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Subject: Netletter nr 40 - Between Ourselves ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT DON'T UPGRADE TO ANY VERSION OF PKZIP ABOVE 2.04G A new Trojan horse virus has emerged on the internet with name PKZIP300.ZIP. So named as to give the impression that this file is a new version of the PKZIP software used to ZIP (compress) files. DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS FILE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! IF YOU INSTALL OR EXPAND THIS FILE, THE VIRUS WILL WIPE YOUR HARD DISK AND AFFECT MODEMS AT 14.4 AND HIGHER. This is an extremely destructive virus with no known way to repair any damage. THIS WARNING IS SINCERE AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE INFORMATION IN NETLETTER 30. Source - Dotto's Cafe Knowledge Network TV - Local Computer Club -=O0O=- . Those of you who are members of the TCA AC NET (Radio) or know Mike Willey, N0QGQ, editor of the IAAH Newsletter. John Doney (VE4TT) tells us that Mike has a home page at http://members.aol.com/mikewings/ There you will find a very interesting account of his father's career as a pilot for PANAGRA. . New ferry schedules EFFECTIVE Apr 1st between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay. Departure times are changing significantly, morning sailings leave earlier, afternoon and evening sailing will leave later. Times of departure from both terminals - 06:45, 08:50, 10:55, 13:00, 15:05, 17:10, 19:10 and 21:10 . March 9th was a busy day at YYZ, and approx 60 cons were hovering for YUL Rapidair. One of our Captains, due to take a CL65 positioning flight to YUL, made arrangements for a crew and took many of the cons to YUL on what would otherwise be an empty aircraft. The captain even invited cons to view the flight deck - now that's the way to keep the 'family' happy! . Found on the internet - Continental Airlines are to acquire (8) ATR42-500 aircraft with options for (12) more. British Airways has joined dozens of companies banning most British beef products because of the fear of the 'Mad cow' disease. -=o0o=- . A reminiscence by Charles Mackie 'Well I started with the company TCA at the time in 1941 as a Radio Operator and was in Communications more or less during my whole career with the airline. However I did spend 3 years as a flight Radio Officer on the CGTAS operation from 1943 to 1946 and also took over the communication facilities from the Military for the Trans Atlantic civilian frequencies in 1947 while I was posted to Goose Bay, Labrador for better than a year. After that I moved from one station to another in Communications and eventually ended up in Victoria in 1952 and stayed here until I retired in 1974. Before I was with the airline I was with Canadaian Airways Ltd working in Winnipeg and, then in other northern stations, then did a spell with the DOT at the Monitoring station in Ottawa for a year or so. I do run the TCA AC net (radio) every Tuesday and we do have a roster of some 200 plus names of individuals who do hold an Amateur radio license. So will be looking forward to your netletter to pass on to them any info that I may have and believe they are interested in. ------- I have a couple of books here that your readers might be interested in, the first one "From the Flight Deck" published by Van Wells Pub. Ltd. ISBN 155068-088-9. Author Bruce Champion-Smith a Toronto Star editor. I believe this book is about Capt Bob Yorks last flight from LHR to YYZ, just prior to his retirement from Air Canada. The second book "Ocean Bridge, a History fo the RAF Ferry Command" by Carl. A. Christie. Published by University of Toronto Press, ISBN 0-8020--6389-8. Excellent book with a lot of referemces to old TCA pilots in it.' Charles Mackie email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Call sign VE7WW | >-=o0o=-< . TUNISIA 4 weeks CA$1086 or CA$1159 with ocean view. weekly departures. Rate includes rt air from LHR, breakfast & Dinner daily, 3/4 star resort hotel, transfers and all taxes. Call 1-800-690-3223 for more details. . MYSTIC CHINA. 15 days for CA$1899 during April departures. Visit China's six most popular cities, including Shanghai, Suzhou, Qufu, Mt.Tai Jinan and Beijing. Rate includes rt air, first class hotels, ground transportation, 3 meals per day, cultrural shows and baggage handling. call 1-800-690-3223 for more information. . From Terry - translations of vacation signs - In Moscow Hotel 'You are welcome to visit the cemetery where famous Russians and Siviet composers, artists and writers are buried daily, except Thursdays'. That's it for this time, please we need your input, comments and email addresses of any others who may be interested. -!- Landing on an Island in the Pacific. _____(~)_____ ! ! ! This email address is being protected from spambots. 