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ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Dixie

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

I don't want to queer the deal, but aren't you gonna miss the wee one something fierce? [:(]

Yes [:(] However, the RAF seem quite keen for me to go and I don't get a huge amount of say in the matter. Unless I persuade them that I will somehow be a burden to them (beyond my usual) then I'm going. I won't be the first and I won't be the last in this situation. My Dad used to be away for 5-6 months at a time when I was a wee un, that was part of his job. I suspect Simon has done many months away from his tribe as well.

Yeah, I know. Goes with the territory and all. Still...ugh.

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

I received some very sad news today from Des' wife. He lost his fight against his cancer and passed away in hospital on June 7th.

I'll miss you, old buddy. Rest in peace.

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Hi all,

Hi Chickenboy
This is mrs divepac
this is the only way that i can currently work out in getting in contact with you.
I'm really sorry to let you know this way, but divepac(aka des wallace) passed away on the 7th june in the local hospital. His cancer got the better of him. He had his head with him right to the end and was not in any pain as he slipped away from me. He did not suffer at all. All I am trying to remember now is he is at peace and not in any pain or discomfort. Anyway I'm really sorry to let you find out this way. Please pass this info onto your fellow game players inwhich he most enjoyed playing.

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

This from press.nz.co:

WALLACE, Desmond James - Of Wanaka, passed away at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, on June 7, 2013, aged 54. Dearly loved partner of Joanne Sands, cherished father of Daniel, and his partner Rhi, loved brother and brother-in-law of Robyn and Dave, Barry and Mary Anne, and Deborah, best mate of Peter, Kathy, and the late Sides, and beloved master of Dixie, Zach and Macy. A memorial Service for Des will be held at Wanaka Districts Club, 45 Plantation Road, Wanaka on Tuesday June 11, at 2.00 p.m. Donations to the Wanaka Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to 97 Plantation Road, Wanaka 9305.
Lovingly cared for by:
Affinity Funerals
Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z

ORIGINAL: Dixie

ORIGINAL: Apollo11

ORIGINAL: Dixie

Found out today that I'm heading to the Falklands next year for four months.

[X(]

Martin, what time of year (i.e. what season down there)?

BTW, servicing tankers for the Eurofighters?


Leo "Apollo11"

If I go in March it'll be autumn there. Which means the week will start with wind, rain, fog, sunshine, snow and then lunch. I have to be ready to move in November though, in case the guy who is meant to be going can't. In that case it'll be summer down there, which means wind, snow, rain, fog, sunshine. If it goes to plan I'll maybe see the flight tests post winter maintenance before I go, then I'll be back in time to enjoy the last month and a bit of the display circuit.

The season doesn't make a massive amount of difference really. It's always windy and the wind mostly comes from the Antarctic. I've been before and saw one tree in my two weeks there! It's a bit like the Scottish Highlands or Dartmoor with less trees but more landmines.


In terms of my job, if I read the assignment order properly... I'm working VASS (Visiting Aircraft Support Section) which mainly involves dealing with the non-local aircraft like the airbridge or visitors from other places. I think I'm attached to 1312 Flight but I don't have any qualifications on the C-130 and the VC-10 should be retired by then, in any case my VC-10 quals will have expired (finally!). Of course, I might have got it wrong and I might actually be expected to do some Herc work, but as the assignment says VASS I expect not.

It'll be windy and isolated. But it's not sandy, I don't need to take a gun and I'm looking forward to seeing the local wildlife and some battlefield tours. As a nice bonus there are no medals for the Falklands, which means that no-one is trying to shoot me or blow me up, so one advantage over Afghanistan. I also hate hot climates but quite like the cold.

ORIGINAL: Apollo11

Hi all,

I know that Des posted picture of him hiking recently (I think here in "THE THREAD!!!") but I was unable to find it...

Does anyone remember this?


Leo "Apollo11"

ORIGINAL: Dixie
Seeing as I don't drink that leaves one option...[:D]

ORIGINAL: Dixie

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Dixie




Yes [:(] However, the RAF seem quite keen for me to go and I don't get a huge amount of say in the matter. Unless I persuade them that I will somehow be a burden to them (beyond my usual) then I'm going. I won't be the first and I won't be the last in this situation. My Dad used to be away for 5-6 months at a time when I was a wee un, that was part of his job. I suspect Simon has done many months away from his tribe as well.

