HOW YA DOING FRED JUST THOUGHT I SAY HI TO U TAKE CARE BE SAFE
Ray GAGNER <stilwating@aol.com>
street, md USA - Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 12:58:22 (MDT)

"Quote",Strother Martin, " What we have here....is a failure to communicate".......
Fred Skaggs
USA - Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 12:10:34 (MDT)

HELLO FLIGHT.... HELLO TO MY BROTHERS AND SISTER I DONT UNDER STAND WHY WE EVEN RESOPN TO THE PARROIT .. HE IS JUST PUSHING OUR BUTTONS. AND WE ARE BEING FLUE FOR HIS FIRE. IF WE JUST ACT LIKE HES NOT THERE, HE WILL GO AWAY. I GUESS YOU CAN SAY KIND OF LIKE DOG POO IN TIME IT JUST GOSE AWAY. SO HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING,, ALVIS HOW IS YOUR HAND DOING. I HEARD YOU HAVE A REAL NICE BIKE WOULD YOU MIND SENING ME A PIC OF IT, BROTHER I KNOW THE PARROT UPSESTS YOU. BUT I DONT THING HES WORTH THE ENGGY TO GET MAD I HOPE I DONT UP SET YA BY THIS AT TIMES THINGS DONT COME OUT THE WAT I MEAN THEM TO, I HOPE TO MEET YA IT INDY HOPE TO MEET MORE OF YOU. ME AND GAIL WILL NEVER FORGET ATLANTA HELPED ME SO MUCH WE YOU ALL TAKE CARE I HOPE I DIDNT GO ON TO MUCH ,,YOU ALL BE SAFE MARK AND DEE TAKE CARE AGAIN ALVIS IF U CAN WOULD U SEND PIC OF YOUR BIKE A BROTHER ALWAYS RAY
RAY <STILWATING@AOL.COM>
STREET , MD USA - Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 12:07:39 (MDT)

"49 & 1 in the box boss" Jim
Jim Westwang <westwang@bresnan.net>
sheridan, Wy. USA - Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 11:24:32 (MDT)

"shaking the bush , boss" paul newman
alvis
USA - Thursday, July 31, 2003 at 09:47:52 (MDT)

patriot you suck, why don't you write "Cousin George" and ask him to let you keep and reeducate one of the Al Qaeda terrorist being held in Guantanamo, Cuba if you are so concern about their rights. You can get in touch with one of your Liberal congressmen and ask to join LARK { Liberals Accept Responsibility for Killers ). Your Personal killer or wantobe will be taken to your house under arm guard where it will be your duty to give him the care you would like for him to have. You may hugg him but remember that he really hates you. He does not get along with people who don't wear rags on their head so you can start saving some while your request is processed. He has an attitude problem just like you.He doesn't give a damm if the people of Florida who screw up can't read or Al Bore can't carry his own state. You want have to worrt about someone breaking into your home and hurting him because he has had hand to hand combat training and can kill them with a pencil or paper clip. Keep him away from household products for he may blow up your house. Never let him work in your garden, he may save some fertilizer and heating oil and you know what that will do. He thinks your wife and daughter are for one purpose only, they being subhumans. keep plenty of Korans around, he may want to teach you and yor son peace and brotherly love from it. I guest he reads every other line. I only went to 7th grade becase Pa was in 8th and I didn't want to show him up. if I had went to college like you maybe I would have not been edecated byond my intelligents or somthing like that your dumbacrats have. see you later al a gator.
Redneck
any where that knows that a dumbacrat congressand president sent me to vietnam, USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 20:40:52 (MDT)

Well Said, Kim......But I`ve been to busy in the last month or so, to really check out what`s up.... I send some jokes every "now and then" to some of the fella`s.
Fred Skaggs
Some Where In Amerika, USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 13:49:12 (MDT)

Dave,I still check in, every now and then, just curious to see if any familiar names show up. I gave up on this brotherhood thing a while ago...Thing strikes me as more of the same anacronisms we were plagued with in Vietnam. It's unfortunate that patriot and observer won't post their real names, but, in a way, they help remind me of the stupidity we dealt with ....walter crankcase singlehandedly winning the war for the NVA. yet, he's recognized as the most trusted person in america! A bunch of jingoistic clowns who never read American history beyond middle school, if they had, they'd know that we'd be a British commonwealth without the French, their military men, and their navy. A draft dodging rich kid who sends kids to fight for oil, and a public who's so gullible that they believe Iraq and Al Quida are the same. typical american's...if they wear rags on their heads,,,they're all the same nationality. We forget about our friends, and their excesses.... how many rapes in Los Angeles last year? I just don't need to hear the bullshit. I'm not hardhat type..America, right or wrong, love it or leave it type. I was raised to think for myself, and if I saw something that wasn't right, to find someone who could fix it,or, fix it myself if no one else would. You probably won't see me posting on this site again, for the reason's that I haven't been posting for quite some time now. I'll leave this one to the rednecks, the: if you say what I don't want to hear, I'll kick your ass, types. brotherhood.....bullshit! Kim
Kim La Voie
nowhere's ville, me USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 11:53:26 (MDT)

Yeah, whatever Mr. Patriot... hey, Fred Skaggs and Kim LaVoie. Where are you guys? Your absence is conspicuous! Bruno, I hope to speak with you in the next few days but going to my middle daughter's wedding this weekend!
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 06:42:49 (MDT)

ROBERT STEINBACK...... It will be a question historians will debate perhaps for centuries to come......... How did a president remain solidly popular with the American people, even though:::::::::: ? The economy stagnated during his watch;;;;;;;;; ? He turned a projected federal surplus of $5.7 trillion over the next decade into a projected $2 trillion deficit, fueled by huge tax cuts that enriched the wealthy and failed to stimulate the economy;;;;;;;;; ? He proposed and won more tax cuts, though most economists warned that they wouldn't likely create many jobs;;;;;;;;;; ? His administration trimmed basic domestic civil rights, including the right to privacy, counsel and habeas corpus;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ? He openly scorned relations with traditional allies and potential friends worldwide;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ? He launched a war against a sovereign nation without establishing why it was urgent and necessary, and without achieving any of his stated goals for attacking, except regime change;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ? The company once headed by his vice president landed a no-bid contract in Iraq far more lucrative than originally revealed?????????????????????? There has never been anything like this in American political history. Despite a record of budget irresponsibility, international discord, warmongering and even scandal, the Bush veneer is hardly scuffed.................. It isn't anything about Bush; it's about us. We've changed, and not for the better........................... It seems only yesterday that the typical American took a delicious pride in holding the feet of political leaders -- even the ones we admired -- to the fire. Whether it was Nixon or Carter or Reagan or Clinton, presidents have had to endure the relentless heat of popular scrutiny. Until now............................... Bush exists in a dimension far beyond having to fend off criticism. It's as if critical evaluation itself has gone into hibernation. Virtually nobody questions Bush -- not the opposition Democrats, not the bulk of the media, and by all reckoning, not the public....................... There can be only one explanation: Sept. 11. That terrible day in 2001 transformed us in many ways, but the most subtle and insidious change was how it sapped our national confidence............................. The terrorist attacks provoked in us not courage, but fear -- fear of being victimized again, as we were that day. We've reacted like the rape victim whose faith in human nature is crushed by anxiety and suspicion, rather than the one who fights back spiritually, refusing to be degraded by a degrading act....................................... Bush told us that we needed to attack Iraq for our security, and we accepted it. He told us that we needed to compromise certain civil rights to help catch terrorists, and we accepted it. He told us that our security required us to detain suspects without charges or access to lawyers, and we accepted it............................... It's as if the American people, shivering with fear, are huddling around Bush as if he were a shepherd. Do whatever you must, dear shepherd; just protect us. Consequently::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ? We won't even question economic policies that have created a weak dollar, a soft stock market and creeping unemployment............... ? We won't explore the logic of disarming the newly freed Iraqi people, while backing a resumption of sales of assault-style weapons at home............... ? We won't evaluate the ludicrous notion that Haitian asylum seekers must be imprisoned as a matter of national security, even as migrants from communist Cuba are allowed to swim ashore and go free................... When I press Bush supporters on his record, they invariably respond with general references to faith and trust: He has good reasons for what he has done. Time will prove him right. He's a good man......................... That's no America I recognize. Some amount of faith is fine and healthy. But aren't we Americans supposed to be feisty, indomitable, demanding, assertive, skeptical????????????????????????????? Sept. 11 rightly made us more cautious and more vigilant. But it also diminished us. We're less tolerant of dissent; less thoughtful about world issues; less concerned with principles of justice, fairness and equity; and -- to the apparent benefit of Bush's poll numbers -- less demanding of our political leaders.................................. It made us intellectually passive -- which frightens me much more than a hijacked airliner......................
The Patriot........ <weare@mess.com>
USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 06:32:38 (MDT)

