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Caption Contest from Russia: Riding the Mi-8 Helicopter
By Kirk Deeter
Thanks to those of you who have been reading my dispatches from Russia and the Ponoi River. It was, in every sense, an epic trip of a lifetime.
But there is some backstory worth sharing. KLM airlines lost my luggage in Amsterdam before I could fly from Helsinki to Murmansk. I cleared Russian customs with my computer, camera, and a plastic bag filled with six pairs of underwear, two pair of socks, and a bottle of scotch I bought at Duty-Free. The perplexed customs agent stared at me for a bit, and I simply stared back, implying only "I'm here to party." I got stamped through...and I think even Hunter S. Thompson would have been proud. (Fortunately, the guides at Ryabaga camp outfitted me for the week with everything I needed, clothes and all, which I think is further testament to what a top-notch operation they run on the Ponoi.)
The real issue for me was, admittedly, the ride in and out of camp on a Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopter, which lasted for two hours each way. I had seen my doctor and obtained a prescription for some "chill pills" specifically for that purpose. Add a little Pink Floyd through the iPod, and it was all good. I must say, however, riding in one of those choppers is like sitting in an airborne tractor—it's more akin to something from Jules Verne than Star Trek. But it was a great experience, and I am a better man for it.
I can't vouch for everyone else on that ride, and hence, I offer this image as a Fly Talk caption contest fodder. What's missing in this photo is the strong smell of av-gas, and the portrait of the Virgin Mary hung outside the cockpit. But you get the gist.
You also know the drill. Best caption wins a prize, and in this case, it will be an autographed copy of my newly-released book, "The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp." Good luck, and have at it.
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Comments (70)
"Who farted?"
The fish I lost are taunting me.....make them stop!!! (*rocks to and fro)
There's no place like home... there's no place like home...
I wish the Captain had not come back and had a drink with us.
The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid.
Guys, maybe we should tell him we already landed half an hour ago.
Guys, I think we should tell him that we already landed a half hour ago.
Talk to me, Goose...
Yeeha, Jester's dead!
UUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH! I drank to much Vodka last night to be here right now!
This is my fly rod. There are many others like it, but this one is mine. My fly rod is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my fly rod is useless. Without my fly rod, I am useless. I must cast my fly rod true. I must cast straighter than my enemy, who is trying to evade me. I must catch him before he evades me. I will. Before God I swear this creed: my rod and myself are defenders of my country, we are the masters of our enemy, we are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace. Amen.
I swear, just one more story about Deeter's lost bag, and I'm jumping out.
Who let my wife on board???
Stop talking about Game of Thrones! I TIVO'd it for when I get back!
Gawd!! Could you please get the flight attendant to turn off the damn Adele channel!!!
Only four more hures untill I can fish again. Four more...
la la la la I can't hear you....
Of course....now the MRE's are trying to come out.
He was like this all the way home, All we told him was mine's bigger than his. (Fish that is)
I guess someone doesn't like the new Taylor Swift album...
Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth, as it is in heaven -- Oh GOD, Oh GOD,I promise I'll never do that again.....
Yep, Taylor Swift sounds just as awful in Russian.
Not being familiar with the local accent, Deeter confuses "АВГДЄЅ ЗИѲ" (Assume crash position!) with "АВГДЄЅ ЗИЦ" (More borscht, comrade?).
LOUD NOISES!
Kirk discovers that the HIP hasn't been cleaned since the cold war.
Wait, we take a rope and repel where?
Smells like Yellowstone in here.
We have a rendezvous with destiny.
1-0-1, what does that even mean?
I don't speak Russian so there no sense listing to this guys fishing stories
Which one these four sports went shot-for-shot with the local Russian guide last night?
Validates why I appreciate so much the great fishing area I live in, and can be home in my own bed after flyfishing, and not having to go through all of that to catch a sea-run brown. Go to the Orvis site, and look at the good lookin browns they caught in my backyard last week.
Are we there yet ?
I am listening to---
"Is there anybody out there"
since I'm "comfortably NUMB"
This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I'm stepping through the door
And I'm FISHING in a most peculiar way
Need..... to keep..... my brains in......
Not another big fish story!
I told 'em it was a chopper, Larry shoulda known those 'Nam flashbacks were comin'.
"Who knew those guides could drink like that?"
"Oh no! I think I left my papers back at camp."
"What do you mean you thought it was a good idea to give Olga my home address!"
The voices. There back!
Harry and Loyd picked up another hitch hiker on their way to Aspen. Harry said to Deeter, "Hey, do wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world?"
I shoulda brought ear muffs!
What do you mean by we are sitting in "Live Stock" class? I can't listen to any more!
Not there, not there, not there!!!!!
I am up this high on a helicopter with my ears covered, and I can still hear my wife yelling!
He can hear the contempt in the other passenger's faces!!!
Go to a happy place...I'm in my happy place!!!
On his way out of the country, Mr.Deeter was told by the Russian Embassy that his clothes were found during an Al Qaeda raid in Afghanistan!
His knowledge of Russian limited, Mr.Deeter mistook "До свидания" (Do vidonia, goodbye) for "does he fly?"
I will not listen to your communistic ideas about fly fishing!
In Soviet Russia, Voices in Head Talk to You!
♪ "And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind!" ♪
"I refuse to listen to any more fish stories"
Put your hands behind your head, and then kiss your ass good bye!
