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| Name: | Sonia Cooper, President, Children With Diabetes Foundation |
| E-mail address: | sonia.cooper@cwdfoundation.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.cwdfoundation.org |
| Comments: | Douglas, Thank you so much for your inspirational talk at our recent Children With Diabetes conference in Orlando. You are an incredible role model for these kids as well as the adults. I suppose it takes both "do" ers and "view" ers to make the world work, but you certainly are a "do" er!!!! You are going to do wonders for fundraising, awareness, and helping to ensure positive change for people with diabetes. Thanks for providing so much positive energy and your terrific smile! All my best, Sonia |
| Name: | Sonia Cooper, President, Children With Diabetes Foundation |
| E-mail address: | sonia.cooper@cwdfoundation.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.cwdfoundation.org |
| Comments: | Douglas, Thank you so much for your inspirational talk at our recent Children With Diabetes conference in Orlando. You are an incredible role model for these kids as well as the adults. I suppose it takes both "do" ers and "view" ers to make the world work, but you certainly are a "do" er!!!! You are going to do wonders for fundraising, awareness, and helping to ensure positive change for people with diabetes. Thanks for providing so much positive energy and your terrific smile! All my best, Sonia |
| Name: | Jeff Koontz |
| E-mail address: | koontzfamily@att.net |
| Comments: | My son, Jake, is a Type I. Thanks Douglas for blazing a trail for the diabetics who follow you. The sky is the limit and there is nothing my son or any other Type I can't do! |
| Name: | Sal Calascibetta |
| E-mail address: | salcal@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Congratulations Doug!! That must have been a spectacular trip. I am a Comm/CFI and own a Mooney 201. I'm based in Lawrence, MA (LWM). My grandson Ryan is 18 months old and was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes when he was 10 months old. Until I saw the article in AOPA magazine I never knew a Type I Diabetic had any chance of being approved for an FAA medical. Thanx to you this certainly raises my hopes of Ryan becoming a pilot if he so chooses. I know a cure for diabetes within the next 10 years is a very good possibility and we pray it will happen soon. Thanx again for raising our hopes and goodluck in your future aviation adventures!! sal |
| Name: | George Zieg |
| E-mail address: | pipercub50@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Douglas: Just saw your article in AOPA Pilot magazine. Terrific job and Congratulations. Think of the sights you have seen and all of your experiences. I am from Omaha so the article caught my eye. This just shows what people with chronic illness like diabetes and asthma can do. Not everyone can fly around the world, but we all have the capacity to do something special in our life. This feeling of achievement also has a tremendous impact on living with diabetes, leaving you in control of your disease. |
| Name: | Tricia Harwell |
| E-mail address: | tricia@harwells.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | We've been wondering what you were up to recently Doug, as we hadn't heard for a bit - now we know! What an achievement - we're delighted for you. Do drop in and see us when you've come down to earth again.Tricia |
| Name: | Giriprasad |
| E-mail address: | giriprasad73@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Iam in type 2 Diabetes from India (chennai)This site give me good encouragement and informationThankyou soo muchWill there be any permenant cure for Diabetes ?????Giri |
| Name: | Robert Gannon |
| E-mail address: | rfgannon@cts.com |
| Comments: | Douglas, Excellent job. I am also flying around the world, however, not as fast as you. The last leg in Australia I read about Dick Smith's contribution to your fund. Nice job. All the Best, Robert Gannon |
| Name: | Neil Fleming |
| E-mail address: | neil.fleming@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Great to read about your fantastic flight around the globe. It illustrates to anyone with or without type 1 diabetes how un-restricted you can be with your goals as long as you have planned well and are knowledgable about your own condition and how to control at all times . Being same age as you Douglas ,yet a Type 1 since age 7 and recently having cycled across Ecuador and the Andes (up to 12k feet)I hope that in achieving these goals we give a clear message that there are few barriers to leading a perfectly normal life. I am sure that this first flight by a type 1 will not be the last. Congratulations |
| Name: | deb warren-smith |
| E-mail address: | deborah.warren-smith@defence.gov.au |
| Comments: | Doug, Congratulations - Stephen told me you contacted him when you were to be in Brisbane and I am so sorry that I missed you - however you have completed your dream - let this be a start of many more real achievments in your life. Kind regards, Deb W-S |
| Name: | Mikkal Sveum |
| E-mail address: | mikkal.sveum@btfinancialgroup.com |
