Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Last Cheater’s Waltz

Posted on 04/09/2011 by Bobo

In 1980 I received orders to Australia.  I was working at Headquarters Air Training Command, Flight Safety at the time – as a T-38 Flight Safety Officer.  As my departure date neared ‘they’ asked me where I wanted to go … Continue reading →

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Okiksapa 2: Thunderstorms

Posted on 03/09/2011 by Bobo

We just had a wonderful thunderstorm roll through Whitehouse, OH tonight.  Have you ever noticed how much greener the grass is after a thunderstorm?   This is because the lightening releases nitrogen  in the air, which is then picked up by … Continue reading →

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The 15th Annual POW Dining In Missing Man Formation

Posted on 03/09/2011 by Bobo

On 25 Mar 1988 I had the Honor of flying as Number 3 in the 15th Annual Prisoner Of War (POW) Dining In T-38A Missing Man Formation.  This is a great honor because of the distinguished audience; former North Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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My Sense of Humor…

Posted on 02/09/2011 by Bobo

I have developed my sense of humor since I was a kid.  I enjoy seeing people laugh.  I have always had a “quick mind;” sometimes too quick for my own good.  Growing up I idolized the humor of Red Skelton, … Continue reading →

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Kinda Sums It Up…

Posted on 02/09/2011 by Bobo

I picked this little “gem” up just the other day: “If you can learn to fly as a Lieutenant, and not forget how to fly by the time you’re a Lieutenant Colonel,  you will have lived a happy Life!” …Oh, … Continue reading →

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Babies Bring their Own Love…

Posted on 02/09/2011 by Bobo

It was around 0500 that I received the call from Dana telling me that my first grand daughter had arrived.  Delaney Paige.  I was thrilled! I got up, shaved and took a shower.  Then I put on a nice pair … Continue reading →

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