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Dave Powers that photo and info you sent me should be up on the 129th web page soon. Thanks for sending it...............
Mark
USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 19:38:01 (MDT)

WELCOME HOME Darrell and back to the 129th. THANKS for your service. You can rest and assurd and be comforted in knowing that all of us want to very much hear all about your time in Vietnam. As the PURPOSE page says this is a place for healing and it has happened. Do you want your CONTACT in in the CONTACTS section? Send what ever info you want and we will get it up.........take care and God bless, always a brother........
Mark
USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 19:34:47 (MDT)

HI Flight I just talk to Ray & heard Gale haching her head off & Ray dont sound good eather they in bed I hope they get better quick & the doc called me & told me the old ticker will be for a long time & know if they can find out how come I get so bad head pain & how come every thing spines around so bad & got to lay down or fall down on my but & cant move for 5or 10 min. but thes doc I go are good the best one. O went & got gas 396 a galen but two days befor it was 384 I going to get me a HORSE it will be cheaper to feed him than the gas tank & if that dont work I get me a jack ass like the one that want to be are leader they cant stop cuting each other a new but hole they promes you every thing & dont count on it you got a better chance of holding one hand under your but & the other out in the air & see witch one fills up first. have you seen the new bill to help vet re finace there home but there only one thing wrong with it if the bank dont want to give you the money you are not going to get it. I dont know about all of you but all my & Glenda had a hard time & the credet score not high enouf for themif it was about 800 then we can do it I told him how do I look like the Jedd Clampet I havent got a oil well in my back yard if I did the oil compenty would say it no good but we taket off your hands for a few $ 100.00 dollars. wellIam out of here all clear
Art
USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 19:05:59 (MDT)

Darrell Ramos. Welcome home. Dennis, Thanks for the "comeBack". I know e were re-suppling east of the pass. But If'in you Go to Ray's map page site. Could you check it out & more or less tell me where 3rd BN was? Guys I was gonna keep it to myself. But it is just such a great site to see. Yesterday afternoon appx 2 pm cst, Iwas on my way to Wal Mart to make a purchase. I heard "this" sound & looked up -- a P-51D & Spitfire. They were make a left turn. The Spitfire was on the R/h wing. What a picture for the mind.The "Merlin" engine sound. Anyway anybody else can clue me in on more or less where the 3rd Battalion area was on Rays Map Page. I remember the FSB was east of the pass. Help me out guys. Bill Shilletto if'in you're out there let me Know. Dawg 426 is OTTA HERE.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 09:32:36 (MDT)

Bruno, I don't know where 426 was resuppling out of. For the Pass I would think 3rd Battalion. I was flying up around LZ Crystal that day. Claud and I just kept tabs on each other during the day. God bless you brother.
Dennis Faucher <dennis_faucher@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 08:25:35 (MDT)

goodmorning Flight: Well Lz St. Louis is getting close. Looking forward to seeing everyone once again. Still having problems with my feet. Whatever was in my left foot is in my right foot. Hope to get back into the doctor's this week. Got to get some relief from the pain. Talked to Ray. He has a bunch of test coming up also. But, like me he will be at the reunion. We will have new faces there this year. Maybe next year we can get some of us on the rftw. Of, coarse I would have to drive my truck. Don't have the balance to ride a bike. Always A Brother!! Welcome Home to our new Brothers of the 129th. Simon go to see you post.
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 07:26:00 (MDT)

Darrell, I cant place you but should, we were there at the same time, welcome home man, flew a lot with Fred Alvis as gunner, several others, Bill shillito, Alton Page, Greg Henkel & so on. This place can help you get better a little >>> Jim Westwang 71-72
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 04:53:49 (MDT)

Morning Flight. Not posted for a while. Darrell it's great that you have found the site. They are a great bunch and welcomed us into their fold. The re-unions are well worth the effort and you'll get so much out of it. It was an honour and a privelige to meet so many last summer. We are now gearing up for the season with 509. The first public appearance of 'Miss Jo' is this Sunday, weather permitting, at Lytham Hall. Yes THE Lytham Hall where we sprung our surprise on Mark, Fred and Ron last year. It is as a thank you for all their help pulling the wool over the trios eyes. Should be fun and will ease us into what could be a very busy summer for us all. As from this Sunday we have three full weekends on the trot taking her out and about to shows. You're always in our thoughts as we go light on the skids and head out beating the proverbial out the of the Lancashire sky. Stay safe. Simon and the rest of 509's crew.
Simon Johnson <simon_johnson@talktalk.net>
Mellor, 509 county UK - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 04:38:28 (MDT)

evening flight. sorry it has taken me so long but I finally got the picture of JAMES MICHAEL YOUNG posted to my page. he is the last one on page 3. now all I have to do is get all the guys in the right order. WELCOME HOME Darrell. Later, Don
Don Miller
Valley Farms, AZ USA - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 22:22:24 (MDT)

Darrell Ramos! Yup, that's me. Good to see you post here. Remember the rotor head hydraulic leaks on that old bird? We had the "slickest" tail boom in the company, at least the top half of it. We flew her red X'ed plenty of times. No, I've lived in Colorado forever. Check the "Contacts" page for my e-mail addresses. I have photos for you! Welcome home, Brother!
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 17:09:02 (MDT)

Web site you can follow the "Wounded Warrior" Runners.(u.s.MultisportAthleticevents.com) and also make a donation.
Jim (dustoff ) <jimu006@yahoo.com>
Shiloh, IL USA - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 09:28:30 (MDT)

5 WEEKS?? Holy cow, I better get packed!I can't believe how fast it comes around. Darrell, welcome home brother. Your life just changed when you found this site! Then..........it will change again when you meet "Gently"! Heehheheeehee...I love it. Gale
Gale 67-68
Clinton, In US of A - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 08:27:47 (MDT)

Welcome Home and to the 129th site Darrell!! As Bill said, each of us have found a home here and having supressed the VN thoughts for so long made it even harder to attend our first reunion. My first one was in Louisville, KY about 7 years ago and I have only missed one since. I hope to make them all as it is really refreshing to the mind and makes the familey feeling come to life. We, as a group have done quite a few things together and the comorodery of the bunch has grown to a familey like atmosphere verses just a friendly one. This home page has gone from a little hunting expadition into a great gathering and finding of long lost familey members, an we are glad that you have found us and hope that you can join us in our group treck thru life. We are getting together again in June in St Louis for the VHCMA reunion in which we have our own little gathering and believe me it is well worth the trip. Hope you can join us and we can all renew friendships and continue the great comerodity of the group. Hey... C U in Saint Louie in about 5 weeks....Love and brotherhood.. Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom 78/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 08:08:46 (MDT)

Darrell - Welcome Aboard!! I hope you will consider coming to the 08 Reunion in St Louis in June. The 129th will have a room there and you'll have a good time. I remember when I signed up for my first reunion (thanks to Mark). I wasn't sure I could handle it emotionally as I hadn't had anything to do with Vietnam since I was there. In fact, I told my wife about a week before the reunion that I didn't think I could go. She "made" me go and I had a blast. Will always try to make them each year. Again, Welcome Home Darrell! Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 07:12:32 (MDT)

Welcome to the site Darrell
Gary Woodward
Memphis, tn USA - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 05:48:21 (MDT)

I was crew chief on 214 from prox April 71-July 71. No that's wrong that's just the time I was awarded my air medal for.Sorry this is difficult for me.NOTE DAVE POWERS ARE YOU FROM THE MONTEREY AREA IN CA. GODS GRACE WERE YOU THE GUNNER ON 214.Iwas there 18 months none of my family understands or wants to.I have to stop for now all respects brothers.
Darrell Ramos <mountainboy4ever@gmail>
Pittsburg, Ca USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 21:22:24 (MDT)

You guys on the road run into 2 runners,running accross the USA,coast to coast,plan to arr.at the Wall on 4 July.Running to raise funds for The Wounded Warrior Foundation. They help returning troops who were injured or Handicapped in Combat in the Middle-east. 75yr old former Marine and his Son who is 44yrs old.TOM Knoll and Warren Knoll.Please plow the road for them.
Jim (dustoff )
Shiloh, IL USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 17:58:25 (MDT)

Larry Lackee..hope all is well down your way,you too Art..een the weather channel, way to man tornadoes blew thru there...Sitting in Toronto, Canada.Rainy,46 degrees.Hope all ladies had a great Mothers day.
alvis
USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 17:10:05 (MDT)

HI Flight just talk to Ray they had a good time Gale got wet & got a bad cold she going to see a doc tommorw Still cant find out Tom Mark got me the phone number I called they did not have eany one by that name I am praying for him he a Brother Well I know all the mum are having a GOOD DAT today I planted a tree for Glenda she wanted a red maple& everyh year I do it again if GOD willing & in July 27 will be a hard day for me last july I got her a birthday card there was one problem it sead happy 60 but it was here 59 she laft & told me I am 59 so I told her save it for next year wont half to get you one I a day late & buck short & I told her no I am not I got you & I never be short went to nam did not care had no one if I came home on my back no problem but in feb. 71 I had some one how wanted me the first time in my life I was one of those kid they lafted at an pick on I was slow learning & glenda found out that & she hung in there with me but there was not a thing I could not fix or get help to do it I lay in bed at night & think of all the thing we did that what keep me going & GOD had plans for me A good looking SOUTHEN GIRL that stud by me in good time & bad time she forght the VA. to she got me whot I shoud have got a long time ago & all nam VET should have got & not fight for it she sead you guy did what you were told to do but when it came time for are gov to do what they should have did but they maid it so hard that some of us took the eazy way out I tried 5 time & she told a doc off big time I have never seen Glenda so mad that day in the va I am going to get every thing I can get out of them they & SOME.
Art
USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 14:51:56 (MDT)

I stand corrected. No worries here mate!
Gale
USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 14:46:48 (MDT)

Gale, we have been doing it both nites, its a VHCMA thing not just 129th so if we are running late with our friday nite gathering, ill have to look into asking chris white to do it with Tom or something. No worries mate as Susan would say>>>>> Smitty>>> Mark, I Love you. Happy Mothers Day All> getting ready to cook steaks for them>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 12:11:15 (MDT)

They don't usually have it on Friday night do they Jim? That's our 129th gathering. Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 09:51:54 (MDT)

Folks, thought i would let you know that Doc Reynolds called me & he will not be making the reunion this year & asked if i would, with the asst of Tom Frankenfeld & possibly Chris White, Have the Memorial Poker Tournement both Thurs & Friday Night bout 9pm or so. Texas Hold-em, no limit. benefits the vhcma well. I will be soliciting there so if your interested find me there. Has been a good time for folks in the past>>>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 22:45:53 (MDT)

Art I Google Baylor Hospital in Ft. Worth and here is what I came up with.....Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth........1400 Eighth Avenue.......Fort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 926-2544
Mark
USA - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 21:25:21 (MDT)

HI every one I got a nam vet Brother he was in a bad bike wreck he was doing 65 or 70 mph when it happen & he cone clouse to losing a eye but he going to a hospital in FT Worth TX. the place name is Baylor he got cancer in his throught & I like to get the phone number of the hospital can som one help me out & pray for Tom OK
Art
USA - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 17:28:22 (MDT)

Hi everyone, just been talking to Fred, he is in Kentucky heading for Canada. He says Hi to all and suggested I come in here and tell you all about this scam. This morning I received a very authentic email supposedly from the IRS. It gave a link to click on and then asked that you enter all your personal info, bank a/c #'s etc, to help make sure that your get your economic stimulus payment. Yeh right!! It is a scam. The IRS do not send emails!! Please be careful and please, also tell all your friends and family.
Sue Alvis <essanjee@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 08:02:25 (MDT)

Bill You should of see Louisville Well maybe not Never mind
Don McCort
USA - Friday, May 09, 2008 at 15:18:07 (MDT)

Wet T-Shirt Contest for us guys, Gently????!!!! Last time I did that, Greenpeace tried to drag me back to sea!!!!!
Bill Wolf
USA - Friday, May 09, 2008 at 15:11:27 (MDT)

Way Kool Gale
Mark
USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 21:12:30 (MDT)

Gentlt & Vicky, Bring on the cold water!! hehheheh.... I hope everyone had a great day today. It is the 129th day of 2008. Is that kool or what?
Gale
USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 19:41:35 (MDT)

Be carful Baron. Stop in Ohio if you get close. Vickey and Gently,you are giving away swetshirts in a contest?
Mark
USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 19:27:14 (MDT)

