From the Flight Deck: The Flying Scotsman TAKES ILL!

Sunday, January 24, 2010

The Flying Scotsman TAKES ILL!

The Flying Scotsman
From time-zone to time-zone on the Triple 7 Speedbirds

Hello all. Captain Ian (The Flying Scotsman) had his appendix removed last night. Here's what his wife (June) posted:

Hello: this is being posted with the help of our kids. During the night, Ian started to get pain in his stomach, which steadily got worse as morning came. We called the Emergency Doctor service which came in less than 20 minutes, and quickly diagnosed appendicitis. I started off life as a nurse, so I suspected as much, but he wouldn't listen to me, until the pain became intolerable. Typical man.Long and the short of it, Ian about 2 hours ago had his appendix removed in an urgent operation and it all went smoothly and he is now fast asleep.As we were getting him to the hospital, he scribbled down his password and information and insisted a note is dropped in here to let you all know what has happened! I needed to get the kids to help me.I am heading over there again to see husband-without-appendix (and dad-without-appendix) but expect him still to be fast asleep.

Thanks again, June and the kids.

Perhaps fellow readers can send Ian an email/post.

Captain Doug

5 comments:

: zzz said...; Our thoughts are with you. Hope you get well soon. all the best.

Andrew; January 24, 2010 4:39 PM
: Daniel Asuncion said...; Ian...that was close. You were
very fortunate that your wife
acted so quickly.
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There's an old saying in the
southern U.S.

"You are luckier than a skinny
turkey at Thanksgiving."

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Take your time and get well.

Dan
Nova Scotia; January 24, 2010 9:44 PM
: Jack said...; Thanks for letting us know about Ian, Doug. That was a shocker to see! Lucky for him he was home.

Enjoyed your recent posting on your western trip. I was at a course at a hotel by YYZ over the weekend and enjoyed being under the departure path of 06L. Couldn't help thinking of you and your recent trip as I saw an AC A321 depart!

Jack; January 25, 2010 11:37 AM
: From the Flight Deck said...; Jack. Yes, I bet Ian is thinking the same thing - lucky it didn't happen on the road. I know of pilots and flight attendants taking ill during layovers. Not only is it challenging but it's a bureaucratic nightmare.

Doug; January 25, 2010 1:00 PM
: From the Flight Deck said...; Dan. Now that's a different way of putting it. Sounds like a George Bush spin off.

Doug; January 25, 2010 1:01 PM

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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
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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.