Author Archives: Bobo

On Robin Williams…

Posted on 12/08/2014 by Bobo

Last night we received word of Robin Williams (apparent) suicide.  Tragic. As you might imagine the News is all over this story this morning.  Tributes; for sure. Speculation; all over the place.  Reviews of his work; almost non-stop. One of … Continue reading →

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“Bounce and Tilt”

Posted on 09/08/2014 by Bobo

A friend of mine, call sign ‘Rat,’ once flew with a Tweet guy (T-37 IP) on a staff assistance visit somewhere or another.  They were in formation with another T-38.  At one point while in ‘fingertip’ formation (on the wing) … Continue reading →

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My Crazy-Ass Neighbor…

Posted on 27/07/2014 by Bobo

Let me tell you about my ‘crazy-ass’ neighbor… Lauri and Gary moved in next door to me maybe 21 years ago or so; in 1992 – ’93.  I really liked Gary right away; Lauri, not so much.  My “defensive senses” … Continue reading →

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Registering a Canoe in Ohio

Posted on 20/07/2014 by Bobo

So Chris B. comes over from Missouri to spend a couple days with me, just to hang out this past weekend.  I knew Chris from the Air Force.  He had been my crew chief on my last flight. On Friday … Continue reading →

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TBT: 10 July 2014

Posted on 10/07/2014 by Bobo

TBT: (Throwback Thursday) – This is a toothpick holder Mom picked up in Okinawa, in 1953 – ’55.  It was always somewhere in our kitchens from Okinawa to Tucson to Ramey (Puerto Rico), Westover AFB, MA, France and Germany while … Continue reading →

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The BratBase – A Concept

Posted on 08/07/2014 by Bobo

And, what about a “BratBase?”  A place where Military Brats could visit to relive the experiences of their youth?  ‘Reveille’ in the morning, ‘Retreat’ at 1700 hours followed by ‘Taps’ at 2200 hours.  The lullabies of our youth…  And of … Continue reading →

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Not Enough Pilots?

Posted on 29/06/2014 by Bobo

I pulled this off of Peter’s blog (The Bayou Renaissance Man): What happens when you don’t train enough replacements I note with interest that Japanese airlines are going to have to cancel thousands of flights this year because many of … Continue reading →

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Clapping With One Hand

Posted on 15/06/2014 by Bobo

“Holding On” is something I have always been good at.  Whether it be to an old t-shirt, a favorite vehicle or relationships – I am god at holding on.  What I have come to realize of late is how much … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day

Posted on 15/06/2014 by Bobo

The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveller, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the … Continue reading →

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Engaging in Mindless Sh*t

Posted on 12/06/2014 by Bobo

I suppose the earliest memory I have of engaging in ‘mindless shit’ is when I was a senior in high school.  Someone noticed that I had nice handwriting and asked me to make the seating place name tags for the … Continue reading →

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