Author Topic: My African Dream (Read 231583 times)

big oil · « **Reply #1160 on:** July 25, 2019, 03:19:29 pm »

Quote from: Sardine on July 25, 2019, 03:03:43 pm

I have to be really sick before I will even consider going to the doctor.
Last night was agony. I have had a sore throat before, but this was next level. I would nod off for a minute or two, then wake up with my throat on fire.

So I dragged myself off to the doc this morning. The good news is that I don't have flu. The bad news is I have tonsillitis.
I am pulling my hair out at home. A cold, bored Heather isn't fun. And I haven't run since Monday. But, I am willing myself to get better as I have a hike this weekend.

I don't go to the doctor unless I see copious amounts of blood.

If you've access to Honey or Apple Cider Vinegar, it may help your throat feel better.

Ri · « **Reply #1161 on:** July 29, 2019, 08:26:43 am »

Quote from: Sardine on July 25, 2019, 03:03:43 pm

I have to be really sick before I will even consider going to the doctor.
Last night was agony. I have had a sore throat before, but this was next level. I would nod off for a minute or two, then wake up with my throat on fire.

So I dragged myself off to the doc this morning. The good news is that I don't have flu. The bad news is I have tonsillitis.
I am pulling my hair out at home. A cold, bored Heather isn't fun. And I haven't run since Monday. But, I am willing myself to get better as I have a hike this weekend.

Seems like your system is having a bit of a melt-down, so slow down, stay in bed and heal up well. Avoid the hike if your not 100%. You're going to need your energy for packing and moving ... again

Sardine · « **Reply #1162 on:** August 05, 2019, 04:30:02 pm »

Frustrated doesn't even begin to cover it.
I am still sick.

The throat infection has cleared, but now I am plagued with a cough and copious amounts of mucous.
Despite knowing I shouldn't, I did an amazing 2-day hike on 27-28 July. Photos will come at some point.
But otherwise, I have been taking it easy. I am now 2 weeks behind my training plan and getting very antsy.

I have started doing easy body-weight strength work but I am itching to get running again. The worst is that this isn't a case where I am flat on my back in bed. I just don't feel 100% and I don't want to push for fear of setting myself even further back (yes, yes, yes, the hike... In all honesty, it was a walk.)

So yes, that is why I have gone quiet again.

Also, I did a whopping 3 missions in July. 8hrs' flying. Urgh.

I am trying to pack one box a day. Today I succeeded in emptying 4 boxes...

...

On to my bed and floor.

I then somehow managed to pack the contents into smaller boxes, and then back into the original boxes

I think that at the end of it all, I have managed to empty perhaps half a box.

Mr Zog · « **Reply #1163 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:26:03 am »

Hang in there Heather.

You will get better, just don't push it. Google myocarditis, you don't want that, trust me.

Tom van Brits · « **Reply #1164 on:** August 08, 2019, 04:30:26 am »

Sardine all will get better soon, and you will do that Capetown Marathon just fine!!

Sardine · « **Reply #1165 on:** August 14, 2019, 10:01:12 pm »

18 months
349.6hrs PC-12
326 take-offs and landings
145 missions

Number of flights to:
George -116
Vredendal - 19
Beaufort West - 7
Oudtshoorn - 2
Plettenberg Bay - 2
Port Elizabeth - 2
Mossel Bay - 2
Bloemfontein - 1
Clanwilliam - 1
East London - 1
Mthata - 1
Springbok - 1

It is sinking in that today I closed a chapter. And in a week, I will be opening the next one.

Sardine · « **Reply #1166 on:** August 14, 2019, 10:02:27 pm »

A few of my favourite photos.

Mr Zog · « **Reply #1167 on:** August 15, 2019, 01:53:56 am »

Quote from: Sardine on August 14, 2019, 10:01:12 pm

18 months
349.6hrs PC-12
326 take-offs and landings
145 missions

Number of flights to:
George -116
Vredendal - 19
Beaufort West - 7
Oudtshoorn - 2
Plettenberg Bay - 2
Port Elizabeth - 2
Mossel Bay - 2
Bloemfontein - 1
Clanwilliam - 1
East London - 1
Mthata - 1
Springbok - 1

It is sinking in that today I closed a chapter. And in a week, I will be opening the next one.

