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I don't even know if I should be posting this, but it's given me room for thought.
I was going through my address book today, and noticed the number of people that I either flew combat with, raced with or against, or otherwise were folks that have had held a special place for me, that have died since the last time I did an update like this. (Only about a year ago, by the way.)
I started thinking of the season, and things in general. How many times had I thought to myself,"I'm going to call Chip tomorrow", or "Crap, I wonder if Tom is still stuck in F-15's? I'll give him a jingle this weekend, and find out what he's up to." Of course, never making either of the calls, because I forgot, something else got in the way, or a myriad of other lame excuses.
By all means, get on the phone, grab a card, do whatever, to let these people know that you remember, and care.
I wound up making about 20 calls tonight, to widows, widowers, and friends. The general consensus was they were all glad to hear from me. We shared stories, laughed, cried, and went on our way.
Life is too short to be taken lightly.
Think about it the next time you wonder "Gee, I remember old what's his name. Wonder what he's doing now?
Didn't mean to be maudlin, but I thought it was worth sharing.
Jeff /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/patriot.gif
 
Heck, I'm a young'un but have not kept in touch enough with friends from the three years I spent in Ontario, and I hope to rectify that this year, by getting in touch with some of the people I knew a little better back then...

I did call one of my old Ontario friends, and had a good talk, he's getting married in July, but recently his fiance spilled some cooking oil on her causing severe burns and a massive amount of hospitalization and recovery, ouch! Anyway that was his update since I last talked to him, and I pray everything will work out for him...

Then called a very good friend of mine in Manitoba who I haven't called in far too long, I think I must have spent at least two hours on the phone! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazyeyes.gif But it was one of those phone calls I just had to make... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
 
James, you have gotten my point exactly!
None of us know today, much less tomorrow.
Nothing sadder than to finally dial up an old friend, only to hear "You didn't know that he passed away six months ago?"
Jeff
 
So... do we have friends in common?

...most likely.

BTW: Thanks. A pleasure as much as surprise.
 
Doc. of course we have friends in common. Given our chosen profession at the time, we couldn't help it. You just generally spent too much time southwest of where I was. However, there's an old cowboy song about the Red River Valley that I could send you a copy of, but then I'd be a Rat, wouldn't I?
Wow, that should keep eveyone but about five of us wondering!!!
Jeff
 
I already HAVE th' song, Bubba. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I was "RatPack" outta 600th... they pattern'd 'emselves after the "Real Deal" y'know. We were just "ride alongs" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
 
Still haven't found the "What th' Captain MEANS..." recording tho. If you have THAT tucked away someplace, I'd be over th' moon.
 
I'll just go check my mail now.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif
 
a schoolbell? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif

Th' Intel Officer runnin' "interference" was what I had in mind.

THX!!! I still gotta find a "player" but have the addy now!!
 
Doc, you're right, on the biffy doing the "five o'clock follies" number. The addy I sent plays just fine in "Real Player"
The "schoolbell" story is another deal entirely.
Jeff
 
Uh-oh, swing the lights guys, the vets are reminiscing again! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously though, Jeff made a timely and valid observation. Thanks, I think I'll be making a few calls myself......darn time difference is a bear, though!
 
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Uh-oh, swing the lights guys, the vets are reminiscing again! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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heh... Just an ol' River Rat an'a bit o' back-seat baggage. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/savewave.gif
 
I remember that as well, not heard it in a long long time. At one time I trained as a back seater. Yes I was a logie but had wings.
 
Geez, Jack! Din't it wear ya out flappin' yer wings fast enuff to keep up with an F-4?!?! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
 
As long as they don't leak all is well. Oh wait that's carbs.
 
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