Hope all are enjoying the summer. The days are getting shorter here in Indiana. Rick, are you making plans for Kokomo?( Sept 19-21) Don't forget that you are welcome here Buddy. I'm 1 1/2 hours west of the Indy airport. I'll leave for K on Fri afternoon and get back home Sun afternoon. Let me know something. Gale
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 06:57:17 (MDT)

Sorry to hear about all the problems, Fred Alvis , please try & stay in one piece as i am planning on coming to see you sometime, probably the Indy Reunion. Meantime, I am kind of "Hanging in there". You all do the same. Jim
Jim Westwang <westwang@bresnan.net>
sheridan, wy USA - Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 18:52:05 (MDT)

Alvis, sorry to hear about your wheels. I know about our friends to the south brother. I live in Laredo. That is right on the Texas-Mexico border. A lot of that occurs here. No drivers license, insurance etc,etc,etc. Our insurance rates in Laredo are the highest in the state because of that factor man. And the stealing of the vehicles,man o man. Ifin your car is stolen & go across the river you might see your car in a fresh new paint job. Try proving to them that's your car.Talk about a federal case. But if your across in your car & have an accident, lord have mercy on you. There jails are jails they aint no fun. Over there your are guilty until proven innocent. Well I've sad a mouthful & then some. E'nuff said !!!!!!!!
Bruno E Sanchez <bsanchez1@stx.rr.com>
Laredo, Tx USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 09:18:04 (MDT)

Fred A. I do still have the same bike I rode to Louisville. I'm thinking about riding it to Next years reunion. Maybe i can time it to stop by Mark and Dee's and ride the rest of the way with them. There's lots of time to figure that out. That's too bad that you don't have No fault out there. What year and make car did you have? I'm sure it will be quite an expense to replace whatever it was. Not sure if anyone heard, but Kodak is preparing to lay off 6000 people this year. We used to be a force of 80,000 in the 80's and now we are down to about 20,000. I have been here for 22 years, and have had to find other jobs in the company to remain, but my years of service will make no difference to them if i am one of the workers to go. Well, Hope the rest of the Hiss and Pissers are doing good. Have a nice weekend, Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 08:47:46 (MDT)

hello flight,,, just saying hi to all Rob all is well here going to vet center I just dont know how to take him yet. but just went 3 times today will be the 4th so we see. well i just vame by to say hello. find it hard to find words at times. Mark and Dee you all take care to Alex i call you soon tell Liz i havent for got the pin I told her i get but lots going on but will get one off soon
RAY <stilwating@aol.com>
street , md USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 06:34:05 (MDT)

thank you robbie. no fault isnt in indiana, so i am sol. Best wishes to your brother, its got to be tuff for him... as well as his wife.Being grounded by shortness of breath is bad enough without the big "c" glareing at you. you still have the same bike you rode to the Louisville reunion?
alvis
USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 06:15:32 (MDT)

Hey Fred Alvis. Sounds like if you didn't have all that bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all. So will your insurance have to pay to have your car replaced, or are you SOL? I'm glad the VA was able to patch your hand up. As Rick England would say, "BE CAREFUL OUT THERE" I hope your hand heals up ok. Ray Gagner, how's it going Brother? My brother is doing rehab, and isn't getting better as fast as he would like. I try to give him words of encouragement, but he's a proud man and has a hard time watching his wife mow the lawn while he has to catch his breath after tying one shoe. The doctor says it will be 3 to 6 months of recovering before they can do the operation to remove his cancer tumor, and that's only if he is strong enough then. Thanks to all for the kind words. Rob.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 06:04:10 (MDT)

chuckling with gale. good one buddy. last 2 days off..first day, totaled my car,was hit broadside by our south of the border friends. they had no drivers license nor insurance. Second day off, taking loose head bolts off other car,wrench slipped,ripped the vein out of the back of my hand. bled like a stuck hog. va docs at emergeancy room kept saying, "wow, never seen that before." chuckle, dont want any more days off,thank you very much. va did a darn good job,took 5 hours but was worth it. got to talk to alot of ww 2 vets.If it wasnt for va, i dont know what alot of those guys would do. Made me remember how grateful i am to have that service.Those people are didacated and work very hard, dispite all the gripeingand thankless jobs and hours they put in.Jim Westwang and others in here that work for va...thank you. job well done. you have my respect.
alvis
USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 20:43:58 (MDT)

Judith, I am very sorry about your father, I sent you a personal e-card & hope you got it. This is in case you didn't. Remember, Gods' love & ours are certainly with you. Diane, I am glad you got the candle, Do you know wher in Montana his brother lives, That is where i was born & I stll go there a lot, maybe could look him up. I am sorry to hear about the troubles some of the rest of you are having with the storms etc., sounds real bad, wish i could do something more. Love & respects, Smitty
Jim Westwang <westwang@bresnan.net>
sheridan, Wy. USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 18:31:32 (MDT)

Gently, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing... our thoughts and prayers are with you! Jim Oliver... welcome back! I'll catch up to you on the back channel. Bruno, likewise with you! Alex and others in the storms... the offer still stands: send us your extra rain!
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 15:53:53 (MDT)

Alex, Doing fine here in Corinth, just a couple limbs down here at my place. Several trees down around town though. Glad you guys are ok. Keith 72-73
Ronald Keith Letson <onereb@bellsouth.net>
Corinth, ms USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 13:59:38 (MDT)