| Comments: | I'm impressed that Douglas has taken great lengths and energy to successfully demonstrate that Type 1 Diabetes does not limit us from achieving our goals. I've been diabetic for 40 years, and just recently ( 1997 ) sailed from San Francisco to Australia on my 32 foot crusing yacht. It was difficult, but challenging and very doable. Congratulations, Mikkal Sveum |
| Name: | Gordon Hardie |
| E-mail address: | gordon@hardie10.freeserve.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.diabetesworldflight.com |
| Comments: | What an inspiration.'Type 1'does not need to cause people to give up the dream-they just have to allow a little extra time to keep a good check on themselves and keep within the balence.Congratulations Doug:Fabulous achievement. |
| Name: | Glenn Hilgedick |
| E-mail address: | glennon75@msn.com |
| Comments: | Doug, I was the controller that talked to you out of North Platte, NE. A very worthwhile adventure. Glenn Hilgedick |
| Name: | Denice Harris |
| E-mail address: | djmharris@cox.net |
| Comments: | Lori told me about your site and I thank her for it. It is a wonderful to see such beauty. |
| Name: | Jim Garland |
| E-mail address: | jim@garland.org.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.garland.org.uk |
| Comments: | Dougie Congratulations from all of us on completing the trip. Reading your log brings it home how far "round the world" really is. Lokk forward to catching up on the City Ski Run. Jim, Cathy, Bethany & Lewis |
| Name: | Frosty |
| E-mail address: | frosty@koolfish.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://frostyandbird.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations Dougie... absolutely fantastic news. I’m also looking forward to a full nights sleep. Pesky time zones ;) |
| Name: | Nat |
| E-mail address: | nweinshank@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Doug, as a former ATP with a B-737 type I am begging you, please DO NOT give your hard earned dollars to the ADA. Yes the ADA is great at social advocacy, but they give less than 4.8% of all their donations to cure research!! I will repeat that LESS THAN 4.8%!!! I would rather see you give those dollars to the JDRF or to the wonderful work that Dr. Faustman is doing at the Massachusetts General Hospital. I am including the links to her page here: http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/depts/diabetes/type1research.htm These trials are starting soon, but need $$$$ to get underway. If you have any questions please email me. I am NOT affiliated with Dr. Faustman in any way shape or form. I just want a cure for Type I diabetes, so I can fly again!! |
| Name: | Susie Finnigan |
| E-mail address: | sfinnigan@brisbanemarketing.com.au |
| Comments: | Dougie - Congratulations made it at last!! I bet you won't quite know what to do with yourself now it's over...never mind I expect skiing in europe will keep you occupied (I'm not jealous at all....much...!!) Guess what....our next door neighbour found out that her very fat cat has type 1 diabetes!! I can imagine giving a dog a needle but not a cat...ouch! She is happy to try - she also had to go around all the neighbours and tell them not to feed the cat - not a happy little pussycat!! It was wonderful to see you again - next time give us some more warning and we will get in some creme caramels and some stiff competition for you ! take care, susie |
| Name: | Paul and Alan |
| E-mail address: | info@worldflight2003.ie |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.worldflight2003.ie |
| Comments: | Congratulations on success. We look forward to tracing you on some of your route as we follow a similar desire to round the earth in the coming months. Prehaps our paths will cross! All the very best for where ever the flying bug takes you. Regards, Paul and Alan. |
| Name: | Aviano A.Bomby |
| E-mail address: | aabomby@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Congratulation for you and be the best for that. I'm a pilot in Indonesia. |
| Name: | Vernon S.Lilley |
| E-mail address: | vessel@spiderweb.com.au |
| Comments: | Greetings Doug Whilst down town in Gympie recently, I ran into Angus Hutton, who told me of your wonderful journey. Whilst talking about it, he mention Beechcraft, which I presumed was your Aircraft. After looking at your route, it took me back to 1944, when after an operational tour I was posted to the British Military Mission to Roumania. My Skipper and I (Navigator) were given a Beechcraft Expediter - C45F - to do our duty as the flying section of the Mission. Our trips took us over your flight in this area. I hope your success so far carries on into the future. with many more happy Landings. Vernon |
| Name: | jim hanson |
| E-mail address: | jimhanson@deskmedia.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations Doug! What a great flight! I've had it flight planned for a long time, but you certainly beat me to the punch! I'm so proud of N30TB as well--though I was a little sad to sell it, it performed superbly for you. Great accomplishment! Jim Hanson |
| Name: | Roger Serong |
| E-mail address: | rogerserong@telstra.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations Douglas! Your flight has been an inspiration for everyone with diabetes to realise their dreams, especially us pilots who only want to be given the responsibility to conduct safe operations. 11 hours solo over the Pacific - what an achievement - amongst many others! It was a pleasure to meet with you in Melbourne and I hope our flight paths coincide again one day. With best wishes for the future and Cheers, Roger Serong Melbourne, Australia |