So from your stats it looks like George is the place to go if you wanna get REALLY sick...

I'm looking forward to your next chapter

TeeJay · « **Reply #1168 on:** August 15, 2019, 06:39:36 am »

Where to now - what's next? Did I miss something?

Ri · « **Reply #1169 on:** August 15, 2019, 08:15:49 am »

EASTERN CAPE!!

Hope you get many more flying hours, every take off is followed by a successful landing, and that you end up where you want to be.

If I give you a spin on my bike, can I get a spin in the plane?

Kortbroek · « **Reply #1170 on:** August 15, 2019, 08:41:29 am »

Quote from: Ri on August 15, 2019, 08:15:49 am

EASTERN CAPE!!

Hope you get many more flying hours, every take off is followed by a successful landing, and that you end up where you want to be.

If I give you a spin on my bike, can I get a spin in the plane?

Just ride to George and break an ankle

Been enjoying this thread, hope the aviation continues. Welcome to EC

Knucklhead · « **Reply #1171 on:** August 16, 2019, 09:17:03 am »

im' in GHT this weekend for a bit, if you keen on a beer

Ri · « **Reply #1172 on:** August 16, 2019, 11:12:44 am »

Quote from: Kortbroek on August 15, 2019, 08:41:29 am

Quote from: Ri on August 15, 2019, 08:15:49 am
EASTERN CAPE!!

Hope you get many more flying hours, every take off is followed by a successful landing, and that you end up where you want to be.

If I give you a spin on my bike, can I get a spin in the plane?

Just ride to George and break an ankle

Been enjoying this thread, hope the aviation continues. Welcome to EC

Nooooooooooo I don't have enough sick leave for another episode. My medical aid still won't pay for anything else.

Also too long I can't ride a bike then. I'd rather pay for a flip, much less painful (I hope)

halfjob · « **Reply #1173 on:** August 16, 2019, 12:30:54 pm »

wtf

imissed something there Heather...whats happening now

you cant keep us in the dark you know

Sardine · « **Reply #1174 on:** August 17, 2019, 04:57:17 pm »

@Knucklhead this weekend now? 17&18th? I'm only going to be there from the 23rd.

Re: George. Ja nee. They have the skills, but they don't have the equipment to do the more complicated procedures. So we flew a lot of babies, and people with head injuries, heart conditions, and those requiring specialist scans (for e.g. broken backs or necks). For some reason, the people in charge figure it is cheaper to fly people up and down, than buy the equipment...

Anyway. There were a lot of things going on and an opportunity came up at a different company, so I am trekking to Grahamstown next week to start my new job flying a Caravan EX. It's similar to the Caravan's I flew in Botswana, but it has a bigger engine (over 800hp).

Thanks for the well wishes

@Ri , maybe when I come back for a visit we can make a plan.

Knucklhead · « **Reply #1175 on:** August 17, 2019, 05:47:21 pm »

Yebo this weekend, next time

Mr Zog · « **Reply #1176 on:** August 18, 2019, 04:00:56 am »

The new Caravan should feel like it's turbo-charged with the extra HP, and down at Sea-level

Best of luck with the new venture Sardine

Grahamstown and surrounding areas is really beautiful, I spent many December holidays just South of Port Alfred, in a previous lifetime...

EssBee · « **Reply #1177 on:** August 19, 2019, 02:15:32 pm »

Good luck with the new venture!!!

Sardine · « **Reply #1178 on:** August 19, 2019, 05:54:26 pm »

Thanks all.

Gary, you know what, I never even thought of the sea level thing. I have only ever flown it from an elevation of 3000ft. This is going to be awesome!

I have packed all I can before packing the car. I will do that tomorrow evening. Good byes have been said, accommodation for my stop-over booked (I am taking a rustig two-day drive, sleeping in Knysna on Wednesday) and I just want to get going.

Today I did something I can’t normally do- donate blood. So I am really happy about that. They had thank you baskets for donors who have donated 150 times. That is a lot of blood!

Solo · « **Reply #1179 on:** August 19, 2019, 06:18:40 pm »

@Sardine i can't find your post re where/who you going to fly for.

Locals always just think of 43 Air school, Port Alfred.