Author Archives: Bobo

Barack Hussein Obama

Posted on 04/11/2012 by Bobo

In two days we will vote for the 45th president of the United States.  Tonight Barack Hussein Obama holds the office.  I did not vote for him on 2008, and now after 4 years of his presidency, I sure as … Continue reading →

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Major General Frederick C. “Boots” Blesse

Posted on 04/11/2012 by Bobo

I just learned that this past week, Major General Frederick C. “Boots” Blesse has taken his “final flight West.”  I am saddened to hear this… General Blesse was the Wing Commander of the 474th TFW at Nellis AFB, NV when … Continue reading →

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“Bob, Who Made That Takeoff the Other Day?”

Posted on 03/11/2012 by Bobo

In 1980 I was working at HQ ATC Flight Safety as a T-38 Flight Safety Officer.  One day in early March, I received a call from Mary D.  Mary D. was the secretary for MGen. Leroy W. Svendsen, Jr who … Continue reading →

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“If I Hadn’t Seen it with My Own Eyes….”

Posted on 01/11/2012 by Bobo

During one of my early discussions with Bev, I told her I never ‘really’ felt part of my family – that I always felt somewhat of an ‘outsider.’  I went on to tell her that in my mind, it was … Continue reading →

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Armando!

Posted on 31/10/2012 by Bobo

As so often at the airlines, after level-off on the first leg, we – the guys up front – would begin to get to know each other.  Usually things like; Where are you from?  Where do you live?  What did … Continue reading →

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“Look Out My Window?”

Posted on 28/10/2012 by Bobo

I was hired at Northwest Airlines in Jan. 1989.  Initially I was thrilled to be working at NWA.  Flying was a “skill set” that just seemed to come to me, and on ’89 I felt I was “set” for the … Continue reading →

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Beverly

Posted on 27/10/2012 by Bobo

I have mentioned Beverly – Bev – several times now in my posts.  Probably a good time now, to introduce you to her… I met Bev in Sept/Oct of 1994 at an AA meeting: The Bowling Green Water Tower Meeting.  … Continue reading →

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The Unholy Trinity: The Takeaway

Posted on 25/10/2012 by Bobo

So what do I take away from all this – my ‘Unholy Trinity?” First and foremost of all, I am so very, very blessed – in spite of myself!  I could have taken a different “path” with any one of … Continue reading →

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The Unholy Trinity: Resolution – Flying

Posted on 24/10/2012 by Bobo

I was devastated when I was tossed out of the ROTC flying program.  I felt like a “second-class” citizen – especially being so “gung-ho” for my first 3 years of ROTC.  Because I had already been enrolled in FIP, I … Continue reading →

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The Unholy Trinity: Resolution – Dear Ole Dad

Posted on 23/10/2012 by Bobo

Resolving ‘Dear Ole Dad’ took a bit more time and effort… The last time I saw Dear Ole Dad was in August 1992.  I had gone to San Antonio specifically to confront him about his behavior over the years toward … Continue reading →

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