| Name: | Jill Newson |
| Comments: | Congratulations Dougie! What an amazing adventure - both living your dream and making a difference. I look forward to hearing about your next adventures. Jillxx |
| Name: | Jamie and Pum Woodward |
| E-mail address: | tonson42@loxinfo.co.th |
| Comments: | Congrats Khun Douglas-Fantastic effort, Great achievement. An inspiration to all. Best Jamie, Pum and Little Jilly |
| Name: | Mum and Dad |
| Comments: | We are thrilled to hear you have flown from Hawaii to California successfully on your own, Dougie, - a long haul without company. We are following every day of your wonderful journey and only a few days before the "diabetic world flight" is completed. So looking forward to welcoming you home to Scotland. Much love, Mum and Dad |
| Name: | Barry Wilcox |
| E-mail address: | surfingguitar@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello Douglas and company. I think this world flight is awesome:-) I was diagnosed with Type 1 on May 17, 2002. I'm 27 years old and have been in the U.S. Navy for eight and a half years. Because of Diabetes, I will shortly be discharged from the military. Best of luck to everyone. Barry Wilcox AT2, USN |
| Name: | Chris Harborne |
| E-mail address: | chris@sherriff.net |
| Comments: | Douglas, I am so pleased to see that you are making tremendous progress. I am sorry that I missed you when you passed through Bangphra. Have Fun! Chris |
| Name: | Kurt |
| Comments: | I lost my medical in 1991, with it I lost my job(freight pilot) and my dreams. I haven't been the same since. This disease effects every tissue in your body, including your mind. I would gladly sell my sould for one day without Type I diabetes. |
| Name: | Karuna Buakamsri |
| E-mail address: | karuna44@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | How are you doing? Miss you... |
| Name: | Rodney Sundstrom |
| E-mail address: | rodneysundstrom@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great website Douglas i have been keeping track of your flight and hope you are having a ball and you end up getting what you are fighting for. Speak to you in the near future. |
| Name: | Gerd Lindstad |
| E-mail address: | gerd.lindstad@byl.oslo.kommune.no |
| Comments: | Hello Douglas, I am the Norwegian "au-pair-girl" that lived with you for a year in 1966. I heard about your flight and your web-site through the annual X-mas-card from your parents.They have also earlier kept me informed about your activities. I am impressed, and wish you good luck for the rest of your trip. |
| Name: | Angus & Gem Hutton & "Sir Joh" |
| E-mail address: | angushutton@spiderweb.com.au |
| Comments: | Hi Douglas and Ty, The unmistakable sound of your Baron approaching and the landing at Gympie brought back happy memories for all our family of our years in Papua New Guinea (1962/78) where we flew more often in Barons than any other type of aircraft. Your flight is a wonderful way to create awareness in the community that Diabetes is not the end of ones dreams. When our dog "Sir Joh" was diagnosed 7 years ago we were devastated as we did not know that dogs could even get Diabetes let alone lead a normal life with twice daily human Insulin injections ! Later we were told that most owners just have the dog (or cat) "put down" ! Imagine if that was the norm for humans ! As we knew practically nothing about Diabetes we all three became members of the Gympie Diabetic Support Group - we believe that "Sir Joh" is the only Canine member of a Diabetes Support Group in Australia - possibly the world ? It was wonderful that you made the effort to fly up and talk to us all and the Gympie Airsports Club appreciated your visit as well ! Good luck and perhaps one day we may meet again - we will keep you posted on our activities here |
| Name: | Sarah |
| E-mail address: | cannings@allenovery.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://htp:// |
| Comments: | Hi there, Great web site! Glad to see Oz was fun. Hope all continues to go smoothly - looking forward to seeing you back in Bangkok soon. Safe flying. Love Sarah |
| Name: | Kike Alvarez |
| E-mail address: | aeropasion@mundo-r.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.aeropasion.com |
| Comments: | HOla Douglas, desde Aeropasion, darte mis mejores deseos para tan fantastico vuelo, pilotos como tú nos demostrais aun más lo importante que es volar, el sacrificio de superación,luchar por la pasion de volar, una vez más luchar contra conceptos y mentes obtusas que nos prohiben disfrutar de la libertad de volar, sobre todo cuando nosotros mismos somos dueños y señores de nuestros vuelos. Felicidades, mucha suerte compañero y a partir de hoy estarás en nuestra web: aeropasion.com para dar conocimiento desde aqui del exito de tu gran vuelo. MUY MUY BUENOS VUELOS. Kike Alvarez |
| Name: | Paul Traynor |
| E-mail address: | paultraynor_home@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | What a brilliant project! I have been the holder of a PPL for 20 years and have recently been diagnosed with diabetes. It is so motivating to see Douglas' attitude towards this disease. A fantastic example to us all! |
