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Well the snow has come and almost gone. The roads are clear. We had about 6 to 8 innches here. Don't know what Gary had. He is east of me. But, thats what I like about the winters here. Snow today gone tomorrow. Taking some time off in march to go home to Barberton,Ohio to see Mom. She is 86 and still hanging in there. She is on oxgyen and has the miles of clear tubing. Last time I went home in march caught a major snow storm. decided to head south when I seen a salt truck with a plow cleaning the right lane only. Followed the trucks down 76 to 71 south. One lane all the way to Columbus. Caught a January 13, 2009 at 11:03:05 (MST)
Bro.A.Forester,Welcome Home.I understand what you feel and smell.I also have the same type of dreams that wake me in the night and sometimes it seems so real as if I could reach out and touch someone.I hope you have told someone in VA what you feel.
jim <dustoff>
shiloh, IL USA - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 20:42:06 (MST)
HI you guy I have with my daughter for a week now just got back talking about 351 I got aphoto of her to & Paul m60 I have thort about it & he was in my spot A ll I was told me I would not be flying on it how come I dont know & I was told he would be flying left side how he ended up on right side I could not find out Larry Brewster was the crew chief & I know the night befor Paul & larry were talking & Larry told Paul he could fly in his place because he was fealing no pain later that night Larry could just maid it to his bunk it was sead I got loaded that night NO WAY there one thing when I was a grunt you did not screw up or you be on a dust off ship in a bag some one would blow your ass away & that not the first time somthing happen like that on nov 13 at some time between 12 & one I lost 4 guy from a 105 round & I had to pick what was left & had that stick to me & staied out there for 12 day & still smell it at times or have a flash back when I see somthing run over in the road & that a nother thing I live with & Paul to & I dont like to see nov.dec & jan. it takes some time to it lit up some but it never go awayI dont like to go to funeral home because it set me off
Arthur Foster
USA - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 19:16:01 (MST)
Some McDonalds have ovedrnite parking for truckers,even some churches allow parking,Cracker barrell also has parking,just ask?
Jim <dustoff>
shiloh, IL USA - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 17:36:36 (MST)
Tim Cole and Ray Foley - your Bite & Strike books are in th email. The CD will come separately. I apologize for the long delay but we have out here in California (from Colorado) since August and had to make arrangements for one of my kids to go to the house and dig out the books and get them to the post office. Looks like we'll be out here in CA until at least the end of May. Ken, be sure you check with the Walmart Manager to make sure overnight parking is okay. Some Walmarts don't allow it. Hope everyone is well. Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 16:57:44 (MST)
KEN;you can use any walmart parking lot. the company encourages it.
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 16:03:29 (MST)
Hey Ken, you can park your rig as long as you need at my place. I live 2 miles off I-16, easy access to the highway. We are fixing to get our couple days of winter down here, low teens for a couple nites. Oh, Vickey also has 40 acres so I'm sure we can get a good campfire going and a place to camp, you're welcome brother. Stickman outta here
Jim "Stickman" Oliver
Pembroke, Ga USA - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 14:22:42 (MST)
Gale, did hear back from him this morning and he is working on his farm but said I can meet him there. It would be cheaper than staying at a campground down here. Paying almost $30 for a night to park is nuts. I can stay in Rest Areas but they seem to be less overnight friendly. I got by with it so far but some are saying they have a two hour limit or no overnight parking. Fred, that doesn't sound far to tired truck drivers as I would rather have you guys sound asleep than trying to drive, LOL.
Ken Strong Jr. 72-73
Georgetown, SC USA - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 14:02:48 (MST)
Ken, I hope you guys are having a good trip. If you're smart, you'll find Larry Lackey and spend a week with him! heehehehe......it's gonna be a cold week up here,so, don't come home too soon.
