Monthly Archives: August 2014

Feeling the Love…

Posted on 27/08/2014 by Bobo

As a Father I wasn’t ‘always there’ for the kids.  No excuses, my choices – at the time. However, ‘alcoholism’ – probably an explanation. I always wanted to be a Father; to show my Dad that you didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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AM, or PM?

Posted on 26/08/2014 by Bobo

I stopped by Kroger’s the other day – just to buy a bottle of aspirin.  You would think that a relativity simple task.  But no, not any more: I could not believe the display.  Aspirin for damn-near any and all … Continue reading →

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My Sears Wooden Hammer…

Posted on 24/08/2014 by Bobo

“Now, why would I write about a wood hammer,” you might ask. Well, if I had you in my hands as much as I have had this old Sears wooden hammer, I would probably be writing about you also! I … Continue reading →

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“When You Hear Your Own Story…”

Posted on 23/08/2014 by Bobo

I love ‘stories.’  That’s one of the reasons I am blogging.  Sometimes I encounter a story that is better just reproducing, rather than attempting to retell it myself.  The following is one of those stories.  It comes from a  book, … Continue reading →

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My Friend Ron

Posted on 21/08/2014 by Bobo

Last night I received a call from my friend Ron. I met Ron at Northwest Airlines in 1990 – ’91 or so, and I liked him right away.  We just ‘clicked’ and our friendship continued to grow over the years. … Continue reading →

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The Basic Aircrew Read File

Posted on 21/08/2014 by Bobo

In 1977 we (Vance AFB, OK) picked up an ACE (Accelerated Copilot Enrichment) mission, using T-37s at 4 or 5 ‘northern tier’ SAC (Strategic Air Command) bases.  This was a program where ATC (Air Training Command, now AETC) provided SAC … Continue reading →

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Just Thinking…

Posted on 15/08/2014 by Bobo

I want to live my ‘next life’ backwards: – You start out dead and get that out of the way first. – Then you wake up in a nursing home, feeling better every day. – Then you get kicked out … Continue reading →

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Bored at the Airport?

Posted on 15/08/2014 by Bobo

Ever have a 3-4-5 hour ‘lay-over’ at an airport, with nothing to do?  Try this. Head over to the ‘Community Service Phone,’ and page yourself to a certain gate.  Example: “Could you ask Bob Holliker to come to Gate 63, … Continue reading →

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No “Boots On the Ground” in Iraq!

Posted on 13/08/2014 by Bobo

Okay, now it all makes sense to me! I saw Chuck Hagel, SecDef, on the news this morning, declaring once again that there are not, nor will there be, any American “boots on the ground” in Iraq.  And this just … Continue reading →

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My Tax Dollars at Work…

Posted on 13/08/2014 by Bobo

So now Dear Leader and his crew have decided to bomb ISIS in Iraq. One mortar, one Mk81 ( a 500-pounder).  One US built Humvee, one Mk81.  One machine gun, another MK81. There’s a good chance that some, if not … Continue reading →

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