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GXQ's Elevators

26-Jul-12

  

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From: Kevin Rodda
Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 8:42 PM
Subject: Blanik GXQ's Elevators
To: members@glidingcaboolture.org.au

Most members would not be unaware of the great work that continues to be done silently behind the scenes by a small few of our members (who are very generous with their time, equipment and materials). 
 
Bert Persson apparently mentioned to Bernard "Speedy" Gonsalves recently that the elevators looked a bit sad on XQ, particularly since it has recently had a major "re-life" overhaul including the required Llewellyn modifications. So without any fuss, Speedy has taken the elevators from the new container where XQ is stored and has re-sprayed them.
 
I "caught" him late this afternoon on his way to return the finished product to the container (refer photo of XQ's freshly painted elevators in the back of Speedy's van).

Thought I should "sound Speedy's trumpet" as he is definitely not the type of guy to "sounds his own trumpet". 
 
Well done Speedy, and on behalf of all CGC members, much appreciated!

Regards,
 
Kevin Rodda
 

The re-spray was actually done after Speedy had completed necessary fabric repairs on both elevators!