Author Archives: Bobo

Thuds…

Posted on 08/02/2014 by Bobo

I came across this picture the other day, ‘surfing the net.’  A ‘gaggle” of F-105s about to begin the day…   Looks like the picture may have come from a cover of Life magazine.  At any rate, when I saw … Continue reading →

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MSP – 6

Posted on 07/02/2014 by Bobo

6. They Don’t Fear Taking Calculated Risks They don’t take reckless or foolish risks, but don’t mind taking calculated risks.  Mentally strong people spend time weighing the risks and benefits before making a big decision, and they’re fully informed of … Continue reading →

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Posted on 02/02/2014 by Bobo

Why would a father ever want to hit a kid like this?  

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My High School Senior Year

Posted on 02/02/2014 by Bobo

I showed up at General H. H. Arnold High School in Wiesbaden, West Germany in early September 1963.  We had moved to Wiesbaden, maybe a few weeks earlier, from Chambley AFB, France – after DeGaulle threw us (Americans) out of … Continue reading →

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The Orange Scratchy Veggie Glove

Posted on 31/01/2014 by Bobo

I stopped in a local “kitchen shop” a couple years ago, just to look around.  While I was there I came across this glove: It’s a ‘scratchy’ glove, used to clean veggies. While I was looking at it a this … Continue reading →

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My Playground

Posted on 31/01/2014 by Bobo

From the summer of 1957 through the summer of 1960, this was my playground: This is Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico, situated on the northwest end of the island of Puerto Rico.  It was a ‘magical’ place to spend a childhood, … Continue reading →

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The Spirituality of the BratPin…

Posted on 30/01/2014 by Bobo

As I have gotten more and more involved with the various “Brat” groups now showing up on Facebook (FB), I can sense a certain “spirituality” about it all.  There’s no denying it, it’s there for me – a sense of … Continue reading →

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“Oh Christmas Tree…Over the Balcony…”

Posted on 28/01/2014 by Bobo

In 1963 we lived in an apartment complex at 18 Floridastrasse in Wiesbaden, West Germany – base housing.  Our apartment was on right side of the complex, on the second floor. At Christmas that year, Dear Ole Dad bought our … Continue reading →

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Integrity

Posted on 16/01/2014 by Bobo

Want to talk about “integrity” a bit this morning… I want my grandkids to know what I think of ‘integrity.’ It was reported this morning that 34 Air Force officers, missile launch officers at Malmstrom AFB, MT,  have been decertified … Continue reading →

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‘Joint Base San Antonio’

Posted on 11/01/2014 by Bobo

These “joint bases” these days – what a load of crap! ‘Joint Base San Antonio’ as an example, encompassing Randolph Field (AFB), Ft. Sam Houston and Lackland AFB all in the San Antonio area.  What I am seeing is a … Continue reading →

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