On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 15:23:05 UTC, Don Johnstone
wrote:

: I know we are getting off the original thread but winch
: launching holds no fear for me.

It bleeding terrifies me - but I think that's pretty healthy!

I spend quite a lot of time each year introducing children to the joys
of soldering. After I have explained how hot the iron is, how
important it is not to touch the metal bits, and so on, I ask if
anyone is scared. A few timid hands always go up - at which point I
say "Well done! You've been listening - there are some things in life
which it is right to be scared of, and soldering is one of them".

"Anything to do with aviation, and especially winch launching" is one
of the others, I suggest!

Ian

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