Gale
Clinton, In USA - Monday, January 12, 2009 at 07:24:21 (MST)
Hi all, to add about Kokomo, I already have the form for the camp sites and plan on trying to make sure we get all the same ones again this year as last. We had more than enough room where we were for extra tents, anyone with a camper let me know soon. Stickman I am enjoying the low country and maybe going to Macon, GA next if I get a hold of Larry Lackey. Flt, be safe out there.
Ken Strong Jr.
Georgetown, SC USA - Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 21:40:10 (MST)
About Us THE 27TH ANNUAL VIETNAM VETERANS REUNION Friday, Saturday and Sunday September 18, 19, 20, 2009 The oldest Annual Vietnam Veterans reunion in the Nation! September 18, 19 & 20th 2009 Kokomo, Indiana 8 miles east of US 31 on State Road 26 food vendors - military vendors - camp sites available- Not for profit Veteran organizations - ceremonies - military displays reunions within the reunion - a salute to middle east Veterans - Sunday Church services with chaplain Dennis Chapman For Reunion & Reunion camping information call 765 628 0297 Entertainment, Speakers and Events subject to change
Gale
USA - Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 12:40:53 (MST)
Jim, you old fart. I'm just a young pup of 66! Stickman, that would be great if you could make Kokomo....the more the merrier!
Gale
USA - Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 09:44:08 (MST)
If you are Military Retired you can see any Dr you want and have your order for meds filled at the base or any pharmacy that takes Co-Pay thru Tricare.I pay $9 for the 1st order and $3 for each refill.My drug store is only about 100 Yards from my home.Or I could go thru Medicare for my meds.Va does not care where us "Dead Senior Veterans" over 70 yrs old get our meds.
jim <dustoff>
shiloh, IL USA - Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:52:28 (MST)
Hey Ken welcome to the low country. I live in Ga near Pembroke, which is real close to Ft Stewart. I hope you enjoy your visit to our area. Happy New Year to all, maby Vickey and I can attend Kokomo this year, to far to drive to the reunion. Take care all, Stickman is outta here.
Jim "Stickman" Oliver <jsticks@G-net.net>
Pembroke, Ga USA - Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:03:01 (MST)
Gale, the va has,(had) been in somewhat of a financial bind. Pharmacy is by far the largest cost. They get reimbursement for SC meds & co payments. Here, there was a big rush on people seeing Dr's downtown & the getting meds filled at Va. So they have kind of put a halt to it. See the patient representative at Indy or wherever you are seen. May be different there>>>>>>>>>>>>>respects to all >>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71 72
sheridan, wy USA - Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 21:01:56 (MST)
Gale, before I got a 100% I had the same problems. Mainly had everything filled at the VA that was Service Connected and didn't have to pay a deductable. Than when the doctor I had in Lafayette wanted me to take stuff that was expensive I managed to get the VA Primary Care to write it for me without any problem. The only thing I had a problem with was the Morphine and I am trying to get off of that myself because it is way to hard to get from the VA. PS: I am going to start entering where I am at the moment. So if anyone sees that I am close by, write a note.
Ken Strong Jr.
Georgetown, SC USA - Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 16:45:03 (MST)
Smitty or flight, Is there a way to get prescriptions from my family Doctor filled through the VA? It started out that way, but, my newest VA Dr (intern) insists on being my primary care and wants to control everything. I want to stay with the family Dr and do my two visits that is recommended by the VA, but, she wants to take over everytime. I'm kinda stumped....anyone have an answer?
