HI everyone Alvis how is it out there are you still in goat ropping country take it eazy on the road out there ok.
Art
USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 14:26:49 (MDT)

morning flight, vicky i live about an half an hour from the fun & sun in lakeland. if you two need a place to hang your hats, i have an extra room you are welcome to it. wink 3/69- 10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 08:45:27 (MDT)

Ya, you guys in Playboy Bunnie outfits!!! That's where this whole thing was going:>)))))) Stickman and Ray at the hot tub...very cool! Vicki, you're in charge of that, OK? I'm still looking for some of you who want to make the re-union but can't because of money....you're 129th brothers raise money all year round to get you to the re-union...all you have to do is let me know. I KNOW some of you would go if you could afford it...we can help, so there's no excuse. It's the honor of your 129th brothers to help get you there....they want to see you and hang out with you. "Next year" is a long way off and alot can happen to us in that time span....do it this year! Lovin' ya-Gently
Gently
USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 06:53:23 (MDT)

Gale, it's always fun n sunny ouside my back door.... It was 80 two days this week. But Stickman has an aviation Fun N Sun coming up. He's flying to the yearly Fun N Sun (huge) aviation get together in Florida on the 10th. He's like a kid a Christmastime right now. Anybody still interested in aviation ought to go one year.
Vickey
USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 06:30:03 (MDT)

Stacy, Good to hear from you. Yeah Jack Newton.....where ya been. It would be great to have all of ya at the reunion this year............later...........always a brother
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 19:56:50 (MDT)

Got a new 'puter and up and runnin'. One of these days I'll make it to one of the get togethers wit' you all. Am at present in Oregon and will return to Flastaff in time for summer classes. Just thought I'ld drop a note to let you all know this gunner is still alive and kickin'. Gray matter is not what it used to be making going back to school challenging.
Stacy McLain <stacy.mclain@live.com>
Flagstaff&Coos Bay, AZ&OR USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 19:51:45 (MDT)

Hey Joe Muniz, when are you gonna make a reunion? Do you recall the time "we" were burning the field mice in the barrel by the Svc Platoon tent???? That was 1968 man....c'mon , make those reservations!!!!! Gale Beard 67-68
Gale
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 16:31:49 (MDT)

Jack Newton "Newt", you out there buddy? I e-mailed you, but, it came back. I hope you are gonna make the reunion in St Louis. It would be nice to see you again after 40 years!!! Gale Beard
Gale Beard 67-68
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 16:27:35 (MDT)

Vicky, fun & sun where???
Gale
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 15:52:24 (MDT)

Stickman was all excited 'cause he thought he was so popular on the flute he's got this gig playing every night. Now he finds out it's playin' flute for Gently and Joe by the hot tub every night. Stickman says 'what's with the uniform anyway'... (I hope they're in swim suits... Jim can't take TOO much excitement) Oh well Fun N Sun in two weeks....
Vickey
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 13:10:49 (MDT)

HI I like to see them that would be worth going & bring some littel bunney to & one other would be good have them put on PLAY BOY BUNNEY out fits on see how long the cotton tail would last at the card game & I wish every one a safe trip to & from ST Louis.
ART
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 08:54:00 (MDT)

Gently, you've already seen Paul, Alvis, Rainer & me in "mini skirts" and now you want maids outfits........................what's next????? I'd hate to think what you make poor Joe wear for you! ;o) Nice & sunny today with a high of 53 & 60 tomorrow. I'll be cleaning the "Shed" out before long. My coffee club has used it a couple times this winter. There's 7 of us that get together every Wed for coffee & donuts at 7:00 am, we'll cook beans outside in my dutch oven, the drinks will start about 9:30 am, eat around noon & play "bocce ball" for couple hours(weather permitting). Ahhhhh....retirement is GOOD!!
Gale
Clinton , In US of A - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 07:06:53 (MDT)

All in maids outfits are welcome..he he. Alex, just take care of the foot/ankle. It's going to be a great re-union. Can't wait to see Gale in a maids outfit..and with all the money I have, I'll buy you all one. What a party!!! Love, your 129th treasurer:>))
Gently
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 19:46:18 (MDT)

Sorry to buttt in folks but I have a question------Gently why did you send me a name tag that has "Hotel Staff" on it???--(I might drink the wine before I get to the room)that is at least if I can reach it from the hot tub! Been reading a lot lately without posting--gone a lot lately.--------Hello to all--condolences and birthdays and others.-------------Fred --oh never mind--------------Bruno --active lately I see.I have something to send you ---will try to get it out soon.--------Still plan to show up in June as of now-----------------Going to be traveling to Baton Rouge, La. and the central Ms. area next week making multiple stops along the way.---Will be stopping in on G.Wayne Hagg in Baton Rouge, another crewchief I partnered with and see if I can get them to come to the reunion this year.--(Wayne if you read this then you know too)---------Don McCort--I'll be getting back your way in the next few weeks also. Tom Shaw--respects--- Best to all---Later "snoopy"
Gary Woodward
Memphis, Tn USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 18:30:18 (MDT)

Gently: Hope you and joe have plenty of room in your suite for the rest of the 129th Family. Maid service 24/7 sounds great. Will be good seeing all the 129th Family in St. Louis. Always A Brother!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN. USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 16:08:21 (MDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lt. Tom Shaw.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 10:19:58 (MDT)

HI Gentlyjs you are realy got the life watch that wine I like it to I CANT THINK OF THE NAME OF IT BUT i GOT SOME VIENS GROWING HERE WARE i LIVE ga. THE FIRST TIME i HAD it was in tenn. that was Glenda & me fabret place to go for A long week end & up north Vermont if you get a chance to go you love it us yank do have some good places but we have the best COUNTRY that there is you could not ask for a better place & prould of it. Art
Art
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 09:52:16 (MDT)

Gently, You Da Girl !!!!
Gale
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 08:12:31 (MDT)

Current Registered Aircraft Aircraft (FAA) Manufacturer: Bell Model: UH-1H Search all Bell UH-1H Year built: 0000 Serial Number (C/N): 67-17431 Mode S Code: 50622732 Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft Amateur-Built: No Number of Seats: 15 Number of Engines: 1 Engine Type: Turbo-shaft Owner (FAA) Registration Type: Corporation Owner: Robinson Air Crane Inc Address: Opa Locka, FL 33054 United States Region: Southern Top Status (FAA) Certification Issued: 2006-06-30 Air Worthiness Test: Unknown Last Action Taken: 2006-06-30 Current Status: Valid John Brennan found 431 flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 06:21:47 (MDT)

Hang in their Art....you'll always have us. Anyone need financail help getting to the re-union? Don't be shy, just let me know(Gentlyjs@yahoo.com): that's what our Christmas fund is for. It will be kept confidential...and our money is there for ALL of you. Joe and I took an $800 a night suite at the hotel for the re-union with 24/7 maid service, special afternnon wine tasting and a private tour of the city in a limo. Love-the 129th treasurer:>) he he
Gentlyjs
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 06:17:10 (MDT)

HI I just got home from the va they had to close the hole in my back hope it stay this time my luck not good when I get cut onit seem like if I fell in a hole of rosesI come out & smell lke ssss. & that remote that Scooter hid I give up looking for it & got a new one grand kids are a lot of fun to be with he my life now.
Art
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 01:06:48 (MDT)

Hi Alvis just call me dont car what time it is my home phone is 706 812 8005 & the cell is 706 594 3983 OK Art
Art
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 00:54:42 (MDT)

Hay everyone, we sure have made a lot out of food the past few days. Keith, did I miss you here before? Fred, sounds like you have the best way to see people on the companies dime. I am about to sell my diesel. We just had a good old hail storm come through an hour ago. Rather think about BBQ bunnies on a stick. Also thinking of how good a sweet young Ground Hog would taste. Mark, maybe we should just stick to small furry critters at Kokomo this year. Gently bring a big pot with you and we can have Bunny Stew. Gail I know you got some critters around your cabin to bring.. Take care.
Ken Strong Jr. 72-73 (1st Flt)
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 21:10:11 (MDT)

Fred A. & Mark, I think it would be a popping good idea to send that plate to Phil to go with the Ship. OK by me>>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wyoming USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 21:05:00 (MDT)

Hi Keith!!!!..........
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 18:46:44 (MDT)

hi everyone
keith 72-73
corinth, ms USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 18:00:55 (MDT)

