Monthly Archives: November 2012

“The Cords of Winter”

Posted on 13/11/2012 by Bobo

I love “homespun” tales – simple stories, if you will.  Charles Kuralt is a favorite author of mine in this genre.  This is one of his stories: The Cords of Winter Charles Kuralt In New England, wood-stove country, a lot … Continue reading →

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She Wouldn’t Eat the Mushrooms!

Posted on 13/11/2012 by Bobo

Last week I was an “observer” at our local election poll for the recent presidential election.  No, we didn’t have any ‘New Black Panthers’ show up – oh, how disappointing… Anyway, one of the guys who came through was around … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day, 2012

Posted on 12/11/2012 by Bobo

I received this message from a friend late last night: “Thank you for your Service to OUR Country. Proud day for us who stood up to our responsibilities did our duty :))” Thought about it for a moment last night, … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Cartoons – 1

Posted on 08/11/2012 by Bobo

This is a new thread I am beginning, featuring my favorite cartoons.  This is my first ‘offering.’  I will insert my favorite cartoons as a particular mood strikes me, or when I come upon them… Enjoy! I have kept these … Continue reading →

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“Sorry Bob.com”

Posted on 07/11/2012 by Bobo

This thread is being set up for all you folks out there who are truly sorry for not being able to provide me with the services I have contracted for from your companies.  Companies like SPRINT, USAA, Best Buy, PNC … Continue reading →

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Barack Hussein Obama

Posted on 04/11/2012 by Bobo

In two days we will vote for the 45th president of the United States.  Tonight Barack Hussein Obama holds the office.  I did not vote for him on 2008, and now after 4 years of his presidency, I sure as … Continue reading →

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Major General Frederick C. “Boots” Blesse

Posted on 04/11/2012 by Bobo

I just learned that this past week, Major General Frederick C. “Boots” Blesse has taken his “final flight West.”  I am saddened to hear this… General Blesse was the Wing Commander of the 474th TFW at Nellis AFB, NV when … Continue reading →

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“Bob, Who Made That Takeoff the Other Day?”

Posted on 03/11/2012 by Bobo

In 1980 I was working at HQ ATC Flight Safety as a T-38 Flight Safety Officer.  One day in early March, I received a call from Mary D.  Mary D. was the secretary for MGen. Leroy W. Svendsen, Jr who … Continue reading →

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“If I Hadn’t Seen it with My Own Eyes….”

Posted on 01/11/2012 by Bobo

During one of my early discussions with Bev, I told her I never ‘really’ felt part of my family – that I always felt somewhat of an ‘outsider.’  I went on to tell her that in my mind, it was … Continue reading →

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