Yeah, I know. Goes with the territory and all. Still...ugh.

It goes with the territory, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. In common with most of the RAF, I would have loved to do a det a few years back but it wasn't my turn and I didn't have much experience. Now I've got the experience but I've picked up a family along the way. Grin and bear it, four months can go quickly even if the actual days crawl by. It's said that there are two options for the Falklands get fit (at the gym) or get fat (at the bar). Seeing as I don't drink that leaves one option...[:D] The problem there is that I get easily bored at the gym.

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

ORIGINAL: Dixie
Seeing as I don't drink that leaves one option...[:D]

Dixie, Dixie, Dixie...haven't you considered that this may be God's way of telling you that you need to start drinking? Keep your options open, man! [;)]

ORIGINAL: Dixie

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

I don't want to queer the deal, but aren't you gonna miss the wee one something fierce? [:(]

Yes [:(] However, the RAF seem quite keen for me to go and I don't get a huge amount of say in the matter. Unless I persuade them that I will somehow be a burden to them (beyond my usual) then I'm going. I won't be the first and I won't be the last in this situation. My Dad used to be away for 5-6 months at a time when I was a wee un, that was part of his job. I suspect Simon has done many months away from his tribe as well.

ORIGINAL: sprior

ORIGINAL: Dixie

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

I don't want to queer the deal, but aren't you gonna miss the wee one something fierce? [:(]

Yes [:(] However, the RAF seem quite keen for me to go and I don't get a huge amount of say in the matter. Unless I persuade them that I will somehow be a burden to them (beyond my usual) then I'm going. I won't be the first and I won't be the last in this situation. My Dad used to be away for 5-6 months at a time when I was a wee un, that was part of his job. I suspect Simon has done many months away from his tribe as well.

Been there, done that. On a surface ship it's not so bad because you get all the jollies. On boats you get a 40 word grumblygram every week but at least the wife knows there's zero chance of you bringing some exotic disease with you.

Dixie - if you fly across the equator do you still get a crossing the line certificate?

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy
This from press.nz.co:

WALLACE, Desmond James - Of Wanaka, passed away at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, on June 7, 2013, aged 54. Dearly loved partner of Joanne Sands, cherished father of Daniel, and his partner Rhi, loved brother and brother-in-law of Robyn and Dave, Barry and Mary Anne, and Deborah, best mate of Peter, Kathy, and the late Sides, and beloved master of Dixie, Zach and Macy. A memorial Service for Des will be held at Wanaka Districts Club, 45 Plantation Road, Wanaka on Tuesday June 11, at 2.00 p.m. Donations to the Wanaka Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to 97 Plantation Road, Wanaka 9305.
Lovingly cared for by:
Affinity Funerals
Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z

ORIGINAL: Symon

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy
This from press.nz.co:

WALLACE, Desmond James - Of Wanaka, passed away at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, on June 7, 2013, aged 54. Dearly loved partner of Joanne Sands, cherished father of Daniel, and his partner Rhi, loved brother and brother-in-law of Robyn and Dave, Barry and Mary Anne, and Deborah, best mate of Peter, Kathy, and the late Sides, and beloved master of Dixie, Zach and Macy. A memorial Service for Des will be held at Wanaka Districts Club, 45 Plantation Road, Wanaka on Tuesday June 11, at 2.00 p.m. Donations to the Wanaka Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to 97 Plantation Road, Wanaka 9305.
Lovingly cared for by:
Affinity Funerals
Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z

I have lost a friend. In his son, I may have gained a friend.

So long as Des lives in out hearts and minds, he will remain ... Des.

Went out and bought the ingredients for serious margaritas. If I must drink to the passing of a friend, it will be done righteously and well.

God Bless and keep, Desmond Wallace.

May the road rise up to meet you;
May the wind be always at your back;
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
May the rains fall soft upon your body until we meet again;
and until then,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

ORIGINAL: DivePac88

Morning tithe... Just went for a walk in the park with my OT, and Dixie the Dog. Ours is the House on the left with the hedge, so you see I've covered a bit of ground. You can see the rain coming out-of the Alps, and up the Lake, and it is raining heavily now when I posting this.