Gale 67-68
USA - Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 10:50:16 (MST)
Thanks Dust-Off. Here's alittle more info: Working dogs usually enter training at 1 1/2- to 3-years-old, and most can work until they're about 10, he said. Then, the military tries to adopt them out and "station them at Fort Living Room." For information on sending care packages to dogs: www.mwdtsa.org or www.uswardogs.org. To adopt one of the dogs: Save-A-Vet Inc. is an organization with the current mission of saving the lives of the K9's that CANNOT be adopted out, Danny Scheurer, Founder/CEO dlscheurer@saveavet.org, Donations: Save-A-Vet Inc. 387 Northgate Rd.Lindenhurst, IL 60046 (Non-profit)
Gently
USA - Friday, January 09, 2009 at 12:45:05 (MST)
Guys And Gals, I understand that there are a number of Veterans that are looking to live with other Veterans.Otherwise they will be killed.What a shame! Our K-9 Buddys need to find good homes or be put to sleep.They are good guard dogs and baby sitters and also good friends.We all know someone that has a large back yard or lives in the Burbs.They did their part side by side with us.What say we give some payback.Bow Wow wow.
jim <Dustoff>
shiloh, IL USA - Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 14:06:42 (MST)
Jim,actually that did happen tome and I Im sure plenty of others. I Made a habit of putting tabasco sauce over everything,seemed to help. I HAD TO CLEAN the crap off the tailboom,unfortunately,it was not raining that day. Bad enough for us ,poor pilots ,I dont know what they did. anyways better s...t than blood or brains ...clear right my brothers..
gary mount
lubbock, tx USA - Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 10:11:18 (MST)
Hey Kal give me a call I am only 30 or so miles south of Mesa. 520.904.2020 Later, Don
Don Miller
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 22:04:08 (MST)
Gary,Your case really is not so special.We had a crewchef who developed a bad case of the runs while on the way from Na trang to Lane field.He took off his pants and leaned out over the skids and let go.I had a patient on a litter who watched what was going on and told me what was takeing place on the side.It was raining like hell and the Huey was bouncing all over the sky.By the time we landed all the evedence was gone.The crewchef only had a smile on his face.
jim <Dustoff>
shiloh, IL USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 22:03:18 (MST)
Sorry,guys,Iremebered the pilots name that day on the resupply to the 4th.div.,his real name was Capt,John HALL, He was the flight leader,his call sign was Grace,he was with the129th.1st.plt.for a couple of tours or more.THEY did not hear me over the intercom that I was getting off the ship to take a leak,they yook off with me standing there with my p.p. in my hand,they thought Ihad fallen out. The next ship in picked me up,they all thought it was hilarious. I WAS REUNITED at the p.o.l.dump at an khe.needless to say the c/c wasnt to happy withme. ha.ha. clear right ..gary d.g.70-71.
gary mount
USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 19:44:15 (MST)
Gary the most vivid memories are of Lane. Maybe it was because it was locked in time but parts like the hooch, shower and flight line really stayed. At least after being on here it is not just dreaming about green balls coming up at us or dead bodies. This site has brought back much better things to dream and think about. Of coarse pictures help like seeing a picture of 351 after being shot down, it was like seeing that old bucket of bolts all over again. Now I just hope Mr Hendrix gets the tape put together the way he wants it after not hearing it sense Vietnam. I am hoping that will be what I bring to Kokomo this year as I am running out of Huey parts to bring.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 19:05:52 (MST)
Gee Gary, you rang my bell with that last message.. I have looked all over the net for Steve Grace, with no luck. He was in the hootch next to me and I flew peter pilot with him quite a bit and with Doug Marr too, B4 he went to the guns.... 2nd platoon, early '68. I also remember the ship.. I'm glad the mind still gets a ringing now and then, I don't remember the incident you mentioned but there are lots of things that have slipped my mind lately..Ha.. Well gang, I arrived in Mesa, AZ yesterday and boy it sure was worth the trip!!.. 71 degrees today and sunny all day!!. Great weather for a nice walk!!. Still haven't heard anything from Rick England or anyone else in the Phoenix area. Anyone around here want an eyeball, dinner or whatever, just say so.. Take care and C U L8r.. Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom 67/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 19:02:00 (MST)
Always at LANE,Been thinking that one over. Some times I FLASH BACK to the flight line ,everything is so vivid, I can even smell the jp-4. Since I retired from the govt and have had time to get on the internet ,see this website, a lot of memorys have come back to me,good and bad the vet counselor says it is a good thing,. I know Iam not the only one .Thank GOD for this site,thank you MARK, It really helps. I remember being a newby ,went out aways from ankhe,resupply.,the 4th,Grace was the pilot that day,Ineeded to take a leak,stepped off the ship,843, Leggins was the c/c,I THOUGT they tell them,I HAD got off,they lifted off withouy me.There I was, thing in hand ,ha. ha.some things you never forget.. clear right..my brothers..