Fred Alvis: email me your cell phone number. As much as you come through Memphis area. I'm bound to be off where you can buy me lunch. I return to work on 3/31/08. hope the foot holds up. Always A Brother!! Just made contact with a 129th Brother Gary J. Frago. Hope will post here before long. Trying to make contact with a few more of our Brothers.
Alex
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 16:59:49 (MDT)

Lot's of birthdays this month. Mine was on Monday the 24th. I won't tell you how old, you'll think Stickman is a cradle robber..... (not really...) And Gale, you've obviously never been in Savannah Ga for St Patricks Day, or you'd know what the 'wearin' 'o the green' means. It's a 3 day mini Mardi Gras, with an emerald color scheme. It's a huge deal here. They're already planning next years celebration.....
Vickey Burnsed
Pembroke , Ga USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 16:56:38 (MDT)

Fred, funny you should mention Tom Shaw...his 60th birthday is Friday. L-Gently
gently
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 14:41:12 (MDT)

Kal, the taste wasn't as important as the melt in your mouth texture of the youthful unused muscle. Especially of the thigh which is surprizingly very thick and therefore quite a delicious mouthful. Yes, perhaps a BBQ and we can each pick our own from a long "baby bunny queue".....like we do those deep red and brown little scavengers of the ocean....the lobster. I'm hungry. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 14:38:27 (MDT)

Hi Alvis if you want you cann sack out here ok it just a few mimets from home ok
Art
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 13:13:00 (MDT)

Gale,I have a prett good recipe,be glad to let you have it when I return home. Art, I thought you lived near Atlanta..depending what time I get there,would love to share some coffe and break bread with another brother.I am delivering to a Walmart distrubution center,off of Calloway Church Road there.Its a drop,so only going to spend about 30 minutes in the Walmart yard.Depending on the time (log hours),I may overnight near there.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 06:13:53 (MDT)

Fred Alvis ........you are bad :-))!! Your original commentary to your photos did bring a smile to my face but yes, Becky edited your comments to post on the website! Keep us posted on your road trips across the US. Best wishes to all, Phil
Phil Connolly <pconnolly@huey.co.uk>
Lancs UK - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 06:10:25 (MDT)

Ken, Tabor City is about hour and half away. My father-in-law used to sell some of his tobacco there because the market open there eary every year.There are many brands of sauce sold in store down here. In the 70's a group of purebred hog farmers in Indiana tried to start a restaurant call "Wild Boar" by inviting 500 people that were not involved in farming to try some pig BBQ. They didn't get the % they wanted to like it so they foiled.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 21:19:13 (MDT)

Hi Alvis when will you be in La Grange ga call me I live there I like to see you brother have a coffey or somthing cell phone is 706 594 3983 ok Art
Art
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 20:49:13 (MDT)

Hay JW, I know Tabor City is not all that far from where you are. I remember the big on a long bar over the fire to turn it with the wood. The meat after cutting through the hard burnt skin fell apart with the smoked flavor. I never knew how the sauce was made but don't they sell something like it there in the state? Sort of like the moonshine from the area, has it's own kick. It would be tasty in Kokomo..
Ken Strong Jr.
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 19:24:44 (MDT)

Gale, you can make it simple. Vinegar, black pepper and salt is way the old people did in 40's and 50's.
J. W. Wilson
kinston , N.C. USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 19:15:33 (MDT)

Gale, years ago a hole was dug in ground. Sticks were placed so pig would be held about two feet from bottom. Pig layed on sticks and hot wood coals from oak and hickory plced under pig for about 12 hours then pig turn over and cooked for another hours with sauce pour over pig. When done they would chop up the meat or put it on small wagon and people come by and take some of it to put on plate. in 70' we started cutting 280 gallon tanks so that a pig could be layed on a rack about 3/4 from top. Then heated with wood, gas or charcoal for 6 to 8 hours. I seen pigs from 50lbs to 350lbs cooked this way. Eastern NC BBQ is more vinegar base. an example would be 1 gallon vinegar, 80 oz of ketchup, four sticks of butter,4 cups of brown sugar,4 cups of water, 24oz of mustard,16 teaspoon of chile powder, 8 teaspoons garlic salt, 16 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons texas pete, and two bottles of worchester sauce. bring to a boil. You can cut this amount into half depending on how much you will need.Workks good for chickens, usually take out sugar and butter for pigs. If you like hot food add black pepper
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C, USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 18:31:02 (MDT)

Ihave to chuckle to myself.Many of you know me well enough to understand this. A while back, Phils people(Becky) contacted me about the pictures I took with me to England.They wanted to post them,with comentary from me,under each pic.So I did a ask,with an aside note saying " Pleae edit as you see fit". There are no mentions of a certain "leafy green subatance",,nor smoke arising from said substance.I,of course,knew this would happen,but had to throw in a chuckle and a bit of distress for the editors of the pictures..lol. Jim,you are in picture 20,you have seen it before.They also put in your chicken plate that you sent Mark,which sat in the Pop A Top, and was signed by many of us.Its not my plate,but I thibk it would be cool to send it to Phil (and crew) to tour with the 509 and be displayed at the airshows,another genuine 129th object.Mr. Shaw also made the pics,front page ,where he hould be. I dont know who to give credit to for that picture..its the one with him and Fustis,and another pilot,drinking beer in the O club.Thanks Phil,sorry for pulling your leg with some of my commentary,knowing you couldnt put it in.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 17:40:11 (MDT)

sitting in Dalles,waiting for my load in Ft. Worth,tomorrow. Take it to Lagrange Ga. JW, the very best of happy birthdays my friend.Hey, I ssaw a slick on a towed on a trailer between Memphis and Little Rock YesteDay.I think it was a C or a B model,couldnt tell that quick,was going the other way and was on the phone.It did, however, get my attention.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 16:57:10 (MDT)

Great idea for Kokomo 2008.............."baby bunnies roasted over an open fire"! I can smell'em now. >:(
Gale
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 16:51:32 (MDT)

Judith, R U sure those were baby bunnies? Hw did they taste? Luv ya.... Kal...
Kal
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 15:48:34 (MDT)

J.W......happy hapy..and many more! Gale, you're not funny. he he L-Gently
Gently
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 14:56:31 (MDT)

N.C. BBQ, as a kid I never knew what it was but my mom's family, Strickland's were in the S.E. part of the State. My Grandmother's kitchen had a big fireplace that held one of those big kettles I guess about 30" across. BBQ, Chicken & Rice, Mountain Dew in the sixties from a big bottle. Always had watermellon! I still stand by what I said before, My family wasn't rich either. We grew up at a good time compared to our parents in the Depression and WW2. When I see my kids and grandkids they never had that freedom. I remember leaving home on my bike in the morning and coming home when the Sun went down. As a nine year old going in a buying a box of .22s and just setting around shooting at things. I don't think the winter ever could have slowed us down as kids. Now guess those good old days are the only things that keep me going. Right now I wish I could get my hands on some great N.C. BBQ Sauce for those that never had a pig whole pig fixed there. Brothers, take care.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 14:47:59 (MDT)

JW, Happy Birthday brother. Just curious....what is "eastern NC" style? Are you roastin' a whole pig or what? Give us that BBQ recipe! Hey, have you ever tried BBQing baby bunnies? Gale
Gale
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 12:09:30 (MDT)

Congratulations JW!!! Sounds like good reasons for a real "Pigout" to me. C ya in Saint Louie!!.. Kal 67/68
Kal Bergstrom 67/68 <N8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 11:26:29 (MDT)

Today is my 63rd birthday as well as my granddaughter {Jodi Wiggins} second. Tomorrow my youngest daughter {Shanna} will be 30 and my wife {Myrtle} and I will be married 38 years. Saturday we will BBQ a pig Eastern North Carolina style. My Granddaughter {Deanna} showed some pigs in Coastal Plains livestock Show and sale yesterday and had First place pen of three, a second place pen of three and third place individual off of the Ohio boar I bought last year.
J. W. Wilson
kinston, N. C. USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 10:45:45 (MDT)

Mark, his name is Les Cauchi & he's in the '68 roster. The band is "Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge." I sent him reunion info & he called me for more info. He said he might show up in St Louie if they aren't booked that weekend...nice guy. Gale Copy & paste this: http://oldies.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=oldies&cdn=entertainment&tm=44&gps=72_1906_1436_723&f=20&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.j-maestro-bklyn-bridge.com/
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 21:59:59 (MDT)

Question????.........what is the name of the group that a 129th sings in? and what is his name?.........is it the Manhattans?.............
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 21:32:42 (MDT)

Hey Fred, I just might take you up on that sometime brother...........WOW, a rabbit fur thong. That sounds comfortable to me. Where can I get one?...........
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 18:59:36 (MDT)

Again....we missed you Fred. Do you call when you're driving through or are you able to visit? L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 14:44:34 (MDT)

sitting in Memphis at the moment.Had to grab a hot meal and a shower.Mark..you wanna go riding around with me for three weeks? Dont know where we will go,but whatever state we are in when the sun comes up,we will be in a different one when it goes down.Let me know.Mississippi river is pretty high,highest I have seen it. Headed to Dalles,unload tomorrow.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 14:26:43 (MDT)

That turned out pretty jumbled, didn't it....it's 4 youtube videos. Each one will start with "www" and end with "related," I think. Let me know if they work for you-they're very cool....but they are of Nam. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 13:41:59 (MDT)

Huey videos and a tribute to crew chiefs and gunners:>)) Cut and paste. L-Gently http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq3bb-zV1gk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUOgwnA0bdk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3eqgnkdFMo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKQ--eE5pKY&feature=related
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 13:39:47 (MDT)

You guys are funny! The oysters were Joe's idea. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:19:12 (MDT)

Paul, why throw the skins away? You being a scoutmaster, can't you make something out of the skins....like a "thong" or something? On second thought...that would take an awful lot of baby bunnies....Heehehheeeheheee!!!LOL Gale
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:09:19 (MDT)

me too. i bite off the heads an suck out the guts an throw the old skins away. nobody knows how much i eat them, 3 or 4 times a day.
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:50:02 (MDT)

Poor baby bunnies!!!!!
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:37:33 (MDT)

Gently.....your kidding, right?........eeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:33:50 (MDT)

Joe and I had baby bunnies for Easter. Oysters in the half shell as an appetizer, shark fin soup with turtle meat followed. To toast we had wheat grass mixed with fish oil(you know how good that is for you!) What a day! L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 07:34:11 (MDT)

Registration forms can be printed off the vhcma.org website. need to get them filled out and sent in. This is the way we are tracking the size of the units whom are requsting a unit room. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 15:18:24 (MDT)

Flight: Hope everyone had a safe Easter. Sounds like everyone had plenty to eat. Mark sorry to hear about your Brother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We have had many losses of family member in the past year. Making a slow recovery with a ruptured tendon in my left foot. Hope to get some good news from the doctor on weds. Looking forward to June and ST. Louis and seeing the 129th Family. Always A Brother!!! Alvis call me on my cell phone. If you want info about your claim.
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 14:30:47 (MDT)

Happy Easter. The Ham sound "GREAT". Fred Alvis. The next time you have Chile try this.Get some fritos then pour the "Chile con Carne w/Beans" over the fritos. I prefer the "Wolf" brand chile con carne. You can have ( it's called a "frito pie") winnies or bolony with. then just "spoon" it up. Try it you'll like.:-)YEAH
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 06:49:29 (MDT)

Seems like ham is the only thing the mess hall had. After church that's what we had too. Along with Broccoli and chess, noodles, rolls, corn, cake, ice cream. All the grand kids were here and we busted mum outta the joint for the afternoon. The house is empty now. I tried to go to sleep but head was spinnin' to fast with thoughts of the day...hey Kal, the kids got me a new web cam with a mic in it. Will have to try it out with you sometime. Take care all.........praise the Lord for today............
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 21:21:38 (MDT)

Happy Easter all, Ribeye Steak on the barbe, Baked Potato, Veggies (excellent). The Wyoming Ladies lost to Pitt in the 1st rd.(drag). My daughter played in the band with them. She is back to Laramie safe. Hope everyones team does well in March Madness. Our women won wnit last year but this was a 1st in ncaa. Men went to final 4 in 1981or 82 but met up with Mr. Ewing & Georgtown there & were done. Everyone have a good Easter. May the Lord bestow his blessings on you all>>>>>>Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 20:40:14 (MDT)

J.W. Yeah Brother! Go Heels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff
Lake Norman, NC USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 20:16:09 (MDT)

Hi I had a glass of milk & cookies might end the day with milk & english stake.
Art
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 19:49:59 (MDT)

and God said, " Let the Sky be Carolina Blue" Go Tarheels!!!!!!!!!!!
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 18:48:35 (MDT)

Alvis, darn man....you were eating better when ya worked for Lowe's. LOL. Susan must be working today huh? Jim & Bill, looks like most are having ham today. Well, Butler got beat...not enough size. They give'em a hellava fight tho'. Looks like UNC gonna grab another one today....hohohohumzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 16:29:23 (MDT)

Gale,I am having a can of chile with a jug of milk for Easter supper. It hits the spot. Gently, went thru Milaukee and tried calling again..again with no luck.
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 15:38:03 (MDT)

Happy and safe Easter to all of you! We're having a nice dinner with family and friends this afternoon (Honey baked ham.......mmmmmm). Bless our troops who protect our freedom and make our home safer!! Love you all, Bill & Kat
Bill & Kat Wolf
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 14:12:10 (MDT)

Happy Easter. Sue & I are at our daughter's in Hudson Wisconsin. We're having ham and scalloped potatoes and angel food cake with strawberries. It's been snowing all weekend and about 30 degrees. We still have 8' piles of snow at our house. It's definitely still winter in Wisconsin. Have a great day.
Jim Hydinger
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 12:10:29 (MDT)

I don't understand this forum format.....I thought for sure that I lost the first post and then it shows up! EEEEERRRRRRRRRR
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:26:09 (MDT)

Kal, man did you ever put a "DAMPER" on my ballgames today, Thanks a lot!!! LOL. You gotta like 'em better than the "Pro's" !!!!???? What day are you planning on being at St Louie? We'll be there sometime on Wed. We're driving down thru northern Ark & stopping at Branson Mo for a couple days. By the way, anyone have any pointers on Branson?......I've never been there. Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:23:01 (MDT)

Kal, man did you ever put a "damper" on my ballgames!! LOL Ya gotta like 'em better than the "Pro's"?????? Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:13:48 (MDT)

Hello all you Bite'n Strikers!!.. Happy Easter too!!.. First off, my condolences to Mark and familey on your brothers passing, it is never easy and my thought are with you. Gale, I have not, since high school, been a big basketball fan. I think they are a bunch of overgrown trained monkeys and that the net ought to be raised another 5 feet. I must admit that some of those guys, and gals, impress me with their ability to swish that ball thru the net from the other end of the court, but that only means that either the ball is too small or the hoop is too big and not much of a challenge..Ha.. I also feel that the "grade point average" to play sports in college ought to be at least a "B" also!.. Paul Mcgrath, I knew you had it in ya!!.. I am proud of ya too!!. Hey while I am at it, what happened to you on "instant messenger"? I see you still can get on the net and know you have moved recently but must say that you have been missed there.. If it is because of a address change, send me your new one and we can get together again on the messenger. Ya, Gale, we have had 2 real nice days in a row up here and need them to get rid of the 8 inches of "mother nature" that fell on us Friday. We had just gotten rid of the winters snow when she must have thought we needed more. I am hoping that this is the end of it and I can get the bike out pretty soon. Oh, and by the way,...My room-mate from the the Army days won't be able to make the reunion and I am open again for a room-mate in Saint Louis. So, if anyone wants to share a room, reservations already made, let me know either here or direct email.. Thats it from the great white north for now.. Love and Brotherhood!!.. C U in Saint Louie!!!.. Kal 67/68...>>>
Kal Bergstrom <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:56:19 (MDT)

Flight, I was just wondering what everyone is having for Easter dinner? Debbie & I usually spend Easter by ourselves. We are cooking half a ham (which will probably feed us for month) along with a broccoli/cheese casserole, potatoes, 5-cup salad and rolls. We'll then hit the couch and watch the NCAA tournaments. We still have a couple BigTen teams (Wisconsin & Michigan State)(sorry Kal, but,"Go Wisconsin") in there as well as Butler (from northern Indiana.)Duke is gone.......now if someone would please knock-out UNC & UCLA,(no offense guys)... I'd be happy! ....Beautiful day here in Indiana, but, only 'bout 50 out. Always a brother!...Gale
Gale 67-68
Clinton, In US of A - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:07:04 (MDT)