Pulling pitch at 06:00 for L.A. tomerrow morning for my 5th RFTW. Hope to see some along the way, if not see you in St Louie. BARON
Pete Nolen <cobrabaron@cox.net>
maurice, La. USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 19:06:54 (MDT)

Oooh! Me too, Gently....
Vickey
USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 17:17:52 (MDT)

Got the resgistration papers in for the re-union. Loking forward to the wet t-shirt contest you guys are going to be in. :>))) L-Gently
gentlyjs
USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 12:43:40 (MDT)

Thanks Fred and Don!
Dave Powers
USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 08:14:37 (MDT)

well cut the grass today cleaned the copet on the stars then thort I take a shower & found somthing new just above my nee 6 more lumps some about 1/4 inch hi now I like them Doc figer out how to cut themout there all together about a 1/2 a part in a bout the size of a soft ball & when they cut one out they cut about 1 1/2 in. deep that will leav one big hole in my leg my back still has a hole in it from the last one they cut out I am geting a case of the BUT & that the one you sit on. Here how meney time I got cut on 1 both hands 2my but hole 3 my log int 3 my gaul brater 4 anot on my leg 5 both eye 6 2on my back now 6 more my body going to look like the crader on the moon & I theank that guy that shot his toe off in 68 & all most killed me would have ben beter if it hit me insted of my camer then I would go throw all this crap I just dont know.
Art
USA - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 21:11:56 (MDT)

Dave, Alvis, I got the pic's thanks guys. I'll try to have one posted soon. Later, Don
Don Miller
USA - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 01:38:23 (MDT)

The greatiest play in baseball history < www.dark-earth.net/data/monday_flag.wvx >
Mark
USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 21:27:52 (MDT)

HI every one you know that if clinton get in she can make bill vice pres & I shore hate to see that low life back in there it was bad the first time what would he giv other country this time she shoud do like that horse did but that horse is worth more than she is.
Art
USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 21:27:49 (MDT)

Flight I am happy to say that here in Indiana we will get our old ads on TV now. Right now Mrs Clinton is live on my TV and I need a brake starting in the morning. I voted today and had never had to wait in line for so long till now so it maybe an interesting election this November. You all have a good week..
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 20:44:02 (MDT)

That is ironic Freddy Boy. BTW Freddy,you coming to the reunion this year? Ifin' ya aint, ya otta.
Mark
USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 20:22:11 (MDT)

Well can`t help myself, it`s the "political season"......I think this could be the most important election of my lifetime.....But I did find it amusing, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., told a crowd of supporters Thursday that she is pulling for the filly, Eight Bells, for the upcoming Kentucky Derby. In selecting Eight Bells, Clinton picked the only female horse in the race. Perhaps the most fitting move for the woman vying to be the nation's first woman elected president. Sen. Clinton repeated her desire for the filly to be victorious – saying to a crowd in Jeffersonville, Indiana saying she was sending in her daughter to place her bets. "I hope that everybody will go to the derby on Saturday and place just a little money on the filly for me. ........The "filly" not only finishes second and dies at the end of the race, but the filly lost to "Big Brown". Now, that's funny I don't care who you are and vote for.
Fred Skaggs
Somewhere In, NJ USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 15:04:45 (MDT)

Taking off today for another 3 weeks out.Don, I just tried to send you the pics as well as adding you to my mailing list(again).
alvis
USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 07:05:05 (MDT)

Dave, I tried to send you an e-mail at the address you posted but it wouldn't go so send me any pic's you want to hogleg244 AT yahoo. com thanks Don
Don Miller
USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 06:54:35 (MDT)

click on my name below and it will take you to my web page. or copy and paste this : http://donald_6.tripod.com/129thmiakia1.htm I am ALWAYS looking for new or better quality pic's to post on my pages. thanks, Don
Don Miller
valley farms, az USA - Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 06:46:30 (MDT)

HI Alvis he my hole life so how are you doing good I hope the gas & desal prices every time I get gas $40 or 50 dollers I think I might get me a pedel tractor take a little longer to get there or if they let me drive my 57 cub lowboy on the road I get there a lot cheaper but no can do it will do 20 mph in third gear now if it had a 5 speed I might get about 25 or30. & puel a trailer with seat init with seat belts coud have some paying rider but bring your own drinks I could make money for the returen trip for gas.
Art
USA - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 20:55:46 (MDT)

sounds like a great day for you Author, and Scooter
alvis
USA - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 18:59:28 (MDT)

HI every one I was up to a frend house that we in a tractor club toghter & he a member of the VVA he gave me the paper that had the 509 in it would some one like to have it I can scand it to you. we were working on a tractor that was bilt in 1941 a farmall. They had Scooter birth day party sunday I got him a peddle tractor & Tammy worst half or so called BOZO his mother & fother got him a wagon they put it ware he see it first & I put the tractor in the side of the house but you could see it from the porch & for some reasion he look that way haled past the wagon & got on the tractor first well that went over like a lead bubble with them & so there was not sead between them & me & there no love lost I like them about as much as fish SSSS 7 that at the bottom of the ocean. I have a hard time hearing them would hear them better if I had my hearing aids in but make it a point of leaving them home when I go up there because there filed up to there ear & the res it toilet paper& you know what you use that paper for but had a ball with Scooter that day & every thing he see people do he does not forget it his fother need to learn from Scooter.
Art
USA - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 18:43:40 (MDT)

Good Sunday morning, Flight! Fred and Mark, glad you got the photos. As many of you know I've been looking for one of James Young for this web site's "Memory" page, and James' girlfriend shared them with me. Thanks again, Mark Jackson for ALL you've done in making this place a shrine and memorial for us. Don Miller, please e-mail me at davebuckhorngeo.com how I can get these to you... thanks, buddy! Blessings to you all.
Dave Powers
USA - Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 08:33:19 (MDT)

HEY GANG: If you are going to the 08 VHCMA Reunion, PLEASE try to get your registration in as soon as possible so we can make sure we order enough T-Shirts for everyone and enough meals!!! Thanks.Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 11:39:00 (MDT)

Dave Powers..I also recieved the photos of Young and will get them on the web site.
Mark
USA - Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 08:23:59 (MDT)

Dave Powers..Don Miller has an excellent web site listing,with pictures when he can get them,of our KIAs.I dont have Dons web site or addy in my favorites,on this PC I am now using.The pictures you sent me of James Young(kia juNe 71) might be wanted By Don.Don, chime in here buddy.
alvis
USA - Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 06:01:35 (MDT)

home till tuesday
alvis
USA - Friday, May 02, 2008 at 20:53:14 (MDT)

Happy Anniversay to Ray and Gail today!!! And to Jim and Sue, and pie Gale and Debi....I've been gone along time...so sorry. Joe and I will be at the re-union Don. Thank you for keeping the count:>) I have some decals from last years' re-union that I will bring this year...I think they are the ones from our friends azcross the waters....and whatever else I have. We need some raffle things:>))) Let me know if you have something to donate, well, everyone but Gale that is. he he. Tom Shaw is 60 years old now...but forever young and handsome. Bernie and Bruno...you going to make St. Louis? Welcome FNG:>)) You're home here. Gary, a book for me please, whichever has Tom Shaw's photos in it. I love the photos!!! Anyone talk to that strange Ron Paye lately? ANYONE NEED MONEY TO GET TO THE RE-UNION???? DON'T LET A LACK OF FUNDS BE THE REASON YOU'RE NOT GOING..WE HAVE SOME MONEY TO HELP YOU GET THERE, AND IT'S ALWAYS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. Just let me know.
Gently
USA - Friday, May 02, 2008 at 10:32:38 (MDT)

Happy Wedding Anniversary Ray and Gale:>)))))). I know you're in Alaska and I'm praying you are having a great time!! C.P.:>((( L-Gently
Gently
USA - Friday, May 02, 2008 at 09:52:01 (MDT)

Hi All This is Glenn Pearmain BullDog 496 65 66 I well be at the reunion this year it has been to long I just hope I see as meany Old Friends There Im looking Forward to My Visit My Phone number is 801-621-2774 Im back in Utah agin Still a Cowboy & Loving it Wish I could ride my horse back no gass that way & i moved My Saddle Shop to Ogden also Call any time See ya there Brothers
Glenn Pearmain <aabad508@yahoo.com>
Ogden , Ut USA - Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 23:46:51 (MDT)

just left Springhill Tn (nashville),sitting in Detroit.As I was walking around the GM wharehouse there,I ran across their "returns "area. Now get this..brand new,waiting to be assambled Saturn Ion engine blocks(bare). 6 to a level,4 levels high,per skid,6 skids wide,9 skids deep..all broken.some with just a tiny corner broken off.jeeze.Saturn is no longer made there,they are gearing up for a new chevy SUV.The load I have is going into Canada,but made in Belgium,stamped GM Canada.
alvis
USA - Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 12:27:17 (MDT)

Dennis F. Good morning. I've been try to "find out" where 426 was loading up to re-supply the ROK firebase. Do you recall? Or for that matter does anyone out there remember? Let me Know.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, Tx USA - Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 09:02:57 (MDT)

Hello Flight, been trying to get back to some kind of normal life here but have been busy going to the VA for test again. After years now it appears I am still getting nowhere so I don't think I will be able to make it to St Louis. It is almost too painful to just drive into town and home with my back. Than my foot is still like having a blow torch pointed on it. So it appears I am going to be staying close to home this summer. Everyone take care.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 20:08:48 (MDT)

Fred Alvis lost your cell phone number. Hate missing you when your here in Memphis area. See everyone in a few monts in St. louis. C.P. Bloomfield are you going to be at the reunion? Always A Brother!! Mark was good hearing your voice last week. The 129th has come along way.
Alex
USA - Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 15:31:11 (MDT)

just read a very good poem by Gary Jacobson.In part,these lines tell of the poem...the black granite walls of the last firebase..talkingabout the wall of course.Its called "The Last Firebase".Good stuff.
alvis
USA - Monday, April 28, 2008 at 13:28:11 (MDT)

slow hand salute to the warriors of the 129th.
alvis
USA - Monday, April 28, 2008 at 07:28:42 (MDT)

Dennis F. Thanks for logging in. Bill Shilleto "did" log in some time ago. I was able to call him. My timing was off (as usuaLL. As I recall it was in the evening-he was having supper w/his family. I cut it short. Anyway, I tried calling him But for some reason or other I belive he moved/relocated somewhere. I haven't been able to contact him. I believe it was the first sorty we did on the Korean FSB-the ROK firebase was "socked in". WE had C-rats on board. The Peter Pete was Lt Jones. Bill did an "over head". When we came out of the clouds, Bill figured it just right. 426 was right over theFSB>The ground was coming fast too much speed.He was over FSB LZ. Bernie, the two South Korean roks & me started "dumping" the C-Rat boxes out to loose weight. Bill started pulling on the collective, as the ground kept comin' up, Bill put the cyclic stick to the left & 426 barely missed the Lz. Bill kept his wits & our butts safely out. Unfortunately he had "overtorqued". We went back to Lane. The "TI's" checked it out. 426 was Ok-no damaged.We went back picked up another & finished up for the day. I had to put in for another doorgunner seat. For some reason or other My seat had a "hole" torn out .
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, April 28, 2008 at 07:28:37 (MDT)

Slow Hand Salute to WO Strothers & LT Shaw. Thanks Smitty. Bernie called me this Saturday- he was @ his grandson little league baseball game. The rest of the flight "Be carefull out there".
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, April 28, 2008 at 06:58:40 (MDT)

Slow Hand Salute to Lt. Shaw, Mr, Strother & the Koreans lost on "426" this day so long ago. Bernie & Bruno,go easy on yourselves bros. I have had the pleasure of meeting Bernie & his Wonderful family. Im sure you & yours are as great Bruno. It never would have been. I have to believe God chooses who & where>>> Respects to all this day>>>Smitty. A short Ps, i wonder if we shouldn't bring the books to St. Louis for people who obtains signiatures???????
james Westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 21:27:54 (MDT)