| Name: | Rab Finnigan |
| E-mail address: | robfinnigan@smartchat.net.au |
| Comments: | Good on you Dougie. Can you fly and swallow a whole Creme Caramel at the same time? Could call it www.cremecaramelinone.com. gOOD lUCK rAB |
| Name: | Steve Schmidt |
| E-mail address: | schmidt@diabetesaustralia.com.au |
| Comments: | Douglas Thanks for the time you took out to be interviewed. All the best for your return jouney to the States. Those are very small islands you'll be navigating to in a very big ocean. Cheers Steve |
| Name: | Allen Taylor |
| E-mail address: | allen.taylor@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Hi Douglas This is a fantastic journey that you are undertaking. I'm so glad that something is being done about the restrictions being imposed on those of use with Type 1 who love flying in the uk. I applied to the RAF in 1971 and was awaiting the interview stage when I got the condition so I didn't even get as far as you. I was previously in the ATC and flew Chipmunks a few times. I have taken some lessons in light aircraft, gliders, microlights and helicopters but never been allowed to fly solo. I have even tried to find work in the US to at least let me fly as you do. Well done again and I hope the result will not be too late for me to get my wings. |
| Name: | Bribie Island Siabetes Support Group |
| E-mail address: | jandon@bribieisland.net |
| Comments: | Congratulations and best wishes from all our members at Bribie Island Diabetes Support Group Queensland Australia Hope you have a successful trip and help to raise awareness of this disease. We look forward to watching your progress. Jan Donaldson Secretary |
| Name: | Justin Vention |
| E-mail address: | justin.vention@ |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.slapiton.com |
| Comments: | Dear Mr Cairns I have this morning perused your website with some interest and feel we at Justin Vention Ltd. have a product that may be very useful for you. Australian flies can be very irritating at this time of year, particularly in dusty, outback locations where Kangaroo carcasses are often stored near runways for human fast food purposes. We have recently patented a highly secret product which was originally invented to keep sheep safe from isolated farmers. We have evidence, from quite considerable experimentation, that flies are in fact slighty less interested in sheep which use our product than are farmers, but both farmers and sheep are usefully repelled. The sheep we used in our study were really very attractive you understand, so this may explain the farmers relatively higher enthusiasm. Anyway, our product is a simple bitchumen based, orange coloured oil that smells like a certain establishment in Bangkok on soi 33. Several head-to-toe applications a day should keep you clear. Please call +661 814 9525 for a free sample. Best of luck with your trip. Justin PS Wouldn't fancy a spot of dinner when it's all over would we? Quite like the look of your propeller... |
| Name: | Annette Simpson |
| E-mail address: | annette@worthingtondimarzio.com.au |
| Comments: | Well done Doug! Wishing you a safe journey for the completion of your flight. Looks like you're having a ball. Happy New Year, Annette |
| Name: | Sonny Martin |
| E-mail address: | sonny-m@charter.net |
| Comments: | I have spent many hours working on 30 Tired Bob. I have the avionics shop here in Rocheswter MN, previous home of 30TB. Have a good flight. Sonny |
| Name: | Neil & Sue MacRae |
| E-mail address: | info@cectechnology |
| Comments: | Dougie, I see you have made it to Oz. Good to see that you have made excellent contacts for the diabetes cause. We look forward to hearing all your stories when you get back to the UK. Happy Hogmanay love Neil & Sue |
| Name: | Ian & Mandy Dunlop |
| E-mail address: | iadunlop@bigpond.com |
| Comments: | Dougie, what a pity we missed your call last night. It would have been great to catch up in Perth - we could have shown you the sights and sounds over a cold one. By now you must be somewhere in the middle of OZ; be careful of the Kangaroos when landing! What a fantastic experience and worthwhile trip you are doing. All the very best for the remainder of the journey. Keep in touch, you never know where we could meet up next. Take care MATE! |
| Name: | Dudi Sudibyo |
| E-mail address: | dudi@kompas.co.id |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kompas.com |
| Comments: | Doug, It was a pleasure meeting you in Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, Jakarta. Though the news eye wrote about you in Kompas daily is in bahasa (language) Indonesia, hope you enjoy 'reading' it and hope Chepy sent you the translation. Please do not hesitate to contact me whenever in the future you are passing-by Jakarta. Warm regards from Indonesia, Dudi Sudibyo |
| Name: | Jeanette Hake |
| E-mail address: | pledg389@mwt.net |
| Comments: | Doug didn't want to post twice, but since you are flying maybe your friends down here could check into that glucowatch for you. Like I said it is a non-invasive device that checks the blood sugar every ten minutes for 12 hours. Perfect for a pilot and his long schedules!!! The website for the watch is www.glucowatch.com once again best wishes, from another insulin dependent diabetic of 31 years. Thanks for your dedication to others with diabetes. Jeanette Hake December 20, 2002 |