gary mount
Lubbock, TX USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 18:16:23 (MST)
1st.lt.edwin s. brague jr---a true hero. L-Gently
gently
USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 14:18:48 (MST)
Hey all......go to the 129th YAHOO < http://groups.yahoo.com/group/129thahc/ > and check out the photo I just put in there titled LANE. I think you will like it. Vintage, back then and 2005 satellite image. I am also in the process of closely reviewing the mountain top the parts of the "257" still lay. man, I'm so close.............always a brother.........
Mark
USA - Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 08:11:34 (MST)
a slow hand salute to 1st.lt.edwin s. brague jr.,pilot with 129th.ahc killed in action 1-7-67. gone but never forgotten.rest in peace. God bless all whom served then and those presently serving our country.message submitted with love and respect to all my fellow vietnam veterans. semper fi. gy/sgt. foster w. brague vietnam 1966-69.first cousin of lt.edwin brague jr.
GY/SGT. FOSTER W. BRAGUE USMC RET. <sereno45@verizon.net>
USA - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 21:14:10 (MST)
Yeah, that's correct Gently. The Huey can stay here. It is a long stretch, but we are working on it. first stages as of now. I think having just a shell of one would be pretty cool for the 129th and as time goes on we can, you know, like add a few things here and there. I know CP has some feelers out and I do to. So we will see what will happen. Gently, call me anytime..................always a brother...............
Mark
USA - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 19:07:01 (MST)
Memories of breaking in the new year in Nam...wish I has been a dounut dollie and could have spent it with you. Mel, my email is Gentlyjs@yahoo.com....contact me you artsy crafty little thing. Mark, I owe you a phone call per C.P. Will do as fast as I can. Anyone interested in buying the shell of a Nam Huey and fixing it up as a 129th group project. Something you can all be part of:>)) We can fund raise to buy it so I'm looking for ideas. Maybe Mark would let us keep it at his place and take it to Kokomo every year to place in front of our 129th campsite:>)))) Thinking out loud. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 09:07:01 (MST)
dang Art,sorry about that news..Yep,Atlanta has a horrible traffic,even with them making trucks go around the city.Seems like its 5 oclock rush hour all the time...pULLING OUT OF HERE IN ABOUT AN HOUR, YOU FOLKS PLAY NICE...ooppps...smitty..you need to send me your number.
alvis
USA - Monday, January 05, 2009 at 06:39:25 (MST)
HI everyone just got back fromAtlanta my daughter mother inlaw got killed in a car rect about 830 tomnight dont know how the fother is it was head on to night was the first time there in about 2 years I hate that place road rage is somthing way out of hand they shout at each other ben a lot of people kiled there I hope I never go there again.
Arthur Foster
USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 22:45:16 (MST)
Hope everyone is having a great new year so far. WOuld really like to talk to Gently through e-mail but can't seem to find it in my e-mails. Not sure if its safe to post here(my e-mail that is). Didn't say much about my life lately. My grandpa is still kickin. Rather difficult but kicking. LIfe is good though. I am starting to sell some of the things I make, which I might add I am much better at....LOL I do mainly chain mail now but want to learn lapidary and glass fusing. Need a shed of my own! Its chilly here and i'm about ready for bed. Have a good week!
