From USNI Proceedings Magazine- Is Naval Aviation Culture Dead? By John Lehman The swaggering-flyer mystique forged over the past century has been stymied in recent years by political correctness. We celebrate the … Continue reading
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2016 was a year of trepidation for me. For the first time in 45 years, I didn’t have a job to get up and go to everyday… Throw in a major move, buying a new house and setting up housekeeping … Continue reading
It’s almost time to flip the calendar! Two versions of Auld Lang Syne for ya… Country- And Gospel/Rock… There are any number of versions out there, but I’ve found these two are kinda classic ones… Wishing each and everyone a … Continue reading
Again… New laws taking effect Jan. 1 A higher minimum wage, a ban on using “Redskins” as the name of a school team or mascot, and new restrictions on assault weapons are among the latest California laws taking effect with … Continue reading
TXRed’s comment yesterday about penalty boxes brought back a memory of dealing with the USAF at certain bases. They didn’t like us trashing up their pretty ramps with our dirty airplanes. I think the statute of limitations has run out … Continue reading
Seventeen fun filled hours getting home last night, can’t brain… 0430 get up at PP’s house, two hour drive to airport, fly to SFO, break airplane twice, get new airplane and crew, finally get to DFW and two hour drive … Continue reading
Back to reality… In lieu of my posting drivel, these are some excerpts from Stephen Wenger’s excellent blog on guns… With links 🙂 Drawing and reholstering should be programmed reflexes. If you program them with a simple open-top holster, then … Continue reading
Except for picking up all the wrapping paper!!! Vito got the last gift, three new tennis balls! And he chased them all over the place, picking up one, dropping it, finding another and so on. Kaya had more fun sitting … Continue reading
I hope this day finds you spending it with your loved ones, if not enjoy as well as you can wherever you may be… And yes, we’re having turkey… Merry Christmas to all!!! … Continue reading