Have a Happy Easter all my friends!! Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 08:52:24 (MDT)

i was in the motor vehicle office yesterday,waiting for my turn and a person came in in desert fatigues. my number was next, so i got up and went over to him and changed numbers with him and told him welcome home. he was absolutely dumbfounded. kept saying thank you. i went back and sat down and the lady next to me said that was a nice thing to do. i told her i wish somebody did that for me when i came home from nam. she said if they did then you proabably wouldn't have gone out of your way to do that today. MY TURN TO BE DUMBFOUNDED!!!!
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 18:18:52 (MDT)

best of times?? My family lived in a two room slab sided camp for the first few years of my life. I was kid number eight. Several of our neighbors either died from polio, or were paralized by it. Fred, it's been this way since the industrial revolution, only thing that's changed is our transition to post industrial society. About the only good thing after WW2 was a pent up desire for things. Don't forget, this country had gone through fifteen years of depression prior to WW2, and the influx of money, along with the returning soldiers and sailors attitude of 'let's live, we've all seen enough of death', led to a long term expansion of the economy. Workers demanded money to buy things, business people gave it to them, and passed the increased costs on to the consumers. It worked good for a long time, till somebody decided there was a market for 'lower cost goods'. That, along with rising energy and environmental costs, led to the exporting of manufacturing jobs to lower cost markets, wich led to fewer jobs, with resulting lower wages, less ability to pay for goods, another search for lower cost manufacturing.......and on and on it goes! It's a big race to the bottom, and we're stuck in the middle of it. The wall street types still control things, they'll be the last one's to go under...... on the political side of things, I don't have any faith in any of the one's still running. To me, they're just running so they can say 'look at me, I was the president'.....oh well....spring is coming?
Kim
USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 13:52:24 (MDT)

Mark, so sorry about your brother. You are right not to tell your mom. I know my mom could not handle such news in her condition in the nursing home. My prayers are with you.
Dan Hertlein
Lake Tapps, WA USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 12:26:14 (MDT)

Mark, our prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. I wish everyone a Happy Easter this weekend. Love you all, Bill & Kat
Bill Wolf
USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:00:35 (MDT)

Hi every one well twe weeks ago I had a thing cut out of my back got the staples taken out & came home & nothing hapen but when I went to church to see the easter play turned & felt like some one cut me & my shirt was wet with blood it riped open this hapen two time now I like to know does eany of have a hard time healing up it take me about two month just so I can do some things & it drive me up a wall thinking will it do it againI think the next time I find a lump no way I will get it cut out I live with it. Mark whot I wanted to say that your one out standing BROTHER & your BROTHERS are PROULD of you I am PRAYING for you BROTHER.
Art
USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 08:02:39 (MDT)

Fred, face it we grew up during the best of times. My parents never needed medical insurance or keys for that matter. You are right today I wonder when the government tries to bail out banks, last year some were loosing money while the CEO get millons in bonuses. Also my trip to see the doctor was another run around, wish I would see the same one twice. You all take care.
Ken Strong
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 20:01:07 (MDT)

So sorry to hear about your brother, Mark. It's a tough time for sure. Sue & I are thinking of you. At least after so many years, your brothers are together now.
Jim Hydinger
USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 19:39:41 (MDT)

eem this country has turned into a machine. Its doesnt care about me,you,family,the little things, like compassion,kindness, love,health,nothing.I think the machines name is greed and its in control of our goverenment as well as big biz. Corperations dont give a crap about their employees anymore,in fact,they even nickle and dime them out of bennies, vacation times,sick leave,holidas,ect.It now takes you and your wife to give you the stle of life your dad gave you, just by himself.Its time for a change folks.Things are getting worse.We have a great and beautiful countr here and all thats important anymore is the dollar, the stockholders.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 18:57:13 (MDT)

home for the night,just passing thru,going to minn. Mark, what can I say brother? Words seem so insufficent at times like these.Sorry man and a big,brotherly hug to you.I dont think I would tell your mom either..what pain we can spare others is so much the better. Love you dude.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 18:48:03 (MDT)

Mark, sad news about your brother. You know I feel your pain Brother. The best time to contact me on the phone is around 6pm any week night......Happy birthday to Rick, Frenchie and Art.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 12:22:59 (MDT)

Mark, just got on to see what was going on and I am still in shock with all of us. I am sorry to hear about your brother as he was able to get back home. We never know what God has planned but was good that he was here when he did pass. I hope your mother can handle another loss but she seems to be a strong old bird..
Ken Strong Jr. 72-73
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 09:19:33 (MDT)

mark sorry for your lose. its been a tough road laterly for you.they say lifes turns makes one stronger. i guess that can be true. i think your decision not to tell your mom is the right one, although i think she already knows within her heart. mom,s bring you into this world an i truely believe that they know when you leave this this world.. mark if there is anything i or the 129th family can do , let us know. wink 3/69- 10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 08:00:18 (MDT)

sad news mark prayers are with you and yours
keith 72-73
corinth, ms USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 23:51:16 (MDT)

Hey all. Thanks a lot for your words of comfort. I appreciate them. Kinda hard to say how I feel. I mean you guys just recently learned how he and I just never did really have a relationship until the last couple of months. At least we did I guess. Just kinda strange and unexpected.......I'm the last one now....that's strange. I have decided not to tell mum. At her age and the way her mind is NOW (in and out) I think it would be better to not have her have any mental pain right now. I don't know. I think that is the best thing to do. That's the hardest part about this. Mum has outlived 3 of her kids. A young daughter back in 56. Larry in 69 and Now Dave. Well dad too back in 04........I dont know. People ask me how I'm doing and I say to them that either because of Dave and my relationship, or I'm calloused with death or the Zoloft, I don't feel a thing......but................see ya later....again, thanks to all and Smitty, I love you too man..........always, and the last of the Jackson brothers...........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 20:04:39 (MDT)

Mark ,sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I'm glad I got to meet him at the Pop A Top....................Gale
Gale
USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 19:36:09 (MDT)

Mark I am so sorry about your BROTHER words are to put but GOD has took allhis problem away & he could not ask for a better BROTHER than YOU GOD bless you & your famley.
Art
USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 16:21:45 (MDT)

Mark, i am very very sorry for the loss of your brother, took a lot of courage & love to do the things you did. Have I told you "I LOVE YOU" today. God be with you>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 15:47:10 (MDT)

Gary W. The storms that went by Memphis Yesterday- You OK?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 13:47:28 (MDT)

Mark, the loss of a brother has got to be a tough one. Try to remember the fun times. Celebrate his life. Stay safe. Bill F
Bill French
Savannah, USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:22:34 (MDT)

Mark, My concolences on the loss of your brother.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:33:03 (MDT)

Mark,at least your brother got to see his daughter and family one more time.That is something to be thankfull for.Sorry for the lost in your family.
jim [dustoff]
shiloh, il USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 09:56:27 (MDT)

Mark, you and the Family are in our prayers. Please have no regrets...you did the most one could expect. God Bless you my friend. Frenchie-you're sooooo young. :>)0 L-Gently
gently
USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 06:38:34 (MDT)

Mark, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, n.c. USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 05:22:02 (MDT)

Well.....you guys recall that last October I flew to Hong Kong to get my older brother to bring him back here for medical treatment? After putting him in the hospital over there for 3 weeks he then came to America and was in the hospital here and then recouped in a nursing home for a spell then went to Arizona to be with his daughter to further recoup. All indications was he was getting better. Sunday he went into the hospital. He passed away last night out in Arizona. Liver and kidneys shut down.
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 04:42:09 (MDT)

Happy Belated birthday Frenchie......
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 04:37:06 (MDT)

Hi folks, Well we had a little thing here in Savannah called the St Patrick’s day parade it’s the second largest in these here USA. They go all out. The month before I crashed my Honda Valkyrie doing 70 on the Truman parkway. Good thing I know how to land… They kept asking if I was allergic to anything, I kept telling them “asphalt”. By the way, mine is another March birthday. Tawas the Ides of March (15th). I would be 58 and 5 days old. Salutations to all the ruff riding, Hiss And Pisser’s. Bill F
Bill French
Savannah, USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 00:00:27 (MDT)

