We’ve all, well most of us, have seen the movie, The Bridges at Toko-Ri. Many people do not know the ‘backstory’ of what really happened, nor how James Michener came to write the story in the first place… Here then … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2010
CPRW-5….the final log entry 30 March 2010 All,Today I have the honor of hauling down the CPRW-5 pennant for the final time as the 20th and last Commodore. I would be remiss of me if I did not highlight some … Continue reading
WHY… do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke?WHY… do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters?WHY… do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our … Continue reading
ALL I can say on this one is O.M.G… Talk about entitlement mentality… sigh… This young officer has managed to step in it with BOTH feet, and is too stupid to even understand what she’s done… Anybody have an opening … Continue reading
First, NO I didn’t take the picture… But I sure as hell wish that I had, I’d at least be at someplace fun!!! From a friend, the Shuttle Discovery going up over Cinderella’s Castle at Disney this morning… The streak … Continue reading
To each and everyone I wish you a Happy Easter, in its true meaning and may the sunrise be beautiful! And I wish you plenty of Easter eggs (all found), and Peeps to your heart’s content! … Continue reading
DID!!!Butler advances to the Final Four in Indy! Their team philosophy? “Humility, passion, unity, servanthood and thankfulness.” Not a bad philosophy… … Continue reading
One more from the Museum… The O-1 that landed on the Midway Apr 30, 1975 with SEVEN people it in… (and yes the crew of the Midway adopted the Vietnamese family that were in the airplane and got them resettled … Continue reading