Quick Trip to Gatlinburg – Landing Sequence (IFR transition)
Didn’t know Kim had videoed this. We went to Gatlinburg over July 4th – no reservations, no nothing. Actually found a car, a cabin and a great time.
Why Ham Radio?
Some folks ask why would anyone have an interest in Amateur Radio. Our world is so different today with Facebook, Twitter, Email, Websites, Skype, etc., etc.,etc. The world grows smaller each day as we download our Itunes, text message our friends on the Iphone and carry the internet, essentially, in our pockets. In the early…
Family Visit at Mike and Deb’s. Videos from a UAV.
It’s just the size and price of our toys – right? Great day – Look forward to the next time…….
Christmas Toys for all good Girls, Boys and Papas
Neat new Toy. Checking it out for Nathan……
Sam – July 1985 – 22 June 2014
Today I lost my good friend Sam. He was my pet for nearly 30 years. His memory is spun among so many memories, nearly half a life for me. My youngest son, Bryan, was 3 when Sam came into our lives. Sam followed me from my A-frame, my 2nd home in Lutz and my abodes through many…
David and Ken – August 1988 – Hike to Table Rock
I just began a transfer of all my old VHS and DV tapes (including super-8 film movies) into digital format. Came across this one. It is long but I could scarcely cut a second. I find myself captivated by this brief capsule of time – 26 years ago as I write this. For any who…
Her Soul is Her Own
Recently, I was flying my airplane on a business trip. It was one of those smooth wonderful days when you put it on autopilot and just sit and behold a world that one never entirely gets used to. I sat looking at my airplane – and fell in love again. I’ve owned her for nearly 16…
Aunt Joy
This week we lost our beloved Aunt Joy. She was my father’s sister. I wrote this on Aunt Joy’s obituary: None can be truly summarized by the single word or idea. Beings have nearly infinite and unending qualities. But the single word that occurs to me, a word that describes this wonderful person, my Aunt…
Our Problems in a Nutshell
My Musings on a Saturday Morning 1. Corporate Influence on Wealth & Ethics 2. Government’s Role in Wealth & Power 3. The Cycle of Political Control 4. The Resulting Stagnation The Core Issues & Their Solutions 1. Monetary Reform 2. Economic Incentives & Taxation 3. Education Reform Conclusion Fixing monetary policy, economic incentives, and education…
A Self Reminder
On Saturday Kim and I had a fantastic day. We decided to take full advantage of a beautiful day, our airplane, our foldable bikes and a great setting called Cedar Key of the West Coast off Florida. Over the past few years we have been so busy and focused on certain major goals, that we…