Thank you all for your words on the web and the words sent directly to me. Your support really strengthens me. Please remember that I also will always be there for you. I will be absent from the site until Thursday 7/31st, so everyone be safe and take care, and start saving for Indianapolis. I'm blessed to be part of this family. With gentle thoughts, Judith(Gently)
Genltly <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 08:29:46 (MDT)

Flight: A few minutes, most important Judith you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers of the lost of your father. We of the 129th family our here for our sister and her family. next keith hope faird the storm ok. We had 100 mph straight line winds that torn eveything up in it's way. Was lucky we were with out power for only 12 or 14 hours. But, still over 300,000 with out power. Looks a battle field out there. But, the lord was looking out after all whom lived in the Memphis area. Sadly had to say we had 2 lose thie lives. To get power to others they will turns ours off at times. So, take care my Brothers and Sisters. Hey!! Don Miller had to use flashlights at work yesterday and let 2 customers in at a time. Will call today from work I close. Alex
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Collierville , TN. USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 07:11:53 (MDT)

judith sorry to read about the lose of your dad. just to let you an yours know that your lose is our lose and your sorrow is our sorrow an our prayers an thoughts are with you an yours. wink 3/69-10/70
barry winkler <cobra129th@aol.com>
lakeland, fl USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 19:56:37 (MDT)

Gently...You and yours are in my prayers... I wish I could show you the kindness you have shown me... Please know that you are in my prayers... You, yours and all of us will meet again one day in those puffy white clouds and have one heck of pic-nic...
Stacy McLain <smclain4@infomagic.net>
Flagpole, AZ USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 19:34:59 (MDT)

Judith: My sincere condolences to you and your familey. A prayer has been said and I am amazed at how much better even I feel.. I hope you and Joe are doing well. Kal..>>
Kal Bergstrom <n8auu@email.com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 19:28:15 (MDT)

Judith, i was sorry to learn about your loss, May God bless you and your family .
J.W.
USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 16:50:36 (MDT)

Judith, May the lord surround you with his presence,and his precious HOLY SPIRIT give you peace and comfort. Know that you and your family are in my prayers. Keith 72-73
Ronald Keith Letson <onereb@bellsouth.net>
Corinth, ms USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 14:53:59 (MDT)

Judith, my condolences. There's not much anyone can say or do. Well I'll be a jumping jack rabit in the middle of the Arizona desert. Welcome Diane glad you logged in. Bernie, dont work to hard hombre. Where are the pilots???? Bill Shilleto where are you . Does anyone out there know how to get hold of EX-wo1 Faucher - if so let me know. Davy Powers, que paso hombre. E'nuff Said. Bulldog 426 out
Bruno E Sanchez <bsanchez1@stx.rr.com>
Laredo, Tx USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 13:01:12 (MDT)

GENTLY, I FINIALLY GOT ON LINE AND WAS SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO YOUR FAMILY. I ALSO LOST MY UNCLE THAT I VISITED WHILE IN ATLANTA, HE PASSED ON SAT. TO THE REST OF THE 129TH FAMILY, I'M BSACK
jim oliver <joliver@g-net.net>
pembroke, ga USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 12:12:58 (MDT)

Hello from Austin. I am sorry that I have not logged on in so long but we were on leave during June and we have been moving to a new (to us) house this month. I still have no DSL at home but had the chance to log on at an off site location. Bruno and Bernie- Hope you are both doing well. Jim- I did get the candle and I appreciate your sending it to me. It was in good shape and I really do thank you for your effort in getting it to me from the memorial service. Judith, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. You all might be interested that I recently got to see Claud's only brother, Ray Strother. He lives in Montana but was in Austin for a booksigning. He just published a book, entitle"Falling Up." It is sort of an autobiography so naturally there is mention of Claud, VIetnam, and Claud's death in the book. It is an interesting book although Claud's story is by no means the primary focus of the book. If you see it on the shelve at the book store, you may want to look at it. More later when I get connectivity. Regards, Diane (Strother) Moy
Diane <df78759@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 11:56:40 (MDT)

My Friends-thank you for your thoughts and virtual hugs, but please do not consider sending flowers! You need to keep your money for the 2004 Re-union in Indianapolis (or/and Kokomo). Additionally, you know I will be requesting donations in the near future for a brother who needs to get to the re-union(our Christmas fund), and that to me is much more important than sending me flowers, so please save your money. Just say a prayer for my family that this sadness turns into happy memories soon. With love-Gently
Gently <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 08:52:31 (MDT)

Judith, our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Luv ya sis. Gale & Debbie
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 08:30:43 (MDT)

Gently, i'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you as I'm sure the rest of the 129th's are also. Thank you Joe for letting us know. Robbie
Robbieq
Rochester, NY USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 07:40:15 (MDT)

Thank you Joe for the information. Our condolences go out to Judith and her family. Give her a hug from all of us. Flight the site Joe gave us is a link to the funeral home and you can send a message to Judith and order flowers. Thanks again Joe. Be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 05:45:52 (MDT)

express's his condolinces to Gently.Prayers said. wish i could give you a hug.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 05:06:45 (MDT)

Good Afternoon Flight Crew, It is with deep saddness that I report to you that Judith "Gently J" Singer's father Gerald Eisch, died this past Saturday night. His fight with cancer came to an end. I know how deeply Gently cares and loves all of you. Please keep her and her beautiful family in your Prayers. There will be a Memorial Service this Friday July 25th at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N Tenth Street- De Pere, WI 54115 - 920-336-3171 - http://www.ryanfh.com/ She can be reached at 2228 N. 115th St. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 - Tele:(414)607-0527 Her dad was a WWII Veteran - Germany and her brother John served in Vietnam - USMC 64/65. Thank You our Brothers & Sisters. God Bless, Joe Campbell - Vietnam 67/68.
Joe Campbell <vva324jfc@aol.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 14:09:47 (MDT)

Smitty,thank you very much for the visit, everytime you and your lovely family come to Ogden for a visit you take the time to make sure we get to visit even if its for a little while. WELL, that little while means a whole hell of alot, I can't begin to thank you and your family enough. My wife and I still plan on coming to Sheridan so lets keep intouch. Please tell the family Howdy from Marci and myself. BRUNO, its been awhile since we talked hombre i plan on giving you a call this week, its been busy around my place and here at Hill, my wife and I plan on making the Indy trip so I hope we can see each other again after how many years, its good that you quit the smokes too. See ya "The 426 is outta here"
Bernie Hernandez <Bernie.Hernandez@HILL.af.mil>
Ogden, Ut USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 10:34:02 (MDT)

how are you all doing today? got to speak to dave powers last week. Try to keep up with chat but to much home work in school. Doing fine how are the ol buds doing Write more later send a line if what bye Shorty
howard Boling shorty <jprh2b@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 10:14:21 (MDT)

