Monthly Archives: January 2013

Angels Walking Through My Life

Posted on 23/01/2013 by Bobo

Angels have walked through my life, all my life.   They have always been here.  However, when I was running ‘Bob’s’ life, I was just too busy to notice; too self-centered to care or hear their quiet, soft messages for me.  … Continue reading →

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AA – Intentions

Posted on 22/01/2013 by Bobo

“I didn’t mean to hurt her, Beverley,” I lamented as I reflected upon my last conversation with my former wife. “Bob,” replied Beverley, “it’s not our intentions that are important; it’s our actions.” Intentions vs. Actions – I suppose I … Continue reading →

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Back to Work Conditions

Posted on 22/01/2013 by Bobo

When I called Northwest Airlines and asked for help with my drinking, I didn’t care if I ever got into another cockpit ever again.   I was told that if I “come forward,” and asked for help, there was a chance … Continue reading →

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“AA” – A New Thread….

Posted on 21/01/2013 by Bobo

If you have spent any time on my blog here, you would know that I am a recovering “alcoholic.”  At least, today I am…  AA is ‘Alcoholics Anonymous;’ yet I am about as ‘anonymous’ as Coca Cola!  I appreciate and … Continue reading →

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“Kiss A Pilot – 25¢”

Posted on 19/01/2013 by Bobo

When I was flying C-141’s in 1971 – ’73, out of McGuire AFB, NJ, more often than not we would fly the first leg of a trip to Dover AFB, DE to onload cargo before heading overseas.  As the “crow … Continue reading →

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The North American Auto Show

Posted on 19/01/2013 by Bobo

Yesterday Keith and I decided to go to the North American Auto Show, in Dee-troit. We planned it to arrive between 9 and 10; and actually got there around 10. We looked around for the ticket sales booth, but not … Continue reading →

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Profiling (J)

Posted on 18/01/2013 by Bobo

HISTORY OF PROFILING The day it all started was March 6, 1836.  On that fateful day, Davy Crockett woke up and rose from his bunk on the main floor of the Alamo.  He then walked up to the observation post … Continue reading →

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A Retiree’s Last trip to Kroger’s… (J)

Posted on 16/01/2013 by Bobo

Yesterday I was at my local Kroger’s Store buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Jake, the Wonder Dog.  I was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a … Continue reading →

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Flight Pay

Posted on 16/01/2013 by Bobo

I have often said, “I didn’t join the Air Force to get rich, and they saw to it that I didn’t!”  LOL… Early in my flying career our flight pay was $400 per month.  Okay, file this for a second, … Continue reading →

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Grading Practices

Posted on 16/01/2013 by Bobo

At various points in UPT we had to take Check Rides for progress checks.  Quality control, if you will.  Check pilots were selected based on their skill sets, maturity and experience.  On occasion a ‘moron’ would slip through the system … Continue reading →

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