RE: Hmmmmmmmmmm

HMMMMMMMMM

it worked this time….wouldnt you believe it

cheers

Gary

RE: Hmmmmmmmmmm

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 30-01-03 AT 01:47 PM (GMT)]Negative Steve

I did a write up and then tried attaching the piccies but got the script error each time. I normally dont have problems with attachments but it wont work this time.

Thanks for the advice anyway

cheers

Gary
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RE: Script error

Boss

Thanks for the quick reply.

I think you missunderstood me. The forum that is causing me problems is the general discussion one and the Tornado’s arent the jet variety but the natural variety…twisters / whirlwinds etc. sorry if I was not clear enough

Could you please check this out at your convenience.

Cheers

Gary

RE: Travel To Northern Cyprus

Adrian

I have lived here in the south for two years now and have a few observations to make.

Before I start, I wish to make it clear that I will not enter into any political why’s or wherefor’s in respect of the current state of the Island with anyone (on or off-Island).

As you say, Cyprus is indeed a beautifull place. Irrespective of the arguing going on between various parties, the actual geography and climate of the Island is top notch. Obviously with the Mediterranean climate thrown in yuo would be hard pressed to find a more freindly, easy going place with a terrific culture and loads of extremes.

Loads of extremes ???. Most places in the south are little more than an hour and a half drive by Twincab away from each other. I live near the Akrotiri peninsula and can drive to Nicosia in just over an hour and a half, Paphos in uaround 3/4 of an hour, Polis, Latchi in just over an hour and can be at the top of the Troodos mountains in one hour exactly. I can go snow ski’ing in the morning and be on the beach in the afternoon for water ski’ing and finish off with a Meze and few beers all in one day withought breaking into a sweat.

The hardest thing about driving is the constantly changing vista’s, from wide open rolling landscape to huge mountain ranges to jaw dropping cliff views….that and the apparent lack of a highway code, but that just adds to the general experience.You just dont know whats around the next corner.

the wildife is totally alien to UK. where in the UK can you have Preying Mantis in your garden, Chameleons in the house and Vultures…chuffing great budgies with 12 foot wingspan…free flying ?…then there are the Scorpions, Cyprus widow (cousin to the black widow) that can put a grown man flat on his back for a week), umpteen types of ants from little one’s you can hardly see to bladdy great monsters that make the ants on Tom and Jerry look ridiculous.
Free flying Love birds etc etc etc…the list is endless.

Religion plays a very big part in the South. Events like Christmas, Easter and countless others are celebrated in a fashion that you wont see in the UK. I cant describe the difference…you just have to witness it for your self.It can be very emotional

I admit that I have so far been North of the border twice since being here. Again, it absolutely picturesque, especially the coast road up the pan handle…gobsmacking !. As to adventure / excitement…hmmmm, not much evidence of that, that I have seen. The occupying force is very in your face and I have felt decidedly uneasy on a few occassions in broad daylight in a large town. It is not as freindly as the south !. You are obviously limited as to places of interest to visit due lack of geographical real estate so your options are numbered.

I would say that depending on what you want from your holiday would depend decide where you go. I would also say that the south has shedloads of stuff to do whatever you takes your fancy. Yes you can relax by a pool, or on the beach anywhere, but as you say that can get a bit much sometimes.

For a quite vacation in an area that gives a feeling of living in the past about 30 years, try the North…I think you will get fed up very quickly.

Alternatively, come down south. There is shed loads more to see and do . Ignore Ayia Napa and its wall to wall drunk, teenagers and non stop parties (unless thats what turns you on ?). there is more to Cyprus than you could possibly even hope to scratch the surface of in a few weeks. Get out and about and explore. The experience is very well worth it.

You want adventure / exitement ? think of a sport…times the places where you think you could partake in it by twenty and that gives you an idea of what is here. Obviously weater sport of any kind from fishing to diving, to powerboating, kite surfing sailing …any thing you can possibly do on the water, feature heavily. You into ruins, a few weeks here and all that stuff you learned at school about Apollo and his mates suddenly all makes sense, when you can walk on his patio and check out his granny annexe.

Yes there are the tourist trap area’s…keep away cos they are full of the same tacky stuff you can get in any other Meditteranean country, but it is a trade…check out the villages in the mountains, explore the old back roads….and I’ll tell ya what….you want to leave.

Leather, Lace, Jewellry, all absolute top dollar stuff, but cheap.

The standard of living I would say, even though VAT has jsut gone up to 15 % is cheaper than the UK.

The food is so mouthwatering, I’m dribbling as I type and the local brews are …well come and try for yourself.

There is more to tell but I dont intend cluttering up this thread and I dont want to start sounding like a one man travel agent so I’ll shut here. If you wanna know more drop me an e-mail

cheers

Gary

RE: BREAKING NEWS!… Mr Men making a comeback!

Move over Harry Potter….this is next years blockbuster !!!!

Cheers

Gary

RE: My Short Pilot Career Thus Far

Showing my ignorance there a bit I’m afraid…didnt know you had a web site !. I’ll look at it tonight.

I know the Sedberg (Barge…as apposed to the Kirby Kadet which we called the Brick) very well. started gliding on the barge then converted.

Cheers

Gary

RE: My Short Pilot Career Thus Far

Cracking plane the Minor. Used to be one based at Old Sarum in wiltshire (where I did my gliding) back in 1976. It was powered by a long in the tooth JAP twin that was earmarked for a museum once it had become time expired. It was painted all silver and sounded much like a Doodlebug when flying.

The day I soloed in the Glider I was talking to the owner of the Minor and he let me try it out for size. the hardest thing was actually the getting in and out withgought treading on something you shouldnt or putting your foot throught fuselage or grabbing a support that you shouldn’t !. Once sat in I was amazed at the almost friction free aileron circuit but surprised at the weight of the elevator. I was told that with the slipstream running over, it almost dissapeared.

I kept hoping he would let me take it for a spin around the field but (cos I could fly…I’d just soloed in a glider for goodness sake !!!) he didnt. However I thanked for his time and still remember that little plane floating ’round Wiltshire (used to hear it two minutes before you actually saw it !!!)

Cheers

Gary