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how to build a smile

Gday guys, had a nice experience today I thought i would share with you. My mother in law volunteers with an organisation that works with severely intellectually handicapped people. A while ago I suggested she should bring them down to the hangar. Turns out that the top of the bucket list of one of there clients was to see a plane first hand! So with a simple drive to the airfield. 15 minutes spent pulling a few planes out, and 10 minutes of take off and landings, it was a great feeling to know its managed to completely make the day if not the month of a few people with alot more to struggle against than we could ever begin to imagine!

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Good Job DD,
We never know how much we can impact others until we give just a little extra time. This act will be remembered by some of the people for the rest of their lives. Well Done

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That's awesome man. Good for you for taking the time.
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Way to go Tim! That post put a smile on my face, it's contagious. :D
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Definitely made me smile this far away! Nice job, thanks for doing that! You made a difference =D>
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What a terrific gift DD. Way to go!
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wow well thanks guys! alot of compliments flowing in there! getting a bit of a big head now! I don't think however i deserve have the credit I'm getting! I mean for me I also got a day at the hangar that my better half couldn't complain about! the real credit goes to the Volunteers who work with these guys every week, and even the payed staff (or should I say UNDER payed staff!), the effort and heart these guys put in was simply inspiring. the patience required is exceptional, I take my hat off to them!

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This is awesome. Great photos and I'm sure a great day for all involved. Thanks for sharing, I had a drifter land at my strip today. Great aircraft
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Awesome!
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Very cool! Way back in my Junior High days I helped in the Special Ed class for one class. Being the joker and fun guy I could be, anything you can do out of the norm or out of routine (jokes, tricks or just being fun and funny) seemed to put a big smile on their face.
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