Good morning flight. Hello Bernie. Dave Powers thanks for the E-Mail bro. Alex it's good to see ya log in. So the Reunion is going to be in Kokomo out in a field . Man that sounds like the "El Rancho Grande". Where are the Drivers ???? Pilots you need to log in more frequently. God willing I would like to make Kokomo. Bernie keep that on the back burner. I'm glad Smitty & you got together. Again does anyone remember Sp-4 Yarabrough - he's in the yearbook. E'nuff Said & clear left.
Bruno E Sanchez <bsanchez1@stx.rr.com>
Laredo , Tx USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 09:18:01 (MDT)

Flight: Well Don't know Roy!! And Don't care! Guys like Roy come and go. But, the real men and Women of the 129th stay forever!!! Keith hope you had great time fishing, except for a brief rain shower on saturday morning it has been a hot!!! one. Don't get much time to check this log , do to work. But, try a couple times a week. Yes!! reunion LZ Indy will be other good one. And if you start making plans now and save a little each month you can make it. Bruno would be great if you and Bernie an make it. It's always a pleasure seeing Bernie. Max hope you will pop in also. So everyone start planning now!! Well take care my Brothers and Sisters. Always A Brother Alex
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Collierville, Tn. USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 07:36:33 (MDT)

I think some of you guys might enjoy this and forget about Roy, Harley Davidson Arthur Davidson, inventor of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Corporation, died and went to heaven. At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur, "Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is that you can hang out with anyone you want in Heaven." Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, "I want to hang out with God." St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God. Arthur then asked God, "Hey, aren't you the inventor of women? "God said, "Ah, yes. " "Well," said Arthur, "professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention. Namely; 1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end protrusion. 2. It chatters constantly at high speeds. 3. Most of the rear ends are too soft and wobble too much. 4. The intake is placed way to close to the exhaust and, finally, 5. The maintenance costs are outrageous." Hmmm, you may have some good points there," replied God, "hold on." God went to his Celestial super computer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper, and God read it.. "Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed," God said to Arthur, "but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours....."
Rainer Bauer <bauerrv@aol.com>
indy, USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 05:45:11 (MDT)

roy the boy is just a keyboard cowboy. No guts , nor heart, wanting to be a man but just not measureing up.roy the boy gets his kicks by being a keyboard cowboy, never having to look anyone in the eye. He is just mouth, without merit.As i go to Marks barsometimes,roy the boy is simply a yahoo with nothing better to do thN TRY TO GET A RESPONSE IN HERE.i suggest we just ignore roy the boy. he is just another wanna be, and we all know what they are like. Pity they are still out there. no life and such a poor self image. its sad. Clear left,brothers and real men.
alvis
USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 21:39:33 (MDT)

TO ROY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO E MAIL ME AND TELL ME WHY YOU DONT LIKE MARK ...PLEASE E MAIL OR WANT TO TALK ME THIS IS NOT A PLACE FOR YOU TO ACT LIKE A FOOL.. BE A MAN BUT A E MAIL DINT HIDE .FOR ONE WHO HIDES MUST BE LIEING AND DONT KNOW MARK FOR IF YOU DID YOU WOULD NOT TALK LIKE THAT SO E MAIL ME AND TELL M WHY WHAT MAKES U SO ANGRY PERHAPS WE CAN HELP YOU .. MAY BE YOUR WAY OF REACHING OUT FOR HELP IF YOU NEED HELP I LISTEN FOR IF NOT FOR ALL HERE I BE A ANGRY MAN LIKE YOU NOW SO IAM HERE JUST E MAIL ME NO ONE WILL KNOW BUT PLEASE IN SUB BUT 129TH I HAVE A HARD TIME MY SELF. I LISTEN NO NEED TO MAKE THRETS TAKE CARE BROTHER IF YOU ARE A VET RAY BE SAFE
RAY <STILWATING@AOL.COM>
STREET, MD USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 19:47:20 (MDT)

what day in sept you pussy hey jackson in a littel time roy
roy
USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 19:22:07 (MDT)

Clifton, I don't remember your brother, but, he is on the same roster as me. I'll try to drop him a line. Thanks for your support. Gale 67-68
Gale
USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 18:56:11 (MDT)

Roy, you little coward!!! You're just like a sniper....you hide in the bush & take potshots and slither away. Like Alvis says, stop by Kokomo in Sept and we will show you some "kick ass"! Gale
Gale Beard <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 18:38:43 (MDT)

Thanks J.W. I will get this info to him. Stay strong.
Clifton Pyle
USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 16:36:50 (MDT)

hey roy, MESS WITH THE BEST--------YOU DIE LIKE THE REST......KEITH 72-73
RONALD K. LETSON
USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 11:46:24 (MDT)

TO ROY.... TO RUN YOUR MOUTH LIKE THAT ROY YOU MUST NOT EVEN KNOW MARK TO TALK LIKE THAT ALL YOUR DOING IS MAKING A FOOL OF YOUR SELF.. FOR MARK AND DEE ARE THE KINDEST AND MOST LOVING PEOPLE I HAVER MET.. I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU TO SEE THE HATE WITH IN YOU IS WRONG SEEK HELP FOR YOU TRULY NEED IT
RAY
USA, USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 09:10:37 (MDT)

Kokomo is in sept. Drop by there and run ur mouth
alvis
USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 04:38:35 (MDT)

i am going to kick your fucking ass jackson
roy
USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 02:50:23 (MDT)

Hi Clifton, I remmember a crew chief from "little Washington" that was there in 1967 and his ship last numbers were either 39 0r 69. could this be your brother. I sent you an e-mail with more information. J.W. Wilson
j.w. wilson
USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 19:54:39 (MDT)

I love this site! My brother was a member of the 129th. Freddy Darnell Pyle. I come here often to see what is new. He is unable to visit as he was falsely accusued and imprisioned for something he did not do. If any of you remember him please write to him at Freddy Darnell Pyle P.O. Box 220 Newport, NC 28579. God bless EACH and EVERY one that was there and also their families. Please remember that of those that did not make it home, they all have a home in our hearts.
Clifton E. Pyle <othertrucker2001@yahoo.com>
Washington, NC USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 16:47:15 (MDT)

Iam seeking all personnel who were in direct connection with the Meyerkord BOQ in Saigon during the first 5 days of the TET offensive in FEB 1968. My mother CWO2 Mary V Bender MI was holed up in the 3rd floor stairwell of this hotel with an M2 carbine. If anyone remembers or doesn't remember this woman please contact me immediately. Thank You to all of the MP BNs. God Bless You All! Josh
Joshua <north40sound@earthlink.net>
NY, NY USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 16:27:38 (MDT)

Been out on Pickwick lake since daylight this morning, in the rain, catching Large mouth and Smallmouth Bass. Thinking of you guys. Keith 72-73
Ronald K. Letson <onereb@bellsouth.net>
Corinth, ms CSA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 10:59:44 (MDT)

way to go non- smokers. I hope to join u all soon.
alvis
USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 04:32:04 (MDT)

