February 12, 2006
Birthday Surprises
032_birthday_surprises.mp3 - 17.5MB - 48:30
I went for a solo flight in a C-152 on my birthday. The following Saturday, Rose and I went out to a meat-fest dinner at Fogo de Chão with a bunch of friends. She then surprised me for Valentine's Day by checking us in to the Hyatt Regency Chicago for the night. She had one of her sisters pet sit for us. She's a sneaky broad.
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Thanks, Tom. It was a good time all around.
Congradulations on your decision to get some J-3 cub training! No better airplane for perfecting your basic airplane handling skills has ever been designed.
You'll have a great time and come out of it a much better pilot.
If you don't die of hypothermia.
Jim
Posted by: Jim Howard at February 17, 2006 03:10 PMThat made me laugh out loud fo' reals. It's not a done deal yet, but it is a very interesting opportunity.
Thanks for stopping by, Jim.
Listening to your flying exploits puts me back in the cabin of the 152 I flew for 25 years only reluctantly selling it when I reached the age of 75. Luckily I can still fly, but not as PIC, with my airline pilot son. Your aviation podcasts provide me with a great vicarious experience. Keep it up! Incidently I recall remarking many times in my life that flying a 152 is like having the airplane strapped to you. I have never heard anyone else make this comment.
Posted by: abe miller at February 21, 2006 10:05 PMAbe,
I'm sincerely touched by your comments. I hope to REACH 75, let alone still be flying then and beyond (my ancestors weren't very fond of living long lives).
I'm glad I can spark some of your memories. It's comments like yours that really remind me why I put out the podcasts. Sure, I like to hear myself talk, but having inspired a new student or two and rekindled the memories of past flights in you heart and mind - THAT is what it's all about.
Thank you very much for sharing this comment with me.
Blue skies!