Hello Flight hope all are well at this time race season in full now, running hard with jr. will try to make this June> All be safe and Fred work the va it will take time, The first time they said that I had not been in combat. Rick
Rick stevenson <Truckcopter@aol.com>
southside, al USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 17:44:48 (MDT)

Fred "do" file the appeal. These are all barriers that the "system" has. filing the appeal will only "HELP". It cant hurt you. Unfortunately this process is slow. If'in you can, go to the nearest "VET CENTER" for assistance to prepare the appeal. I also had to submit an appeal. After one or the VA's re-evaluation exams I was told that I was OK. I'd like to spit some Beechnut in that dude's eye.Prepare yourself with "documentation" ETC. But do "file" the appeal. Try not to "go off" on the people @ the VET CENTER. They're not the culprits. DAWG 426 is OTTA HERE. tt
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 13:36:31 (MDT)

Ken, At our last reunion in Orlando, Jim Westwang told the story of young dude almost attacking him out on the street for no reason. I don't understand it!? Happy birthday to all. Gale
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 07:49:44 (MDT)

Birthdays all over the place!!!! Happy Birthday to all of you. Fred, Joe and I work during the day, so we're not home. LOL! But I am sorry we missed you. In the VVA paper that comes out, I think quarterly, there are some lawyers mentioned who pay take on your case, Fred. It's time to go after the VA. So many of you have had just crap help from them.... and the Vets from the Global war on Terrorism are getting preference. God bless them for they are Vets too, but you shouldn't be forgotten...again. I'm pissed....Maybe the 129th should start a class action lawsuit against them. Enough is enough! L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 06:59:12 (MDT)

Happy Birthday a day late and Fred put in another appeal. Did they tell you way you were turned down? Seems like there are still to many morons at the VA & SSD. Also for you guys that met my one Brother-in-law from Florida. He was setting in the bar the other night when a guy came in who no one knew. Came up and started some shit about his Nam hat and how worthless we all were. Here he is in his mid sixties and the guy looked like he was in his twenties. Well the fight broke out and Bub took and gave a couple good hits before the guy bit him on the hand and was thrown out of the bar. Bub is sick everyday fighting his cancer and can't walk very far. Still given his pride in the service with the military and a cop he still won't back down or take crap. Guess we all still need to hold our heads up high for what we all did.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 06:38:25 (MDT)

Happy birthday Rick and Art........Bummer Fred...........I always check ebay for tail rotor chains Just had one sell for $175.00. I was out bidded.............Be careful out there all.............
Mark
USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 21:13:40 (MDT)

Well I did to day but I hit 63 & the one thing that bug me when frends ask me do you think you get jook up again I like to tell them she half to be bilt like A out house of brick with air I am all wright the way thing are & my tractor & dog & a lot of grate thorts of the last 36 years & SCOOTER & for the BROTHER & SISTER I got to meat in Orlando
Art
USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 19:57:56 (MDT)

Well flight, talked to Susan tonight,on the phone. She told be VA finally sent back its detremination on my claim..you know, the one I have been fighting for since 1986 (PTSD).This time I added hearing and tinitus. Added the support letters form Smitty and the good Doc up in Penn. VA said ,no, again.Funny thing is, they havent even tested me for hearing nor tinitus,but deneyed me anway. What a buch of assholes they are.Passed thru Miluakee today,twice. Called Gently.no-one home.Story of my life.Take care all.
alvis
USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 19:53:11 (MDT)

Turned 56 this month and over the past few days I have had the Honor and Privilege to visit and Pay Respect to our fallen Brothers and Sisters at the Moving Wall. I have made several trips to the Clovis High School which hosted the Traveling Wall. I made etching of all the fallen members that I know of and if anyone would like a copy of any group, please let me know. I etched mainly by crew. Respectfully, Rickard Jensen
Rickard Jensen <RickardAllanJensen@suddenlink.net>
Clovis, NM USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 18:35:19 (MDT)

Flight, our thoughts & prayers go out to all 129ther's in the south eastern states. We hope you all were spared during the storms. Always a brother...Gale & Debbie
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 07:56:51 (MDT)

Fred I will agree with that a 100% as so many of them have a hand out collecting for God so they can get a bigger plane or house. I believe in God but we have gone to several churchs over the past few years, but still bounce around here. I don't want to start on politics either because I am just feeling like crap over the extremes in the country, both sides and no one can be happy with anyone. Gale it is a small cabin 10x20 with a porch. To close I don't want to get anything started but wish we all had reason. That is true even in Iran where religon has them wanting to kill us all or North Korea with a ruler that doesn't care if his people starve. I don't think God under any name would like how we are taking care of each other or killing each other. Even in this little College town I feel like I should be walking around with a gun on my hip. By the way I love all you guys and anyones opinions. Take care and that sounds good Gail..
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 17:40:10 (MDT)

With all respect Ken, how was Obama`s pastor worst than some of the bile that has spewed from the now sainted Jerry Falwell's mouth over the years?.....“What we saw on Tuesday,September 11th,2001,”Jerry Falwell said, “as terrible as it is, could be miniscule if in fact, God continues to lift the curtain and allow the enemies of America to give us probably what we deserve.” So Ken....you`ve got "wackos" on both left and right.
Fred Skaggs
Somewhere In, NJ USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 16:10:41 (MDT)

Ken, what kind of cabin do you have up there in Lafayette? I have fridge, hot plate & radio in mine............I'll pass on the TV & phone. I'll have to come up your way sometime. I'll be in Plainfield tomorrow, but,I wouldn't bother with hearing him anyway. Hope you can make it to St Louie. Gale
Gale
USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 14:08:05 (MDT)

Gale I sure hope so one way or the other. Right now I am setting in my little cabin watching Mr. Obama in Plainfield, Indiana. I am out here because my wife wants me to sell my truck after putting a $135 worth of fuel in it. As I am writing while watching this on TV talking about our addiction to Fuel. WOW, eight years ago Mr Bush wanted to open up Alaska & let the companies build a Natural Gas line down to us here. That has been blocked along with every effort to build a new refinery. This is not about politics anymore, it is about how stupid can people be? No one in the White House can fix the mess while China and India buy every extra drop of fuel they can get. The other day the guys in Washington were telling the head of the EPA he is causing globle warming by not being harder on companies here to clean up our emissions. I am sure China is dumping more in the air now that we are. Not to mention years of people in South America burning down the jungles. Oh well this is just Ken thinking out load. I think it was Dale Wysocki, 1st Flt (71-72) who sent me the web address of Obama's church. That is a scary bunch and I can;t buy he never was in church when the things were said. I left my first church when I was sixteen because of remarks about a girl going to hell for dating a Catholic. One time it was when they said blacks shouldn't come into the church. OK, sorry for being long winded as my PTSD nighmares kicked in last night. You all take care.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 13:23:53 (MDT)

well boys and girls,going back out in a few minutes. Headed down to the mountians of Tennessee,between Knoxville and Kingsport.I have a load for Wallmart...get this..5 thousand pounds of T-shirts,kids sized, made in Pakistan..but cotton grown in organic soil. chuckle,what next? I hate to think what they used a fertilizer...I think we have all seen what they probably use.Its great to see the site so active as well as a few of ou popping up in our brother sites.Folks enjoy our time left.I have two friend whom cancer has returned,one not looking so good.Dont be one of those folks that says..I wished I would of...do it this year.Peronally,I have wanted to vist all 50 states..I have one left, N. Dakota. I see more and more older "Team" drivers out there, husband and wife seeing the country and getting paid for it..paid well.In the last 6 month.Schneider has sent me to 39 different states.Hopefully,they will sed me into the southwest,the only part they havent sent me to so far.Jim W., hope you had a good vist with your family.
alvis
USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 05:34:29 (MDT)

Hey Ken, you are gonna make it to St Louie aren't you? Gale
Gale
USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 18:02:21 (MDT)

Vickey, what're you on girl?? You sound the way I feel, but, I've had a few brewskies!! I've been out in & around my shed, station , bunker.....whatever ya wanta call it. I love it & that's my escape. Can't wait to see all you guys in St Louie!!!
Gale
USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 18:00:45 (MDT)