| Name: | Jeanette Hake |
| E-mail address: | pledg389@mwt.net |
| Comments: | BEST WISHES IN YOUR ENDEAVORS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK INTO THAT GLUCOWATCH FOR YOURSELF. I WENT TO SCOTLAND IN 1992 FOR A NURSES STUDY. I STAYED AT DALKEITH IN SCOTLAND. LET ME KNOW IF YOU DECIDE TO GET THAT WATCH. ONCE AGAIN THANKS AGAIN FOR HELPING DIABETICS!!!!SOMETIMES THIS DISEASE CAN BE IRRATATING AND FRUSTRATING. BEST WISHES JEANETTE HAKE DECEMBER 20, 2002 |
| Name: | Blake Palmer |
| E-mail address: | av8rblake@aol.com |
| Comments: | I'm another Type I DM pilot. I've been insulin-dependant since 1969. Congratulations and thank you for the positive PR that you're generating in behalf of your fellow diabetics and diabetic pilots. Blake Palmer Private Pilot, Single-Engine Land, Glider |
| Name: | larry wolf |
| E-mail address: | airwolf1980@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | good luck on your flight. my 13 year old has had type 1 since she was 4 1/2. i'm an ex-air force pilot, current delta air lines captain, 1952 cessna 170b owner and flying is a huge part of my life. i fly with my daughter and hope the technology advances to cure the disease and let her choose to fly on her own if she wishes. if you're in the cincinnati area please let me know and we'll go "slip a few surlies." fly safe, larry wolf |
| Name: | Mark Borman and Brian Enenbach |
| E-mail address: | skyboy232@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.aol.com/skyboy232 |
| Comments: | Hey Dougie, Brian and I are in C.B. just checking your updates. Hope the trips is going well. We are thinking about meeting up with you in Hawaii. Hope the Baron is running well. I just blew 6 cylinders in mine last week. Go figure. See you soon |
| Name: | CAPT Andrew S. Niemyer |
| E-mail address: | aniemyer@charter.net |
| Comments: | Doug: Good on you for living up to the RAF motto! You are striving through adversity, not letting it run your life, and in your own way, acheiving the stars. As an aviator myself and as the parent of a Type I who wants to be a pilot himself, you are an amazing tribute to the tenacity of aviators everywhere. Fly safe and remember: Blue side up, brown side down. Unless you're a fighter pilot. Best regards, CAPT Andrew Niemyer, USNR |
| Name: | Kerry Merek |
| E-mail address: | jkmerek@aol.com |
| Comments: | Keep up the great work and best of luck! We know it can be done!! Our 14 yr old has Type 1 and you are a great inspiration - thank you! |
| Name: | Kenneth Pardue |
| E-mail address: | kenneth@pardue.com |
| Comments: | I am thoroughly impressed with your endeavor! As a type I diabetic myself on four shots daily, as well as a hobbyist admirer of aviation, I've long accepted that the only piloting I'll be doing is on flight simulators. Your goal gives me some hope that I may some day be able to fly. I wish you the best of luck in managing your blood sugar and navigating the skies! Best regards, Kenneth |
| Name: | Benny Sjafrudin |
| E-mail address: | bensjaf@cbn.net.id |
| Comments: | Good luck with the flight,Your "Diabetes world flight" make me happy to proved that diabetes people still as a normal healthy people. |
| Name: | Federico Anliker jr |
| E-mail address: | fanliker@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations for that wonderfull flight. I have Diabetes type I and i love flying . Good Luck in that wonderfull flight!!!!!!!!!!!!! Federico El Salvador Central America |
| Name: | Chris A. Nelson |
| E-mail address: | cnviking@pacbell.net |
| Comments: | God's blessings to you on this endevor. My son who wants to be a pilot also has Type I Diabetes. My hope is that this flight will change the perception of diabetics and flight for years to come! |
| Name: | Amy Mullinix |
| E-mail address: | amy@intouchsol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.diabeteswatch.com |
| Name: | alan clift |
| E-mail address: | al53hx@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | wonderful achievement,really impressed with the whole of your site,suffer from type two myself,so can appreciate your efforts. All the best Alan |
| Name: | Christine Mace |
| E-mail address: | christine.mace@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Absoulutetly fabulous. I am sure you will achieve your goal. An inspiration to anyone suffering from a disability. |
| Name: | Capt. Archie Hall |
| E-mail address: | flyingtigerboy@cs.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.apsarapublishing.com |
| Comments: | Douglas - Great! Keep going... you are an inspiration to all those with diabetes that are told (wrongly) they can't pursue their dream to fly. |
| Name: | Olly Winter and Nicola Schmitz |
| E-mail address: | oliver@koerneragro.com |
| Comments: | Hey Dougie, good on you getting around showing others that all you dream about is possible if only you try hard anough!!! I am stopping over in Thailand for a short visit and heard about your latest moves around the world. Keep it up and surely you will encourage others to follow with similar achievements. C U soon, Oliver & Nicola |