Melody P
Amarillo, tx USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 21:35:26 (MST)
Art,send me some pics of that truck too,...Gale has his looking much better,and running better...grrr,getting jealouse here,lol, sent Simon a pic off Indy craiglist,of a 48 jeep,I am been "talking" with the owner about....nothing so far and now it time to leave...900 bucks is to much for it anyway
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 19:08:54 (MST)
pulling out ,early morn.Leaving laptop with Susan.Be out of contact with here,till return.Good health to all.
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 18:59:54 (MST)
Many years ago,I took a summer job. It was ok,as summer jobs go.It did work out to last a year tho. That summer long year, I spent traveling from one place to another. Saw alot of different things, met alot of folks,some not as friendly as they could have been, others were, and still other would be,if you paid them 20 bucks or so.Seemed like alot of money, when they only wanted to spend the night( all nighter,GI). Heck,most of that was spent sleeping anyway.This offer was made by men a well as women,what a friendly people. Most everthing could be had for a twenty..or lots of a everthing.Heck,beer was 15 cents and mixed drinks was a quarter.A carton of cigs was under 3 dollars..and some folks ,friendly of course,wanted to trade a kilo..Never understood what a kilo was,heck, back home we had silo, but not that other stuff,for our smokes. I was lucky in so man ways,during this summer job. Heck,I even ate some bananas,little fellers the were, with tiny black seed in them. Best ones I ever ate. Now ,they didnt (the bosses)want us to go out much at night,but heck,who wanted to,twernt anywhere to go..No sockhops or nothing. Didnt even see one hot rod 57chevy the whole time I worked that summer..tho I did see a 61 corvette,in a place called Siagon. The local boys there,a couple of them anyway,did ride Harleys. Speaking of riding, many spoke of cowboys and to beware of them. I never saw one single horse the entire trip. I did see lots of fellows with cowboy hats on, but I was told "that aint the same". Will finish later..gotta go play with the Babys Momma.
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 18:07:19 (MST)
Good afternoon, FLIGHT. Robbie, Iwas in 1st.flt.plt.from May1970-march1971. Larry leggins was my crew-chief when I first got there at Lane. WE were on 843,the old Tiger WAGON. Larry went home ,and They assigned me to John Lulei.Later on I became a crewchief, I was on 049 ,365 .Joe Rivas and Larry George were the gunners.I was there with larry Ruff,Lenny Adams,Mavromatis,Rivera,Trezzi,Yates,Bucky,CASEY, Blair,bennet, Nolen,Markham, Kitchens,Huey,Vega,GEORGE,Rivas,Brewster..and others..CLEAR RIGHT..
Gary Mount <phantom843@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 17:12:07 (MST)
morning flight, glade holidays are over. think i gained ten pounds. hey fred a. my cell# is 863-370-0633, have no home #. use my cell as home #. couldn't see having two separate phones.next time your in area call. >>> ray whats your grandsons name who likes the colts.found out yesterday that my cousin son knows one of the colt players. he went to college with him here in tampa. of course i forgot his name. but get your grandsons name and i'll see what i can do. wink 3/69-10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 09:07:31 (MST)
Goodmorning Flight: Hope eveyone had a safe New Years. Bill Wolf did get the email with Ray Foley's info to send him a 129th book? Well on vacation this week. Heading east of Nashville to the Center Hill Dam area to do some deer hunting and trout fishing. Been working 12 hour shift's and some longer the past few weeks. Just, glad to have job right now. Of coarse the auro makers, wall street, and a host of others get most of my check. I thought about writing for a loan for us Vietnam Vet. Well all the Vet would be better. But, the relpy woud be (WISH IN ONE HAND AND SHIT IN THE OTHER AND SEE WHICH ONE FILLS UP FIRST) wE ALL KNOW THE OUT COME!!! Always A Brother!!!!
Alex
Collierville, TN USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 09:07:16 (MST)
Ray,went looking for Colt stuff..sorry buddy,wrong time of the season,their not carring it now.
