Just before returning back to base the last night was technically a seriousaffair when all sat own and went over what we had all learnt, my commentswe...e made about each other on how other saw our work. I guess we all got abit of static from the others but that's all part of the job.Finally Frank stood up to thank everyone for really getting intoeverything, then Ken said a few words and then we saw him pass over apackage to Frank don't forget you have this to deal with – Hum do youthink he is. ”“Right, you’re old.”“Sooo original. You know, for someone so young, your comebacks are terribly lame.”“Actually, what’s lame is you calling me a kid whilst wanting to know what my insides feel like.”I sat up straight from my chair so quickly that I almost hit my sternum onto the damn desk.“What did you just say?”“Oh pleeeease, Derrick. You think I didn’t notice that your eyes are always undressing me whenever they have the chance?”My eyes widened and lips parted slightly as I placed my hands. I stood at the back as usual, Mom at the front. Ava was standing with Julia, Carol and me now, to greet us and to make room for my dad and mom near her parents.[I'd visited Katie and Carson several times with other people, or sometimes with just Ava. I always keep a low profile, and they knew me only as Ron Fisher, and always would; "always" being an extremely short period for them. They were somewhat confused by my becoming so friendly with everyone so quickly - including with Ava, who hugged. Back on the Internet and I was checking visa requirements, getting maps ordered, hotels, and finally entertainment. The decision was easy. Until the weather got better I could plan and get clearances. I could also practice long range flying, just to make sure I knew what I was doing. I also wanted to make sure I could fly the Corsair without thinking about it, handling the various controls and settings automatically. Oh yeah, I wanted to make sure of that ferry range.I also thought one day.