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by Biggles
Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:26 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UA B744 In YYC..
Replies: 7
Views: 3220

UA B744 In YYC..

N171UA departed <acronym title="Calgary - International (YYC / CYYC), Canada - Alberta">YYC</acronym> as UAL900 to <acronym title="Frankfurt - Main (Rhein-Main AB) (FRA / FRF / EDDF), Germany">FRA</acronym> at 0217Z. Flight Explorer shows the aircraft came from <acronym title="San Francisco - Intern...

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by Biggles
Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:34 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Nissan Murano To Be Recalled
Replies: 13
Views: 2187

RE: Nissan Murano To Be Recalled

Did you factor in the loose nut behind the wheel ??  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/wink.gif" alt="Wink"> Remember Mrs Soccer Mom will be drinking latte' , chatting on the phone, and feeding the kids.She's far too busy to even notice the engine quit 5 minutes ago.. <img src="/disc...

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by Biggles
Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:19 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Running Tips?
Replies: 13
Views: 1276

RE: Running Tips?

I've just gotten into running a few months ago . I started last October walking a few kms,then started running for a km or so in April. I'm now up to 10kms. My best time is 1 hr 26 mins . Pretty slow,but I'm getting better. I'm entering my first 10K race in September. I had problems with shin splint...

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by Biggles
Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:13 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Anyone Going To W.A.R.R?
Replies: 0
Views: 2253

Anyone Going To W.A.R.R?

The World Airline Road Race ! <a href="http://www.worldairlineroadrace.org/" target=_blank>http://www.worldairlineroadrace.org/</a> This year it's in Calgary . I entered the 10K race.It's my very first race. I'm just hoping to finish.My best time so far is 1:26:28 . The max time is 1 hr 30 min., I'v...

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by Biggles
Sun Jul 17, 2005 3:26 am
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: Belgian Defence In YYC
Replies: 0
Views: 1962

Belgian Defence In YYC

A310 <acronym title="Air China">CA</acronym>-02 Belgian Defence just departed <acronym title="Calgary - International (YYC / CYYC), Canada - Alberta">YYC</acronym>. No info on destination. Perhaps they were visiting the Stampede ??  <img border=0 src="http://www.airliners.net/discussions/graphics/sm...

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by Biggles
Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:05 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: HNL RareBirds ... Vol 6
Replies: 200
Views: 13026

RE: HNL RareBirds ... Vol 6

B-5116 is scheduled to depart at 1900Z (0900L) today (16July) for PKMJ.

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by Biggles
Sat Jul 16, 2005 9:57 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UAX J41 In YYC ..
Replies: 3
Views: 2587

RE: UAX J41 In YYC ..

Another ex-UAX J41 arrived in YYC yesterday. N326UE . This acft is in UAX colours,but no titles.It's parked at the Avmax hangar , next to the two ex-UAX Do328's.

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by Biggles
Sat Jul 16, 2005 7:10 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: July Deliveries Thread
Replies: 5
Views: 2057

RE: July Deliveries Thread

B5116 B737-800
ATD KBFI 2123Z/15JUL ETA PHNL 0200Z/16JUL (1600L 15JULY )
ETD PHNL 1900Z/16JUL (0900L 16JULY)
Routing KBFI-PHNL-PKMJ-PGSN-ZLXY

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by Biggles
Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:56 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC / CAI Pilots Ask Tribunal To Uphold Seniority
Replies: 7
Views: 3347

RE: AC / CAI Pilots Ask Tribunal To Uphold Seniority

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by Biggles
Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:03 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UAX J41 In YYC ..
Replies: 3
Views: 2587

UAX J41 In YYC ..

Parked at the Avmax maintenance hangar. The acft is N316UE in full AUX colours.Are J41's still part of the active fleet ?? I've never seen one here before.

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by Biggles
Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:32 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: What Happened To Airworld?
Replies: 1
Views: 1760

What Happened To Airworld?

Back in '96 I was contracted to work in <acronym title="London - Gatwick (LGW / EGKK), United Kingdom">LGW</acronym> for Airworld in their ops department. They had , I believe 4 A320's . There was also a comany called All Leisure with one A320 . I worked in <acronym title="London - Gatwick (LGW / EG...