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 07:53:27 (MST)
here you go Art.A right click auto do it. Susan's PC has just went down due to some sort of power box failure...I hope..so I will leave this laptop home,this trip out. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/129thahc/
alvis
USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 07:51:33 (MST)
Sorry Mark, Mike Bruce doesn't ring a bell for me. When was he at Lane?... Gary Mount, what platoon were you in? I was in the 2nd plt with Larry Jackson, Steve Hargrave, Ray Smiley, Bud Rainey, Ray Gagner, Bill Wolf, Pete Rhome, Curt Frank, and numerous other great guys that I can't remember... I was there in 69/70 and left in late January 70. I crewed Bulldog 265 after Larry Jackson trained me and he moved on to 257... Gale, would like to see photo's of your old hot rod... +++bulldog265atbluefrog.com+++ leave the plus signs off...Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 07:51:24 (MST)
HI how to look up the yahoo site some let me know.
Arthur Foster
USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 07:21:02 (MST)
Fred. our #'s are Home 419-678-4697.......My cell is 419-733-3154. Yeah Art....post some photos of that IH truck on the 129th yahoo site. Robbie, got your photos. Good looking gang of grandkids brother. Hey Robbie,or anybody, do you recall a Pilot named Mike Bruce?...........always a brother......................
Mark
USA - Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 21:13:36 (MST)
Hi Alvis my home phone is 706 812 9204 cell 706 594 3983 take care out there Art
Arthur Foster
USA - Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 17:22:40 (MST)
Bill,I rolled thru c. Springs,taking pics a I drove thru. I also called you and left a merry Xmas message.Art,need your Phone # again,drove by there a few days b4 xmas,wanted to stop and vist. Need number from JimW Wetwang also.pent time in Denver..like xmas day and the day after,wanted to contact festus,but know him by no other name. Woodwards phone 3 is no good,dont have area code for NW PA,bedford in particular.and on and on.dont even have marks #, doing a crappy job keeping up with people.
alvis
USA - Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 12:51:22 (MST)
Atta boy Art! Send me some more pictures of the truck when you can. I'm still working on my '47 Plymouth two door sedan. Gale
Gale
USA - Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 12:27:20 (MST)
HI hope every one doing well Josh got his bike & that all he wanted I drive about 2 hours to see him but it help I still put flowers on Glenda grave every onthe first or so. I am going to start on 57 International truck & get it on the road it a golden anniversary it will be Josh one day.
Arthur Foster
USA - Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 11:48:52 (MST)
Alvis, sounds like you were just 35 miles south of my home (Colorado Springs). Unfortunately, I've been stuck in southern California since mid-August and won't be back until at least the first of April (living in our RV in Tustin, CA). Hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year's Eve/Day.
Bill Wolf
USA - Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 09:06:30 (MST)
stoped by in Pebulo Colorado,looked in the phone book,couldnt find any names I hoped to.Was hoping Son had my flight records.
alvis
USA - Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 05:39:31 (MST)
Just checked back in on the old 129th. Wow you guys have been busy. Very impressive. Gale thanks for remembering me on Christmas. You are a true friend. Keep you tail rotor clear guys and have a great New Year. 66-68
Randy Burnett
USA - Friday, January 02, 2009 at 12:17:11 (MST)
Regarding my last statement All this happened in 1970.clear right..
Gary Mount <phantom843@aol.com>
Lubbock, Tx USA - Friday, January 02, 2009 at 06:55:26 (MST)
I was looking through the site and found out info on the three guys that died in non combat related accidents.Jarred a few memorys to say the least,Iremember being close-by on all of them.may they all rest in peace.Forgot where in the site I read about them.Havent been able to find it again.Also does anyone remember those two two guys that through grenades off the top hill above the nco club? clear right...
Gary Mount <phantom843@aol.com>
USA - Friday, January 02, 2009 at 06:45:40 (MST)
Had a brother call me for new years and he reminded me of all the times we had at Lane Field.Seems like the flight has everybody liveing new years at Lane again after so many years.It really is like we all are still there and have never left.Almost our whole life is at Lane.40 Years is not so long for brothers who walked the walk and drank the same drink while serving their country.Clear Left!
jim <Dustoff>
IL USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 21:22:07 (MST)
By the way Iforgot, GO TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS.BEAT OLE MISS, TOMORROW IN THE COTTON BOWL tomorrow 1-00p.m fox..guns up..
