From the Flight Deck: Happy New Year from Barbados!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy New Year from Barbados!

It's 18:20 local here in Barbados and I'm blogging from the beach. Just about to sit down for an all-inclusive gala. Looks like they are putting on a nice spread at the resort. My son also gets to celebrate his birthday.

All the best to everyone out there for 2010!

Captain Doug in Barbados

9 comments:

: S.O. Lukas said...; Happy New Year Capt'n!

Here's for smooth sailing and clear skies in '10!; December 31, 2009 7:18 PM
: Lakotahope said...; Happy New Year Capt Doug....Many more to you and all who visit here..; December 31, 2009 11:49 PM
: From the Flight Deck said...; Thanks Lakotahope. It's our last day here in paradise.

Now comes the fun part. Trying to get home on stand by priority.

Capt. Doug; January 1, 2010 8:07 AM
: From the Flight Deck said...; S.O.Lukas. Thanks and the same to you. All the best for 2010.

Capt. Doug; January 1, 2010 8:07 AM
: Tim said...; Glad to see you're having a good time in Barbados! Hope you have a safe trip back to Toronto! All the best for 2010 to you and your family!

F/O Tim; January 1, 2010 6:25 PM
: John said...; Spent a couple 'old years nights' down there, what I always remember is that everyone shook your hand and said 'All the best' at midnight. I always thought that was very nice. Bajans are such warm people.; January 1, 2010 8:01 PM
: From the Flight Deck said...; F/O Tim. Yes, all the best in 2010. Doug; January 2, 2010 7:52 AM
: From the Flight Deck said...; John. You're right about the Bajans. I think they are the nicest of any Caribbean island.

Just checking flight loads. The first flight out of BGI is showing 10 open seats. There's 5 "cons" ahead of us so the math looks good for a family of five.

I see it's -17 C in YYZ. It's going to be a long cold walk to the car. Now if I just remember where I parked it.

Capt. Doug; January 2, 2010 7:57 AM
: From the Flight Deck said...; This post has been removed by the author.; January 6, 2010 8:54 AM

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Jan. 07/2010

I found your blog by accident, and I have to say it's the best aviation blog I've seen by far.
I noticed on the right hand side of your blog a link to a youtube video about Northwest 188, and thought you might like to see this descent parody if you haven't already. After reading yours and the FL250 blog about what it's like to work up in the cloudmines, and after one or two long flight sim sessions over the pond, (I sim the 320 and 330,) well it made me chuckle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0_9TIi76a4
All the best, and I hope to keep reading your excellent posts :)

Jan. 8/2010

Dear Capt. Morris, I have to start off like many others have: "I have stumbled on your blog by accident" after googling something along the lines of "plane talk" or "modern aviation stories". Thanks Google! I have been joyfully reading along for the past four months now and as a first year student enrolled in Seneca's flight program, more importantly (what I would like to consider) as a big aviation enthuthiast your blog reminds me why I must work so hard to get to my flying dream. (Trips to YYZ for spotting works just the same but can be inconvenient on time and gas, it can be a fair drive from Scarborough) From the not so great "perks"; Company airline passes. To the joys of the job; Check Ride!/Weekends in the "Box"...(I say this jokingly of course, sounds like they aren't that great after all). I can only get excited with the road that lies ahead. It also gives a little insight in the workload coming along with it!

Jan.10/2010

Hi there Doug: I'm an Emirates B777 skipper based in Dubai ....(entire comment found in post "Competent or Not.") Great blog Doug - enjoy reading it

Jan. 18/2010
Doug Best aviation blog I've ever seen. Especially enjoyed the latest entry from St. John's. Having been stationed in Newfoundland for several years, I'm very familiar with the challenges of weather on the Rock the Rock and flying! Small and large planes. Keep up the good work in the air and on the blog!

Jan.18/2010
Capt Doug. Many thanks for answering my enroute question on "the age of aircraft", published in this months enroute magazine. Also congratulations on getting through the check ; )I am another avid follower of yours and 'The Flying Scotsman's' blogs, always looking forward to the next postings. As well as the interesting technical info, they give us 'we wish we were pilots' an insight into the life of an airline pilot.

Feb. 01/2010
Just a quick note of appreciation and to compliment you on your book. I finished it already and found myself wanting it to continue! I have read alot of aviation books and websites but I found your approach really unique, and learned alot of new things. I especially enjoyed the meteorology aspect of the book. Just like in your blog, I find your writing makes me feel like I'm inside the flight deck with you - especially the take-off part you wrote about.