Kokomo is always in sept. Its held in an old corn field. Its perhaps 1/4 mile long. There are 2 main roads traverseing it, with about 2 others flanking at the ends. A sound stage and vendors occupie the middle. Tents, camp fires,groups of men flank all roads. Almost every camp site has a U.S. flag waving with a unit flag.Its dirt,sometimes mud, grass, smoky and loud. Its also great. It sorts reminds me of a field camp years ago.People are serching, hugging, grinning,laughing and extremly friendly.Its very much like a gathering of " good ole boys" People share there beer, there food and their smiles.Many are in booney hats,field jackets or unit shirts.Its a relaxed, dress down affair. Bathrooms are "port a pottys". Last year, 13 thousand vets showed up. The Indy reunion is what the atlanta reunion is. Its next year, in june.Its a bit more , shall we say, "up scale". Both are great.Kokomo is more like a concert with the music being laughter of old fellowships once more being renewed and happiness in ones eyes under the stars .The nights are cool, the fires and friendships are warm.The forum is plubic, the groups are somewhat public, the memories are private but somehow shared.The saddest thing is seeing different floks looking for folks in their units but they are the only ones there ,left looking for old memories and friends. Jim Westwang, my friend,my to few times flying partner, hang in there buddy. If u have to choose one event to attend here in indiana, choose LZ indy. You might be able to catch someone praticeing at the 500 speedway or a big race at the drag strip here
alvis
USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 17:57:26 (MDT)

Good Aftenoon Flight, Just home from work and a great vist with Barry Winkler at lunchtime. I have read todays recent posts and Bruno CONGRATULATIONS 27 days is a great start, I have been smoke free for 8 months now. The biggest thing I noticed since quitting is that I have Saved $1600.00 that's not spent on Smokes. My visit with Barry really made me mad that I had to bypass Atlanta. But there is to be no excuses next year. A note to motorcycle fans my web site (web.tampabay.rr.com/fuerstenau) definitely shows how I spend my spare time here in Florida. As they say "Live 2 Ride, Ride 2 Live". Later, Dennis
Dennis Fuerstenau <dpf092003@yahoo.com>
Davenport, FL USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 15:02:52 (MDT)

I would like to say that I am not the Catherine who spells her name with a "C". I spell mine with a "K" and wear Michael H. Shanley's bracelet. I don't have any idea where or who this other Catherine is. Always a Sister
Katharine <fricabeunme@aol.com>
Elizabethtown, KY USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 14:23:50 (MDT)

Catherine, are we involved in what sort of thing?
Frank Loveday <bluecobra@dav.net.>
Bastrop, La. USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 13:54:47 (MDT)

Good Afternon You all.Fred Alvis go get those pill poppers. We dont get our rocks on. We used to get our rocks off on the C A's. Hey Smitty glad to hear your Okay - you got a big smile otta me cause you visited Bernie. Flight I need help. does anyone out there recall SP/4 Yarabrough ?? I think he used to CE for 1st flt plt. He was W.I.A. right around the same time. I met him on the flight home when going back to the states. Also I understand that the next re-union is going to be in Indiana, but, is it going to be in Kokomo or Indianapolis - I'm otta trim . Help & make me fly right. Hello Diane , Log in once in a while . Hello Gently . Bill Shilleto Hello & where are you - check in once in a while man. Marky Mark glad to see you survived the flood bro. Keep going even ifin' you had a relapse @ the reunion. This is part of the road back. In some sense I can relate because after 40 yrs I've gone 27 days w/o smoking . Man this really is a test of will power. Bernie - hello hombre. Hope you & Smitty had a good bro. I also can't wait to see the pictures of the re-union & the pictures of Claude. Hello WO1 Faucher. I was going thru the Gallery or something & you stated that your Crew chief was Sp/4 Stamper & that Claude & you were roomates. I never knew that untill a couple of days ago. On April the 14th your CE is shot appx 14 days later you lose your roomy . I dont have words to guess what you felt. You need to check in. Hey Bernie, lets see ifin we can make Indiana. I know you've got a lot of work @ Hill
Bruno E Sanchez <bsanchez1@stx.rr.com>
Laredo , Tx USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 13:37:14 (MDT)

Hi folks; still on vacation, first i went to Lagoon (Large amusement park) in Utah & was able to go out for a wonderful visit with Bernie Hernandez & his lovely wife again. They are such nice people. I gave him a shirt & they gave me one of those Vietnam Throws that were talked about on the site but i have never been able to find. Was in Glacier Park Yesterday ( as some of you recall this is my chilhood-30 home) got some real nice close-up photos of large Ram Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goats & am trying to take it easy & have a good time. After making the reunion in Atlanta, I am going to make another, either Kokomo or Indy but definitly need to see my old Pal Fred Alvis, as my health slips a little downhill, i never know how many more chances i will get. I cannot describe what the reunion has given me but i can only give a little advice to those of you who have not made it there yet ( if you can get to one by hook or by crook, please do it) I was kind of scared a little before but fears were set aside by great people & i was able to work on a few old feelings. It is a better feeling if you have someone who you just remember well to be at your side so my many thanks again to you (Shadow), for being there for me. I too am tired of all the pill ads & moo-goo-guy-pan, but the genuine stuff makes it worth it. I am looking forward to seeing the pics from Atlanta. Love & respects; Smitty
Jim Westwang <westwang@bresnan.net>
sheridan, wy USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 08:48:05 (MDT)

Flight: Great seeing our flight log getting back to what it was designed for. Communicating with each other. Won't be making the big K in sept.Charlie Rains and I have been invited to St. Louis to have a booth for the VHCMA during the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation's Labor Day weekend There. This will be an reenactment type of event with the opportunity for Huey rides. Everyone whom made the Atlanta Reunion know about the organization. Charlie thinks it will be a great way to find our Brothers out there. Which I agree 100%. They are predicting about 125,000 people. So there should be some our Brothers out there. Of course the Bite and Strike will be represented. Max glad your getting your va working for you. It just takes time. Remember the Army'S motto ( hurry and wait). Ray and Don Miler haven't for got about you all. The Zone has been keeping me hopping. Keith, was great talking to you last saturday. Take care All!!! Alex
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Collierville, TN. USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 08:55:18 (MDT)

Dennis and flight: I have cursed the VA for years, but early this year I *finally* got a primary care physician appointed, and things have been much, much better since. It really makes a world of difference to have a doc getting things arranged for you. Some things are still less acceptable than I'd like — the emergency doc totally misdiagnosed my fractured back two months ago, and the waiting list in my area for dental is two years! — but it's much better than HMOs and the like, from the stories about them that I've been hearing. Bite and Strike! Max
Max Whittington
USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 11:26:30 (MDT)

Sorry correct web page addy is: http://web.tampabay.rr.com/fuerstenau Later, Dennis
Dennis Fuerstenau <dpf092003@yahoo.com>
Davenport, FL USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 18:38:09 (MDT)

