to catch up with planey!will be there next year for sure! looks like a great turn out.

Sorry I did'nt manage to catch up with David C and say G'day.

Thats a great shot of the A37 Dave.

Good to catch up with Slarti although it was brief, as he was about to take an admirer for a spin in his lovely Cheetah.

Here are a few pics I took.

Rgds

Planey

Thanks Frank.

Wish him well, from all of us on here.

I`m sorry to have just learned that my old mate Bob Harris, a top GA instructor,who has run Hinchinbrook Air Services and put many pilots in the air,for most of his adult life,has had an accident and crashed on Mount Coleridge in the Tully area.Frank.

We can only pray that he has a full and speedy recovery.

Timely activation of the emergency beacon, may well prove to be the savior of the pair of them. Lets hope so.

Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was suspect.

Well done Tomo, you'll get there OK i'm sure.

We'll just have to keep our fingers crossed for you, where the weather Gods are concerned.

Congratulations Darky!

Things in life that are really worthwhile, normally have to be earned, and you did it girl, so a big YEE-HA from me.

Rgds

Planey

As our Feathered Friends Friendley Society manage to drag themselves free of their yellow Combi Vans at the crack of midday, in search of posh people's deodorant to experience something new, they were distracted from possum protection, to something new and exciting.

Maybe instead of tying ourselves to trees, to prevent them from being chopped down---------------we should climb radio antenna's armed with a loudhailer to warn all the eagles, of the perils in flying close to those working capitalists flying machines.

If we apply to Centrelink, we'll surely get a grant of a few more grand to further our worthwise causes.

Meanwhile...........................

You'll find it under General discussions..................Never Ending Story

area, where so many members hang out.

Realizing that Captain thought the twins referred to in an earlier post, were of the inline, or, boxer type (not puppies), an appologetic back flip at ground level was performed by Planedrivel in front of the few that remained.

Young Charlie KingsfordJones added with a glint in eye " At my age, I do like to check out all types of twins, as anyone that has seen me around would know". However, old Bristols are a bit before my time.

Like many, i'm curently more in awe of the Dark one, who eminated Icarus with a lot more success, but does'nt seem to be in too much of a flap :super:.

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Sorry, beaten again by Captain who's as quick as a Rat up a drainpipe!

To be honest with you, i'm not really what you'd call a role model.

More a case of an ageing example.

Well done Darky you made it back safely. That is the main thing thats important to us all. The Spam-can can be fixed.

Next year, before Melbourne Cup Day, if you need a few feathers for your hat, sing out, i'm sure there'd be a chook farmer on here somewhere, who'd be happy to come to your rescue.

Rgds

Planey

I promise you WILL laugh when you find your role model.

NO CHEATING. I was really surprised to find out who my role model was.

FIND OUT WHO TRULY IS YOUR ROLE MODEL..

DON'T SCROLL DOWN YET,

DO THE SIMPLE MATH BELOW, THEN SCROLL DOWN TO FIND YOUR HERO.

It's CRAZY how accurate this is!

Must be real scientific

No peeking!

1) Pick your favorite number between 1-9

2) Multiply by 3 then

3) Add 3

4) Then again Multiply by 3 (I'll wait while you get the calculator....)

5) You'll get a 2 or 3 digit number.....

6) Add the digits together

Now Scroll down .................

With that number, see who your ROLE MODEL is from the list below:

1. Captain

2. ahlocks

3. Tomo

4. BigPete

5. Bryon

6. Dazza

7.turboplanner

8. Ian

9. Planedriver

10. Pete.bess

I know, I know....I just have that effect on people. One day, you too can

be like me.

Stop picking different numbers!!

I AM YOUR IDOL, JUST DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!

Your a lucky girl Darky.

Thank God it did'nt come through the windscreen. Things could have been a lot worse.

Regds

Planey

Frank--ly, I think you are are pulling our legs.

Fear Ye, all those that hesitate in entering the den of iniquity.

For those that hesitate, will in thine eyes, have missed a good thing to smile about.

Got ot straight away:laugh:

What it is to have a Pommy warped sense of humor:confused: