Category Archives: Just Things I Notice

No Jim, You’re Not Screwed Up…

Posted on 02/01/2015 by Bobo

After I wrote about our Christmas 4-ship last week I received the following reply from Jim N. “Yes it seems like only yesterday…but I checked the calendar and it says no.  Hey, it’s important to see the other 3 guys … Continue reading →

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New Age Driving Tips – The No Left Turn Sign

Posted on 23/09/2014 by Bobo

For the most part, you can ignore these guys – everyone else does…   …especially if you are in a hurry, or you know that the placement of these signs is “bullshit.” There is a stretch of highway on my … Continue reading →

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Naming Cars

Posted on 23/09/2014 by Bobo

I had to go over to BG (Bowling Green) this morning and was passed by a Honda “Pilot.” It’s a little ‘boxy’ for me, but it got me to thinking… Have you ever seen a car named, “The Ford Lawyer?” … Continue reading →

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New Age Driving Tips – Traffic Lights

Posted on 17/09/2014 by Bobo

For ‘millennials:’  More impediments to your driving, I know… from observation. The traffic light system used to work pretty well, when folks knew that “Yellow,” or “Amber” used to mean that the light was about o turn Red, and that … Continue reading →

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“New Age” Driving Tips – Stop Signs

Posted on 15/09/2014 by Bobo

Yep, these guys: A relatively simple and straight forward traffic sign, you would think… Well, they used to be.  Today they are viewed (for the most part) as more of a nuisance or inconvenience more than anything.  Here in our … Continue reading →

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Sarcasm, Cynicism and Beer can, Save Lives

Posted on 21/03/2014 by Bobo

In 1985 I was the Chief of Standardization (Stan/Eval), 12th Flying Training Wing (FTW), Randolph AFB, TX.  That Spring the fine folks at HQ ATC decided to have a 2-day “risk assessment” conference at Randolph.  Swell.  The project officer was … Continue reading →

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Supersizing Barbie

Posted on 31/12/2013 by Bobo

Why isn’t ‘good enough’ sometimes, just good enough?  I just saw where ‘they’ are ‘super sizing’ Barbie.  Well swell… …just swell. And while they are at it, why don’t they create another male figure we see often of these days … Continue reading →

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Just a Couple Cans of Gas…

Posted on 01/06/2013 by Bobo

Last Thursday morning I decided to fill a couple of my gas cans before beginning my yard work.  Sounds simple enough, you would think… When I pulled into the local gas station, about a mile from me, there were cars … Continue reading →

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A ‘Don’

Posted on 06/04/2013 by Bobo

So, you are driving along at the posted speed limit and all of a sudden you notice this pair of headlights in your rear view mirror.  Real close, and kinda high.  They are attached to an oversized Dodge Ram pickup, … Continue reading →

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Gifts for the GrandKids: Awareness

Posted on 02/04/2013 by Bobo

A lot of us, as we coast into our “Golden Years,” consider ‘gifts’ to leave for the GrandKids – or, at least, I have.  The obvious gift is money.  Well, that comes, and goes – and is often soon forgotten.  … Continue reading →

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