Hello Flight,now that one and all has reported in from Hotlanta (which I was forced to miss due to business concerns),it's time for a short Florida Update. To begin with Barry, I haven't seen you lately, whatsa matter car can't find it's way to Haines City?. Seriously, Glad everyone had a great time, was really envious of the Huey Rides. Let me spend a minute in regards to the VA. Last week, I finally had enuff with copays for my medications. I called the nearest VA OPC (Orlando for me), explained my situation, started to get the run around so I calmly requested to talk to the Clinic Administrator. I was quickly put right thru, I explained the situation and the reason why I felt I was having the hoops set out for me to jump thru, (ie: the bad experience 1998, had 830am appt at 5pm still had not been seen, so I left vowing never to return).I was promptly told that things had changed and to give the system a chance.Some basic information was exchanged and a promise of a phone call by end of day. I figured that would be the last I would hear from the VA. Barely the time it took to go to the break room for coffee and come back (5mins), had gone by when I was told I had a call waiting on line 2.The person on the line was the appointment supervisor,asking what dates and times were convenient for me to come to the clinic. A Date and time was set, and I was told of the new total array of medical services were available to me as a Priority 1, 100% vet. However, time will tell and I will update after the appt.I need to find a workable solution as I am not eligable for TriCare till 6/2006 cuz I was on SS disability for a while,then went back to work. NOW on a lighter note for those of You might be interested in what I do when I'm not workin or bitchin, check out my new web page I just finished. Web Addy is web.tampabay.rr.com/fuerstenau. Comments will be accepted at dpf092003@yahoo.com Later, Dennis
Dennis Fuerstenau <dpf092003@yahoo.com>
Davenport, FL USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 18:24:52 (MDT)

My friends, some general info: the dates for the Indy re-union are June 16-20. Time to start saving and get the cheap air fare(not you, Ron Paye) when prices are low. The helicopters that re-tired:>))) Gale is doing are very cool and inexpensive. Jim Oliver does not have a computer connection any longer, but he'll notify us when he does....anyone have his phone number? I'd like to check in on him. And "Bud" informed us at the re-union that he needs help learning to get on-line. Robbie helped him at that time, but he's still not posting so..... Anyone near him who can help him out? Hi to Mr. Westwang:>))))))))my favorite VA nurse. See you in Kokomo!!! Gently
Gently <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 07:00:09 (MDT)

Gale, I would like to see what everyone is chatting about, they sound neat. Later, Don
Don Miller <hogleg244@yahoo.com>
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 20:18:12 (MDT)

Thanks loads Don. I got your check today and appreciate it ;o). I'll make as many as I get orders for. If anyone that hasn't seen them wants a pic of the Hueys e-mailed to them let me know. Gale
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 20:07:30 (MDT)

Hey Flight Just dropping in to say Hi,And Gale I Received the embossed Hueys there great. I think everybody should get one and force you out of retirement. Oh yea the checks inthe mail. Jim Westang thanks for the e-mail reunion photos hope your doing well. Jim Oliver I sent you the 71 year book enjoy.Kal the VEGAS loks ok but I don't know??Mark and Dee I'am on my way to NE. Ohio just might drop by the POP A TOP This week end.Kim how are you doing have you heard from DOC ? Later Don
Don McCort <Cobra00632@AOL>
Nash, TN USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 17:25:01 (MDT)

If you take Viagra with an iron supplement, you'll always point north...
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 11:22:11 (MDT)

I see the pill spammers have found us. Although I understand they're giving the old folks out at "the home" valium and viagara. It puts them to sleep and also keeps them from rolling out of bed. hehehe. "Scooter"
Larry Kwiatkowski <chrger66@aol.com>
Simi Valley, CA USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 23:09:02 (MDT)

Fred Alvis....I wondered where you had been.....but a new wife can keep a man busy....
Fred Skaggs
USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 19:16:49 (MDT)

and i guess saddam ,"the bozo of bagdag" was just kidding also. sorry kurds, the gas just slipped out and killed everyone. Sorry kuwait, we were just kidding when we invaded you, robbed the hospitals of baby life support systems and vital meds.Sorry grandpa, we didnt mean to rape your 12 year old granddaugther in front of u to get a confession. who ever you are,, u forget, sadam is worse than hilter. the human piece of crap needed taking out.YTour kind challanged churchhill when he stood up to hilter.Your kind challanged kennedy when he stood up to kruchef(sp) AND CAStROL. you wring ur hands and cry foul when we try to finally do something that needs doing.I bet u even spat out the words "baby killer",at one time in ur libral life.I dont like being lied to either, but this job needed doing.Goverments lie all the time,u are surprised at this? Wanna buy some nice land in florida? Heres an idea, why dont you move to iraqua and bitch from there about us with the rest of the dixie chicks
alv is
USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 17:48:04 (MDT)

Denial And Deception.................. Why are so many influential people are unwilling to admit that Bush administration officials deceived us into war in Iraq; holds Pres Bush and other top officials sought to convey impression about Iraqi threat not supported by actual intelligence reports; sees political and media establishment in denial, finding excuses of administration's efforts to mislead both Congress and public; cites importance of admitting that Bush 'bamboozled' nation (M) Politics is full of ironies. On the White House Web site, George W. Bush's speech from Oct. 7, 2002 -- in which he made the case for war with Iraq -- bears the headline ''Denial and Deception.'' Indeed. There is no longer any serious doubt that Bush administration officials deceived us into war. The key question now is why so many influential people are in denial, unwilling to admit the obvious.
Bamboozled <wehave@problem.com>
Neverland, Of Mind USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 09:32:33 (MDT)

afternoon all, yes we did have a g0ood time at atlanta. alex i feel honored that liz let us dance, but i'm not sure how to take that,my my my. .... lenny, ray sent you two guys an e-mail,just wanted to let you know. ....robbie my prayers are with your brother. so were is the next party,hey. oh well i guess thats it for know. from 010 with love wink 3/69-1070
BARRY WINKLER <129TH@AOL.COM>
lakeland, fl USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 15:30:13 (MDT)

.....or go to this address to see the flood in all of Mercer county. http://cw.noacsc.org/FLOOD/INDEX.HTM Always a brother..........Mark
Mark Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 20:07:40 (MDT)

...Howdee 129th family.....hope all is well with you......all is well here.....went all today today without any rain here.......here is an address that you can go to and see some of the flood damage in the county. A buddy of mine, Jack Mescher is a pilot and went up with someone and they took these photos < http://cw.noacsc.org/FLOOD/celina.htm>....check em' out. Lots of water around and most of the roads are still close around here. Travel is posible, but you have to find the high roads to get around......the 173rd Airborne gang that hangs at the Pop-A-Top is doing some jumnps next weekend at the local airport. For $100.00 I could jump if I want, to...I think not:-)....the web master has not yyet had time to get the Reunion photos up yet. He works 12 hours a day and has the newborn. So hang in there. I am sure that they will be up soon...........take a look at the dates that Gently posted before for the Kokomo gig in September......the 2nd and 3rd of August here in Coldwater is our town picnic deal. Big shindig. I am working on the National Guard to have a choper here for a couple of hours and a fly over on the 3rd. All that in tenative yet. But we will be having some military equiptment on dispaly if any of you are in the AO that weekend. The 173rd will have a Color Guard marching in the pararde on Sunday for the Pop-A-Top. The motor cycle otg that Dee and I ride for will have the Ohio Traveling Wall here also. It contanis all the POW/MIA of Ohio on it.......hope all is well with all of you..take care and be careful.....always a brother and sister...Mark and Dee
Mark & Dee Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ HOME, USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 19:47:34 (MDT)

