Posts for: kerry12
Jul 20, 2023 07:24:09 #
KTJohnson wrote:
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Very nice. I had a '63 Mercury Marauder 390. Brings back memories.
Jul 20, 2023 07:12:52 #
Alafoto wrote:
Part of "The Greatest Generation" for su... (show quote)
Quite a story. Your family can be very proud of him.
Jul 20, 2023 07:04:54 #
riderxlx wrote:
He was a real hero, you must be very proud of him.
bruce
bruce
Indeed I am. Thank you.
Jul 19, 2023 08:56:28 #
alberio wrote:
The only thing better than your photos, would be a ride in one of these.
I had the pleasure of flying in one. It was the " Nine-0-Nine" from the Collins foundation. It was lost a couple of years ago in a crash.
Jul 19, 2023 08:55:55 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
Bless them! Strong, tough men!
Indeed. I also had the pleasure of flying in one. It was the " Nine-0-Nine" from the Collins foundation. It was lost a couple of years ago in a crash.
Jul 19, 2023 08:34:13 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
My father-in-law was a gunner/radio operator on the B-17 and was shot down over Yugoslavia, was captured by the Germans and was a prisoner-of-war. He and my mother-in-law returned in 1986 to the town where he stayed until he was captured. It's quite a story and he was quite a guy. He just passed 4 years ago at the age of 95. A terrific man!
My Dad was a B17 pilot. He flew 30 missions over Germany out of Bassingborne England. 91st Bomb Group.
Jul 18, 2023 07:32:33 #
Jul 13, 2023 08:16:29 #
jerryc41 wrote:
What happened to watermelons? I remember watermelons being long, but over the years, they have gotten shorter. I agreed to bring a watermelon to a local picnic today, so I bought one yesterday. What I got was round and smaller that a basketball - for $8.00! After I cut through the 2" rind, how much will be left to eat? No more watermelons for me. 
Funny. I just said to my wife the other day that watermelons used to be a lot bigger. You are right. The price has gone up and the size has gone down.
Jul 6, 2023 20:38:53 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Thank you Kerry! We actually were at the Art Institute on Sunday that was literally at one of the many 'corners' of the race course. But, that was during the flooding rains of Sunday. When we came out, the rain had stopped, but the race had not yet started. Then, we were on the other side of the loop, eating, when they finally started the race. No pics.
That's about the way my luck runs too. Maybe next year.
Jul 6, 2023 08:18:32 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Images in this post use a few different 1980s manu... (show quote)
Nicely done. I thought I might see pictures of last Sunday's race in downtown Chicago.
Jul 4, 2023 11:30:10 #
Scruples wrote:
I am sure this topic has come up before. I feel it does need to be repeated.
I am fond of insects since I was a child. I don’t advocate their demise either because they have a purpose.
However the Lantern Fly is particularly invasive. Its ferocious appetite has caused considerable damage to plants and crops.
When you see ‘Em,
Just Squish Them!
I am fond of insects since I was a child. I don’t advocate their demise either because they have a purpose.
However the Lantern Fly is particularly invasive. Its ferocious appetite has caused considerable damage to plants and crops.
When you see ‘Em,
Just Squish Them!
Jul 4, 2023 09:40:36 #
badapple wrote:
Helpful for the “old people” too.
Me included.
Jul 4, 2023 09:02:31 #
Orphoto wrote:
Every year, the same post regardless of how many other threads on the same topic are running.
Are you complaining or complimenting. A lot of new people to the forum every year. Repeating it helps the new people who may be wondering how these beautiful photos are achieved.
Jul 3, 2023 11:15:51 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm afraid this is reality, not fantasy. FedEx didn't deny it. They said they would "vigorously defend the suit in court."
Still doubt the validity of the claim. Just not part of their corporate cullture.
Jul 3, 2023 08:39:39 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This isn't the first time FedEx has been charged w... (show quote)
Not sure I believe that. Having driven for them for 18 years I can tell you that there fleet tractors never get traded out before 800,000 to 1,000,000 miles not 400,000. 400,000 is a relatively young tractor. Also they are very stringent on following DOT regulations. Drivers, mechanics, supervisors etc. were quickly fired for fudging any type of DOT reports. If there is any truth to this, then it is probably some of there owner operators who would be selling there vehicles independently of FedEx.