Don: My wife Kristy and I are coming on the 20th of June for the day, I hope that there is someone there that i can rember after all it has been 42 years, most of the guys on the sight are those that came after Alex and I did, so you will have to forgive me. I hope that this Reunion will be the best yeat for all that make it, we are about 3 1/2 hours north west from St Lewis,it was great that the higher ups are letting my wife and I can hake it there for at least a fue hrs. Hang tite 129th till then. Joe Nicolich ( BullDog 745 clear on the right OUT.
Joe Nicolich <joeandkristy@citlink.net>
Nauvoo, IL USA - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 19:22:06 (MDT)

was just visting the ROK site and read a new posting,about ( I believe) an A merican Legion article.Anway, there is one picture in there of a ROK standing on the front a a skid (white painted step)by the open Pilots door,with the pilot clearly seen.Wonder if this is a 129th bird and wonder if anyone knows that pilot.I believe its 1970 era.Have a look guys,that would be cool if its ours.
alvis
USA - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 18:48:02 (MDT)

i want to thank everybody that gave me a head count to the reunion what I have is around forty people with half being 129 th alumi I also think there will be a few more that I haven't counted that dont read or check in thru the flight log but will come thru the VHCMA registration If there are anymore people that are coming to the reunion that have not posted sincee my last requst please post that you are coming so that we can get a room big enough to hold us all thanks again Don
Don McCort
USA - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 17:13:04 (MDT)

had to smile over this..comming across Ohio on I-80,up in the wilds area,saw one of many beaver dams/ponds. This one however,had a Goose nesting on top of the beaver lodge,smack in the middle of it.
alvis
USA - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 16:55:44 (MDT)

talking about gators..in the late 60s,they found one in the river by downtown Columbus,GA. Twas caught up in one of those cotton mill intake pipes,dead.Furtherest north was has been found in Ga.Sitting in Seville Ohio,with a load I picked up near Kim..Skowhegan Maine. Home this weekend..been out almost 4 weeks now,getting a bit tired.Susan and I will be at the reunion,starting thursday of that week.
alvis
USA - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 11:26:50 (MDT)

I am currrently making CD copies of the 1970-71 and 1971-72 Yearbooks with the Then+Now and August bailey's Pics from 1971-72------(same as posted to the Group site)--------I will bring copies with me to St Louis in June---Not sure how many are needed-----Anyone wanting one,let me know so I can reserve one for you.----------Also if others have similar they want made from pics etc--let me know.----Snoopy------------------------------------------Is anyone brining Patches,Window Sticker Emblems, Pins,etc to St Louie????-----------
Gary Woodward <garywdsi@yahoo.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 08:41:39 (MDT)

Quit day in here. Everybody must of been outside. Great day here in Ohio. Put the garden in and did a little arrowhead hunting.Sounds like we are having a good turn out in St. Louie this June. Gonna be a good one. Those of you that just read and don't post I urge you to attend a reunion once. Gareenteeed healing.................Love to all................always a brother........
Mark
USA - Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 19:52:02 (MDT)

HI BROTHER that are on there slick & for ever more in the BLUE SKY looking down at us & we be toghter one day & say CLEAR RIGHT & CLEAR LEFT SIR.
Art
USA - Friday, April 25, 2008 at 19:21:11 (MDT)

Respects and Salutes to all our brothers, both then and now.
Gary Woodward
Memphis, Tn USA - Friday, April 25, 2008 at 18:23:38 (MDT)

I will be out of touch with a computer on April 27, so I want to Remind all of WO Claud Strother and his copilot 1Lt Tom Shaw. Claud and Tom crashed with Bruno and Bernie at the An Khe Pass. Claud was my roommate friend and fellow Texan. Claude was going on RR the next day to Hawaii. Rather than take the whole day off on the 27th he asked to split a flight with WO Bill Shillito. Claude was a great guy as was Tom. If Bill Shillito is out there don't feel guilty for splitting the flight. Claud did it because he loved to fly. April 27, 1972. Luckily we still have Bruno and Bernie. Claud you have the aircraft.
Dennis Faucher <dennis_faucher@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, April 25, 2008 at 13:15:43 (MDT)

WELCOME HOME Karl and back to the 129th................
Mark
USA - Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 20:42:36 (MDT)

Welcome home Karl.
J. W. wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 15:38:29 (MDT)

HELLO EVERY ONE WELL ME AND GAIL LEAVE TO GO TO ALASKA SAT. SURE GOING TO BE COLD THERE THERE HE HE BUT WE SHOULD HAVE A GOOD TIME. BE BACK ON MAY 10th I STILL CANT BELIVE IT TOOK A CHROPRACTOR TO DO IT I DIDNT THINK THEY WORKED BUR SINCE I BEEN GOING NO PAIN IN CHEST, BUT STILL HAVE THOSES HEAD ACKES BAD AND HARD TIME WALKI, THE VA DR AND ANOTHER DR ARE WORKING ON MY BLOOD DISORDER, BUT ALL THAT WILL WORK OUT CANYWAIT TO GO TO ST. LOUIS SEE YOU THERE LOVE YA ALL TALK SOON A BROTHER ALWAYS RAY TAKE CARE GENTLY I HOPE TO HAVE THE CDs MADE UP WE SEE. BILL SAID HE SHOW ME HOW, I LEARNED TO HET THEM ON THE POTER IT TAKS A WILE TO FILL A DISK EACH ONE HAS 2.8 GB WE SEE I TALK TO YOU BEFORE JUNE..RAY BE SAFE
RAY <stilwating@aol.com>
MD USA - Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 14:14:19 (MDT)

Just came across 129th website. Great. To Gale and JW Wilson, I was roommie with Wells and remember Walker well, flew "'Ol Hedge Trimmer" many times. Was unaware that Walker was killed in same accident. You were right both good men. Karl
Karl Barbee <karlbarbee@msn.com>
USA - Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 10:36:43 (MDT)

Dennis, good morning buddy. It does not surprise me that there "are" gators over in East Texas.The state line is the Red River. It separates Texas from Louisiana. That river probably is full of those things. The Big Thicket National Preserve is also in that area. I suspect that there are more gators in east Texas than one would think. For some reason or other I don't think that the gator "thing' isn't put out in the news media more frequently.Anyway, thanks for the commo. Be carefull out there. Later - Bulldog 426 is Otta Here
Bruno E Sanchez <Bulldog 426 >
Laredo, TX USA - Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 07:09:22 (MDT)

Slow hand salute goes out to Robert D. Berta on his birthday. He was from Ft Wayne, Indiana and he would have been 62 today. He and I went thorugh Rucker together.He was a crewchief with the 176th AHC. Their chopper lost a tailrotor in Dec 1967. It crashed and burned along with the whole crew............................Gale 67-68
Gale 67-68
USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 19:11:45 (MDT)

April 23, 1967, the 525 struck trees while lifting off from a confined area. Their aircraft crashed and burned. We lost WO1 Edward William Wells, pilot on this date and Sp4 Michael D. Walker, gunner and medic who died from injuries 10 May 67. Max Whittington and I lost a good friend that day
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N. C. USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 17:25:26 (MDT)

BRUNO, Up here in Bradord, Pa., there was an article circulating about a 23 foot alligator taken out of Lake Conroe above Houston. The pics made it look gigantic. I couldn't buy the size, so looked up Texas Parks and Wildlive numbers and called an office in Jasper, Tx and talked to an officer who knew the story. The gator was actually 12'1" and the pic was altered. Another pic with it showed the supposed gator in the water with a deer in its jaws. The officer said that the pic was real, but that pic had actually come from S. Carolina and the gator was just over 11 ft.
Dennis Faucher <dennis_faucher@hotmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 16:53:25 (MDT)

Well good to see the commo. It will be good to see my brothers from 1965%1966 once again. Sorry for being awol so much. But, have been alot of medical problems with my left foot. But, have developed the same problem in my right foot. The mass they thought was a ruptured tendon. So, I'm back to square one. The VA don't know anything except its not broke. Civilian doctors are guessing. Pain pills are not helping. ken Strong I see you are having problems with your foot. Shoot me an email. Wonder if your having the same type problem. Liz and I will be arriving in St. Louis on Thurs. joe will be driing in on friday. Don't know when Glenn Pearmain will be coming in? Always A Brother!! Alex
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville , TN USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 08:28:32 (MDT)

Me and my wife Faith Truman (65-66)
Truman Mills <trumil54@bellsouth.net>
Moss Point , MS USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 14:21:37 (MDT)

I know I don't show up too often so I don't know if this has been put up before. There's a place called the National Viet Nam War Museum. Website is - nationalvnwarmuseum.com. It's an excellant place. Their gift shop has many interesting items. I just bought a bunch of bumper stickers with the S. Vietnamese flag colors with a Huey superimposed on it. Talked with guy that runs the place. A real nice guy. I got the DVD's they sell. "Wings Over Wolters" turns out to be offficial gov't films about Wolters. I found some parts to be funny. The other DVD, about Viet Nam Helicopter pilots is very interesting It's narrated by Harrison Ford. I recommend that one for sure. This is a pretty nice site that pays tribute to us and guys like us. Stop by and if possible, give 'em some support and/or buy a few trinkets from the gift shop to help 'em stay in business. "Rotor in the green, 60 knots, we're goin' in" Scooter
Larry Kwiatkowski
Simi Valley, CA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:17:22 (MDT)

Ray, You & Gail have a good trip!
Gale
USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 09:03:32 (MDT)

HELLO TO ALL MY BHROTHERS AND SISTERS ,,FRIST I WANT TO SAY IAMSORRY IF OFENDED ANY OF OUR MEXICAN BROTHERS OUT THERE I GOT SOME E MAIL SAYING THAT IT WAS NOT RIGHT.SO IAM SORRY. WE BE AT ST LOIUS FOR SURE. MOST OF YOUWHO KNOW ME HNOW HOW LONG I HAD THE PAIN IN THE UPPER CHEST AN FOR YEARS ,WELL TOOK ME TO CHROPRACTORI COULD NOT BELIVE IT AFTER THE FRIST TIME I DONT HAVE NO PAIN THERE ,I STILL GOT THOSE BAD HEAD ACKES I TOLD HER I DIDNT TRUST THEM MUCG BUT SGE WAS MY LAST RESOT. SHE IS DOING ME GOOD. STILL WORKING HEMORTILIGHST, HE SAID WHAT IS CAUSING MY SPLEEN TP GET THEN SMALL I SOMETHING I BEREATH IN HE NOTE HAD AGENT ORANGE. HE IS GOING TO WORK WITH THE DO AT THE UN OF MD AND THE WORK WITH THE VA, SO I FEEL BETTER THANKS MY FRIENDS. OH ME AND GAIL LEVE FOR SAND DEGO SATURDAY THEN ALASKA TILL THE 10th. THEN MORE TESTS. IAM HAVING LOTS OF TROUBLE DOWN LOWING FROM MY CAM CORD. BUT I GET IT EVEN IF I HAVE TO WAIT TO ASK BIL HE SAID HE HELP. I TAKE SOME PIC FROM ALASKA .AGAIN DIDNT MEAN TO HURT ANY ONE FEELINGS ABOUT PEOPLE SPEAKING ENGLLISH/ MY COLSNCER SENT TO ME ALVIS IF YOU GEY NEAR HAVE DE GRACE ABEEENE OR BEL AIR CAL ME OK. WELL SEE YOU IN ST LOUIS LOVE YA ALL A BROTHER ALWAYS RAY HI GENYLY HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE TO BE GOOD TO SEE A LOT OF YOUB BE SAFE RAY
Ray <stilwating@aol.com>
MD USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 08:52:19 (MDT)

My 129th family, This was published in the American Legion magazine. I thought I would pass it along to those of you who haven't seen it. We hope to see some "newbies" at LZ St Louie in June. Gale Why Veterans Reunite: " I know why men who have been to war yearn to reunite. Not to tell stories or look at old pictures. Not to weep. Comrades gather because they long to be with the men who once acted at their best; men who suffered and sacrificed; who were stripped of their humanity. I did not pick these men. They were delivered by fate and the military. But I know them in a way I know no other men. I have never given anyone such trust. They were willing to guard something more precious than my life. They would have carried my reputation, the memory of me. It was part of the bargain we all made, the reason we were so willing to die for one another. As long as I have memory, I will think of them all, every day. I am sure that when I leave this world, my last thought will be of my family and my comrades...........Such good men"
Gale Beard 67-68
Clinton, In US of A - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 07:02:11 (MDT)

Dennis, I'm surprised they're Gators up in the Dallas area. Those things being cold blooded, I would think they wouldn't survive the winters. It "does" get a lot colder in Dallas than in south Texas. Good Morning 129th. Hope everyone is doing OK. I got a call from Bernie last nite. His 9 year old grand son was having his apendix taken out. OUCH.Later Dawg 426
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 07:02:05 (MDT)

