Bahrain

We were in Bahrain a few days ago.

And just wanted you to see where part of your gas $$$$ are going.....

Enjoy.....

Anchorage

Got an e-mail from one of the Cessna 150/152 members who lives in Alaska. He said the he was flying into Anchorage and wanted to know if I wanted to go to lunch with him and then go out to Merrill Field, in Anchorage.

So this afternoon he picked me up at the Hilton Garden Hotel and took me to lunch at "Club Paris".

Now just wait a minute!

Not what you think!

Just a bar and grill in downtown Anchorage. No toppless og bottomless. LOL.....

Then he took me out to Merrill Field, just south of downtown Anchorage.

His Cessna 152 just got painted last year.

Terry was really a gracious host. And will see him again this month at the Cessna 150/152 FLYIN @ Clinton, Iowa.

Because I'm a man , when I lock my keys in the car, I will fiddle with a coat hanger long after hypothermia has set in. Calling the car club is not an option. I will win. ______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, when the car isn't running very well, I will pop the hood and stare at the engine as if I know what I'm looking at. If another man shows up, one of us will say to the other, "I used to be able to fix these things, but now with all these computers and everything, I wouldn't know where to start." We will then drink couple of beers and break wind, as a form of holy communion.
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Because I'm a man, when I catch a cold, I need someone to bring me soup and take care of me while I lie in bed and moan. You're a woman. You never get as sick as I do, so for you, this is no problem.

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Because I'm a man, I can be relied upon to purchase basic groceries at the store, like beer, milk or bread. I cannot be expected to find exotic items like "cumin" or "tofu." For all I know, these are the same thing.

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Because I'm a man, when one of our appliances stops working, I will insist on taking it apart, despite evidence that this will just cost me twice as much once the repair person gets here and has to put it back together. _______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, I must hold the television remote control in my hand while I watch TV. If the thing has been misplaced, I may miss a whole show looking for it.....though one time I was able to survive by holding a calculator..... ( applies to engineers mainly).

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Because I'm a man , there is no need to ask me what I'm thinking about. The true answer is always either sex, cars, sex, sports or sex. I have to make up something else when you ask, so don't ask.

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Because I'm a man, I do not want to visit your mother, or have your mother come visit us, or talk to her when she calls, or think about her any more than I have to. Whatever you got her for Mother's Day is okay; I don't need to see it. And don't forget to pick up something for my mother, too.

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Because I'm a man, you don't have to ask me if I liked the movie. Chances are, if you're crying at the end of it, I didn't....and if you are feeling amorous afterwards....then I will certainly at least remember the name and recommend it to others. _______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is fine. I thought what you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes is fine. With the belt or without it, looks fine. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can we just go now? _______________________________________________

Because I'm a man, and this is, after all, the year 2008 , I will share equally in the housework. You just do the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, the vacuuming, and the dishes, and I'll do the rest...... Like wandering around in the garden with a beer wondering what to do. This has been a public service message for women to better understand men.
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Bogota mishap

To everyone who follows me on this blog.

I am alive and well in Anchorage, Alaska.

We did lose another 747 in a crash 15 miles north of Bogota, Columbia.

Eight (8) crew on board, all survived. Some hospitalized.

All that is known now, is that they had a problem(s) after takeoff and tried to return to the airport. They went in about 15 miles north of the airport.

Will post normal stuff later...

4th of JULY

Sorry I am a little late with this. But we have been on the go since the 4th of JULY. We left OBBI (Bahrain) on the evening of the 4th and flew 9 hours in constant light turbulence.

When we got to VHHH (Hong Kong) the Captain and I went to the "Ladies Market" and the "Golden Computer Center" to do some shopping.

Then we came back the hotel and ate.....



then crashed!!!!!

Are you a Democrat, a Republican, or a Southerner?

Are you a Democrat, a Republican, or a Southerner?



Here is a little test that will help you decide.

The answer can be found by posing the following question:


You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children.

Suddenly, an Islamic Terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you,

screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges at you. You are carrying a Glock cal 40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?

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THINK CAREFULLY AND THEN SCROLL DOWN











Democrat's Answer:


Well, that's not enough information to answer the question!

Does the man look poor or oppressed?

Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack?

Could we run away?

What does my wife think?

What about the kids?

Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand?

What does the law sayabout this situation?

Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it?

Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children?
Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me?

Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me?

If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me?

Should I call 9-1-1?

Why is this street so deserted?

We need to raise taxes, have paint and weed day and make this happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.

This is all so confusing! I need to debate this with some friends for few days and try to come to a consensus.

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Republican's Answer:

BANG!



Southerner's Answer:



BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

BANG! Click..... (Sounds of reloading)

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

BANG! Click

Daughter: 'Nice grouping, Daddy! Were those the

Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?'

Son: 'Can I shoot the next one!'

Wife: 'You ain't taking that to the Taxidermist

K C Bar-B-Q

The restaurant/bar featured in the movie TOP GUN starring Tom Cruise, is a place in San Diego, CA.

Friends of ours, Gary and Mary who live in Los Angles, took me there a couple of months ago to see the place and eat some Kansas City style Bar-B-Q. At first I didn't want them driving the 2 hours down from LA to San Diego, with gas at $4.00 per gallon. But they insisted.

We got there, and all around this place were brand new buildings. It was just a little old one story building, surrounded by 40 story skyscrapers.

Went inside to eat and see the bar where "Mavrick and Goose" sang "Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On" and the final scene of the movie where "Mavrick" and "Charlie" get together, with the Richeous Brothers singing "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling".

Food was good and it was a very interesting place to visit.

Now I am very glad that Gary and Mary dragged me down there...

Last week the place burned down.....

Wished I would have had Gary and Mary take some pictures of me sitting at the bar where "Mavrick" sat.

But at least I can say I was in the place and had some good Bar-B-Q.

Here is a clip of a funny parody I have. Which I had a real clip of the movie with the bar scenes.

Enjoy...