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Offline rhallinger

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Grounded in London
« on: July 09, 2014, 06:05:00 PM »
Well, after seeing all of the sights in London and spending last weekend in Lincoln for the air show at RAF Waddington, I managed to end my 7-day holiday visiting relatives in Hampstead by having a TIA (mini-stroke) 10 hours before planned departure from Heathrow.  I received very fine care from the NHS (for which i must, as a foreigner, pay; no worries though, just cuts in to the modeling budget, but my stash is far too large anyway ;)), and am feeling fine and have no restrictions, other than no flying for ten days!  Some people will do anything to extend their holiday. ;). It's all good though, as we are staying with relatives in a large home in the very lovely Hampstead neighborhood, and changing out airline tix is easy because our son works for the airline and is making the arrangements.  So, I now have an extra week in London to do all of those things that were not on SWMBO's priority list. ;D. I think  trip to Hannants is definately in order!

Seriously though, if any of you are nearby and would like to meet up at a pub for a pint or Hannants for a handshake, by all means let me know and I'll try to arrange it.  I'll buy!

Cheers,

Bob
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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2014, 10:09:01 PM »
Not exactly the way a fellow would want to extend his vacation! I'm glad to hear that you're feeling fine. Wishing you all the best Bob!

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2014, 10:10:38 PM »
Bob,
    Good to see your positive approach to this however do take it easy and follow all directions imposed! Hope all continues well, that your 10 day grounding allows even more enjoyment of your visit, and that you return safely.
     Take care and keep us updated.
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2014, 10:12:01 PM »
Take it very easy Bob and enjoy your extended holiday, glad to hear that you are doing okay.

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Offline Ian from Doncaster

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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2014, 10:58:16 PM »
Glad to hear you are OK Bob.

What did you think to Waddington?  I was there both days - did you buy any models?
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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2014, 12:27:22 AM »
Take it slow, Bob  ;)
Glad to hear you're feeling OK. Long may that continue.

All the best,
Bob
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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2014, 01:08:31 AM »
Get that blood pressure down, Bob!  I think a pint and a trip to Hannant's is just the ticket.  Take it easy, buddy.
Cheers,
Bud
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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2014, 07:00:36 AM »
Take good care of yourself, Bob. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling ok.

We've just come over to the UK to spend a couple of days with our daughter and I'm planning to get a visit in to Hannants  mid-morning tomorrow (Thursday) and then the RAF museum down the road. If you are around it would be great to see you.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Offline vincentm

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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2014, 07:21:24 AM »
Take care. However, a trip to Hannant's is certainly not the best way to keep your stack from growing...
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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2014, 09:05:39 AM »
Best thing is that you are ok. Try to enjoy your unexpected extended holiday!

regards,
Ivo
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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2014, 09:08:54 AM »
The RAF museums a must if you are dropping in on Hannants.  Wish I had time to join you there.

Hope you make a speedy recovery.

Keith
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Offline rhallinger

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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2014, 04:50:47 PM »
Thanks for the kind thoughts everyone.  Nigel, I am so pleased that you are in the area.  I plan to go to Hannants mid-morning as well, so perhap we can exchange greetings.  Please PM me and let me know what time you'll be there.  I will be wearing a Red Arrows hat from the airshow last weekend.  Kieth. Thanks for your thoughts.  Too bad you can't make it.  I plan to spend a little time at the RAF Museum afterwards.  Can't beat the admisssion price!

Take care eveyone.

Cheers,

Bob
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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2014, 06:26:51 PM »
A heads up, Nigel and Bob.
The Grahame-White hanger is closed until later in the year. A major pain in the butt!
Enjoy the rest of the museum and Hannants.

Take a look at my two Pfalz's when you're in Hannants  ;)

Cheers,
Bob
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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2014, 12:16:23 AM »
Good to hear you are feeling better, Bob. Take care of yourself and enjoy
the balance of your "grounding".  All the best.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Grounded in London
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2014, 02:46:36 AM »
Well, it was great to see you, Bob (as well as meeting Sandy?), and to see that you were on such good form. It was also good to see and chat with Gary (?) at Hannants, where we could admire his models and talk about WNW and much else besides.

VB you were right, of course, about the Grahame-White hangar being closed while they prepare for a big WWI exhibition. I couldn't pin anyone down to a precise re-opening date, they just kept saying the end of the year. So it just meant re-visiting old friends in other display areas, like the FE2b, the late Snipe, the gorgeous part-skinned Brisfit, the DH9 and, even if off-period, the magnificent Short Sunderland.

A day involving seeing forum and other friends is always one to treasure.

Best wishes
Nigel
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