Author Archives: Bobo

Fighter Pilot Piano Player

Posted on 05/02/2013 by Bobo

FIGHTER PILOT PIANO PLAYER A ragged, old, derelict shuffled into a down and dirty bar.  Stinking of  stale whisky and cigarettes, his hands shook as he took the “Piano Player Wanted” sign from the window and handed it to the … Continue reading →

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Gangs in America

Posted on 05/02/2013 by Bobo

I have always been somewhat of a “linear thinker.”  It has been a strength at times, and a weakness at others.  But more often that not, it has helped me see things great clarity.  Take this issue on gangs in … Continue reading →

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poor Bob….

Posted on 05/02/2013 by Bobo

It’s been over a week since the news began running on (poor) Bob Menendez, D/NJ and the (underage) prostitute scandal.  The only coverage I’ve seen on it has been on FOX News, and on certain internet sites I visit.  Nary … Continue reading →

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Navy Seal, Chris Kyle

Posted on 04/02/2013 by Bobo

Chris Kyle, a former Navy Seal, was killed over the weekend by a coward he was trying to help. I understand we are a ‘nation of law.’  But in circumstances like this, I would like to see this coward dragged … Continue reading →

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Senator Robert Menendez

Posted on 04/02/2013 by Bobo

Senator Robert Menendez, D/NJ, is being investigated for having sex with ‘underage’ prostitutes in the Dominican Republic.  Of course these charges are politically motivated; trumped up entirely by right-wing bloggers.  I get it… This being said, the way I see … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Going to Change the World…

Posted on 04/02/2013 by Bobo

…and there are some things ‘the World’ isn’t going to change in me… like becoming “PC.” When I wake up these days I typically spend a bit of time ‘grazing’ in bed.  You know, that’s when you are half asleep, … Continue reading →

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Paul Harvey

Posted on 04/02/2013 by Bobo

I grew up listening to Paul Harvey, and I miss him… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sillEgUHGC4 He expresses my values so much better than anyone else we have on the scene today…

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From an OUTSTANDING to an Excellent – in 17 Seconds…

Posted on 03/02/2013 by Bobo

I took a Navigation check ride on 15 May 1984 as part of an Air Training Command (ATC) Headquarters Stan/Eval inspection.  At the time I was the Chief of Check Section in the 560th FTS.  I was tagged to fly … Continue reading →

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Bruce

Posted on 03/02/2013 by Bobo

I just love these guys… (go figure!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f_p0CgPeyA (A ‘pome’ is a ‘prisoner of Mother England.’)  

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Leather Jacket Boys

Posted on 03/02/2013 by Bobo

We began to see a serious ‘pilot-retention’ problem in the USAF in the early ’80’s.  The airlines were hiring, and we were between “hot” wars.  With the Vietnam War over, we saw a lot of “warriors” leave the service, back-filled … Continue reading →

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