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    Much appreciated Mike.Rep on way also for new banner.
    See you on the Dark Side......

  2. #202

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    OOOOOH thats a canny banner there Neil


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    Very nice memento, though there is a spelling that will need correction - it's regale not regail.
    The bearer could be regaled with beer whilst they regale the provider with stories of how they earned it.
    Dave,
    Not only is Photoshop lacking a spell checker, it is not able to discern the subtleties of 'local' usage. Canadians don't use either word, 'regale' nor 'stand', in common conversation. It was my feeble attempt to put a 'British' spin on the description.

    Thanks for clearing up the definition and usage of 'regale', although I don't think many will lavish drinks on the card bearer for one story. I also took a moment to check out 'stand' and hope I got a bit closer on that usage, too.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    And for those with a twisted sense of humour...

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    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
    And for those with a twisted sense of humour...

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    Excellent Mike I think we will all be entitled to one of those

    But have you got a card for the Bullseye Award? I only ask as I was that pilot in 2015 who got shot down the most in the Ace Of Aces

    i consider it to be an Ace skill


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Could we have one with just flames and smoke for our WingCo? It's his usual state of being
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Could we have one with just flames and smoke for our WingCo? It's his usual state of being
    Neil,
    Note the flames on the above casualty card? I was trying to be subtle.

    Quote Originally Posted by tikkifriend View Post
    Excellent Mike I think we will all be entitled to one of those

    But have you got a card for the Bullseye Award? I only ask as I was that pilot in 2015 who got shot down the most in the Ace Of Aces

    i consider it to be an Ace skill
    Paul,
    So... I wrote it up as an ace skill:

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    The ending really tells the story, though.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Too good, Mike.

    Wish I could be there to see these cards bestowed, regaled and cried over.


    ... especially the flamer

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skafloc View Post
    Could we have one with just flames and smoke for our WingCo? It's his usual state of being
    Ah, the Hot Fiery Death Card of Doom.

    Mike, these are brilliant. Any chance of one suitably worded so we can give everyone a card for attending (e.g. "I attended Doncaster and lived to tell the tale").

    Neil, I don't mind printing off and laminating some/lots of these for Donny.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Cheers Steve that would be great.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
    Dave,
    Not only is Photoshop lacking a spell checker, it is not able to discern the subtleties of 'local' usage. Canadians don't use either word, 'regale' nor 'stand', in common conversation. It was my feeble attempt to put a 'British' spin on the description.

    Thanks for clearing up the definition and usage of 'regale', although I don't think many will lavish drinks on the card bearer for one story. I also took a moment to check out 'stand' and hope I got a bit closer on that usage, too.
    Regales's hardly in common usage here Mike, thanks largely to our education system I expect, though I did find out it also means to lavish food and drink on someone which is why I mentioned it, so, just shows we learn something every day.

    As for a survival card as Steve has suggested perhaps a "I attended Doncaster without contracting something" would fit the bill ?

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Very droll Steve.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGuy59 View Post
    Neil,
    Note the flames on the above casualty card? I was trying to be subtle.
    We don't do subtle
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    We don't do subtle
    No Squadron Leader, you don't.
    Kyte.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    And, despite the comments on the lack of subtlety, I bravely press on with my attempts...

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    Not sure if the "skill" icon location is the place for the mixed roundel, or if it should be a watermark behind the text. Also, I know that there are no German participants at this passage of arms, but there will be planes on the tables with the markings.

    Thoughts and edits?

    PS: watermarked mixed roundel

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    [Edit: Spell Check!]
    Last edited by OldGuy59; 08-23-2016 at 13:24.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Looks the biz Mike . Like the Tricolour and the narrative just sums it up. Rep


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Damn Rep gun jammed


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    I just think that they are all superb Mike.
    Thanks again.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Very nice Mike. Personally I prefer the second of the two as is looks less cluttered.

    Paul's rep gun is jammed but mine isn't.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Very nice Mike. Personally I prefer the second of the two as is looks less cluttered.

    Paul's rep gun is jammed but mine isn't.
    I'm with you, Steve.

    And thanks!
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Spelling Police Alert!


    perseverance not perserverance

    (Rep already given)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumptonian View Post
    Spelling Police Alert!


    perseverance not perserverance

    (Rep already given)
    Pete,
    Thanks for the second set of eyes, and a brain that can spell. No spell check on Photoshop.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    I agree with Steve. No 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Very nice Mike. Personally I prefer the second of the two as is looks less cluttered.

    Paul's rep gun is jammed but mine isn't.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    I quite liked the first one, but we are a democracy after all.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    I quite liked the first one, but we are a democracy after all.
    Rob.
    Look where democracy got us with the Brexit vote
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Look where democracy got us with the Brexit vote
    to true.


    I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
    Coming down is the hardest thing

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    Architects of our own destiny or demise.

    Quote Originally Posted by Guntruck View Post
    Look where democracy got us with the Brexit vote
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Let's not go there chaps.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Here is a reminder of last year which I have just run across whilst printing the name badges for this year.
    Thought you may like it.
    No prizes for naming the people though.


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    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Thank you Rob for posting this photo we took in the magnificent town of Newark.
    It has brought back cheerful memoires of my stay.
    So nice.
    Funny, I have just completed my on line "check in" for the flights a moment ago.
    See you soon.
    <img src=http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=2554&dateline=1409073309 border=0 alt= />
    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    Have a good flight over.See you Friday.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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