| Name: | Jon Sørum |
| E-mail address: | hodin@c2i.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hodin.no |
| Comments: | Dear Douglas, we met at Iceland when we where there taking the type rating on the B737. It was nice talking to You and wish you the very best on this trip. best regards Jon Sørum Norway |
| Name: | pornpat toklom |
| E-mail address: | plane1429@hunsa.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hunsa.com |
| Comments: | hope to see your success and i will tell you that "you never walk alone DOUGIE" [look at your guest book] i will be waiting to fly with you again P.S. I did not see my picture that you told me at BANGPRA DOUGIE |
| Name: | Trent Barner |
| E-mail address: | barnman1@aol.com |
| Comments: | I livce near Omaha and read about your departure. I am just checking to see how things are going. As a fellow type 1 diabetic I am happy to see everything is going well for you and wish you the best on the rest of your journey |
| Name: | Mark Reinecke |
| E-mail address: | mark@kuduthailand.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kuduthailand.com |
| Comments: | Good to see you looking so fit and happy - and that you are enjoying this giant adventure. Keep well, good luck, and Godspeed, M. |
| Name: | Nick Mottram |
| E-mail address: | nick.mottram@investecmail.com |
| Comments: | Dougie It was great to see you during your london stopover, and I've been following your adventure on the website since. Best of luck and hope to catch up when you've finished. Nick |
| Name: | PETER KELSEY. |
| E-mail address: | pjkair@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Well done Douglas on attempting to fly around the World in your Baron 58 I wish you all the success in completing this epic flight,at least you chose a good aeroplane to do it in.I presume it is a preesurized 58 ? GOOD LUCK. Peter Kelsey, |
| Name: | Denny Craig |
| E-mail address: | dcraigfly@aol.com |
| Comments: | I have 27,000+ hrs of ferrying around the world. Interesting article. What is your route after Bangkok? Fly safe. Denny |
| Name: | Jim Garland |
| E-mail address: | jim@garland.org.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.garland.org.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Dougie Great to chat to you on your fleeting visit to these Isles. We are all following your progress with great interest and enjoy the news updates. Can only wonder at the amount of work to put the whole show together and wishing you a safe journey to the finish. Jim, Cathy, B&L |
| Name: | Eric Graham |
| E-mail address: | acespilotshop@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.acespilotshop.com |
| Comments: | Great site and great flight! My father and grandfather both had diabetes, so as a fellow pilot I want to thank you for doing this. |
| Name: | Beci Fox |
| E-mail address: | beci2212@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello :) Stuart's daughter here. I think what you're doing is brilliant, a good cause, a challenge, and I hope very rewarding and fun! It reminds me of Douglas Bader, the 2nd world war pilot who lost both legs and still commanded a squadron. the spirit of adventure isn't dead yet :) |
| Name: | Morgan Kelly |
| E-mail address: | mokelly@deloitte.com.au |
| Comments: | Hannah told me she'd found the site - a fantastic, inspirational enterprise! Godspeed and see you in Sydney, there'll be a few cold ones waiting: surf's up! Cheers Morgan |
| Name: | Hannah Pipe |
| E-mail address: | hpipe@iir.com.au |
| Comments: | Hi Doug! So you've done it - congratulations! I logged onto the FCCT Bkk website and found the link. You must be in Bkk right now and I hope you are having a good time. Are you coming to Sydney? Hope so. See you soon, take care, love Hannah & Morgan |
| Name: | Alex Fernandes |
| E-mail address: | alexfernandes@indiatimes.com,alex_indosuez@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am mighty thrilled to read about Douglas and have already emailed him to say so. It is indeed an achievement that UK has modified its laws to permit juvenile diabetics to fly aircraft. Sadly, here in India, due to lack of awareness, juvenile diabetes is looked upon as a stumbling block and one is often dissuaded from taking up routine desk jobs. To think of taking the task of piloting a plane is too far-fetched. I myself have been refused by a few banks (as also a few others at Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Mumbai) for desk jobs though the concerned organisations took great care not to admit this fact in as many words. But, the moment you mention you are a diabetic, they drop you like a hot brick. Ignorance, Insensitivity or plain callousness - call it what you wish to. Anyways, I wish Douglas the very best. I'm really very thrilled for him. He is indeed a role model for diabetics to look up to. |
| Name: | khushnaz |
| E-mail address: | k_y_k2002@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | i read abt douglas cairns in today's newspaper, n decided to check out the website which i saw painted on the plane.well, all i want to say is, good work douglas,keep it up, n wish u success in ypur further endeavours. |
| Name: | Claire Saunders |
| E-mail address: | claires@eventclicks.com |
