Author Archives: Bobo

Jim’s Dumb Kid…

Posted on 05/09/2011 by Bobo

Jim was our statistician at Command Flight Safety.  He was a civilian, but had flown P-51s in WW II.  He was a gentle, quiet man, but when he spoke, he was very knowledgeable.  Often what he had to say was … Continue reading →

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The Essence of Sobriety…

Posted on 04/09/2011 by Bobo

  Grampa Bob, and Noah…

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The Last Cheater’s Waltz

Posted on 04/09/2011 by Bobo

In 1980 I received orders to Australia.  I was working at Headquarters Air Training Command, Flight Safety at the time – as a T-38 Flight Safety Officer.  As my departure date neared ‘they’ asked me where I wanted to go … Continue reading →

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Okiksapa 2: Thunderstorms

Posted on 03/09/2011 by Bobo

We just had a wonderful thunderstorm roll through Whitehouse, OH tonight.  Have you ever noticed how much greener the grass is after a thunderstorm?   This is because the lightening releases nitrogen  in the air, which is then picked up by … Continue reading →

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The 15th Annual POW Dining In Missing Man Formation

Posted on 03/09/2011 by Bobo

On 25 Mar 1988 I had the Honor of flying as Number 3 in the 15th Annual Prisoner Of War (POW) Dining In T-38A Missing Man Formation.  This is a great honor because of the distinguished audience; former North Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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My Sense of Humor…

Posted on 02/09/2011 by Bobo

I have developed my sense of humor since I was a kid.  I enjoy seeing people laugh.  I have always had a “quick mind;” sometimes too quick for my own good.  Growing up I idolized the humor of Red Skelton, … Continue reading →

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Kinda Sums It Up…

Posted on 02/09/2011 by Bobo

I picked this little “gem” up just the other day: “If you can learn to fly as a Lieutenant, and not forget how to fly by the time you’re a Lieutenant Colonel,  you will have lived a happy Life!” …Oh, … Continue reading →

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Babies Bring their Own Love…

Posted on 02/09/2011 by Bobo

It was around 0500 that I received the call from Dana telling me that my first grand daughter had arrived.  Delaney Paige.  I was thrilled! I got up, shaved and took a shower.  Then I put on a nice pair … Continue reading →

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A Friend from ’64

Posted on 31/08/2011 by Bobo

I have a friend today, from 1964.  She broke my heart once, but that was so long ago, and not important.  What is ‘important’ is that she showed back up in my life, when I needed a friend – and … Continue reading →

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“You, You’re the One!”

Posted on 31/08/2011 by Bobo

I don’t know where I come up with this stuff, I just do… In the late ’70s we came to Ohio on vacation.    It coincided with a friend’s birthday.  It was on this trip I told a friend about … Continue reading →

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