Dennis, we saw the bit on 60 minutes last night. What I found interesting was that when they reconnected the intestine (duodenum??) in the formerly diabetic rats, the diabetes came back. And it's not due to the weight loss, because some of the people interviewed were off medication 4 days after surgery.
Vickey
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 15:47:17 (MDT)

For any of you guys with Diabetes. Interesting story today on Yahoo News from 60 minutes about a link in treating Diabetes with Barriatric surgery. They found that somehow the process of disconnecting the small intestine from the stomach helped stablize diabetes.
Dennis Lee Faucher <dennis_faucher@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:38:34 (MDT)

BRUNO, Just scrolling back and saw the thing about gators in E. Texas. When I lived in Dallas in the early 90s they found one in White Rock Lake in the middle of Dallas. It was in the papers and talked about there being approximately 150 in Dallas County. I am sure that is up by now. Definitely gators on a line from Dallas to Galveston on east. Dave Powers, N.B. Forrest said that he killed 31 Yanks and had 30 horse shot out from him and that he was a horse ahead. Tough SOB. One of his own officers got mad at him and tried to shoot him, Forrest killed the man with a pen knife.
Dennis Lee Faucher <dennis_faucher@hotmail.com>
Bradford, USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:35:40 (MDT)

Vickey,.. No, I will be alone this time. Wife has too many things going at home and the granddaughter is moving to Ohio about that time. Did Jim get his computer fixed yet? It would be good to get him back up on "Messenger" again. Take care.. See ya in 2 months as time is a flyin.. Kal...>>>
Kal 67/68
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:10:34 (MDT)

Don, Deanna and myself will be there. Rainer 65-68
Rainer Bauer
USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 20:43:40 (MDT)

Don, I will be in St louis.
J.W. Wilson
Kinston , N.C. USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 19:34:07 (MDT)

Stickman and I, along with my 12 year old daughter will be coming. That's three more. Kal are you bringing your granddaughter this year? Or will anyone else have anyone in the 10 to 15 year old range??
Vickey Burnsed
USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 17:22:49 (MDT)

Don--Looks like it will be Susan and myself with my younger brother joining us=3
Gary Woodward <garywdsi@yahoo.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 16:03:52 (MDT)

Jim I'am just counting heads,But I know that you are very welcome as Gale has said and other would agree.Smitty birthday suits are ok and Wink I'll count all three of you. Thanks to everyone and I'am still counting Don
Don McCort
USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 14:22:41 (MDT)

Jim, of course you are welcome. I'm sure that Don will agree. Gale
Gale
USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:32:01 (MDT)

Don, As an associate may I attend the 129th on friday evening?
jim [dustoff ]
Shiloh, IL USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 09:26:06 (MDT)

don , count me in. there will be me, myself and I. gale cheap beer is not the answer got to go back to the good stuff. i've been through one earth quake in my life. i was working a mid night shift, handling a call about 2 a.m. in morning when a 5 point earth quake hit , i think i was the frist one out of the house. scared the hell out of me. be safe up there wink 3/69-10/70
wink
lake wales, fl veitnam - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 08:43:52 (MDT)

Claudia and I are coming, plus Greg and shakey are coming. lfight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 05:25:33 (MDT)

Ah Smitty ;-))))
Mark
USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 05:16:07 (MDT)

Im there with either bells or absolutely nothing on & lookin fwd to it, I think Shadow is still coming but will have to let him speak for himself >>> Mark, I love You>>> respects to all>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
sheridan, wy USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 22:55:53 (MDT)

Don, Debbie & I will be there. Gale
Gale
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 22:09:27 (MDT)

Don.............Dee and I will be there........
Mark
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 19:42:35 (MDT)

OK I'll step up and take the head count,So I'll need to know who and how many. You can tell me here or e mail me and I'll start counting thx Don
Don McCort <cobra632ce@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 16:39:10 (MDT)

Hi all, I still want to make it but have been now trying to get a left hand gas pedal because of the pain in my foot. Talked to the VA and decided to get it fast I would pay for it myself for $400. Now they said I need certified to drive 1st so have spent past two weeks trying to get a human. The VA gives me some good pills as this morning the dog was going nuts barking and my wife was out of bed, I just rolled over & back to sleep as she said the pictures were shaking on the walls. Also have a mental eval @ the VA next week again. The Neuro doctor said I became adjatated when he wanted to put splints on my wrist for carpal tunnel. Maybe I was when I told him, setting in a wheelchair I was there to be able to walk again & my foot was on fire. The VA said I had carpal tunnel in 1986. Honestly the VA is the best example of Socielized Medicine as my next appt is in August. Well guys, you all take care..
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 15:48:10 (MDT)

And for who ever steps forward....Kat and I are both attending.Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 15:10:20 (MDT)

ATTENTION ON DECK!!! If we want to have a 129th room at the reunion in st. louis, we need to find out how many of us are attending. There are some new groups that are going to be there and competing for rooms. We need a victim..er..VOLUNTEER, to get a head count of our members who will be attending and get that to Tom at VHCMA asap. I'm buried right now, so am asking for someone to step up to the plate and get us a head count. Thanks! Bill
Bill Wolf
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 15:09:33 (MDT)

Felt one tremmer here in Ohio too Gale.
Mark
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 14:13:01 (MDT)

HI every one talk to Ray last night he was fealing grate he was helping his better half clean the basement up only had a little head pain that was good to hear. Well got to go cut grass & check out the wire on the snapper got a short & a carb to fix plush house work it never end it seam like you think you got it all finish then look again & more to do & I dont see how a wife with little one doit & to fix you somthing to eat at night & it seem like when you come home she is siting down & tell her you are looking grate & you think she had a eazy day I tell you it NOT EAZY I havent caught up & I give them a hand for it.
ART
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 09:58:40 (MDT)

I'm back, no damage! Man, I don't know how you guys in California do it. That's pretty scary! Anyway Wink, I started to say......I did change my brand of beer & maybe that was it.Trying to find the cheapest beer is like looking for the cheapest gas. My new motto is: "Beer is cheaper than gas,so, drink.........don't drive". Gale
Gale
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 09:39:41 (MDT)

Wink, I,m not sure 'bout the cookies, but.....whoa fellas . We just had another as I'm sitting here writing....scared the crap out of me. It seemed worse than the first......back later!!
Gale
USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 09:16:49 (MDT)

earth quake, earth quake, gale whats going on. did you fall out of bed again. heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. you two got to settle down.heeeeee, small he. i think you've had too many chocalate chip cookies. mixed with beer is not good. see you in st.louis wink 3/69- 10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:35:47 (MDT)

Whoa!!!! Shake, rattle & Roll..........woke me up this morning. How many of you felt the earthquake? Kinda spooky. Gale
Gale
Clinton, In USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 05:35:42 (MDT)

well guys and gals,i won't be able to go to st louis. i am leaving for canada the weekend after and can't get the extra time off from work.i will be at kokomo tho. on the up side i just got my appointment today for a c&p exam at the va in chicago next tuesday. sent in my claim about 2 years ago and got sick of waiting,so i filed it online in oct. got a letter in january from arizona asking for info so i sent it in march. got an appointment for april 22.va said they have no record of my written claim.hope it goes well on tuesday.see ya all in kokomo paul
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 19:08:47 (MDT)

Animal, your friend has a ways to go to catch up with Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, who had 30 horses shot from under him.
Dave Powers
USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:50:17 (MDT)

Animal, the only time we noted more than two "gunners" per slick was during situations like "recon by fire" when both pilots and sometimes others on board where giving it all we had. (Dennis will remember a couple like that).----------I would sugggest your new friend come up with a few pictures---let him know we are all very interested----see where it goes!---Mabey a tail # or company designation.-------------------Gale--the pond is in Waynes yard and you'r right--that is "his" spot.----------------Remember--the pics on the group site belong to the "group"---feel free to add discription info to any so we all get more out of them.---------------later--------snoopy--
Gary Woodward
Memphis, Tn USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 05:41:50 (MDT)

Animal, I saw plenty of Navy slicks with mini guns on each side, and five shot pods like on the fac birds. N models, twin engine hueys. I don't recall any "super slicks" when I was with HHC. 14 times?????
Kim
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 18:31:34 (MDT)

fred; did you see jim's post. he has someone that can make them
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 18:09:39 (MDT)

Thanks Kal, great shots of the blue billed one.I get home long enough,I will have some made up. I cant remember who had the last ones.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 13:33:37 (MDT)

Fred, the pictures are posted and I also sent them to your email address. If they are not what you want or I can get closer, let me know, as the camera needs some more exercise..me too.. L8r.. Kal...>>>
Kal 67/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
St Joseph, MI USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:40:22 (MDT)

Kal, When you post that picture of the 129th Cap.Please get a close-up,and side shot.
Jim
Shiloh, IL USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:28:57 (MDT)

Animal, can't imagine going down 14 times and still with us to talk about it. I think I would be need'in a prozac every day in that case.
Dennis Faucher <dennis_faucher@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:20:01 (MDT)

Birthday Greetings go out today to Mark Jackson and Brad Racey.
SusanE
AZ USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10:45:59 (MDT)

an excellent selection of pictures posted on the yahoo site,Thanks Gary.Isnt that the ship that went down in the An Khe Pass,Aprilof 72,with both pilots KIAs?
alvis
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10:39:15 (MDT)

Gale, I live near St.Louis,Mo,only 20 or 30 minutes from reunion site,yes,i will be in kokomo again this year.
jim
shiloh, il USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10:23:14 (MDT)

Kal,will ou post a picture of your 129th cap in the Yahoo site?
alvis
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 09:04:22 (MDT)

I've "heard" that in East Texas towards the Louisiana state line there may be some Gators. I'm about 150 miles south on San Antonio. It's Semi-arid. Our average rain fall is about 17 inches per year. This year we're already in a drought- We "have not" recieved any rain since last August. No gators in South Texas.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 08:25:17 (MDT)

Bruno, sounds good. Only thing that bothers me is, that looks like a "gator" pond!? You got gators down there? Gale
Gale
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 08:13:42 (MDT)

"DIDDO" on the great pic.Gary, Thanks for taking the time to accomplish this task. Auggie Thanks. Gale, WE've been known to "pop a cork". I'm glad my Texas compadres shared with their next door neighbors.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 07:53:31 (MDT)

Gary W, really neat pictures that you posted.........especially the one with you & Wayne sittin' out by the water with the reflection and all. I'd just bet that's "your spot"! Nice photo. We didn't have any yearbooks from the 60's, as far as I know. Gale
Gale 67-68
Clinton, In US of A - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 06:55:02 (MDT)

Hi Jim, how're you doin'? Are you gonna be at St Louie? I "know" you'll be at Kokomo again!! Hey, I hope them guys from Texas show up again that was camped next to us...........they had all that free beer that they were passing out. I can't think of the name of that beer right now, but, they had cases & cases of it. I guess they all belonged to the same Legion & the beer distributor gave it to them to bring. Cool!!! Gale
Gale
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 06:38:23 (MDT)

Alvis,You know I have a vietnames Friend who makes caps.Do you have a picture of it?Tell me what it looks like.
jim [dustoff ] <jimu006@yahoo.com>
Shiloh, ILL USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 20:41:12 (MDT)

Hi every one I seen a H model with 4 door guns down south when I was with the 68th top tiger the them guy down under had them with rocket pod on them I am not shore if they were 5 or 6 rocket per side I had taken a photo of one but in 80th or 90e went a lot of things in the trash I am kicking my self but that one thing with ptsd you just wanted to put out of your head but did not help.
Art
USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 19:04:54 (MDT)

Gary Mount... I'm with Gale. This is a healing place, Brother... slow hand salute to Nolen and Stamper.
Dave Powers
USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 17:06:23 (MDT)

Larry, Im am sitting in Los Angels (Fontana)and will be here until tommorow night.If you are close enough to come by,you can have my 129th patch I have taped on my wing window.I get home the first couple of days of next month.Will see what I have in m desk as far as decals are concerned.The guys in England get a zillion emails,give them time.This addreses the point we have talked over man time at the reunions.We need a company "store".Heck,I gave my 129th hat to a very deserving person,and cant replace it yet.Stay tuned on this issue,it will be resolved this year even if I have to do it all myself.
alvis
USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 15:10:10 (MDT)

