Author Archives: John

Flying update

Posted on August 5, 2010 by John

August  I’ve had some nice flights in the Piper Archer and I’ve also been flying a six-seat plane, a Cessna 206. I took a couple of colleagues on a trip down the Sydney beaches from Barrenjoey Lighthouse to Stanwell Tops, then back aross … Continue reading →

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Daily grind

Posted on August 5, 2010 by John

August My Three month contract at Town Hall ended, but I have a new contract for a year. I can work four days a week, which is good for the golf. I seem to have a lot more work to do … Continue reading →

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Jan

Posted on August 5, 2010 by John

Jan in the middle with Chris, Mike and Eunice and Viv on a windy winter day in the Blue Mountains  Jan and the three cats are all well.  Jan’s business has been quieter for a while, but is now picking up … Continue reading →

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Extra fun

Posted on August 5, 2010 by John

I’ve been having fun flying my radio controlled aircraft. My big plane, an Extra 300 with 50cc two-stroke engine and 2.2 metres wingspan is a wonderful machine. My model flying club had to move fields recently and that kept me … Continue reading →

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On course

Posted on August 5, 2010 by John

I’ve been having fun with golf. Myself and three friends were all working part time for a while so had a regular midweek game of golf. Incredibly frustrating, as golf is, but also very good fun. With a few lessons … Continue reading →

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