I am sad to share with you that my father passed away this weekend. After years of struggling to sustain him, his kind heart finally gave out. Like all of the people lucky enough to have known him, I will miss Dad very much. His kindness and generosity will be remembered. His actions were his […]
Incredible People
Way Down Upon the Swan-y River – Lake Mattamuskeet Swan Day
To be accurate, Lake Mattamuskeet is a very shallow lake, not a river. Today the temperatures hover above freezing (just barely) and the swans weave a snowy blanket over the lake and nearby fields. In fact, a few blankets (preferably heated with a waterproof tent over them) would help us survive Lake Mattamuskeet Swan Day […]
First Female Kentucky State Trooper
On the road, I meet so many incredible people and I wish I could interview every single one of them and post it here to share with each of you. Unfortunately most of them see me coming and they evade me before I can corral them into doing a video with me. At Thelma and […]
P-47 Crew Chief and a Maintenance Lesson
While detouring through the Vintage Aircraft circle at the Red Barn, Storm and I strike up a conversation with Bob. He is one of the skilled aircraft mechanics who helped restore the 1936 Ryan ST/STA which won the Antique Champion Gold Lindy at EAA Airventure 2016. Storm and I fall in love with this World […]
Show Girl Snags a Lindy
My reports from Oshkosh this year are going to be in reverse order chronologically. Let’s start with the good stuff at the end. The entire week was full of suspense as we feared the aircraft judges would never find Bob’s “Show Girl.” This magnificently restored Piper J-3 Cub found itself (along with Bob) parked far, […]