Aloha all! I see this guy at the beach that said he was "head gunner" on a "superslick" out of Can tho from '69-'71. Have any of you ever heard of this configuration of a Huey? Evidently, it was a "slick" with four gunners. I'm not the most akamai (smart) person when it comes to aviation stuff outside of IIcorps, and haven't heard of these. I'd like to give the guy the benefit of the doubt, but he also told me he'd been shot down 14 times. Color me skeptical. My condolances to the friends and family of our lost airmen.
Animal
Puna, HI USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 14:20:49 (MDT)

Fred Alvis, didn't mean to leave you out.
Dennis Lee Faucher <dennis_faucher@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 11:48:14 (MDT)

Slow Hand Salute to David Stamper.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 10:51:55 (MDT)

Today around noon it will be 36 years ago that David H. Stamper gave his live for his country and more so for the other members of his crew on Bulldog 915. God Bless, him and all of our 129th family. I am thinking today especially of Rick Heath my gunner and WO Robert "Bob" Guffy my copilot. I wish that I could talk with both someday. Luckily through this site I have hooked up with others such as Dave Powers, Rick Smith, Gary Woodward, Wayne Hagg, and most recently Augie Bailey. There is hope of talking with Rick and Bob someday. My thoughts are with all of you and I am proud to have served in the 129th.
Dennis Lee Faucher <dennis_faucher@hotmail.com>
Bradford, Pa USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 08:50:20 (MDT)

WELCOME HOME Gary and back to thwe 129th brother. As Gale said this is the place to let it all hang out and start the healing. We love you man.................
Mark
USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 08:29:58 (MDT)

Welcome Gary, this is the place to start your healing. You have a very understanding family here..................don't be too hard on yourself brother.
Gale 67-68
USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 07:29:04 (MDT)

37 YEARS AGO PAUL NOLEN DIED IWONT FORGET HIM IHOPE I SEE HIM ON THE OTHER SIDE IHOPE IDID NOT DISSAPOINT HIM AND ILIVED THE LIFE HE DIDNT GOD REST YOUR SOUL PAUL NOLEN
GARY MOUNT <DIANA B@GRANDE .COMM.>
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 23:21:21 (MDT)

WE CAME IN TO EAT LUNCH THAT DAY I TOOK A NAP I HEARD THE SHIP CRANK UP I RAN BUT THEY TOOK OFF NOLEN TOOK MY PLACE I WENT TO SEE NOLEN I TOLD HIM IWAS SORRY HE SAID NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT TEX IWAS NOT HUNG OVER THAT DAY THE STORY IS WRONG
GARY MOUNT <DIANA B@GRANDE .COMM.>
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 22:28:48 (MDT)

HI every one & I hope you two have another 39 best wishes me & Glenda got engaged in 71 I was in nam she was in ga.& about $ 100.00 bucks call I know Glenda loved you all she talk about every one of you like Brother & Sister your the best bunch of people I got to know & see & the one from across the water. tomorrow night are men at the Church I go having a CAT FISH fry & I going to have me a bunch. I got a pc cam to day going to hook it up tuesday got to go to va monday found blood in as they say stool but I gess when you get old hair fall out teeth fall out & cant see as good but in the summer when you go to the lake or beach with the swimm sute these girl war if that what they call them & you all know we are dirty old men & your but drags the ground I shore like to know they got a face lift how about a but lift. & are wife dont look to hard your hart cant take that much stress.
Art
USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 22:13:41 (MDT)

IDID NOT KNOW HE DIED UNTIL 3 MONTHS AGO WHEN I GOT ON THIS WEBSITE
GARY MOUNT <DIANA B@GRANDE .COMM.>
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 21:50:46 (MDT)

I TALKED TOROCKY ANDVEGA ABOUT NOLEN HE TOOKMY PLACE THAT DAY. I DID NOT K NOW
GARY MOUNT <DIANA B@GRANDE.COMM.>
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 21:43:45 (MDT)

Scooter, stop in more often brother. Here that is a cool article at the link you posted Larry. To bad the "509" couldn't get involved with that too. Larry the England group is usually very prompt with responses to emails and the such. I will contact them and see whats up to see if we can get you some decals and the such. Take care brother...............always a brother..........
Mark
USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 19:42:39 (MDT)

I don't come here as often as I'd like but I found this link regarding a rebuilt UH-1B and I thought you guys might also be interested. http://www.myvalleynews.com/story.php?story_id=29009 I've been trying to get a couple of our 129th patch window decals from that group in England but they don't seem to answer emails.. Also was trying to get a couple more bumperstickers of the So. Viet colors with a Huey superimposed from the Nat'l Viet Nam Museum but I think they went belly up. Anyone know where I can get a couple or so? PM me if you do. Thanks. Scooter
Larry Kwiatkowski <chrger66@yahoo.com>
Simi Valley, CA USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 19:18:14 (MDT)

Jim & Sue, congratulations on your 39th. We think you are both pretty cool people & again, I hope you guys can make LZ St Louie. As I stated before....I'm sure we can find an antique shop in the area. Debbie & I celebrated our 4th on April 3rd. As some here recall, we got engaged at the Atlanta reunion. Have a great day all! Gale 67-68
Gale
USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 10:09:46 (MDT)

I just want to let you all know that Jim & I celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary yesterday, April 12th. Jim is probably the nicest, kindest person I've every know. Thanks Jim! It's been wonderful. Sue H.
Jim Hydinger
USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 06:26:46 (MDT)

Good morning to all----for any that may not know there are a few more pictures loaded to the group site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/129thahc -----------------------------------------This time of year between April and July give way to much reflection on my part. --------A Slow Salute to David Stamper this week KIA 04/14/1972.-----------------------------Snoopy-----------------weapons clear ---inbound final-------
Gary Woodward <garywdsi@yahoo.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 06:11:49 (MDT)

Mark, your "Mum" is a grand lady. The way I look at music is ....if it makes someone smile, well it can't be that bad. Sometimes it's out of tune or out of key, but, if it brings back memories, let it be. I know I have my likes & dislikes, but, wouldn't it be awful boring iffen we were all alike? My brother & I used to play the accordian. My Dad just loved it. I still have it,but, haven't played in a "hunerd" years and if my Dad was with us today he wouldn't care if I hit some sour notes................
Gale
USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 22:41:24 (MDT)

Mark that was a touching thought as you remember the little lady from England we have living with us. About half the time she calls me Reg and today was her birthday so she had calls from Australia, England, family and flowers arriving. It feels bad that by the time she went to bed she forgot any of it. I love it when the BBCA has a program she can watch & enjoy. Blimie, love her to death!
Ken Strong Jr
lafayette, IN USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 20:29:47 (MDT)

Let me just tell you what this Big Bad Marine ( the Biggest and Baddest ) did one day last week........... I went to visit my Mum at the joint one afternoon and they were having some entertainment in the activities room. So Mum and I go down there. They had 2 ladies , probably in the late 60,s there. One had a acoustic guitar and the other had a accordion. The guitar was out of tune and the lady that played the accordion hit quite a few sour notes. They both couldn't carry a note in a bucket either. I sat there and wonder how this Big Bad Marine was able to set here. I melted into a slop of sloop of tears because my 92 year old mother and I were having the time of our lives laughing and singing songs. mum's mind slips more each day and I am afraid that before she actually leaves this world she probably will not be here mentally the whole time. I am making every second spent with her count. I love her so much. She has the most beautiful smile I have ever laid my eyes upon and I tell her that everyday. Those of you who have met Mum can relate to this and probably those of you with mum's of your own in the same season of their lives can relate also. I am very glad that all of you and me will grow old together promise me that you'll take care of me when there time comes but just don't feed me stewed tomatoes after I have lost my mind. I can't stand them. But then, I wouldn't know anyways , would I?....................I love all of you.............always a brother.
Mark
USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 20:20:28 (MDT)

Yeh Dave, Obama is in Terre Haute today & this morning Bill Clinton ( and his caravan)drove right by my backyard on SR 63. Kinda weird huh?
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 22:04:00 (MDT)

Howdy Flight! Gale, we've got Dick Cheney in Grand Junction today... must be campaign season, eh?
Dave Powers
USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 14:35:06 (MDT)

Duhhhhhhhh
Gale
USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 22:03:36 (MDT)

WOW....good memory Gale. Now quick, tell me what you ate for supper last night.......to late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 19:31:10 (MDT)

Gale: You be right, I did replace the cigar smoker. Sr Izk
Jack Newton <jenewton@tcaexpress.net>
Hartley, IA USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 08:48:54 (MDT)

HI every one Alvis if you get to LaGrange & it dont mater what time it is call me ok
Art
USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 07:11:08 (MDT)

Once again Fred Alvis----you were welcome here
Gary Woodward
Memphis, Tn USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 19:05:56 (MDT)

sitting in Memphis,headed for tulsa OK in the morn.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 18:08:10 (MDT)

Newt, there's a Chester Murphy listed on the same page as you in the '68 roster. Doesn't sound familiar tho. I remember now......you replaced E-6 Guetling(sp)as T.I.in '68. He was always smokin' a cigar. Gale
Gale 67-68
USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 14:07:59 (MDT)

Gale Bergstrom and all 129th, I made reservatioons and will be at the reunion in St. Louis Gale, a guy named Murphy called the other day said he was on our recovery team and unscheduled maint team. Told him about the reunion and hope he can make it. Also sent a letter to Rodney Bebee, but don't know if he will make it. See you there - Sr Izk
Jack Newton <jenewton@tcaexpress.net>
Hartley, IA USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 12:34:09 (MDT)

Bill Clinton will be here in Clinton on Thursday. If they come from the Terre Haute airport, they'll come right by my place. Kool............no matter what your politics are!
Gale
Clinton, In US of A - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 22:35:32 (MDT)

David, I am sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers for your family has been offered. I was there several years ahead of him/
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 18:06:09 (MDT)

Bruno------Mustache---That's the same question I asked both of them when I hooked up----Auggie said he decided to change and Wayne said he just took it off a couple of months ago.-----perhaps it was the grey---I decided all else went that way so what the heck----I did stop with the beard I kept for 16 years though---looked like a billy goat--lost of red, brown, yellow, and grey mixed.-----------------------As for Torres---I once spent over $400.00 calling people in Puerto Rico but no luck-----Still no luck on D.Morrison either--later----snoopy
Gary Woodward
Memphis, tn USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 17:09:02 (MDT)

Gary W. Kudos on the great pics. What happened to the mustaches? Looking at the pics, Has anyone heard from Torres?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 14:10:43 (MDT)

Hi Gang!!.. First off, David, sorry to learn of your dads passing. My sincere condolences to you and your familey. I was long gone from Nam and the Army when he was in-country, so didn't know him, but still it is sad to loose another brother in arms! BNow for another sad part... Just talked to Ray on Messenger and he is not doing very well. Hi is in constant pain from a headache and has run out of pain pills. His problems seem to be ganging up on him and the VA don't seem to be making any headway in finding out what is wrong with him. I'd bet that if the Presidend and our Lawmakers were getting this kind of service, that there would be some changes made. Oh well, I am just thankful that I have not had to deal with them, at least not yet.. He says hello to you all again and that he don't get on the computer much now. He also says it would be nice if some of you that have Windows Messenger would get on as seeing and talking to you would be nice.. He still has plans for making it to St Louis and seeing us all there. Thats it for now.. Take care.. Love and Brotherhood.. Kal 67/68...>>>
Kal Bergstrom 67/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 09:38:38 (MDT)

well, going back out for another 3 weeks this morning.Twas nice to vist with you guys. Mowed my lawn yesterday.A bit early,true, but needed it. See you folks later.
alvis
USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 05:32:32 (MDT)

Art took a break from working on crap to take to the courthouse in the morning from a doctor suing me. I had a subpoena served on him for court on the 18th and his attorney got it vatated calming I am just harrassing him for a bill that Workers Comp would have paid if they did the paperwork right. Meanwhile I again understand about the VA as they keep finding things wrong with me as I get worse, but not fixing anything. Doctors are all full of ****. I guess I will be going to try and get P&T soon because I have given up finding a fix with my foot on fire. Still we have to keep fighting if for no other reason to make them do their part.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 21:37:43 (MDT)

Gary Woodward, August Baily and Wayne Hagg. Nice photos on the Yahoo site.........
Mark
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 21:06:20 (MDT)

What the heck I thought I post that yahoo address........as Fred said. Dang it's fun getting old. Here it is < http://groups.yahoo.com/group/129thahc/ >
Mark
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 21:00:23 (MDT)

David..........sorry to hear about your Pop. As Alvis has said, go to and register and then you can post a photo of your Dad there............always a brother...........
Mark
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 20:59:07 (MDT)

