Gallinaceans

[The Old Man]

Sir,
I have recently read, with much interest, your article under the heading “Notes from Mr Boss” as found on the current front page of Pier Glass Aviation. I wonder sir if it might be my honour to take you to task over the remark, or part of it, in so much as you say:

I invite all of you to ponder the fact that gallinaceans do not fly.

Sir with respect that is not strictly true and it may be more correct to say:

I invite all of you to ponder the fact that not all gallinaceans fly.

Certainly there are some genuses of fowl, domestic or otherwise, that do fly. Some come to mind in fact that fly much better than the average Oakland Air Charter pilot, though I agree that may not be a hard prospect in real terms.

Whilst on the subject, well generally anyway, yesterday I heard the plaintive call of the Cuckoo, am I the first this year?

I remain as always respectfully yours.
The Old Man

[Bonez]

I believe the intent of his note was more along the lines of "You turkeys are fowl and aren't flying!!!"

[The Old Man]

Sir,
You are of course correct on the meaning within the message. My translation of it was.

Chickens do not fly

I was kindly pointing out to an old friend that in fact some of the genus Gallinaceans are capable of flight.

I remain sir, etc

The Old Man

[Philippe Damerval]

8-)
Re: Your letter reg. flying gallinaceans.

Dear Old Man,
The Bay Board of Gallinacean Affairs acknowledges your communication, and informs you that in order to record your observation of flying gallinaceans you will need to supply the following documentation:

- A set of ten birth certificates (in triplicate) of ten gallinacean individuals who have been observed by three independant witnesses each (the witnesses do not have to be different for each individual) to clear the ground in unaided flight for over 30 seconds and more than 3 feet above ground effect.

- An affidavit from your underwear manufacturing company that the captain is indeed 50 years old.

- A sworn statement from your banker that you have paid the $23.35 due for our fees in this recording process

- Five independant pieces of ID, non of which emanating from the following countries: Guatemala, Mongolia, Outer Hebrides.

Once we receive the documentation (copies only, originals will not be returned) the recording process if approved will take place 6 (six) weeks from post date.

Sincerely

Ilay Dunegg, Regional Agent IV