It was the wearin' of the Green in Savannah, today. Happy St Patricks Day to all. (yes, I know it's only the 14th, holy week wouldn't let the parade happen next week...) It's a big damn hootie deal here, don't 'cha know.... I had to work, but I work downtown, so I got some of the ambiance. Didn't get to see the parade this year, but there will be others.... Blooming here now... daffodills, azaleas, blueberries, jasmine (miles and miles of it), forsythia, camellias (been blooming for a couple of months), and freaking pine trees blooming and shedding yellow-green pollen EVERYWHERE.... Achoo, on that one....
Vickey Burnsed
USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 17:09:00 (MDT)

Well glad to know we are cheaper here but it still hurts the pocket book. I am seeing bubs on the trees too, but looked back to last year and we had everything coming up and the leaves poping out before the 4th of April when it droped down in the twenties for several days messing up everything. I am still hoping for a good strong spring as we made BLTs the other day and four tomatoes were over $7. Looks like we need a really big garden like my parents had and buy some baby chicks for eggs. Guess it is a good time to live out in the middle of nowhere even though my truck is setting on emtpy for over a week. Last of CBS tonight they were showing gas prices in London over $9 so could be worse.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 18:53:36 (MDT)

Cost of gas run's about $5.65 Gal for the past 27yrs,one Qt.Oil is $18.00.Because everything hast to be Imported.
jim [dustoff]
Shiloh, USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 17:47:04 (MDT)

Years ago Japan made the bugrig trucks and Bus's convert their engines over the Natural gas to run their trucks and buses.They run cleaner,last longer,and with no polution.Many rigs run the length of Japan with full loads and catch a ferry boat back to Tokyo empty. Much cheaper on round trips.
Jim [dustoff]
Shiloh, ILL USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 17:42:00 (MDT)

Spring is just around the corner folks.My tulips,daffildills and Iris's are poking their little heads up thru the ground. Just barely,mind you,but their there.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 17:16:46 (MDT)

With diesel pushing $4 a gallon right now, the truck drivers should all do a Slowdown like they did in Europe a while back. Just get convoys of Tractor Trailers to block all lanes and do 5 mph until Washington steps in and straightens this shit out.
Fred Skaggs
Somewhere In, NJ USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 16:17:25 (MDT)

Ken,the cheapest diesel prices I have seen are here in Indiana.Yep,four bucks a gallon and going higher they say,up to five bucks a gallon by the end of summer. depending on the load and route,m truck gets 4 to 6.5 miles per gallon. I have a 200 gallon tank(s).Alot of indepentent owner operator are being driven out of the biz. Folks, hold on to your wallets,prices for everything is going to go up...trucks deliver EVERYTHING that you buy in the stores.Add in that new gov. regulations on emissions for big trucks have started . They have big troubles with the emission equipment on the new rigs so companys are holding off on buying them. They are spending alot of time in the repair shops.Oil prices are at an all time high as is gold..over 1000 per ounce now.Chinas yin is at an all time high against the dollar.Times are a changing folks.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 13:27:35 (MDT)

Fred that bites, I thought you might have been there last month when I saw just a big old orange tractor parked there. Been there, done that but didn't have to drive that far. I go next week for a second appt after the last one three months ago and saw the doctor for under five minutes. All I want is a doctor to spend a little time and answers my questions. Fred, what do you think of Diesel prices? We want to take a trip while school is out and I am checking prices on mapquest which is over $4 a gallon. Hay you all take care.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 12:56:48 (MDT)

Good old VA. I busted my butt (and Susan) to get 3 appointments on the same day,then busted my butt to get "time at home" from work,then drove like a demon to get here from Wahington State in time...and they cancelled one of the appt.,..the one I really need. Arrggghhh.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 05:30:33 (MDT)

Yeah, pizza on Friday night in the 129th room again this year. That way we should do the "Group Photo" at that time. It has not been working out very well to try and get it saterday night before the the dinner Dance. We should pinpoint a time for the party and the picture in here so we will all be able to be there for it................Robbie, you gonna make the reunion this yesr brother?................
Mark
USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 19:01:09 (MDT)

Gale,I think you have a great idea.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 16:38:43 (MDT)

hello flight a get toget sounds grate to me to. looking forward to seeing all of you rob nice talking to you, thanks take care all ray
Ray <stilwating@aol.com>
md USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 14:45:29 (MDT)

A gathering of the 129th in the 129th room on Friday night sounds great! Should we use "fund" money to pay for them? Joe and I won't be joining any of the tour stuff-we won't get in until Friday afternoon. But Gale, please feel free to drink our share:>))....like I even have to suggest that! Bill, good more checks-been awhile. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 07:23:46 (MDT)

Oh, forgot.......Hey Cue, good to see ya. You gonna be in St. Louis this year?............
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 19:03:34 (MDT)

Gently, If I can do it, you can...........Dave Powers, thank you very much and congrats to you for quitting and stickin' to it. I do chew on a lot of those straws though..... Hey Gale, loved that lil' video diddy with the "SHASTA"..Fred, good to see your post man.I have sent a few photos of the 129th Tiger Wagon over to the ROK web site.......all stay safe.................
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 19:02:21 (MDT)

Hey Flight: For those who have requested book....I PROMISE....I'll get them out this week. Have had a number of work projects that have taken up my time. Gently: have some checks I'll send your way. It's nice to be home for at least 2 weeks..but then possible back in the skies to CA. This retirement is more work than I thought!!!! lol. Rick England, great to talk to you!!!! Ray, you sounded good....hang in there and keep calling. Can't wait to see all of you in St Louis! Always a Brother: Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 18:49:19 (MDT)

Rick, I have a question? How are you going to afford gas for all those vehicles under the carport. Did you hit the Az lotto??????
Harrell Guidry
Groves, Tx USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 17:59:13 (MDT)

Mark, great job on the "puffer things". After smoking since age 13, I quit in 1974 while alternately smoking packs of Kools and Marlboros (a pack each everyday). Made myself sick on lemon drops for the first week... never went back. You can do the same... keep it up!
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 16:28:22 (MDT)

made it..home sweet home..Jim, was great to see you and break bread together.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 15:05:39 (MDT)

Gently, Of course C.P. is gonna be at LZ St Louis.........iffen he knows what's good for him!! ;o)))) Dang Rick, that sounds like an airplane hangar.............me thinks you need a few more vehicles! heheehehhe Flight, on the VHCMA application form for Friday. We signed up for the noon tour of the brewery....what did everyone else do?? Are we gonna do our own 129th social gathering on Friday evening? I like it when we all go out to eat or order pizza for our 129th room on Friday. Any comments!? Gale
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 07:35:52 (MDT)

Don't you be rounding up my "stuff," Markie Mark. On the other hand, I wish i could quit smoking.....it will take a miracle. Is our dear friend C.P. coming to St. Louis-I understand he's just down the road.....Roade Trip??? Gonna be 40 here today----thank you God. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 06:54:14 (MDT)

yea I am here. Stacy and gale I finnally got my final on the 1400 sq ft car port and working on the gates for the wall. Bill wolf good to talk to you glad you got home safe. The carp9ort will hold two trucks, bass boat and motor home. Flight be careful out there. Back to work.
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 05:48:22 (MDT)

Gale, I'll always be stuck with one vice............me..............
Mark
USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 18:42:21 (MDT)

Mark, congratulations to you & Dee!! You keep it up and you won't have any vices left....................
Gale
USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 17:26:24 (MDT)

Hey Stacy McClain, good ta see ya still kickin' er up.............So Gently. Should I bring some Round/Up to st. louiee for them weeds?............Dee and I gave up the "Puffer Things", as are grandaughter called them. Going on 2 months now. Doin' all right with it. Harder then quitin' drinkin' though. I'll tell ya that...............
Mark
USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 14:46:16 (MDT)

Butr Gale...it will be weed. L-J
Gently
USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 13:57:24 (MDT)

Had my hands on a m-60 last saturday. The thing is in an auction today, along with a ton of other class 3 firearms. Set up in grunt mode, just as we carried on the guns. Only difference was the bi pod was on this one....other things being auctioned, a 40 mm bofors, a 20 mm anti tank rifle. flame thrower, PIAT, rpg, bazooka every machine gun from a 30 cal potato digger through m-2 50..... got to call my daughter in Cleveland and laugh at her for a change. We managed to escape the snow, got rain instead.
Kim
USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 10:36:47 (MDT)

The Blob, I think I remember you now. You are the one that was at Kokomo and ate all the cookies that Paul's wife made! Heehehee. Hey Rick England, you out there buddy?????
Gale
USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 08:46:48 (MDT)