David, we have a Yahoo page where you can post pics.Many of us would love to see them.
alvis
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 17:06:09 (MDT)

SOoooooo.... If I put in a less than and greater than sign around my email, it won't show up. Email is $bulldog265@bluefrog.com$ Lets try dollar signs.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 17:00:57 (MDT)

David, I'm sorry for your loss. I was in the 129th in 69/70. I kept reading your father's name, but I couldn't remember him. Like Art, I would like to see a picture of him when he was there. Do you know what flight platoon he was in by chance? If you have a pic, my email is Rob
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 16:59:03 (MDT)

I am very sorry for your loss, i was 71-72 & we may have crossed tours a little but my memory is short. If I saw the pics you have it might jog it. westwang@bresnan.net May God be with you & family >>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wyoming USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 13:53:48 (MDT)

Hi David sorry about your loss my hart go out to you & Family I was in the 129th 70 to 71 I like to see his picture if I could ok. Art
Art <tigerwagon@msn.com>
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 11:43:06 (MDT)

David, sorry about your loss (and ours). Always sad when one of our 129th brothers pass away. Gale 67-68
Gale
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 09:41:49 (MDT)

Memphis-----38-1--no further comment needed
Gary Woodward
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 07:39:27 (MDT)

My condolences to you and your family.He was a year before me. Another warrior has found his way to fiddlers green.
alvis
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 06:00:50 (MDT)

for anyone who might have known him, my father,Jeff Kingston passed away this morning around 0600 from kidney failure and a massive bleed on his brain around his brain stem. All I really know about his time in Nam is that he said that he was a gunner with the 129th .I have a couple of pictures of him with a chopper but I cant read the I.D. numbers. If anyone may remember him I would like to hear from you. He served between 1969 and 1971. He entered service from Fort Hamilton in New york. Thank you.
David Giles (2311DEVIL) <put162@yahoo.com>
Milledgeville , ga USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 22:18:44 (MDT)

Rainer, We signed up for the latter one & it seems that Alvis did too. By the way, where the heck were you & Dee for Kokomo?? We missed you guys! Gale
Gale 67-68
USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:47:02 (MDT)

Which Bud tour do we sign up for, morning or afternoon?
Rainer Bauer
Indy, USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 09:11:39 (MDT)

Which Bud tour do we sign up for, morning or afternoon?
Rainer Bauer
Indy, USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 09:11:28 (MDT)

Hello all-----Had a nice visit with August A Bailey aka "Iron Man" also known as "Auggie or Beetle" and also spent the evening with G. Wayne Hagg aka Mickey Mouse and his wife Vickey Thursday----Thank you both for your kind hospitality.---------------August said he will make arrangements to come to St Louis and Wayne is in work-(I'll stay after him too.----We will all three continue to keep after Dennis Faucher to get him there also.---Susan and I have not yet decided on tours etc during the trip but will be there.----will post the "then and now" pics to the yahoo site.-----------------later all--------snoopy--
Gary Woodward <garywdsi@yahoo.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 05:32:39 (MDT)

HI Brother I gust got a letter from the VA test they did on me one more to add to what I got wrong not I gut internal bleading as I sead befor I am a reck looking for a place to hapen the VA has taken all but a foot my $hit tube outI think they want all of it I got & idear I just bend over & let them a fence post orger & clean me out then nothing in there & nothing more coul happen to me that would take care of every thing WRIGHT &when I eat it go strate throw & then emty the zip lock bag & one other thing they cant tell me eany thing to get me down so I set for the long haul.
Art
USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 17:04:59 (MDT)

Whoo hoo.. Stickman made our reservations for St. Louis... Can't wait....
Vickey
USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 13:54:10 (MDT)

Bruno, the mattress topper is in the linen dept next to the pillows and sheets. At first when my wife made me buy it I had second thoughts. But since getting it and a memory foam pillow, it' been nothing but good sleep. Now need to find way to block out reefer noise. BTW, I have stopped using a laptop on the road. I have found the Blackberry Curve to be my best friend
Dennis Fuerstenau
Haines City, FL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 13:10:41 (MDT)

Wow you guys should be doctors. Along with the problem with the pain in my right leg for the past 4 years my foot had gone numb or dead feeling a long time ago as my leg gets weaker. It has only been a couple months sense the burning started and seems to be up to my ankle now. Nothing, even the morphine doesn't change the pain & burning in my foot. Thanks at least I know I am not crazy.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:20:03 (MDT)

Break one nine for Dennis F. Where did you find the "Topper" ? Did you find it in the "Sporting Goods" section?
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:15:23 (MDT)

Fred to solve to sleeping wrong, I went to Walmart and bought a 4inch Memory foam Mattress topper for my sleeper, Now no more pain or stiffness when I wake up. However, 2 things have happened at work for me. 1.Got my new truck 2008 KW t616. 2.Got a dedicated run instate, now home every night. Just run the store milk from Winterhaven Florida to Publix warehouse in Deerfield Beach FLorida. I have also found a way to keep up with the storage and maintenance on my RV. I let the Shop Manager and the Tire shop manager use it for a week each. now nit has been serviced and has new rear tires. Who says owning a RV has to be expensive. Still unsure if I can make St Louis cuz I am going to California in june for 2 weeks, time for 2nd grandbaby. Fred be safe and carefull out there the snowbirds are flocking back north and the think the middle lane is all their's. Also try putting the 129th decal in the lower window of the p[assenger door. Dennis
Dennis Fuerstenau
Haines City, FL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:50:33 (MDT)

HI every one Ken have they dun that test neuro hook wire to your toes & they use a long nedle & it show how long it take the out put singel to travel to your foot I have that test every couple of years I cant think what they call it it pref some like that I was told it from agent orangemy leg hurt a lot from the toe up to my hips it started in my feet at first & it works it way up I got a electric weel chair but I only use it when I going to be on feet a long time they told me one day you will nead it all the time but as long as I can use my leg I am going to I go to Tuskegee va & mongtomery I got some grate Doc there & they want to do every thing they can for vet & some more they go around corner to get you what you need & Glenda hated the va she would not let them tuch her & then when we went to Tueskegee she told me later that not like Alanta VA they could care less about VET & Glenda was geting treated at the VA in Tuskegee & like it & even the people that help keep that VA clean & looking good will help you if you need help they treat every one the same no mater what coler you are & I found somthing out when I first went in the armey I was a hold over to they could try to get me in door gunner school but they had a filed up I was on cq one knight & this black guy was taking a dump & sat there & flush it but somthing hapen we had coal heated hot water heater & some one put to much coal under it & whend he flush it allsteam came out it took a lear of skin off him above his but & down his leg some & he was pink so I got some one to get him some close & soak them in water & put them on him & did not care I took the co jeep wich they told me dont ever take that jeep for no reason I sead shit on that & some other guy help him in to it a hald but to the aid station & the next day top had me on the mat choing my but out for taking the CO jeep he was going to do every he could to me but the guy found out about it & when they fellout that day they told the seanout filed leader we not going to move to first sogent drop every thing agance him & they did it& the CO came out & told every one that nothing going to hapen to me they got up & cheared but the first shirt wanted my but he watch me like was a peace ho ssssbut I got out to cook school & that when I found out every one was maid in GOD to look the same.
Art
USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:47:42 (MDT)

Ken,I was fighting dead feet also.I do not use VA,I am Medicare because of over 20yrs svc in Military and over 74yrs of age.My feet are almost back to normal.My Dr ordered Elastic stockings.Which increase the blood circulation to feet and lower legs.I had a sore which was hard to heal on my toes.All healed up now.They sell thoes socks at most drug stores.
jim (dustoff) <jimu006@yahoo.com>
Shiloh, IL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:08:47 (MDT)

Hanio Jane as just came out and endorsed Ossama, whats his name, for president.That really surprised me as I thought she would be in Clintons corner. Just passing the info along. Going to take the Bud tour in St. Louis during the reunion. The one ,later in the day,as there are two tours offered. Told Susan I am solidly behind the "pizza in the 129th room" again,idea. Springs upward march is getting close to the Ohio river,so wont be long folks.
alvis
USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 04:19:38 (MDT)

Ken, Susan, and I believe Smitty,both take Neuronten for nuroaphty. She has the "burning feet".Most folks cant understand unless the have been thru it.As you know,its more than just "my feet hurt". I think VA is overwhelmed and is starting to split at the seams.Our goverenment doesnt give them enough money,nor staff, for the job theyare demanded to do, by us.The general public has no understanding and think we are getting special treatment,for free, so whats the bitch? They think antime we hurt,we just run down and get checked out.With this downturn in the economy,more folks,as the age,are also joining the system.Politiciansdont give a crap.
alvis
USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 04:10:45 (MDT)

Hi Guys, well understand the VA as my last neuro appt was a bust and my next one is in August. I still really want to make it to St Louis and am trying to narrow down the how to get the money and my medical situation. I told the doctor that my Rt foot feels like I am walking on a hot bed of colds, he just looked at me like he was lost. The VA system really gets messed up if you need something done. That was the forth time I have been to that clinic sense 2005, not ever the same doctor or did it last over ten minutes. Hay all take care.
Ken Strong Jr
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 21:16:52 (MDT)

Just got home.Art sorry buddy, got to Lagrange at 5 AM and they had a load waiting.Did a drop and hook,off and running back to Texas (Houston).From there to NJ,about 5 miles from NY city. I so detest driving in that area.Then got m load to come home out of Kearny NJ.Chuckle, picked up a fly as a hitch hiker somewhere along the way,hope he enjoys the cold. Susan is going to quit her job.The neuropathy( from chemo) has just gotten to bad.She just cant stand for long periods anymore,burns to bad.Getting diability for her is probably going to be a nightmare, even if we go thru me.I have to go to VA again tomorrow, Damn its great getting old.Ever get "sore" from sleeping wrong? How can you sleep wrong? Its so simple The matteres doesnt even come with instructions. you just lay down.Worse you can mess up is put our feet on the pillow and then its simply your feets raised up.Man, getting old is great.
alvis
USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 18:55:09 (MDT)

Hello fellow Bite'n Strikers!!.. I just finished talking to Ray on Messenger and things aren't going well at all on his end!.. He says to say hello to everyone. He has to go in on the 10th for a cat scan as he has been having bad migrane headaches. He is getting real weak and having trouble doing about anything anymore. Gail is having problems too and is getting a heart monitor as well as problems with her throat and is getting a scope job on that. He is really sounding depressed and is still hoping to make it to St. Louis. As bad as it is to say, I feel the VA has really done a job on him. As long as he has been going there, I don't think they have helped him at all and he really has no idea as to what the problems are.. A sorry excuse for veterans care!!.. Oh well, live and learn.. I just hope it isn't too late and they get it straightened out. Well, enough of that!!.. The registration is in and reservations made and now all I have to do is wait for Saint Louis to happen and thats right around the corner. And, by the way, a room-mate has been found. Take care .. C U in St Louie.... Kal...>>>
Kal Bergstrom 67/68 <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 16:56:54 (MDT)

Go Gary go! We'll all double up if we need more room:>))) Just get them there. Let me know if the the only reason they can't join us is because of money. We mnight be able to help with that. Love-Gently
Gently
USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 14:58:55 (MDT)

I retired 82 va told me cant work but I wish some one told GLENDA that you might retire but there no such word in the ways you are & I know that for shore.Wink you were there when I was you just try to think of other Brother I can rember two Brother Richard Laughlin call sine CRASH Larry Brewster the rest no way & it the one that gave it all .
ART
USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 12:16:27 (MDT)

vicky my cell # is 863-370-0633. yes by all means call. wink 3/69- 10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 07:43:38 (MDT)

Wink, thanks, I won't be flying down with the guys, gotta work. But Stickman says he'd love to see you. What's your phone number? And Gale, as one who is STILL enslaved by the very entity you've escaped...thhhppppptttt (that's SUPPOSED to be a raspberry at you). My MINIMUM age of retirement is 8 more years. Unless the stock market straightens up, and my thrift savings quits bouncing around, and starts headed up again, it won't be then, either... I'll wind up working 'til I'm 90.
Vickey
USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 06:20:53 (MDT)

Hmmm... Stickman in a playboy bunny outfit..... I'll admit, he has a cute butt.
Vickey
USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 05:56:57 (MDT)