I'm still out here. Keith 72-73
Ronald Keith Letson <onereb@bellsouth.net>
Corinth, ms CSA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 14:16:52 (MDT)

Flight: Well good seeing the commo.And our Yankee Brothers are making it through all the rain and bad weather. Of coarse had to call home to NE Ohio and check on the Family, therir doing ok!! was with out power for a while. Next year INDY. we all will meet at Ron Paye's to make sure he makes this one. HA! HA! I think if we work hard enough this year we can get over 50 there easy. Mark has over 250 on his list. Stacy I think you were there in 66 if I remember correctly. Of coarse they say the mind is the first to go. And Max ( Sgt. Twiggy ) make plans for Indy. Iam not getting younger or better looking as time marches on. HA! HA! Tom P. hope we can work on getting more of the 129th pilots to the web site and reunion. Was glad to see all our kids having a great time at the reunion. Barry appreciate the dance. Your the only one Liz would let dance with. HA! Well Flight hope all had a good Fourth and looking forward to another great year ahead, OH! Fred S. Indy next year,I am not going to let you off that easy!! Rat Gagner take Care Brother and hope everything is working out for you and Gail. Were here for you both. And, for those of you whom just read. Please let us know that your out there. All is WELCOME HERE!!! Always A Brother Alex
Alex Fernwalt <afernwal@midsouth.rr.com>
Collierville, TN. USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 09:01:19 (MDT)

Gale go to hear your shed or bunker is still standing. Ron sure did miss you at the reunion. I am hopeing to see everyone at Kokomo again. Flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 08:29:15 (MDT)

Mark, another storm just came thru,but, I think it may go south of you guys. Man....high winds, hail and flooding. The Wabash river is higher than I've seen it in a few years. I thought I had some limbs down in my yard ,but, the south end of Clinton has trees uprooted and flooded. I'm in a pretty safe area. Rick, my shed is still standing too!! HeeeeHe. Well Dave, I'm going out to pump some water out of my pool. It's about to overflow. Later, Gale
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 15:33:48 (MDT)

If any of you guys want to get rid of any rain, we'll take it out here in Colorado!
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 13:50:55 (MDT)

Hey all. Been awhile since I've posted. Just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in. I regret not making it to Atlanta. Will make it next year. Am so glad to see all brothers and sisters are still holding down this link to each other. I remember the day I found it. I cannot describe the feeling. Knowing that others out there that needed to know that others were out there that needed to know too that oters were out there. Does that make ahy sense? Well I'm screwed up enough that it makes sense to me. I pray you all had a good USA birthday. Am off to see the shrink. Catch you all again later on the flight line. Stacy 129th
Stacy McLain <mclain@infomagic.net>
"Flagpole", AZ USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 12:52:52 (MDT)

......Quack,quack,blub,blub......yo Freddie Boy and all of the 129th family....yeserree, that Mercer Co. and Rockford and Montazuma, and Lake St Mary's are all less then 10 miles from us. .........in all my live long days I have never seen it rain this much for this long, And the lightening!!!!!!!!!!!!!man oh man oh man.....God is pist off at somebody round these parts.................Dee and I were in Celina earlier tonight where Lake St. Marys in connected to and the spill way is out of controll. Has Hyway 127 closed. 118 is closed and all side roads inbetween are all closed due to high water. We had to go down 4 extra country mile squares to make it back to Coldwater. in town here lots of basements are flooded. Luckly ours is not.....YET!!!...we used to have a problem with that but last year got new spouting and just told them to make it so the runoff just goes out to the farmers field 2 ft. to the east of us. So far, so good. Knock on wood. I saw Mercer co. on the Weahther Cannel this morning. Gee, we finally hit the big time round here. Sent some pix of Atlanta that some have sent me to the web master last night and hope that they will be up soon. Hope all is ok with all of you guys. We are hangin' in there. Aint the easiest, but must be done. Some of you know that I slipped while in Atlanta with my sobryity, and had to start my program over again. Dee is doing great though. I seemed to be struglin' with myself about it all. This soborness is all brend new to me and so the change seems a bit uncomfortable right now. Just have to learn how to live a new way. As some have stated before, Atlanta was a blast. Was good to see such a great gatherin' of the family. Hey jim Oliver????.....you still out there.... I still have some names of new guys that I need to get on the Roster and some new e-mail updates yet.............hope all is well with all that sees this.........we be hangin' tuff.....take care brothers and sisters....always a brother and sister.......................Mark and Dee
Mark & Dee Jackson <fourfour@bright.net>
LZ QUACK, QUACK, USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 19:37:09 (MDT)

HELLO FLIGHT...I CALLED PETE TO DAY HES DOING WELL WORKINKING A LOY AND WORKING ON THE HOUSE TOLD ME TO SAY HI TO ALL OF YOU AND TO TAKE CARE I BELIVE HE BE IN INDY AND KOCOMOW/.HOW U DOING BARRRY . KAL. GALE. ROB/ I CANT SAY ALL THE NAMES BUT I AM DOING GOOD SOME BAD DAYS BUT THE GOOD ARE FAR BETTER THAN THE BAD I HAVE YOU ALL TO THANK MY BROTHER AND SISTERS,,,WE WILL NEVER MISS ANOTHER ONE I HOPE KAL I STILL NEED YOUR ADDRESS HAVE PINS TO SEND YOU AND WIFE PLEASE IN SUB PUT THE 129TH I LOSE MORE MAIL THAT WAY BARRY NOT SURE IF I HAVE YOURS JUST SEND ME A HI I ADD TO ADDREESS BOOK.. THE VET CENTER IS GOING WELL RICK I LIKE GOING IT HELPS TO WELL I WENT ON ENOUGH IF I MISS YOUR NAME SORRY NOT MENT TO LOVE YA ALL A BROTHER ALWAYS RAY..OH MARK IT WAS MICE TALKING TO YOU TO THANKS BROTHER BE SAFE ALL
RAY <STILWATING@AOL.COM>
STREET, MD USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 17:00:43 (MDT)

Ron Paye, sir, is alive and kicking!!!! He called JoOe and I Monday evening. He got stuck at the airport(Cheap ticket)on his way to Atlanta and after awhile just went home...wimp! Oh, yeah...cheap wimp. He's going to join us in Kokomo. Anyone taking bets? Always, Gently
Gently <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 08:05:51 (MDT)

Ok brother. Its only 111 here to hot to go fishing. I hope everything is okay there in ohio and other states that our flooding. Flight be cvareful out there. LOL good one animal HEEEEEE
Rick England
USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 07:07:01 (MDT)

Gently thanks for the kind words. My Brother is home recuperating now. He has to go to rehabilitation for 8 weeks, and then if he's strong enough, they operate to take the tumor out. I just hope they can get all of it while they're in there. It's hot and sticky out our way, but we're not flooding. Rick England, how's it going? HEEEEEEEE. Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 05:16:38 (MDT)

MARKY MARK.......I was noticing that the weather got bad over the week-end in Mercer County...place called Rockford and Montezuma. Said Lake St.Mary`s was rising and people are "sand bagging"!!!!! Lake St. Mary`s is right there in Coldwater!!!!!! Kim`s parents said they got about 5 inches of rain yesterday.... I hope you and Dee are in no danger!!!!
Fred Skaggs
USA - Monday, July 07, 2003 at 11:16:00 (MDT)

