<![CDATA[Pinching myself]]>I am a ex firefighter and have had some issues with a chemical called PFAS which has amongst other things has cause 3 cancers 1 stroke and 2 x heart attacks which means I could not work for about 5 years which decimated my saving, and is one reason I have not kept up with SU and TM.

Things have turned around in a big way I just had a very large payout from the Government. The housing situation is out of control in this Country and out of reach for many even trying to get a place it is just unaffordable. Being a veteran I have just secured an Apartment in South Perth in a leafy street close to the Swan river.

It is a very high end suburb in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. I will be paying about $280Australian dollars for an apartment worth 1 million dollars and the rent also includes utilities and is appointed with full furnishings. I am pinching myself ATM. It is a 2 bedroom apartment so I can set up am office in one of the rooms as an office to start with SU and TM. I am now retired will be volunteering for work at the Aviation Museum

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I cannot believe my luck

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/topic/164932/pinching-myselfRSS for NodeSat, 04 Jul 2026 05:44:11 GMTFri, 03 Jul 2026 08:07:16 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Pinching myself on Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:41:23 GMT]]>Hi Guys, I have learnt some things about PFAS, get your none stick frypans and throw them in the bin!

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621214https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621214Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:41:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Pinching myself on Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:28:39 GMT]]>@L-i-am Congrats, best of luck and wishing you good health!

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621208https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621208Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:28:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Pinching myself on Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:08:59 GMT]]>Best news for a very long while and as ^, bloody well earned. Yep hoping you are around for a good few to benefit from a just return. Aviation museum volunteer, about perfect for you, hope you enjoy every minute.

I heard one of the Oz museums was working to return a Lancaster to flight status, not the same place is it?

One of the Canuck museums is building a replica Arrow for flight and it seems even the replica will be supersonic/very capable in and of itself. Even if lots of it are wood.

Last thing, "About bloody time".

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621203https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621203Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:08:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Pinching myself on Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:08:37 GMT]]>If you get to WA Australia you will get the royal treatment

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@L-i-am said:

@Rich-O-Brien Thanks Rich, I am hoping that I can do some modelling for the Aviation museum. They even have a genuine spitfire. If memory serve me well you were an Aviation Engineer

Indeed I was. Specialised in Sheet Metal, Welding and Composites. Ended up as a Technical Trainer before redundancy happened.

I'd love to poke around those planes in the pic. Especially the Lancaster Bomber! Would love to squeeze into the front gunner spot.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621201https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621201Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:04:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Pinching myself on Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:35:31 GMT]]>@Rich-O-Brien Thanks Rich, I am hoping that I can do some modelling for the Aviation museum. They even have a genuine spitfire. If memory serve me well you were an Aviation Engineer

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@pixelcruncher said:

Good for you @l-i-am ! Taking care of our veterans should be a no-brainer.

Thanks so much mate👍 👍

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621199https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621199Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:06:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Pinching myself on Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:29:42 GMT]]>You deserve every benefit you have. It's not luck it's recognition for years of duty.

Hope we have you around for many years to come. Enjoy the new pad!

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621198https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1621198Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:29:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Pinching myself on Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:25:32 GMT]]>Good for you @l-i-am ! Taking care of our veterans should be a no-brainer.

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