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by Biggles
Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:23 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: July Deliveries Thread
Replies: 5
Views: 2057

July Deliveries Thread

Didn't see a thread started yet... B-KXA EMB170 SBSJ-SBRF-GVAC-???? 17JUL Delivery to Hong Kong Express Airways. <acronym title="Chautauqua Airlines/US Airways Express (USA)">RP</acronym>-669 F-27 EKBI-LYBE-LCPH-OERK-OMDB-OPKC-VIDP-VECC-VTBD-WMSA-WIHH-WIHP. Acft is in OMDB right now ,going to WHIP f...

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by Biggles
Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:36 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Water-Balloon Bombing Pilot In Hot Waters
Replies: 18
Views: 9267

RE: Water-Balloon Bombing Pilot In Hot Waters

Anyone who spends $5000 on a handbag deserves to have a water-filled balloon dropped on them !  Smile

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by Biggles
Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:13 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Planning On Gastric Bypass Surgery...VERY Serious
Replies: 76
Views: 4932

RE: Planning On Gastric Bypass Surgery...VERY Serious

Pilotpip , I congratulate you !! and thanks for the kind words. I was bad today. I enjoyed a dee-licious stawberry shake and ate some Doritos . It was a holiday after all. But tomorrow I'm going to have a nice long run and it's back to fruit and veggies. I also have cut out all pop,and now drink LOT...

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by Biggles
Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:15 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Planning On Gastric Bypass Surgery...VERY Serious
Replies: 76
Views: 4932

RE: Planning On Gastric Bypass Surgery...VERY Serious

Corulz05, You can loose weight without surgery and pills and fad diets. It just takes some willpower. I'm 5,9'. Last August I weighed 311 lbs . That's a <acronym title="Bloomington / Normal - Central Illinois Regional (BMI / KBMI), USA - Illinois">BMI</acronym> of 46 . I made up my mind I wanted to ...

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by Biggles
Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:20 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UA Express Do328 Retirements?
Replies: 12
Views: 2447

RE: UA Express Do328 Retirements?

Just a correction..

N329MX is f/n 302 , and the other is f/n 303. 303 had it's left engine running for a short time today. Both of them look like they are being worked on. Perhaps getting ready to leave YYC ??

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by Biggles
Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:23 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Why Is Obesity Increasing?
Replies: 32
Views: 2076

RE: Why Is Obesity Increasing?

As an obese person myself , I'll say this: After working 12 hour shift ,it was easier to pick up fast food than cook myself.At work I'd eat junk food and drink pop because it was easier than bringing in healthy food. At home it was easy to switch on the <acronym title="Virgin Express (Belgium)">TV</...

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by Biggles
Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:26 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: UA Express Do328 Retirements?
Replies: 12
Views: 2447

UA Express Do328 Retirements?

A couple of ex <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> Express Do328's have recently arrived in <acronym title="Calgary - International (YYC / CYYC), Canada - Alberta">YYC</acronym> ,parked at the Avmax hangar. On is N329MX f/n 301 ,the other is f/n 302?? (can't see the regn ). Why are t...

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by Biggles
Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:18 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Laptops In Cafes
Replies: 30
Views: 1773

RE: Laptops In Cafes

I prefer lapdances myself.

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by Biggles
Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:07 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Canada Day
Replies: 42
Views: 2106

RE: Canada Day

"Puts hand up" Gitch is used in Alberta too , and sometimes even worn  <img border=0 src="http://www.airliners.net/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border=0> But what does gitch have to do with Canada Day ?? <img border=0 src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/silly.gi...

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by Biggles
Fri Jul 01, 2005 7:48 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Canada Day
Replies: 42
Views: 2106

RE: Canada Day

I went to Hooters once in Florida .One of the girls was kinda flat-chested. I felt I was ripped off .Hated the States ever since....

Take off eh , you hoser !!
 rotfl 

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by Biggles
Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:33 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Canada Day
Replies: 42
Views: 2106

RE: Canada Day

This will be my first Canada Day as a Canadian citizen..too bad I'm working.. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/frown.gif" alt="Sad"> However , the Calgary Stampede starts shortly,and I will party then.. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" alt="Smile"> Happy Canada Day...

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:01 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Canada: Same-sex Marriage Bill Is Passed.
Replies: 61
Views: 3810

RE: Canada: Same-sex Marriage Bill Is Passed.