GARY MOUNT <phantom 843@aol.com>
Lubbock, Tx USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 21:03:22 (MST)
Hope everyone ,129th. Brothers are all doing well.KnowWHAT YOU MEAN BY ALWAYS BEING AT lANE..I rember everyhing vividly, Christmas ANDNew YEAR 1970 ..WE HAD A HELL OF A PARTY. SHOT off a lot of flairs ,drank bookoo beer..Even though it was pretty bad at times Ido have good memorys and I have never known that closeness or belonging since..CLEAR RIGHT,SIR..Allways A BROTHER..THE PHANTOM ...70-71.
Gary L. Mount <phantom843@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 20:54:21 (MST)
Mark & all Happy New Year. Mark I think this site has been a blessing for many of us. To remember that just a couple years ago I had forgotten Lane and all the great guys who were there. Today not only have I talked to many of the ones there with me but also you guys from before. So for me it had changed from that dark place I was trying to forget to something I look forward to now in not being able to wait to see you guys again. So 2009 is looking a lot better.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 19:03:50 (MST)
Bruno........as I read what you posted about what your first New Years at Lane was like, I was living it in my mind. Awesome words brother. But what is the most beautiful thing of your post is your last line, "regardless of where I'm at -In my mind I'm at Lane" is so , so much what this web site is all about. That you , and all of you, who gather, recall, relate,and remember. I sure hope that this place has been a good thing for all of you. I'm over whelmed right now and in tears because it means so much to me that all of you come here to say things. I love you all...........do take care........and God Bless.........thanks to all for making this home we have here a GREAT PLACE..........always a brother
Mark
USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 10:57:06 (MST)
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!!!! :-))))) I always remember New Years eve Dec 31st,1971 I had just arrived @ Lane. Since I didn't know anyone yet I went to bed early. When the clock struck midnite just about evey m-16 opened up. I jumped about a foot from my bunk. What a nite.The next day I saw awhole bunch of "bad" hung over faces. So every new years eve regardless of where I'm at -In my mind I'm at Lane.HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 10:41:26 (MST)
Happy New Year all you 129ther's! Thanks for all the nice comments on the latest Christmas ornament....it means a lot. Gale 67-68
Gale
USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 08:56:16 (MST)
Hope the flight had a good New Years Eve.And all are safe and not hungover.Looking forward to makeing 2009 a year to remember.
jim <dustoff>
shiloh, IL USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 07:22:38 (MST)
Hope everyone had a safe New years and a good christmas. Alvis was good talking to you yesterday. Maybe I will be off work the next time you are close by. Work open to close today. Well, glad to still be working. 401 lost it's get up and go for now, but I know it will bounce back within the next, 12 months.. Well take care my Brothers and Sisters. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
Collierville, TN USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 06:19:34 (MST)
happy new year..got home at 1:30 am..to late to kiss my honey.did anyway,lol. Wished I had seen all these folks from Texas .,spent two nights in Amerillo,was in Lubbock,Odessa,Dallas,Fort Worth,San Antonio,Houston...left mybag in Amerillo,had to go back 4 days latter to retrive.Tried to call many..bad phone numbers (Gary Woodward)wink,Smitty and others.
alvis
USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 00:52:02 (MST)
oh, the birds are off I-10..will have to look at my notes to pin point where in Texas.
alvis
USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 00:47:13 (MST)
posted the 2 huey pics in the Yahoo site,with a couple of more "just pics". I wished I could have gotten a better pic of the USS Alabama..but was just before first light,foggy and rainey.
alvis
USA - Thursday, January 01, 2009 at 00:46:10 (MST)