| Comments: | Fab stuff Dougie - a huge challenge and one that I am sure you are attacking with gusto and your usual charm and good humour... all the very, very best with your travels claire xx |
| Name: | Heinz BREY |
| E-mail address: | heinz.brey@aon.at |
| Name: | william k. edwards |
| E-mail address: | wiwarwar023@aol.com |
| Comments: | had to stop flying 15 years due to diabetes this gives me hope to get back in the air william k. edwards com pilot 8000 hours thanks |
| Name: | Óttar Gauti Gudmundsson |
| E-mail address: | ottargauti@simnet.is |
| Name: | Ton |
| E-mail address: | porrakit.pakphanich@aberdeen-asset.com |
| Comments: | Hi Khun Douglas, How about your flight, it look so excited when read your news in your latest news section. I heard that you will be in Bangkok, Thailand in this month. Just give us call (or call P’Bee , the one who alway remember you!) so we can meet up with you. All the best for you and have a nice flight….krab. |
| Name: | Eursri Sangsingkeo |
| E-mail address: | eursri.sangsingkeo@aberdeen |
| Comments: | Dear Khun Douglas How are you, I heard about you flying and you will arrive in Thailand this month, how nice to meet you again. Regards Eursri |
| Name: | Nat-Naree |
| E-mail address: | naree.pruksayaphai@aberdeen-asset.com |
| Comments: | Dear K.DC, Sawasdee ka. I still always hear about you from P'Bee. She never forget you. We wish you all the best. Have a nice flight ka. ; ) |
| Name: | Stuart Fox |
| E-mail address: | stuart@smfox.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Dougie, The very best of luck for the rest of your flight.What a superb way to draw attention to type 1 diabetes and how the obstacles can be overcome to allow you to do what the rest of us would only dream about. Well Done.You are the one to do it!Very best wishes,Stuart. |
| Name: | Thuridur Bjornsdottir |
| E-mail address: | Thuridurbjornsdotir@isb.is |
| Name: | Bob Reiss |
| E-mail address: | bobreiss@lajollafarms.com |
| Comments: | I am enjoying following your trip.Great web site! My best wishes to you for success in your great adventure.May the Gods keep you in their favor. Bob Reiss, Earthrounder3X |
| Name: | Lisa Igram (Akerman) |
| E-mail address: | Iggybabble@AOL.com |
| Comments: | Hi Dougie, it's Anthony's sister Lisa from San Francisco. How are you doing? Your trip sound great. When you pass through San Francisco give me a call (415)254-7121 and maybe I could meet up with you. I'm going to Cuba in March, if your still traveling the world you should meet me there, it should be fun. Be safe! Lisa |
| Name: | Odilon Monteiro |
| E-mail address: | odilon@voltadasamericas.com.br |
| Homepage URL: | http://voltadasamericas.com.br |
| Comments: | Hi Doug, Congratulations on your dream trip. In that moment we are flying too... Around the three Americas, and we'll intend next year to do a RTW. The best for you and have a nice trip Odilon |
| Name: | Alan & Melanie |
| E-mail address: | tigermelly63@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.diabetesworldflight.com |
| Comments: | Hi Dougie, What a fantastic opportunity we are both dead envious and all for a good cause. We will keep in touch with your progress as you never know we may bump into you somewhere. Safe flying & looking foward to seeing you on your return. See ya Mel & Alan |
| Name: | Fiona mac rae |
| E-mail address: | feefomacrae@hotmail .com |
| Comments: | Just had a quick squint at your web site .Me too is flying but in my head ,having just returned from Zurich after my first exhibition ever.Good luck ,will write again Feexxxxxxxxxxxx Here in Glasgow with Marion and Sybs Crerar buying a car full of flowers for Sybs wedding on Friday ,we all wish we were heading to Crete love from them xxxx |
| Name: | Kristín Ágústa Björnsdóttir |
| E-mail address: | kristinb@hollver.is |
| Comments: | It was nice meeting you on sunday the 6th of october, on a walking tour with some of the members of the Icelandic diabetes association. I want to send you my best wishes on your journey. |
| Name: | Steve Tock |
| E-mail address: | steve.tock@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Hi Doug.... Congratulations for doing what many only dream about. Myself included. I did 14 years in the RAF before becoming type 1 diabetic at 32 years old, bye-bye RAF. At 47 I'm still trying to control it, still without much success. Will be following you all the way. All the best.. Steve |
| Name: | Paul Ryan and Alan McMahon |
| E-mail address: | operations@worldflight2003.ie |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.worldflight2003.ie |
| Comments: | Best of luck with your trip, hope all goes well for you. We will be following a similar path early next year to raise funds for Cancer awareness. Safe flying Paul and Alan |
| Name: | Peter and Polly Vacher |
| E-mail address: | pvacher@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.worldwings.org |
| Comments: | Hi Dougie It was great to see you on your way at White Waltham today -We are so thrilled with what you are doing and wish you all the success in the world. We will be following you closely all the way.I felt quite a lump in my throat as you soared Southwards and please send my love to anyone who I may have met in the places you are going to. Fly High! |
| Name: | Andy Mentzer |