Bruno Sanchez, Fred Alvis, Don McCort,Dennis Faucher,"Animial"Greg H., and others-----talked with "Auggie"-August Bailey last nite while in louisiana--call sign "Iron Man" ship "Thor" 1971-1972 and will stop by to visit with him today. he said he has quite a few pics still.----Will be stopping in on Wayne Hagg "Mickey Mouse" Thursday also while in the area------looks like a good trip this week with business as a side line for highlights.------May have to see about more rooms in St Louie!---------Still searching for Dana Morrison,Roberto Torres,Rick Heath and others-----------------Later all---------------"Snoopy"
Gary Woodward <garywdsi@yahoo.com>
Memphis, Tn USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 04:53:03 (MDT)

Thanks Gale! That made me-a future bag lady-feel just great. @#$^#$* L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 06:53:59 (MDT)

Flight, today starts my 9th year of retirement from the Postal Service.......and lovin' it!!!! ;o))))) Gale
Gale 67-68
USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 06:17:50 (MDT)

HI everyone Alvis how is it out there are you still in goat ropping country take it eazy on the road out there ok.
Art
USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 14:26:49 (MDT)

morning flight, vicky i live about an half an hour from the fun & sun in lakeland. if you two need a place to hang your hats, i have an extra room you are welcome to it. wink 3/69- 10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 08:45:27 (MDT)

Ya, you guys in Playboy Bunnie outfits!!! That's where this whole thing was going:>)))))) Stickman and Ray at the hot tub...very cool! Vicki, you're in charge of that, OK? I'm still looking for some of you who want to make the re-union but can't because of money....you're 129th brothers raise money all year round to get you to the re-union...all you have to do is let me know. I KNOW some of you would go if you could afford it...we can help, so there's no excuse. It's the honor of your 129th brothers to help get you there....they want to see you and hang out with you. "Next year" is a long way off and alot can happen to us in that time span....do it this year! Lovin' ya-Gently
Gently
USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 06:53:23 (MDT)

Gale, it's always fun n sunny ouside my back door.... It was 80 two days this week. But Stickman has an aviation Fun N Sun coming up. He's flying to the yearly Fun N Sun (huge) aviation get together in Florida on the 10th. He's like a kid a Christmastime right now. Anybody still interested in aviation ought to go one year.
Vickey
USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 06:30:03 (MDT)

Stacy, Good to hear from you. Yeah Jack Newton.....where ya been. It would be great to have all of ya at the reunion this year............later...........always a brother
Mark
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 19:56:50 (MDT)

Got a new 'puter and up and runnin'. One of these days I'll make it to one of the get togethers wit' you all. Am at present in Oregon and will return to Flastaff in time for summer classes. Just thought I'ld drop a note to let you all know this gunner is still alive and kickin'. Gray matter is not what it used to be making going back to school challenging.
Stacy McLain <stacy.mclain@live.com>
Flagstaff&Coos Bay, AZ&OR USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 19:51:45 (MDT)

Hey Joe Muniz, when are you gonna make a reunion? Do you recall the time "we" were burning the field mice in the barrel by the Svc Platoon tent???? That was 1968 man....c'mon , make those reservations!!!!! Gale Beard 67-68
Gale
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 16:31:49 (MDT)

Jack Newton "Newt", you out there buddy? I e-mailed you, but, it came back. I hope you are gonna make the reunion in St Louis. It would be nice to see you again after 40 years!!! Gale Beard
Gale Beard 67-68
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 16:27:35 (MDT)

Vicky, fun & sun where???
Gale
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 15:52:24 (MDT)

Stickman was all excited 'cause he thought he was so popular on the flute he's got this gig playing every night. Now he finds out it's playin' flute for Gently and Joe by the hot tub every night. Stickman says 'what's with the uniform anyway'... (I hope they're in swim suits... Jim can't take TOO much excitement) Oh well Fun N Sun in two weeks....
Vickey
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 13:10:49 (MDT)

HI I like to see them that would be worth going & bring some littel bunney to & one other would be good have them put on PLAY BOY BUNNEY out fits on see how long the cotton tail would last at the card game & I wish every one a safe trip to & from ST Louis.
ART
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 08:54:00 (MDT)

Gently, you've already seen Paul, Alvis, Rainer & me in "mini skirts" and now you want maids outfits........................what's next????? I'd hate to think what you make poor Joe wear for you! ;o) Nice & sunny today with a high of 53 & 60 tomorrow. I'll be cleaning the "Shed" out before long. My coffee club has used it a couple times this winter. There's 7 of us that get together every Wed for coffee & donuts at 7:00 am, we'll cook beans outside in my dutch oven, the drinks will start about 9:30 am, eat around noon & play "bocce ball" for couple hours(weather permitting). Ahhhhh....retirement is GOOD!!
Gale
Clinton , In US of A - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 07:06:53 (MDT)

All in maids outfits are welcome..he he. Alex, just take care of the foot/ankle. It's going to be a great re-union. Can't wait to see Gale in a maids outfit..and with all the money I have, I'll buy you all one. What a party!!! Love, your 129th treasurer:>))
Gently
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 19:46:18 (MDT)

Sorry to buttt in folks but I have a question------Gently why did you send me a name tag that has "Hotel Staff" on it???--(I might drink the wine before I get to the room)that is at least if I can reach it from the hot tub! Been reading a lot lately without posting--gone a lot lately.--------Hello to all--condolences and birthdays and others.-------------Fred --oh never mind--------------Bruno --active lately I see.I have something to send you ---will try to get it out soon.--------Still plan to show up in June as of now-----------------Going to be traveling to Baton Rouge, La. and the central Ms. area next week making multiple stops along the way.---Will be stopping in on G.Wayne Hagg in Baton Rouge, another crewchief I partnered with and see if I can get them to come to the reunion this year.--(Wayne if you read this then you know too)---------Don McCort--I'll be getting back your way in the next few weeks also. Tom Shaw--respects--- Best to all---Later "snoopy"
Gary Woodward
Memphis, Tn USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 18:30:18 (MDT)

Gently: Hope you and joe have plenty of room in your suite for the rest of the 129th Family. Maid service 24/7 sounds great. Will be good seeing all the 129th Family in St. Louis. Always A Brother!!
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN. USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 16:08:21 (MDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lt. Tom Shaw.
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 10:19:58 (MDT)

HI Gentlyjs you are realy got the life watch that wine I like it to I CANT THINK OF THE NAME OF IT BUT i GOT SOME VIENS GROWING HERE WARE i LIVE ga. THE FIRST TIME i HAD it was in tenn. that was Glenda & me fabret place to go for A long week end & up north Vermont if you get a chance to go you love it us yank do have some good places but we have the best COUNTRY that there is you could not ask for a better place & prould of it. Art
Art
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 09:52:16 (MDT)

Gently, You Da Girl !!!!
Gale
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 08:12:31 (MDT)

Current Registered Aircraft Aircraft (FAA) Manufacturer: Bell Model: UH-1H Search all Bell UH-1H Year built: 0000 Serial Number (C/N): 67-17431 Mode S Code: 50622732 Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft Amateur-Built: No Number of Seats: 15 Number of Engines: 1 Engine Type: Turbo-shaft Owner (FAA) Registration Type: Corporation Owner: Robinson Air Crane Inc Address: Opa Locka, FL 33054 United States Region: Southern Top Status (FAA) Certification Issued: 2006-06-30 Air Worthiness Test: Unknown Last Action Taken: 2006-06-30 Current Status: Valid John Brennan found 431 flight be careful out there
Rick England
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 06:21:47 (MDT)

Hang in their Art....you'll always have us. Anyone need financail help getting to the re-union? Don't be shy, just let me know(Gentlyjs@yahoo.com): that's what our Christmas fund is for. It will be kept confidential...and our money is there for ALL of you. Joe and I took an $800 a night suite at the hotel for the re-union with 24/7 maid service, special afternnon wine tasting and a private tour of the city in a limo. Love-the 129th treasurer:>) he he
Gentlyjs
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 06:17:10 (MDT)

HI I just got home from the va they had to close the hole in my back hope it stay this time my luck not good when I get cut onit seem like if I fell in a hole of rosesI come out & smell lke ssss. & that remote that Scooter hid I give up looking for it & got a new one grand kids are a lot of fun to be with he my life now.
Art
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 01:06:48 (MDT)

Hi Alvis just call me dont car what time it is my home phone is 706 812 8005 & the cell is 706 594 3983 OK Art
Art
USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 00:54:42 (MDT)

Hay everyone, we sure have made a lot out of food the past few days. Keith, did I miss you here before? Fred, sounds like you have the best way to see people on the companies dime. I am about to sell my diesel. We just had a good old hail storm come through an hour ago. Rather think about BBQ bunnies on a stick. Also thinking of how good a sweet young Ground Hog would taste. Mark, maybe we should just stick to small furry critters at Kokomo this year. Gently bring a big pot with you and we can have Bunny Stew. Gail I know you got some critters around your cabin to bring.. Take care.
Ken Strong Jr. 72-73 (1st Flt)
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 21:10:11 (MDT)

Fred A. & Mark, I think it would be a popping good idea to send that plate to Phil to go with the Ship. OK by me>>>> Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wyoming USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 21:05:00 (MDT)

Hi Keith!!!!..........
Mark
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 18:46:44 (MDT)

hi everyone
keith 72-73
corinth, ms USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 18:00:55 (MDT)

Fred Alvis: email me your cell phone number. As much as you come through Memphis area. I'm bound to be off where you can buy me lunch. I return to work on 3/31/08. hope the foot holds up. Always A Brother!! Just made contact with a 129th Brother Gary J. Frago. Hope will post here before long. Trying to make contact with a few more of our Brothers.
Alex
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 16:59:49 (MDT)

Lot's of birthdays this month. Mine was on Monday the 24th. I won't tell you how old, you'll think Stickman is a cradle robber..... (not really...) And Gale, you've obviously never been in Savannah Ga for St Patricks Day, or you'd know what the 'wearin' 'o the green' means. It's a 3 day mini Mardi Gras, with an emerald color scheme. It's a huge deal here. They're already planning next years celebration.....
Vickey Burnsed
Pembroke , Ga USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 16:56:38 (MDT)

Fred, funny you should mention Tom Shaw...his 60th birthday is Friday. L-Gently
gently
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 14:41:12 (MDT)

Kal, the taste wasn't as important as the melt in your mouth texture of the youthful unused muscle. Especially of the thigh which is surprizingly very thick and therefore quite a delicious mouthful. Yes, perhaps a BBQ and we can each pick our own from a long "baby bunny queue".....like we do those deep red and brown little scavengers of the ocean....the lobster. I'm hungry. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 14:38:27 (MDT)

Hi Alvis if you want you cann sack out here ok it just a few mimets from home ok
Art
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 13:13:00 (MDT)

Gale,I have a prett good recipe,be glad to let you have it when I return home. Art, I thought you lived near Atlanta..depending what time I get there,would love to share some coffe and break bread with another brother.I am delivering to a Walmart distrubution center,off of Calloway Church Road there.Its a drop,so only going to spend about 30 minutes in the Walmart yard.Depending on the time (log hours),I may overnight near there.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 06:13:53 (MDT)

Fred Alvis ........you are bad :-))!! Your original commentary to your photos did bring a smile to my face but yes, Becky edited your comments to post on the website! Keep us posted on your road trips across the US. Best wishes to all, Phil
Phil Connolly <pconnolly@huey.co.uk>
Lancs UK - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 06:10:25 (MDT)

Ken, Tabor City is about hour and half away. My father-in-law used to sell some of his tobacco there because the market open there eary every year.There are many brands of sauce sold in store down here. In the 70's a group of purebred hog farmers in Indiana tried to start a restaurant call "Wild Boar" by inviting 500 people that were not involved in farming to try some pig BBQ. They didn't get the % they wanted to like it so they foiled.
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 21:19:13 (MDT)

Hi Alvis when will you be in La Grange ga call me I live there I like to see you brother have a coffey or somthing cell phone is 706 594 3983 ok Art
Art
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 20:49:13 (MDT)

Hay JW, I know Tabor City is not all that far from where you are. I remember the big on a long bar over the fire to turn it with the wood. The meat after cutting through the hard burnt skin fell apart with the smoked flavor. I never knew how the sauce was made but don't they sell something like it there in the state? Sort of like the moonshine from the area, has it's own kick. It would be tasty in Kokomo..
Ken Strong Jr.
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 19:24:44 (MDT)

Gale, you can make it simple. Vinegar, black pepper and salt is way the old people did in 40's and 50's.
J. W. Wilson
kinston , N.C. USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 19:15:33 (MDT)