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Subject: Netletter nr 39 - Between Ourselves . Welcome to Andrew Mercer who is in Toronto and his email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. George Brien who is in Centreville, NS and his email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Air Canada announces that it uses Brazilian beef products, therefor passengers may have no fear of 'Mad cow' diseased beef from Britian being used by Air Canada. . Found on the Internet World Airlines will be the first carrier to take delivery of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11ER. France will cut the landing rights of 6 of the largest US carriers in retaliation for US restrictions on Air France. Southwest Airlines launched a new program called 'The Childrens Wing', benefiting children with serious illnesses by donating 1200 return tickets which coincided with Children & Health Care week Mar 17-23rd. Mechanics conducting an overnight mechanical check on an American Airlines B757 found 64 pounds of cocaine behind the cockpit wall panels. -=o0o=- . Following information from Bill Sim regarding the Montreal Districts Pionairs Quarterly 'Sentinel' which is put together by Mary Guillaume. 'Montreal Air Canada Pionairs. The " Italian Lunch" held at The Lachine Curling, Friday March 22,1996. We had over 85 for lunch, in this number we had 24 Curlers. Six teams of Air Canada Pionairs. I would say that's petty good, getting those old f --ts out, maybe 12 teams next year. Of course, we have to let you know the winners of the spoils, were, Skip, Gordon Thomson, Third, Peter Kralka, Second, Peter Beauchamp, and Lead Bill Sim.' -=o0o=- . Daylight Saving Time starts in UK on Mar 31st. . Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Song of America weekly during Sept, 7 night Bermuda inside from US$599 outside US$699. Song of Norway Sept 11 - 11 night Alaska/Coastal cruise Vancouver-Los Angeles Inside from US$1099, outside from US$1199. Song of Norway Sept 22 - Repositioning 17 nights Canal from Los Angeles to San Juan. Inside from US$1198. Call 1-800-665-3100 for more information. -=o0o=- . From Terry - translations of vacation signs - In Japanese Hotel ' You are welcome to take advantage of the women who are employed to clean the rooms'. That's it for this time, please we need your input, comments and email addresses of any others who may be interested. -!- Landing on an Island in the Pacific. _____(~)_____ ! ! ! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <<<>>> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...................................................................... . GREETINGS FROM Still . . Vancouver Island NO . . BEAUTIFUL B.C. CANADA Vacancies . ......................................................................

Subject: Netletter nr 38 - Between Ourselves . Welcome to Norm Stoddart who is at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Another new airline will be starting up out West on May 1st. Cypress Airlines plan to fly from Calgary, Cranbrook and Vancouver. The Cypress venture will not be a low-frill or discount driven enterprise, but will offer comfort, meals and special business class seating. . Greyhound Lines of Canada plans its liftoff on May 15th - offering low-cost alternatives to the big ailines. Will they be operating Airbuss? Hardly. . Royal Cruise Lines Crown Odyssey - Jun 8th - 12 day Scandinavia & St.Petersburg from London. Inside cabin from US$1875. Crown Odyssey - Oct 18th - 7 day Mediterranean Escape from Rome. Inside cabin from US$995 Call 1-800-665-3100 for more details. . Syl & Kay Napolitano, two of Vancouver Island Pionairs, are escorting a Mississippi River Cruise Nov 26th to Dec 3rd - Old-fashioned Holiday/Thanksgiving New Orleans, Oak Alley, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge. From US$1033. Cruise only US$783. Includes free air from all Canadian & US gateway centres. Optional 3-day New Orleans hotel package for US$208 pp. Call 1-800-690-3223 for more details. . REMINDER . When travelling on your pass T421, ensure that the issue date - the date which imprints when passed over with your travel card - is in the CURRENT year. Terry Baker travelled to MIA and back recently, and when returning from MIA had to have his pass reissued as the one he had used through YCD YVR and YUL to get to MIA was out of date - that means a DOUBLE charge as the auditors coupon must go with the first coupon lifted - BEWARE! System curling starts next Tuesday Mar 26th at Calgary. -=o0o=- . COMOX Valley Pionairs - from the Vancouver Island Pionairs Quarterly newsletter. Current count, including spouses, total 52. For those of you who plan a trip to visit friends why not drop in on their monthly luncheon held on the last Thursday of the month at the Kingfisher Ocean Inn. Call ahead to either Murray Phipps 604-334-0807 or Bev Edwards, current chairperson, at 604-334-9539. -=o0o=- . Found on the internet - Birmingham Airport - England. Birmingham International Airport is situated in a south-easterly direction approximately 8 miles from Birmingham's city centre. The Airport is easily accessible by public transport. Below are the details of the various methods available: There is a shuttle bus that links Birmingham International Airport directly to the Birmingham International Rail Station. The Intercity Rail network offers excellent connections throughout the country. New Street