It's Thanksgiving Day in the US this Thursday 25th November...
 
A man does not start out ready-made. He is the product of countless emergencies, bravely met and overcome – each of which leaves in his personality its own deposit of wisdom and power.  Reverend John Flynn, founder of the Flying Doctor Service.
 
  1. After almost an hour, we were finally in the air. "We much regret the delay before we are able to take off“ the chief steward announced, "the pilot was bothered by a noise in the engine.” 
  2. When the hostess served drinks, I asked her what the problem was?
  3. "It took them ages to find a new pilot.”