Gently, cool on the #129, but, as far as bunking together...........not in a "smoking" room and you know that! Kal & I have not given up on you quitting. We will be working on you again this year. :o))))
Gale
USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 08:41:53 (MDT)

Joe and I got our rooms for St. Louis. We wanted smoking so we had to get a different room than the regular rooms available. Gale and Debbie are going to bunk with us, so it won't be that expensive. Boring, but cheap. He he. Sounds like alot of us are going:>)))))) Gale, you asked if Brett Farve was a 129er: 1991 Brett Favre Classic Draft Picks #129. :>) L-Gently
Gently
USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 07:43:37 (MDT)

JOE WALSH.....For President......He`s from Ohio!!!!
Fred Skaggs
Somewhere In, NJ USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 03:43:21 (MDT)

Yuck,yuck Gale???? what a stupid idea. the Blob for president. Have you gone nutso buddy?............Don McCort, now you know that my "Ponderin" is all based of actual notes I have taken while watching, scrutinising, and studying the indept mind of Jed Clampett...................gettin' folks to warm up to the Blob as preseedent would be harder the bradin' a mules tail durin' fly season.
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 20:17:51 (MDT)

Flight, Freddy A. just left here about 45 min ago. We met at the truck stop, jawed for a bit & had coffee & a Burger. Great to see him. He is on his way toward home, Rubber side down & good clear roads here. Alex, hang in there man & dont take no crap from nobody cept Sgt. Major Liz.>>>> nice talking to Sue this am as well>> St. louie,louie>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, Wy USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 17:31:56 (MDT)

Good afternoon friends. Alex wanted me to post and remind you to book your rooms for the reunion in June. He was told by the Director that rooms are going fast and they are looking at an overflow hotel. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you in St. Louis. By the way Alex is restricted from climbing stairs right now due to what the doc thinks is a ruptured tendon on his left foot! I promise I did not stomp his foot this time. He has been off work for the past 3 weeks and is going bananas! So if you get a free minute give him a short call on his cell. He has been going to therapy and we are not sure if it is helping the tendon any. Keep him in your thoughts and give him a quick call if you get a minute. His CSM is really getting on his nerves!!! But he must follow orders! Take care. Liz
Liz Fernwalt for Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 15:28:14 (MDT)

Don, even with a great "cabin" like Marks,he still gets cabin fever and somewhat delusional. Mark, How 'bout "The Blob" for President.......we could program it to seek out all politicians! At least the dirty ones. Global warming.....I dunno. My hometown here in the Wabash Valley sits in the old river bed. The Wabash river (in prehistoric days) was 3 miles wide. Now it's only a city block wide, so......................
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 10:30:50 (MDT)

Hey Mark You are really snowed in up there.Are you sure this isn't just another one of your pondering things that you are known to do once in awhile?? jUST BOOKED A ROOM FOR THE REUNION SEE YOU THERE BROTHER Don
Don McCort
USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 09:08:35 (MDT)

Thanks guys....oh hang on maybe I should be saying Ten 4 Big Daddy ;)
Sue Alvis <essanjee@hotmail.com>
United States - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 07:39:43 (MDT)

Kally, ty for posting it you're right on top as usual, i also sent it back to Susan in e-mail. Lookin fwd to seein ya Freddy >>> Jim
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 21:35:33 (MST)

I'M ONLY GETTING STARTED. HAY RICK! ARE YOU STILL RATTLING CAGES!?..............
stacy mclain, gunner <dont have it hooked up yet # 541-269-9110>
USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 21:28:15 (MST)

Sue, the number you want is.. 307-672-8704 ...
Kal 67/68
USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 21:22:24 (MST)

G'Day everyone. Just popped in for a sec with a message from Fred. He wanted me to tell Jim Westwang that he is going thru Sheriden tomorow (9th) and would give you a call, maybe stop for a quick cuppa.....umm if he had your phone number. I will check back here and my emails in the morning before I speak to him again and with any luck either you or someone else will have sent it to me or left it in here for me to pass along to him. Thanks Sue
Sue Alvis <essanjee@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 20:54:05 (MST)

Hey Mark, your coments on global warming are not so strangs at all.. Go, using Google Earth, to the middle of Greenland, about 4/10 of the way up and about in the middle of it's width and zoom in and have a look at what the melting of the ice is exposing. What ever it is it appears to not be something that just got there on its own.. There are a lot of things in this world that are mind boggeling and this is one of them.. Later... Kal - 67/68...>>>
Kal 67/68
USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 20:36:43 (MST)

.........Holy Smokes gang......it absolutely amazes me at time how a dumb, drop/out, clodhopper like me can come up with outstanding...no not outstanding........BUT.....EARTH shaking information. Forget Einstein's theory. Forget the String theory. Forget about anybody ever figuring the "Theory of everything". You know, them physicist that want to find out how the earth started not only at the first second of time, but to a micro second. I have stumbled on a theory that is so huge that we wont need to even think about who will be president or any kind of theory of thinking at all....Listen to this and tell me what you think...............while researching some old film footage......hum...... I believe it was some 1957 footage........it seems that the earth experienced and meteoroid landing back then......something was inside the falling star and it got out. It had already completely destroyed many lives but was finally brought under control by keeping it cold. It was air lifted to antarctica and dropped there. ...............NOW..........if this Global Warming thing is true.....it wont make any difference who is in charge of any country. If antarctica warms up.......it will......well.......I don't know if the world is ready for this...........but.....here is goes............It will release "THE BLOB"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH..................sincerely.........
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 19:57:54 (MST)

It seems obvious that the Obama phenomenon has caught many by surprise, not just Hillary Clinton......LOL...."Special Interests" are absolutely terrified that Obama may actually become President. I believe that "the powers that be" inside "DC" deeply fear Obama.....
Fred Skaggs
Somewhere In, NJ USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 15:04:37 (MST)

Fred S., Yes, i do not see how Sen. McCain could get by what he went through without some PTSD issues, as we know too, he was treated after coming back & went on to finish his military career. I am Pro McCain myself although still a little confused. They are all so good at convoluting things. My Daughter (& a lot of youth) are Obama proponents as we know. She was not able to talk directly with him but got 20 ft away. She said the experience was great & he did talk at some length about bringing the troops home, vets issues, & taking care of vets. He used to sit on the armed services committee & i have researched a lot on all the candidates on the net & have been following this all the way through as it will be an extremely important election. If you wonder if PTSD would hamper John Mccain, i dont think so however we all know that conditions of extreme stress tends to exacerbate symptoms. He has been under stress a long time & has held up well. He of course will be able to feel empathy with our vets & as the others are not vets it will be harder for them to empathize. I know you keep on top of things Fred & hope this helps a little>>> hping to meet you someday at a reunion>>>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 09:42:49 (MST)

Smitty(Jim), that`s great your daughter is taking a interest in the elections. I think young folks gonna have alot of "say" in this election ........Smitty, being a person, with a "Veterans Health Care" background," Do you think John McCain has suffered with PTSD?.....I`m sure that will be brought up during the elections. And once again it will be "Bash-A-Veteran" day.......They kicked Kerry in the ass, now they`ll beat on John McCain....We`ll NEVER have a Nam Vet as a sitting president. When I was in college, a economics professor once told me," Your generation Fred, will be "skipped-over" when it comes to "leadership" in this country"........
Fred Skaggs
Somewhere In, NJ USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 06:31:50 (MST)

Hang in there Art as I agree it seems to be a joke getting the VA to figure things out as I have another appt the 19th. Mine is going in circle to get back to the same place. By that time they say my test are to old, so got the fourth set of EMG's. Last night the Morphine wouldn't even touch the pain so just waiting till bedtime to load up on more of that and the sleeping pills. Art the thing is every where I look I see others in far worse shape than I am still making it. Sort of gives me a reason to keep fighting I guess. Take care all!!
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 05:50:04 (MST)