Station in Birmingham city centre is 10 minutes away by train and offers a convenient interchange for services to and from all parts of the United Kingdom. The Intercity Shuttle services to London Euston run half hourly during weekdays and hourly at weekends with a journey time of approximately 85 minutes. The following bus services operate between Birmingham International Airport and surrounding areas: West Midlands Travel: Service 900: Birmingham City Centre-Airport-International Station (NEC)-Airport-Coventry. Service 73: Castle Vale-Kingshurst-Chelmsley Wood-Marston Green-International Station (NEC)-Airport-International Station (NEC)-Solihull Station. Service 966: Airport-Chelmsley Wood-Erdington-Sutton Coldfield-Aldridge-Walsall. National Express: Service 225: Wolverhampton-Birmingham City-Coventry Milton Keynes-London Heathrow-London Gatwick. Service 305: Coventry-Rugby-Northampton-Bedford-Cambridge-Chelmsford -Southend. Service 314: Airport-Coventry-Kettering-Cambridge. Service 325: Burnley-Blackburn-Bolton-Rochdale-Manchester-Stockport -Manchester. Birmingham International Airport is situated off the A45, off junction 6 of the M42. There are also direct connections to the M1, M5, M6 and M40. The Airport is clearly signposted on nearby trunk roads and motorways. -=o0o=- . From Terry - translations of vacation signs - In Yugoslavian Hotel 'The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid". That's it for this time, please we need your input, comments and email addresses of any others who may be interested. -!- Landing on an Island in the Pacific. _____(~)_____ ! ! ! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <<<>>> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...................................................................... . GREETINGS FROM Still . . Vancouver Island NO . . BEAUTIFUL B.C. CANADA Vacancies . ......................................................................

Subject: Netletter nr 37 - Between Ourselves Possible duplicated due Anik problems! . John Dehlgren send us the following - The Key-Bird Who has heard the wail of a siren As an ambulance speeds down the street Or the deep throated roar of a lion Down in Africa's jungle heat; The piercing scream of a Tiger As nightly it stalks it's prey, Or a huge locomotive's shrill whistle, As it roars through the night on it's way. But these sounds sink to a whisper You have heard nothing 'til I'm told Of the bloodd-curdlin' cry of the "KEY-BIRD" In the Artic's frigid cold. This strange bird looks like a Raven, Only it's gruesome, hideous and bold, As at night it sits on the North Pole Crying, "KEY-KEY-KEY-RIPES but it is cold. 'The first time I heard it was in Moncton about year 1941/43. We were sitting in the TCA radio operators room, awaiting the "RCA" message from the departed flight. When it was heard "Blind" We never knew who did it. Cheers..John -=o0o=- . You radio hams - Charles Mackie tell us that Ron Reed on VA3EE from Parry Sound, Ontarion, is off the Cuba for a couple of weeks as he enjoys the people and beaches down there. . Ray Valois sends us this little gem - This is a story of a very alert United Airlines agent faced with a cancelled flight and trying to find alternate flights for passengers. There is of course a long line up at her gate check-in position. A "gentleman" who probably deserved to fly as cargo, storms up to the counter and says: "I absolutely must get on the next flight out and it has to be first class". The agent replies: "I am sorry, sir. I am doing everything possible to get everyone affected by the flight cancellation on the earliest flights out. I am sure that I will be able to work something out to your satisfaction." He replies, very loudly: "Do you have any idea who I am?" The agent immediately picked up the mike to the airport PA system and said: "There is a gentleman at counter 17 who does not know who he is. If anyone can help him, please come to counter 17 to assist in his identification". Everyone in the line up could not help but smile, some broke out into fits of laughter. The "gentleman" replied: "(Explicative - the usual four letter word) F... you!" Without missing a beat, the agent replied: "You will have to get in line for that as well, sir". The agent got an award for handling a difficult situation. -=o0o=- . Thought for the day contributed by Vesta Stevenson You know you have been flying too long when - ... You tell the cop that you are allowed to go up to 250 on the TCA . One from Terry - translations of vacation signs - In Athens hotel room - 'Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 & 11 am daily' That's it for this time, please we need your input, comments and email addresses of any others who may be interested. -!- Landing on an Island in the Pacific. _____(~)_____ ! ! ! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <<<>>> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...................................................................... . GREETINGS FROM Still . . Vancouver Island NO . . BEAUTIFUL B.C. CANADA Vacancies . ......................................................................