I like your suggested solution. I've said many times that after I complete the 8 (this winter), I am going to be on the lookout for an equivalent -10 who wants to swap time.
 
Hey David, the thread is alive & well. I didn't think it was closed so please don't feel bad.

I just wanted to use your "shot duck" phrase. That still cracks me up! :D

So cheer up amigo, your duck hasn't even been wounded and is flying high! :D:D
 
Haha

Yes the shot duck gag, well it's feathers were torn off and the pimples on its butt are from some lead shot.

Seems the mods saw the Aussie sense of humour, which is not always appreciated outside the continent of Oz, and restored it.
Cheers :D

PS you should listen to a class of APS students when I am in Ada, I get picked on.....still getting it, Alu Min ium......and the boring down the runway, the list goes on :D