| E-mail address: | amentzer@mail.unomaha.edu |
| Comments: | I had to check out your websight Doug, I wish you the best of luck on your adventurous journey. I wish I could be there with you but I have to keep your hangar warm in the meantime. Can't wait to see you come in! |
| Name: | Fríða Bragadóttir |
| E-mail address: | fridab@kaupthing.net |
| Comments: | hello Douglas and James! Thank you for the very nice time we had together in Reykjavík, Iceland. Hope that everything goes well, I will be following your journey on the website. May God be with you! Fríða |
| Name: | Marieke Dunbar |
| E-mail address: | marieke@ppp.com.hk |
| Comments: | Hi Dougie, Please don't believe a word of what Mr D. was saying. I am absolutely fine and not suffering at all. Just getting old. What a great thing you are doing, too bad you will not fly to HK. Good luck, take care and keep in touch, Marieke xx |
| Name: | Sir Michael Hirst, Chairman, Diabetes UK |
| E-mail address: | michael.hirst@pagodapr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.pagodapr.com |
| Comments: | Best wishes for a safe and successful flight around the world. You will inspire millions of people with diabetes and help to educate many more about the realities of living with the disorder. |
| Name: | David Dunbar |
| E-mail address: | david.dunbar@hk.abnamro.com |
| Comments: | Well done Dougie, this is a fantastic thing you are doing! And I bet you miss fund management! Yeah right! All the very best of luck, see you when you land somewhere near Hong Kong and I'll buy you that beer that I owe you! |
| Name: | Karuna Buakamsri |
| E-mail address: | karuna44@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | miss you! Wish you all the best......don't fly too low OK.... |
| Name: | Laura Armetta |
| E-mail address: | laflight@att.net |
| Comments: | Good luck to you and Ty on the next leg of the trip. I'm a diabetic and a student pilot,(Ty is my instructor). My thoughts will be with you until the end of this journey. Have a safe and fun trip. Laura |
| Name: | Fiona Auld |
| E-mail address: | fiona@cd-arauld.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, I hope all goes well. |
| Name: | Ómar Þ. Ragnarsson |
| E-mail address: | omarr@ruv.is |
| Name: | Anne & Peter Harborow |
| E-mail address: | panda@harborow.fsbusiness.co.uk |
| Comments: | Douglas We wish you all the very best for your flight and we are sure you will be very successful. Please give our fondest love and thoughts to Muscat as you drop in there. We shall be keeping an eye on your progress. Anne and Peter |
| Name: | Andrew MacPherson |
| E-mail address: | ajmac@loxinfo.co.th |
| Comments: | Hi, Hope the Scottish rain is not as bad as the rain you have been missing in Bangkok over the last few days The Bike Hash were riding in water over the height of the bike wheels last week Enjoy yourself Andrew Mapherson (BHHB) |
| Name: | Bill Dawes |
| E-mail address: | bill@eaupen.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.tinfiddle.com |
| Comments: | Doug you old Nazi...Great to see you looking so well. The flight sounds a blast - if anyone can do it you can. Good to catch up with your news! Bill PS. If you end up getting really famous from this and make lots of money or something, remember I still have those photographs from that transvestites party back in University days, so don't be writing me out of your will just yet... |
| Name: | Sigridur Johannsdottir |
| E-mail address: | sigridjo@hi.is |
| Comments: | Hello Douglas Nice to meet you in Perlan Reykjavík Good luck |
| Name: | Michael S Hall, Ann Hall |
| E-mail address: | michaelandann@aol.com |
| Comments: | Very best wsihes for your flight. Michael Hall, Immmediate Past Chair Diabetes UK |
| Name: | Eileen Smith |
| E-mail address: | cblife@aol.com |
| Comments: | Dear Doug, St. Joseph is working! Glad to read of your happy landings thus far. Remember God put St. Joseph in charge of the Christ Child and the Blessed Mother when they were in harm's way, especially in Bethlehem when Herod was intending on killing Jesus. Seems sometimes the most unassuming folks are entrusted with great responsibility. Was thinking the St. Joseph prayer card I gave you went into battle with Emperor Charles in 1505 with the Crusades. Emperor Charles was from Spain and Christopher Columbus was on his great discovery during his reign. Who knows, maybe Columbus carried the St. Joseph card that gives such great protection. "Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6 Good luck! Eileen Smith & Family |
| Name: | Jamie and Pum Woodward |
| E-mail address: | tonson42@loxinfo.co.th |
| Comments: | Och Aye the noo wee Scotsman, get a wriggle on will yer laddie. Yur Teaees gettin cowld in Bangkok!! Great to hear you are off and away. looking forward to seeing you over here soon.-Best Jamie, Pum and Jilly |
| Name: | Roberta H. |
| E-mail address: | buritos4me2@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I think it is really cool that you guys are doing this for people that have Diabetes I have a Dad that just reasently found out he had Diabetes so I want to do everything I can do take care of him and I want to help other that have it. Thank You: Roberta Hines |
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