When my surgical nurse, Judy, calls to tele-prep me for the next day’s procedure she casually asks me where I had lived in North Carolina. Of course I tell her “near Raleigh” and she exclaims that she attended the Math and Science School in Durham. I am very impressed! We chat and compare other local places we have in common finally arriving at this bizarre coincidence.
When I mention that Storm and I flew small planes from the Smithfield airport, she shrieks with joy. Turns out she was given her first plane ride at that airport in the early 80’s. Although not registered with the Young Eagle program, she still fondly remembers that ride with one of her Dad’s pilot friends. She did not become a pilot herself, but she did join the Air Force. And now here we both are Southern Arizona reminiscing about fun flights in North Carolina. Pretty cool, huh?
Some folks called a small world. My perspective; Too many people. But that gets into beliefs or politics too fast.
True – we don’t want to go there!
Ahhhh! YOUNG EAGLES those were some really good times. I kind of miss them but not enough to be the coordinator for the chapter again, its someone else’s turn. ;>) You and Charlie flew several kids. I remember you taking me to your plane and showing me the “RED PANIC BUTTON” which you told the kids it was an Ejection button, and if they did not behave and be still you would throw them out of the plane. ;>) You said it worked too! So glad you met someone from NC, I have a student now that is going to the AIR FORCE ACADEMY in June, she should take her check ride in a couple of weeks. Very proud of her. Loved the pictures of the trail, keep up the good work, sure hope to see you when you get home. Got my first COVID shot today. GOD BLESS
JD/SD
Jim & Sandy
I totally get not wanting to work so hard at this point! I feel the same way myself. The panic button sounds more like Storm than me. I was never that clever with tales as he was. Congrats to your student! I am proud of her too!! Glad to hear about the shot – stay well and Happy!