Attention! The captain has ordered us to scuttle luggage to make room for more vodka. Sorry, Deeter.
Deeter learning that Heavey will be his gulag cellmate
Please let this guy stop talking about fishing for carp!!!
I wish I would have packed that 7th pair of underwear
"Find a happy place, find a happy place, find a happppppyyyyy ppplllllaaaacccceeeeeeee"
They play Justin Bieber in Russia?
Wish I would have taken the complimentary earplugs.
who let my wife in the dam helicopter?!?!?
who let my mother in the dam helicopter?!?!?
In Soviet Russia Bieber sings at you.
Shut up stewardess! I already know how to put on a damn life jacket!
uhhhh thiiiis isss yourrr captaaaain.....
No more stories about shooting asian carp with your AKs, please!!
Mr. Deeter, please, it's reliable. No problems this week.
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"Who farted?"
I swear, just one more story about Deeter's lost bag, and I'm jumping out.
I am listening to---
"Is there anybody out there"
since I'm "comfortably NUMB"
"What do you mean you thought it was a good idea to give Olga my home address!"
The fish I lost are taunting me.....make them stop!!! (*rocks to and fro)
There's no place like home... there's no place like home...
I wish the Captain had not come back and had a drink with us.
The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid.
Guys, maybe we should tell him we already landed half an hour ago.
Guys, I think we should tell him that we already landed a half hour ago.
Talk to me, Goose...
Yeeha, Jester's dead!
UUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH! I drank to much Vodka last night to be here right now!
This is my fly rod. There are many others like it, but this one is mine. My fly rod is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my fly rod is useless. Without my fly rod, I am useless. I must cast my fly rod true. I must cast straighter than my enemy, who is trying to evade me. I must catch him before he evades me. I will. Before God I swear this creed: my rod and myself are defenders of my country, we are the masters of our enemy, we are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace. Amen.
Who let my wife on board???
Stop talking about Game of Thrones! I TIVO'd it for when I get back!
Gawd!! Could you please get the flight attendant to turn off the damn Adele channel!!!
Only four more hures untill I can fish again. Four more...
la la la la I can't hear you....
Of course....now the MRE's are trying to come out.
He was like this all the way home, All we told him was mine's bigger than his. (Fish that is)
I guess someone doesn't like the new Taylor Swift album...
Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth, as it is in heaven -- Oh GOD, Oh GOD,I promise I'll never do that again.....
Yep, Taylor Swift sounds just as awful in Russian.
Not being familiar with the local accent, Deeter confuses "АВГДЄЅ ЗИѲ" (Assume crash position!) with "АВГДЄЅ ЗИЦ" (More borscht, comrade?).
LOUD NOISES!
Kirk discovers that the HIP hasn't been cleaned since the cold war.
Wait, we take a rope and repel where?
Smells like Yellowstone in here.
We have a rendezvous with destiny.
1-0-1, what does that even mean?
I don't speak Russian so there no sense listing to this guys fishing stories
Which one these four sports went shot-for-shot with the local Russian guide last night?
Validates why I appreciate so much the great fishing area I live in, and can be home in my own bed after flyfishing, and not having to go through all of that to catch a sea-run brown. Go to the Orvis site, and look at the good lookin browns they caught in my backyard last week.
Are we there yet ?
This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I'm stepping through the door
And I'm FISHING in a most peculiar way
Need..... to keep..... my brains in......
Not another big fish story!
I told 'em it was a chopper, Larry shoulda known those 'Nam flashbacks were comin'.
"Who knew those guides could drink like that?"
"Oh no! I think I left my papers back at camp."
The voices. There back!
Harry and Loyd picked up another hitch hiker on their way to Aspen. Harry said to Deeter, "Hey, do wanna hear the most annoying sound in the world?"
I shoulda brought ear muffs!
What do you mean by we are sitting in "Live Stock" class? I can't listen to any more!
Not there, not there, not there!!!!!
I am up this high on a helicopter with my ears covered, and I can still hear my wife yelling!
He can hear the contempt in the other passenger's faces!!!
Go to a happy place...I'm in my happy place!!!
On his way out of the country, Mr.Deeter was told by the Russian Embassy that his clothes were found during an Al Qaeda raid in Afghanistan!
His knowledge of Russian limited, Mr.Deeter mistook "До свидания" (Do vidonia, goodbye) for "does he fly?"
I will not listen to your communistic ideas about fly fishing!
In Soviet Russia, Voices in Head Talk to You!
♪ "And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind!" ♪
"I refuse to listen to any more fish stories"
Put your hands behind your head, and then kiss your ass good bye!
Attention! The captain has ordered us to scuttle luggage to make room for more vodka. Sorry, Deeter.
Deeter learning that Heavey will be his gulag cellmate
Please let this guy stop talking about fishing for carp!!!
I wish I would have packed that 7th pair of underwear
"Find a happy place, find a happy place, find a happppppyyyyy ppplllllaaaacccceeeeeeee"
They play Justin Bieber in Russia?
Wish I would have taken the complimentary earplugs.
who let my wife in the dam helicopter?!?!?
who let my mother in the dam helicopter?!?!?
In Soviet Russia Bieber sings at you.
Shut up stewardess! I already know how to put on a damn life jacket!
uhhhh thiiiis isss yourrr captaaaain.....
No more stories about shooting asian carp with your AKs, please!!
Mr. Deeter, please, it's reliable. No problems this week.
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