[The Gonz]

I used to think this forum was really busy ... until I started burning my annual leave at home. Clicking 'Show ALL unread posts.' continuously just to get shouted 'NO MESSAGES...' does not make it any busier.

[Phil №❶]

Leprosy's not a very popular look.

[Surferdude]

Remind me not to shake your hand 

It might fall off? 

[Phil №❶]

Exactly 

[Surferdude]

Exactly 

Wow!
 A new weight loss program. 

[The Gonz]

Your hand might fall off, too.

[Doggie 1]

I've been busy and now have ten pages unread, so if you could clear some of those for me Gonz, I'd be really appreciative. 

[FatBoy]

I've been busy and now have ten pages unread, so if you could clear some of those for me Gonz, I'd be really appreciative. 

There is a button up on the top right of the page. I use it regularly.

[paul]

+ my weight has gone down to 92.2kg 

Dont wory, ive found what you've lost

[Dazzler]

I've had a TB test, Dazz.  I'm sure that Gonz would have too.  Part of the "benefits" of my previous, and Gonz's current, employer.

Like wise , Jamie.....

My post deployment card, serving as advisory to doctors, is quite an eye opener - it reads like a medical compendium and even mentions leprosy!

I was going to say the incidence of that is dropping off (but you guys sort of spoiled it) 

[The Gonz]

I was going to say the incidence of that is dropping off (but you guys sort of spoiled it) 

Too little too late, Dazz. Apparently some fevers are on the rise, though.

[The Gonz]

+ Took delivery of my very own ceremonial RAAF sword complete with all the bits and nice carry case.

[cruiserfied]

+ Took delivery of my very own ceremonial RAAF sword complete with all the bits and nice carry case.

Pics or it didn't happen.

Sounds pretty impressive though. Congrats.

[The Gonz]

Pics or it didn't happen.

I suppose you could look at my avatar.

Otherwise, here's a web based image  ...

[cruiserfied]

Very nice

[Phil №❶]

Give you $20.00 for it 

[FatBoy]

Very nice, Gonz.

[neptune]

+ Took delivery of my very own ceremonial RAAF sword complete with all the bits and nice carry case.

was there a special occasion for you receiving this sword...?

[Shambles]

+ Took delivery of my very own ceremonial RAAF sword complete with all the bits and nice carry case.

Do you get to keep the sword?

Can I have it?

[The Gonz]

Yes and no, in that order.

[neptune]

Yes and no, in that order.

Yes.......And.......?.....don't stop now....

[The Gonz]

Yes and no, in that order.

Yes.......And.......?.....don't stop now....

That was all that was asked.

[FatBoy]

- Studying today for a check flight tomorrow (Instrument Proficiency Check, previously called Instrument Rating Test; and Licence Proficiency Check)
+ Tomorrow I go flying
+ Hopefully I won't have to do it again for twelve months (IPC/LPC that is, not flying)

[neptune]

Yes and no, in that order.

Yes.......And.......?.....don't stop now....

That was all that was asked.

Ok I will bite.......could you please share the good news to all of us as to why they gave you that special gift, please........

[The Gonz]

 
No big deal, farewelled as President of the AOC, President of Spanish Radio, Commanding Officer of 613SQN and ADF Airworthiness Standards Representative for Aeronautical Life Support.

This came via 613SQN.

[The Gonz]

- Studying today for a check flight tomorrow (Instrument Proficiency Check, previously called Instrument Rating Test; and Licence Proficiency Check)
+ Tomorrow I go flying
+ Hopefully I won't have to do it again for twelve months (IPC/LPC that is, not flying)

How hard can it be when you love what you do, right?

[FatBoy]

- Studying today for a check flight tomorrow (Instrument Proficiency Check, previously called Instrument Rating Test; and Licence Proficiency Check)
+ Tomorrow I go flying
+ Hopefully I won't have to do it again for twelve months (IPC/LPC that is, not flying)

How hard can it be when you love what you do, right?

Too right, Gonz.  I love what I do for a living, even if some days it feels like "just a job".  When I do feel like that, I look around and see what I am actually doing, and realise that many people would love to swap seats with me.

That was a fantastic gift that you received from 613 SQN.  Very impressive.  I am extremely jealous of that (even if it is the wrong type).   

For those that don't know, there are slight differences between the ceremonial swords of the three services.  Is it a Wilkinson Sword?  (No I am not being a smarty, Wilkinson Sword make ceremonial swords for the services throughout the Commonwealth)

[CraigB]

I know someone who does expert sharpening of swords if you want an edge on it , my mate has just had his Samurai set done and it's with all the scallop edging as well ( it's pricey though at $600 for the two piece set ) but the swords are worth 35k

[The Gonz]

I'm pretty sure it's a replica but a flawless one. I've handled plenty of the real thing and this is indistinguishable.

@Craig, the Japs learned that blades are no match for calibre, 5.56 and 9mm to be precise.

[meehalych]

Dont wory, ive found what you've lost

my weight varies from 71 to 74kg nowadays - does it mean you found only a half of what I lost?