Hi Well they cut on me for the last time I have not felt worth a SSSS cence tuesday & my back still bleading it took 2month the last time they cut a chomk out of my back I dont even think about bending over it might rip open & after 20 years you might think they could find how come I get thes bad head pains you know it be so eazy to end my problem but I am not letting the VA off that eazy they like that so I think I stay here for as long as I can & pis on them got to go to the VA to have the ticker check out the socker go into overdrive some time at night it scare me a little because my hole famley on my mother side has kick the bucket from ticker problem & I am to good loking to go into the ground HHHHH my pace maker must have been maid in chaner well every thing I see is maid there it hard to find things maied in the US. well going to take about 200 mg traz& 5or6 other to sleep it fun some time I waik up with a hang over & not even had a drink take less & dont sleep so I would say that beaning between a rock & a hard place O Tammy & Brad & SCOOTER was here he is somthing went to church last sunday & that little guy had ALL the good looking GIRLS talking to him he keep it up & he have all the girl chasen him they come over & say hi & they put therhand out & he give them a five I think I keep him more often he the only way I can get clouse to then & there nothing wrong with thar take care out.
Art
USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 22:13:28 (MST)

Hi them people that tell us they working on things for VET I got one thing say I could walk from Ga to ca & back & they would not be a thing change to help VET.
Art
USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 20:54:43 (MST)

As I am typing this, My Daughter is in line at the University of Wyoming waiting to talk to Barack Obama, I talked to her & she will str8 fwd ask him where he is at on Veterans issues, the VA, Etc. >>> More later>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wyoming USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 16:10:30 (MST)

Gently, was he in the 129th? ;o)
Gale
USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 14:27:10 (MST)

Gale! Yes, auction items!!! I'll bring a Brett Farve autographed jersey....he he. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 14:20:25 (MST)

Hi every one well Mark I in a t shirt in uper 60 here i n GA. have fun making snowmen & shoveling it. Scooter love snow.
Art
USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 12:17:17 (MST)

WELL.....it appears that there is another snow storm headed to Ohio.............whats new?....
Mark
USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 08:58:16 (MST)

Bill.....glad you guys are home and safe..........ya gonna set still fer a spell now or back on the road again soon?...........
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:59:13 (MST)

HOME AT LAST!!! Well, after 3 weeks on the road in our new motorhome, we arrived safely home in Colorado Springs! For those who haven't received their 129th books, they will be going out this weekend or next week (have to get them boxed and labeled (Jim Van Horne, John Griffith). Take care all! Bill (PS the Reunion Registration form is available at the VHCMA website (http://www.vhcma.org). Will see you all there!!! Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:17:53 (MST)

LOL!!!!! Oh Markie Mark:>))))) Joe and I are driving to Louie....we'll be there Friday afternoon:>)))) Yahoo!!! L-Gently
Gently
USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 15:02:19 (MST)

Kal, what do want more green for? You have pockets full of it now!!!! ...Hheeheheheh Debbie & I will be there sometime on Wednesday. Don't forget to bring photos of Nam and possibly something for the "auction". I better go get that form printed out now...Later.
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 10:01:31 (MST)

hello to everyone.Alvis when you are any where close to have de grace or a bit north like bel air on I 95 call me @ 410 863 3319 i not soposed to drive but if close i get there.me and gail will be in st louis on wend. cant wait looking forward to seeing you all.oh dose any one have the vido of the vietnam of the korana vidio i loaded it cant find it so i will do again.bill we are lookin for a new vido camera one that dvd that play like i get at the store not sure if dvd -RW or dvd +RW can you help me. all the ones i get from te store work thaks. we plan a trip a boat ride fron san dago o alaka ai the end of april. need one ease to edit if i can thanks.if you want just send a e mail ok or tell me a day to call you. thanks. gently rob gale ron mark jim and every eles take care hope to seeyou at the reioun,iam on msn messager as waitnomore@msn.comgot cam and mike meand kal talk a lot it's nice to talk to him,well i went on enought take care a brother always ray'to bad we cant get spell check kidding. it would brake down on me .you all be safe rick i try to give you a call
Ray <stilwating@aol.com>
MD USA - Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 09:30:35 (MST)

Jim, Stickman, I want extend my condolences on your loss. It is good to see you posting again and even better to see you are going to be in Saint Louis!! I also want to say to the group, the reunion signup sheet is now posted on the VHCMA.ORG's website and can be printed from there. A general question to the group: What day are you planning on arriving there? I was planning on Thursday but the info says we are getting going on Wednesday, and I don't want to miss any of it!!..Ha.. So, if Wednesday is the day I need to change my plans and reservations. Well, thats about it from the Great White North, and we are hoping to be seeing some GREEN before much longer. Take care all.. C U in Saint Louie!!.. Kal 67/68...>>>
Kal 67/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, mi USA - Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 07:32:19 (MST)

Hi Stickman I wish you the my praye for you I lost my mum & they are specal people one day we be with are mum. I got one thing to say the REB can make eany thing work cant do with out them. Art
Art
USA - Monday, March 03, 2008 at 16:19:18 (MST)

Thank you for the kind words on the passing of my mother. I am truly blessed to be able to call the 129th my brothers. Vickey and I look forward to seeing everyone in June. It's spring time here in the southeast, and I just love that new fangled tiller that I got from that yankey fellar. It digs a furrow, where I can plant taters, onions and such, and makes the nices flower beds 4 feet away. Now if I could just stop the darn corrosion on the thing, aw well you all have a nice day. Stickman
Jim "Stickman" Oliver
Pembroke, GA USA - Monday, March 03, 2008 at 09:59:41 (MST)

Jim, go to the bottom of the 129th home page and scroll to the bottom where you will see the line "129th merchandise", click on it and the patch should be found there. Take care.. C Ya L8r.. Kal...>>>
Kal 67/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
St joseph, MI USA - Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 22:22:14 (MST)

Bite n Strike
jim
ILL, USA - Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 20:41:55 (MST)

Jim. not sure witch patch you mean????
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 19:28:36 (MST)

Mark,I need directions to the Huge 129th AHC patch on your web site.I had it and lost it! Thanks.
jim (dustoff )
IL USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 22:03:17 (MST)

Who is Maek??/..DUH!!!!!......Oh Yeah Gale, I forgot who I was talking about. Gently Kid????....Doieeeeeeeeeeeeeee.............
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 20:04:47 (MST)

Hi again all. Bill Whelan, you deserved it.........You all remember Alvis talking about a video on the Korean ROK site last year. Did everyone get to see it? If not here is the direct address to the film on their site. Enjoy, you may be in it!!!!...................... < http://cafe3.ktdom.com/vietvet/technote/read.cgi?board=englishf&y_number=715&nnew=2 >
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 20:02:41 (MST)

Hi every one Well hjane think she can buy here way in she got a bundel from ted & when she croke her but in deep HEAT she fit wright in there good But one thing GOD forgives every one how ask him to come into there life but you got to mean it she could just being saying that but one day she be facing are GOD & GOD know every thing I have over 58.000 thing that wont let me I know it not wright but I just cant.
Art
USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 16:06:02 (MST)

In all honesty, we have four seasons up here. not quite winter, winter, almost winter, and, mud season! As for potholes, I've driven on dirt roads in the south that are smoother than our interstate highway.
Kim
USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 14:11:37 (MST)

Well flight, haven't posted in a while. Good to see everyone is doing well. I got a new van(well not new just new to me). I hope to drive to St. Louis. I wanted to get Vietnam Vet plates. I got to talk to the person that does that in Ill. She was real nice. I asked for the 129 plate. She said she could't do that. But after some sweet talking, she agreed, and she sent me 129 VN vet plates.I sent her one of our unit patches and she was all excited.It proves a little honey goes a long way. Haven't heard from Frenchie or England in a while. Hope everything is OK. Alvis you said you were comming to Chicago. I am in Elk Grove Village by Ohare. If you ever get some time call me we can go for coffee. Mark I want to especially thank you. You actually made my Christmas with your suprise. Well good talking to everyone. Hope to see you all in St. Louis.
Bill Whelan <bwhelan@theprintingworks.net>
USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 10:30:08 (MST)

hi alvis next you get close to that area iam not far from Havre De Grace Md jist a bit north near BEL AIR GIVE ME A CALL IF YOU HAVE TIME/TAKE CARE SEE YOU ALL IN ST LOUIS RAY
Ray <stilwating@aol.com>
MD USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 10:25:45 (MST)

Gently kidding!!!????...naaaaahh :o)
Gale
USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 07:24:49 (MST)

Ha,ha A misunderstanding. I ment it was going to be 55 degrees here Sunday. Not my age ha,ha.. I think Gently was teasin'. Right girl?......I will be 57 in April. Fred A you be careful out there.............always a brother..........
Maek
USA - Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 04:39:59 (MST)