Following My Father's WWII Story

Friends of the Odd Bods Association committee member, Michael Rossiter, recently completed a trip to the UK during which he was able to follow his father’s (Tom Rossiter) World War Two Story.

Michael visited East Kirkby airfield where his father was based and recorded some wonderful detail about Lancaster activities in WW2 including getting up close to “Just Jane” one of the last remaining Lancasters currently undergoing restoration.

Michael’s story is a wonderful tribute to “the men who fought both in the air and on the ground to give us the world we have today” whilst paying homage to his father and recording some fascinating detail about a legendary aircraft.

The full story including over 50 photographs can be found by clicking on this link. – Following My Father’sWWII Story.

Committee Member Receives Citizenship Award

Friends of the Odd Bods Association committee member, Jan Dimmick, was a joint recipient of the City of  Boroondara Citizen of the Year Award 2017. Jan is seen on the left in our photo.

At the risk of embarrassing Jan we are going to record the detail of her achievements which of course includes the Odd Bods.

Jan Dimmick

Joint Boroondara Citizen of the Year

Jan’s contribution to various community, charity and sporting groups in Boroondara and Victoria has spanned more than 40 years. Some of the organisations she has volunteered her services to are, the Hawthorn Community Chest, Red Cross, Arthritis Association and St Johns Camberwell.

Jan is an active member of the Melbourne Cricket Club Australia Day Committee, Boroondara Australia Day Committee, Bomber Command Association Committee and the Odd Bods Committee.

A talented sports woman, she has been a long term Melbourne Cricket Ground volunteer tour guide, umpired at the Australian Open, and competed in the Masters Games in athletics. Jan carried the Olympic Torch in 2000 and participated in the first leg of the Presbyterian Ladies College 125th Anniversary Torch Relay in the same year. In 2001, she was awarded the Centenary Medal for service to community and sport.

Well done Jan!

A Tree, Two Brass Plaques, And Two Glasses Of Spiced Rum

At first glance it might seem like a strange combination in this photo although it all make sense to Friends of the Odd Bods Association, Secretary, Peter Randell.

One of the plaques is in honour of  Peter’s Dad and it is

located under a Rowan tree on the drive into the Yorkshire Air Museum. It was placed there by his old bomb group leader, Ken Dean who passed away last year. Peter’s mate and FOTOBA member, Bryan Wilcockson recently put a similar plaque under the tree for Ken and part of the maintenance of the site involves polishing the brass, giving the tree a water and occasionally a tot of spiced rum which was Ken’s favourite.

It all makes perfect sense and illustrates a great way to remember two special people.

COMMENTS:
Loved the story “A Tree, Two Brass Plaques, And Two Glasses Of Spiced Rum”. For the keen gardeners amongst you, I always fertilize the magical Rowan on the ratio of ‘one for the tree and one for me’ - Bryan Wilcockson 

Donald and Hillary Go into A Bakery

Donald and Hillary Go into A Bakery on the Campaign Trail.

As soon as they enter the bakery, Hillary steals three pastries and puts them in her pocket.

 She says to Donald, "See how clever I am? The owner didn't see anything and I don't even need to lie. I will definitely win the election.”

 The Donald says to Hillary, "That's the typical dishonesty, trickery and deceit you have displayed throughout your entire life.

 I am going to show you an honest way to get the same result.”

 Donald goes to the owner of the bakery and says, "Give me a pastry and I will show you a magic trick." 

Intrigued, the owner accepts and gives him a pastry.

 Trump swallows it and asks for another one.

The owner gives him another one.

Then Donald asks for a third pastry and eats that, too.

 The owner is starting to wonder where the magic trick is and asks, "What did you do with the pastries?”

 Trump replies, "Look in Hillary's pocket"...

From the Walter Eacott collection - thanks Walter.

Bomber Command Cocktail Party