Robbie, your brother is in our prayers. Please keep us posted on his condition, and remember, we are here if you want to talk. Always-Gently
Gently <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Monday, July 07, 2003 at 08:37:30 (MDT)

Hey, Flight... Over the 4th I attended the dedication of the Colorado Western Slope Vietnam Memorial in Fruita. Jim Doody, who lost a brother (helicopter pilot- 101st Airborne) in Nam organized the concept, design and construction of the memorial... it's truly breathtaking, and has an H-model Huey mounted on a pedestal above a structure with name panels all around it. Some of the highlights were a visit from one of Colorado Air National Guard's Huey H-models with the crew, and a flyover of 3 F-16's. Of course, I had to go over to the NG Huey for a look. While I was there I met a guy who was an RTO with the 7/17th over in Pleiku in '69-69. Hope you all had a great 4th!
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, July 07, 2003 at 07:22:40 (MDT)

Hello flight ! Sounds like Atlanta was fun. I'd love to take a ride on a Huey again. Did they let you shoot at any turkeys or anything? ha ha. Please don't think of this as spam, but I have to ask if you've heard about the new liquid viagra? It's called Mydixadrill, you can literally pour yourself a stiff one. later, Greg
Animal
Puna, HI USA - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 23:38:22 (MDT)

check this out I just got it in the mail. awesome card. but a little slow to load, worth the wait. http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1640736665 Don
Don Miller
USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 21:25:58 (MDT)

Melody, we ARE getting tired of the pill pushers too, but we are NOT tired of you posting about your Uncle. THAT is what this site is for, some day someone will connect and you will get the information you require. I found people I have been looking for for about 33 years. and have met a bunch of new brothers and sisters that are just as great. every time I get an E-mail from a new or old brother I thank Mark and Dee for this site. you hang in there it WILL happen. Later, Don
Don Miller <hogleg244@yahoo.com>
Valley Farms , AZ USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 21:01:37 (MDT)

Been a while since i've been here and i'm sad to see these people posting all the pill crap. Was just wondering how you all were doing, great I hope. Kind of getting tired of asking this but incase someone new has come on here. I'm looking for someone who knew my uncle, Olen W Garrett. I found his name on the 68 roster. Also on my link is a page with 4 pics of him, 2 young and 2 when he was older. Thanks.
Melody <Melody1181@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, TX USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 16:10:22 (MDT)

Sounds familiar Fred. ;0)
Gale
USA - Friday, July 04, 2003 at 20:17:53 (MDT)

Happy 4th of July gang.......Looks like the "drug spam" has taken over....one pill to "get up" and one pill to "get down". Who says we`re not a drug culture...."One pill makes you larger and one pill makes you small....and the one pill mother gives you don`t do anything at all....LOL.....
Fred Skaggs
USA - Friday, July 04, 2003 at 19:42:54 (MDT)

Same to ya Rick...and to all the rest.....Happy 4TH of July!!!!! Gale
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Friday, July 04, 2003 at 10:19:52 (MDT)

To all have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. Flight Be careful out there we want to see you at the next reunion.
Rick England
USA - Friday, July 04, 2003 at 04:50:37 (MDT)

I hope all my adopted family here has a very nice 4th of July. Be safe and take care.
Harrell (191st AHC)
Groves, Tx USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 12:41:12 (MDT)

Hi everyone. Keith 72-73
Ronald K. Letson <onereb@bellsouth.net>
Corinth, ms CSA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 20:21:27 (MDT)

Don McCort, I need your email. I must have an old one, because everything I send you comes back. "Smitty," wonderful of you to offer the photos-they are memorbale. And Gail Beard, please share yours and the comments on them. LOL! Is Bud online yet???Gently
Gently <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 15:10:13 (MDT)

Flight, to those of you that weren't at Atlanta or didn't get an "embossed Huey" from me, I still have a couple Bulldogs and about 8 Cobras left. I can make more as needed and they are $10.00(ea.to cover my time & expense). Sorry,I am retired and on a fixed income, so,I need to recover some expense along the way. I think all that has them will agree they are pretty nice and reasonable. If any one is interested just e-mail me your address and I'll send them out to you. If you happen to be short on funds..let me know. If you want to see a picture first I'll send an attachment with your e-mail. Always a brother, Gale
Gale <beardatpaige1@cs.com>
Clinton, In US of A - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 09:59:34 (MDT)

Folks, I have been sending photos e-mail from the reunion, have a few that turned out fairly well 15-20, if you havn't gotten any, want some, i have missed you somehow, or you just want some, please let me know & i will send them. I want to again thank you all for the Very wonderful (though kind of shocking experience after all those years), I am really glad to have made it & hope to make Indy. The way you welcomed me was overwhelming. Mark, I sent them all to you so what you want to post on the site,please do so Yours, Smitty
Jim Westwang <westwang@bresnan.net>
sheridan, wy USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 08:48:27 (MDT)

Please take a moment to remember our fallen friends and brothers who would be celebrating a birthday this month: Reginald George Morris:7/22/34, James Edward George JR:7/19/47, Paul Edward Goonan JR:7/9/48, Stephen Anthony DeSantis:7/7/46,and Glenn Edward Nowakowski:7/6/51. May we find the peace that we know they have. Gently
Gently <jsinger@uwm.edu>
USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 07:20:22 (MDT)

HEY LENNY , YES I REMEMBER ITS WAS AT THE VIET NAM EMCAMPMENT AT CAMP SMITH. MAN IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME,HOWS IT GOING? AS YOU CAN TELL BY MY HOME ADDRESS I'VE MOVED TO FLORIDAABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, LOVE IT HERE. NO WINTERS. I STILL GO TO N.Y. QUITE A BIT, IN FACT IM HEADING UP NEXT WEEK TO SEE MY KIDS. BE UP FOR ABOUT A WEEK.IT WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN.TO BAD YOU COULD'T MAKE THE REWUNION IN ATLANTA, GREAT TIME AN GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS AN DOLLS. HOPE YOU WILL ATTEND NEXT YEARS REUNION. YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED IN WHO YOU MY MEET.YES I REMEMBER RACY, FLEW WITH MANY TIMES. GRAET GUY. HE TRAINED ME FOR THE GUNS. WE WHERE VERY CLOSE MISS HIM.ENOUGH OF THAT. HOPE YOU WILL JOIN THE VHCMA, OIF YOU HAVE'T ALREADY, GRAET ORG.GRAT TO HERE FROM YOU AN HOPE TO SEE YOU WHEN I'M IN N.Y. FROM 010 WITH LOVE WINK
BARRY WINKLER <COBRA129TH@AOL.COM>
LAKELAND, FL USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 20:52:14 (MDT)

Call the medics, get out the crab powder... we have a "Spammer" infestation!
Dave Powers
USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 15:23:40 (MDT)

We are tired YOU !!!!!!! Knock it off with the viagra bit!!
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 09:26:53 (MDT)