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Hello
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:21 pm
by duncan_e
I just thought I'd introduce myself. I've been browsing around this site and others for a little while doing some reading up now I've booked a flight out to visit Vans for December so I thought I better register on here.
Having built a house and a car in the past, it seemed only right to me that I should now consider the utter insanity that constitutes building a plane. But I've got a nice big, warm, dry workshop at the office, so then again why not.
Plus, of course, this site needs some more Brit viewpoints!
Duncan
Based in London, UK
About to take last PPL exam (fingers crossed)
Contemplating a 7 or a 9 or then again a 10
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:09 pm
by cjensen
Welcome aboard officially Duncan!
Ask all kinds of questions, and don't be shy!
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:30 pm
by captain_john
Welcome, Dunk!
It sounds like you have come to the right place. You seem like a tinkerer and a builder so you are among friends here!
Just jump in with both feet. The water is fine!
You don't need to go drink the Kool-Aid first!
CJ
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:02 pm
by TomC
Hi Duncan,
Welcome to the world of drilled fingers and empty wallets.
Now for the important question. What kind of dog do you have?
HELLO
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:45 am
by JOHN TIPTON
Hi Duncan
I have PMed you with an invite to see our RV build, but the 'Brits' are here on 'rivetbangers' but we are so shy and reserved
that we (generally) keep a low profile
John
Re: HELLO
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:50 am
by captain_john
JOHN TIPTON wrote:Hi Duncan
I have PMed you with an invite to see our RV build, but the 'Brits' are here on 'rivetbangers' but we are so shy and reserved
that we (generally) keep a low profile
John
...kinda like me!
CJ
HELLO
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:28 am
by JOHN TIPTON
PS: Black Labrador
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:24 am
by tmbg
three or four years from now, when we're all flying, we need to have a big flyin where we all bring our dogs.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:20 am
by papakeith
Welcome Duncan.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:15 pm
by duncan_e
Do three siamese cats (OK so they are Liz's cats not mine) count as equal to at least one dog? Damn, thought not.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:26 pm
by Spike
Yeah they do. Cats are smarter, and they weigh less.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:17 pm
by dons
Welcome Duncan, this is a great place, and besides now there will be another person that doesn't think I've made a spelling mistake when use words like
colour.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:25 pm
by duncan_e
I've always loved Canada. Such a beautiful country and such great people (not least because you can spell).
Remember its called English because it belongs to us English. Its on loan to you guys in America, and if you continue to mangle it beyond recognition we might just ask for it back.
More from Duncan's guide to winning friends and influencing people shortly.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:27 pm
by dons
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:52 pm
by cjensen
duncan_e wrote:Remember its called English because it belongs to us English. Its on loan to you guys in America, and if you continue to mangle it beyond recognition we might just ask for it back.
More from Duncan's guide to winning friends and influencing people shortly.
That was funny! I like you already!
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:38 pm
by captain_john
duncan_e wrote:Remember its called English because it belongs to us English.
Ummm, It is WE English.
But WE Americans will let you continue to use it, if you use it properly!
Otherwise we will have to come over THERE and have another tea party!
CJ
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:40 pm
by captain_john
Spike wrote:Yeah they do. Cats are smarter <snip>
Says WHO?
If they were bigger, they would EAT YOU!
The only reason they don't is because they know that they wouldn't get away with it!
CJ
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:46 pm
by cjensen
Oh boy! Here we go!
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:00 pm
by Jack Fromm
captain_john wrote:duncan_e wrote:Remember its called English because it belongs to us English.
Ummm, It is WE English.
CJ
Sorry, CJ. Better be sure of your syntax before you try to zing him.
Duncan is correct. There are many examples where we differ on spelling and syntax with the Brits and Canadians, but it's properly "to
us English" on both sides of the pond and border.
Jack Fromm
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:16 pm
by captain_john
Ok... checking on it now!
We three kings...
We, the people...
We Americans...
We Brits...
I think I am correct.
Lemme look into it.
CJ