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 30, 2005 12:32 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The End Of The Assault Weapons Ban In The USA
Replies: 121
Views: 5288

RE: The End Of The Assault Weapons Ban In The USA

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 30, 2005 12:18 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The End Of The Assault Weapons Ban In The USA
Replies: 121
Views: 5288

RE: The End Of The Assault Weapons Ban In The USA

Americans need their guns . They live in a very violent country. Last year our head office in Houston flew most of the Calgary office to Houston for the company Christmas party.It was, for most ,our first visit . Did they show us the sights ?? No, they took us to a gun range to shoot at targets . Su...

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:39 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: F1 Usgp Hearing On Wed
Replies: 20
Views: 1698

RE: F1 Usgp Hearing On Wed

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:26 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iraqi Airways
Replies: 9
Views: 3934

RE: Iraqi Airways

Supposedly 9L-LFF is operating AMM-BGW-AMM on 30 June using IAW flt numbers..
Start up flights possibly ??

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:21 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: All White 757 At YHM Today
Replies: 6
Views: 5478

RE: All White 757 At YHM Today

That aircaft was in YYC a few weeks ago . USAF Special Ops C32B .

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:15 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Mystery Planes Continue To Circle Over Lodi
Replies: 54
Views: 15599

RE: Mystery Planes Continue To Circle Over Lodi

"The plane..is one of at least two that have been circling over the city for nearly four weeks."

Does Steve Fossett know about this ??

Kali-forn-ia ,land of fruits and nuts..and mystery airplanes..

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by Biggles
Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:47 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Show Us Your Ride.....
Replies: 98
Views: 3912

RE: Show Us Your Ride.....

Heating up the drag radials.... <a href="http://img294.echo.cx/img294/3428/smokey110kj.jpg" target=_blank><img src="http://img294.echo.cx/img294/3428/smokey110kj.jpg" width=650 height=429 alt="http://img294.echo.cx/img294/3428/smokey110kj.jpg" border=0></a> Under the hood... <a href="http://img294.e...

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by Biggles
Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:39 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: June Ferry Flights..
Replies: 32
Views: 5705

RE: June Ferry Flights..

9XR-SD DC8-62 HKJK-HLLB-EGMC . ETA EGMC planned for 0930Z/ 1030L/24June . Silverback Cargo.

N797AJ B727-200
KLCQ-SKBO ETD 1500Z/1100L 24 June.

9LLFF B767-200
EBBR-EGLL ETD 0800Z/100L 24June . Teebeh Airlines.

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by Biggles
Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:46 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: F1, Don't Come Back
Replies: 106
Views: 3491

RE: F1, Don't Come Back

True , it was a silly comment.The rednecks would be driving around for days looking for the bridge ...

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by Biggles
Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:37 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: F1, Don't Come Back
Replies: 106
Views: 3491

RE: F1, Don't Come Back

Wait til NASCAR goes to Europe....and it rains.  Wink

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by Biggles
Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:33 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Under Paid Aviation Employees
Replies: 107
Views: 8450

RE: Under Paid Aviation Employees

LOL ! workbench, I suggest you stick to playing with your wood.You haven't a clue what you are talking about.

Watch out for splinters now.. Wink

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by Biggles
Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:37 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Iraqi Airlines: General Info Please
Replies: 4
Views: 2803

RE: Iraqi Airlines: General Info Please

B762 <acronym title="Colgan Air (USA)">9L</acronym>-LFF I believe should be in <acronym title="Brussels - National (Zaventem) / Melsbroek (BRU / EBBR / EBMB), Belgium">BRU</acronym> at the moment ,and possibly might show up in <acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA - Vir...

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by Biggles
Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:27 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC To Increase Fuel Surcharge...again
Replies: 14
Views: 4343

RE: AC To Increase Fuel Surcharge...again

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by Biggles
Sun Jun 19, 2005 2:06 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: It's June...Isn't That Supposed To Mean SUN?
Replies: 15
Views: 2491

RE: It's June...Isn't That Supposed To Mean SUN?

Rain,rain,and more rain.. I drove 600 kms to Edmonton and back for the Edmonton Autocross Challenge.The drive was awful .We put together a team of 3 Focii and an XR4Ti .We had lots fun,but it was a tad wet.I was soaked at the end of the day,and my car smells like wet dog . Calgary is presently under...

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by Biggles
Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:11 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: 2008 Proposed F1 Rules : Bull....!
Replies: 35
Views: 2423

RE: 2008 Proposed F1 Rules : Bull....!

I hope the FIA stops this nonsense. F1 has always been on the leading edge of automotive technology .But if the FIA continues to add more and more restrictions, there would be less incentive for the teams to develop new technology.
F1 would become another lame series like the IRL.

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by Biggles
Fri Jun 17, 2005 4:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: June Ferry Flights..
Replies: 32
Views: 5705

RE: June Ferry Flights..

N987PG B747-400 KTUS ATD 0520Z ETA SAEZ 1620Z .

EX-061 B737-??? Callsign INL1001 KGYR-CYMX-BIKF-UKBB . ETD KGR 0010Z/24JUNE . Operator listed as Intal Avia.
Sorry,don't have much info on this one.

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by Biggles
Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:18 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: How British Are You?
Replies: 110
Views: 3792

RE: How British Are You?

I got nine...wrong. I guess I should hand back my British passport.Luckily I now have a Canuck passport.
I didn't know about the dog licence change. What about cat licences ??
The ones with dog crossed out and cat written on them ??

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 16, 2005 2:32 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Platinum Jet Air At SEA
Replies: 2
Views: 2681

RE: Platinum Jet Air At SEA

Actually They did fly one F100 at least once. There are two F100's painted in Platinum Air colours at YYC,both British registered.

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:13 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: June Ferry Flights..
Replies: 32
Views: 5705

RE: June Ferry Flights..

N987PG B747-400 , KTUS ETD 0200Z/17JUNE (1900L/16JUNE) , SAEZ ETA 1300Z/17JUNE (1000L 17JUNE.

B6266 A320 LFBD ETD 1430Z/20JUNE (1630L) EFHK ETA 1730Z/20JUNE (2030L), ETD 1930Z (2230L) - UNNT - ZUUU .
Delivery to United Eagle Airlines.

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:53 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Tips For Losing Weight
Replies: 24
Views: 3257

RE: Tips For Losing Weight

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:38 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: I Bought A New Car!
Replies: 33
Views: 2940

RE: I Bought A New Car!

Instead of buying that SUV ,you should have bought the new Family Thruster.Chicks in Ferrari's love them .

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by Biggles
Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:34 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Regional 1 Starting YKA-YVR/YKA-YYJ Nonstops
Replies: 4
Views: 1985

RE: Regional 1 Starting YKA-YVR/YKA-YYJ Nonstops

A Regional1 Dash 8 has been taking a number of short flights from YYC in the last few days,and returning to the Avmax hangar.

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by Biggles
Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:47 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Tips For Losing Weight
Replies: 24
Views: 3257

RE: Tips For Losing Weight

I've recently posted my results ,but I'm happy to post again  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" alt="Smile"> ... 60 lbs since last August.Eat better,eat less ,supplement with viamins,and exercise. I'm a work-in-progress , another 60 lbs to go.. Congrats , girls and guys , on yo...

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by Biggles
Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:47 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: How Was Your Weekend?
Replies: 16
Views: 2179

RE: How Was Your Weekend?

Saturday went for a run,then went a friends for dinner.Sunday crunched cones at a local autoslalom event (lots of fun ! ) , then watched the Canadian GP in the evening.. Smile

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by Biggles
Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:10 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: AC Livery Rumours
Replies: 57
Views: 11624

RE: AC Livery Rumours

Celine's invoice had to be paid ..

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by Biggles
Sun Jun 12, 2005 2:14 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Reached A Goal Today...
Replies: 16
Views: 1256

RE: Reached A Goal Today...

Thanks <acronym title="Anchorage - Ted Stevens International (ANC / PANC), USA - Alaska">ANC</acronym> ! . Maybe I'll come and visit you . I've been to Inuvik and Yellowknife,and I worked in Iqaluit for a few months,but never been to Alaska. How's the beer ?? <img src="/discussions/graphics/smi...

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by Biggles
Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:43 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Reached A Goal Today...
Replies: 16
Views: 1256

RE: Reached A Goal Today...

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" alt="Smile"> . I'm just leaving for my run.It's a lovely day..cold and raining. But I'm going now so I can be back in time to watch the Canadian <acronym title="China General Aviation">GP</acronym> qua...

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