Gale, years ago a hole was dug in ground. Sticks were placed so pig would be held about two feet from bottom. Pig layed on sticks and hot wood coals from oak and hickory plced under pig for about 12 hours then pig turn over and cooked for another hours with sauce pour over pig. When done they would chop up the meat or put it on small wagon and people come by and take some of it to put on plate. in 70' we started cutting 280 gallon tanks so that a pig could be layed on a rack about 3/4 from top. Then heated with wood, gas or charcoal for 6 to 8 hours. I seen pigs from 50lbs to 350lbs cooked this way. Eastern NC BBQ is more vinegar base. an example would be 1 gallon vinegar, 80 oz of ketchup, four sticks of butter,4 cups of brown sugar,4 cups of water, 24oz of mustard,16 teaspoon of chile powder, 8 teaspoons garlic salt, 16 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons texas pete, and two bottles of worchester sauce. bring to a boil. You can cut this amount into half depending on how much you will need.Workks good for chickens, usually take out sugar and butter for pigs. If you like hot food add black pepper
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C, USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 18:31:02 (MDT)

Ihave to chuckle to myself.Many of you know me well enough to understand this. A while back, Phils people(Becky) contacted me about the pictures I took with me to England.They wanted to post them,with comentary from me,under each pic.So I did a ask,with an aside note saying " Pleae edit as you see fit". There are no mentions of a certain "leafy green subatance",,nor smoke arising from said substance.I,of course,knew this would happen,but had to throw in a chuckle and a bit of distress for the editors of the pictures..lol. Jim,you are in picture 20,you have seen it before.They also put in your chicken plate that you sent Mark,which sat in the Pop A Top, and was signed by many of us.Its not my plate,but I thibk it would be cool to send it to Phil (and crew) to tour with the 509 and be displayed at the airshows,another genuine 129th object.Mr. Shaw also made the pics,front page ,where he hould be. I dont know who to give credit to for that picture..its the one with him and Fustis,and another pilot,drinking beer in the O club.Thanks Phil,sorry for pulling your leg with some of my commentary,knowing you couldnt put it in.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 17:40:11 (MDT)

sitting in Dalles,waiting for my load in Ft. Worth,tomorrow. Take it to Lagrange Ga. JW, the very best of happy birthdays my friend.Hey, I ssaw a slick on a towed on a trailer between Memphis and Little Rock YesteDay.I think it was a C or a B model,couldnt tell that quick,was going the other way and was on the phone.It did, however, get my attention.
alvis
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 16:57:10 (MDT)

Great idea for Kokomo 2008.............."baby bunnies roasted over an open fire"! I can smell'em now. >:(
Gale
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 16:51:32 (MDT)

Judith, R U sure those were baby bunnies? Hw did they taste? Luv ya.... Kal...
Kal
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 15:48:34 (MDT)

J.W......happy hapy..and many more! Gale, you're not funny. he he L-Gently
Gently
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 14:56:31 (MDT)

N.C. BBQ, as a kid I never knew what it was but my mom's family, Strickland's were in the S.E. part of the State. My Grandmother's kitchen had a big fireplace that held one of those big kettles I guess about 30" across. BBQ, Chicken & Rice, Mountain Dew in the sixties from a big bottle. Always had watermellon! I still stand by what I said before, My family wasn't rich either. We grew up at a good time compared to our parents in the Depression and WW2. When I see my kids and grandkids they never had that freedom. I remember leaving home on my bike in the morning and coming home when the Sun went down. As a nine year old going in a buying a box of .22s and just setting around shooting at things. I don't think the winter ever could have slowed us down as kids. Now guess those good old days are the only things that keep me going. Right now I wish I could get my hands on some great N.C. BBQ Sauce for those that never had a pig whole pig fixed there. Brothers, take care.
Ken Strong Jr.
Lafayette, IN USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 14:47:59 (MDT)

JW, Happy Birthday brother. Just curious....what is "eastern NC" style? Are you roastin' a whole pig or what? Give us that BBQ recipe! Hey, have you ever tried BBQing baby bunnies? Gale
Gale
USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 12:09:30 (MDT)

Congratulations JW!!! Sounds like good reasons for a real "Pigout" to me. C ya in Saint Louie!!.. Kal 67/68
Kal Bergstrom 67/68 <N8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 11:26:29 (MDT)

Today is my 63rd birthday as well as my granddaughter {Jodi Wiggins} second. Tomorrow my youngest daughter {Shanna} will be 30 and my wife {Myrtle} and I will be married 38 years. Saturday we will BBQ a pig Eastern North Carolina style. My Granddaughter {Deanna} showed some pigs in Coastal Plains livestock Show and sale yesterday and had First place pen of three, a second place pen of three and third place individual off of the Ohio boar I bought last year.
J. W. Wilson
kinston, N. C. USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 10:45:45 (MDT)

Mark, his name is Les Cauchi & he's in the '68 roster. The band is "Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge." I sent him reunion info & he called me for more info. He said he might show up in St Louie if they aren't booked that weekend...nice guy. Gale Copy & paste this: http://oldies.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=oldies&cdn=entertainment&tm=44&gps=72_1906_1436_723&f=20&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.j-maestro-bklyn-bridge.com/
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 21:59:59 (MDT)

Question????.........what is the name of the group that a 129th sings in? and what is his name?.........is it the Manhattans?.............
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 21:32:42 (MDT)

Hey Fred, I just might take you up on that sometime brother...........WOW, a rabbit fur thong. That sounds comfortable to me. Where can I get one?...........
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 18:59:36 (MDT)

Again....we missed you Fred. Do you call when you're driving through or are you able to visit? L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 14:44:34 (MDT)

sitting in Memphis at the moment.Had to grab a hot meal and a shower.Mark..you wanna go riding around with me for three weeks? Dont know where we will go,but whatever state we are in when the sun comes up,we will be in a different one when it goes down.Let me know.Mississippi river is pretty high,highest I have seen it. Headed to Dalles,unload tomorrow.
alvis
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 14:26:43 (MDT)

That turned out pretty jumbled, didn't it....it's 4 youtube videos. Each one will start with "www" and end with "related," I think. Let me know if they work for you-they're very cool....but they are of Nam. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 13:41:59 (MDT)

Huey videos and a tribute to crew chiefs and gunners:>)) Cut and paste. L-Gently http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq3bb-zV1gk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUOgwnA0bdk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3eqgnkdFMo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKQ--eE5pKY&feature=related
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 13:39:47 (MDT)

You guys are funny! The oysters were Joe's idea. L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:19:12 (MDT)

Paul, why throw the skins away? You being a scoutmaster, can't you make something out of the skins....like a "thong" or something? On second thought...that would take an awful lot of baby bunnies....Heehehheeeheheee!!!LOL Gale
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:09:19 (MDT)

me too. i bite off the heads an suck out the guts an throw the old skins away. nobody knows how much i eat them, 3 or 4 times a day.
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10:50:02 (MDT)

Poor baby bunnies!!!!!
Gale
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:37:33 (MDT)

Gently.....your kidding, right?........eeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Mark
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 08:33:50 (MDT)

Joe and I had baby bunnies for Easter. Oysters in the half shell as an appetizer, shark fin soup with turtle meat followed. To toast we had wheat grass mixed with fish oil(you know how good that is for you!) What a day! L-Gently
Gently
USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 07:34:11 (MDT)

Registration forms can be printed off the vhcma.org website. need to get them filled out and sent in. This is the way we are tracking the size of the units whom are requsting a unit room. Always A Brother!!!
Alex
USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 15:18:24 (MDT)

Flight: Hope everyone had a safe Easter. Sounds like everyone had plenty to eat. Mark sorry to hear about your Brother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We have had many losses of family member in the past year. Making a slow recovery with a ruptured tendon in my left foot. Hope to get some good news from the doctor on weds. Looking forward to June and ST. Louis and seeing the 129th Family. Always A Brother!!! Alvis call me on my cell phone. If you want info about your claim.
Alex <afernwal@comcast.net>
Collierville, TN USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 14:30:47 (MDT)

Happy Easter. The Ham sound "GREAT". Fred Alvis. The next time you have Chile try this.Get some fritos then pour the "Chile con Carne w/Beans" over the fritos. I prefer the "Wolf" brand chile con carne. You can have ( it's called a "frito pie") winnies or bolony with. then just "spoon" it up. Try it you'll like.:-)YEAH
Bruno E Sanchez
Laredo, TX USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 06:49:29 (MDT)

Seems like ham is the only thing the mess hall had. After church that's what we had too. Along with Broccoli and chess, noodles, rolls, corn, cake, ice cream. All the grand kids were here and we busted mum outta the joint for the afternoon. The house is empty now. I tried to go to sleep but head was spinnin' to fast with thoughts of the day...hey Kal, the kids got me a new web cam with a mic in it. Will have to try it out with you sometime. Take care all.........praise the Lord for today............
Mark
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 21:21:38 (MDT)

Happy Easter all, Ribeye Steak on the barbe, Baked Potato, Veggies (excellent). The Wyoming Ladies lost to Pitt in the 1st rd.(drag). My daughter played in the band with them. She is back to Laramie safe. Hope everyones team does well in March Madness. Our women won wnit last year but this was a 1st in ncaa. Men went to final 4 in 1981or 82 but met up with Mr. Ewing & Georgtown there & were done. Everyone have a good Easter. May the Lord bestow his blessings on you all>>>>>>Smitty
jim westwang 71-72
Sheridan, wy USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 20:40:14 (MDT)

J.W. Yeah Brother! Go Heels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff
Lake Norman, NC USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 20:16:09 (MDT)

Hi I had a glass of milk & cookies might end the day with milk & english stake.
Art
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 19:49:59 (MDT)

and God said, " Let the Sky be Carolina Blue" Go Tarheels!!!!!!!!!!!
J. W. Wilson
Kinston, N.C. USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 18:48:35 (MDT)

Alvis, darn man....you were eating better when ya worked for Lowe's. LOL. Susan must be working today huh? Jim & Bill, looks like most are having ham today. Well, Butler got beat...not enough size. They give'em a hellava fight tho'. Looks like UNC gonna grab another one today....hohohohumzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 16:29:23 (MDT)

Gale,I am having a can of chile with a jug of milk for Easter supper. It hits the spot. Gently, went thru Milaukee and tried calling again..again with no luck.
alvis
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 15:38:03 (MDT)

Happy and safe Easter to all of you! We're having a nice dinner with family and friends this afternoon (Honey baked ham.......mmmmmm). Bless our troops who protect our freedom and make our home safer!! Love you all, Bill & Kat
Bill & Kat Wolf
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 14:12:10 (MDT)

Happy Easter. Sue & I are at our daughter's in Hudson Wisconsin. We're having ham and scalloped potatoes and angel food cake with strawberries. It's been snowing all weekend and about 30 degrees. We still have 8' piles of snow at our house. It's definitely still winter in Wisconsin. Have a great day.
Jim Hydinger
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 12:10:29 (MDT)

I don't understand this forum format.....I thought for sure that I lost the first post and then it shows up! EEEEERRRRRRRRRR
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:26:09 (MDT)

Kal, man did you ever put a "DAMPER" on my ballgames today, Thanks a lot!!! LOL. You gotta like 'em better than the "Pro's" !!!!???? What day are you planning on being at St Louie? We'll be there sometime on Wed. We're driving down thru northern Ark & stopping at Branson Mo for a couple days. By the way, anyone have any pointers on Branson?......I've never been there. Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:23:01 (MDT)

Kal, man did you ever put a "damper" on my ballgames!! LOL Ya gotta like 'em better than the "Pro's"?????? Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:13:48 (MDT)

Hello all you Bite'n Strikers!!.. Happy Easter too!!.. First off, my condolences to Mark and familey on your brothers passing, it is never easy and my thought are with you. Gale, I have not, since high school, been a big basketball fan. I think they are a bunch of overgrown trained monkeys and that the net ought to be raised another 5 feet. I must admit that some of those guys, and gals, impress me with their ability to swish that ball thru the net from the other end of the court, but that only means that either the ball is too small or the hoop is too big and not much of a challenge..Ha.. I also feel that the "grade point average" to play sports in college ought to be at least a "B" also!.. Paul Mcgrath, I knew you had it in ya!!.. I am proud of ya too!!. Hey while I am at it, what happened to you on "instant messenger"? I see you still can get on the net and know you have moved recently but must say that you have been missed there.. If it is because of a address change, send me your new one and we can get together again on the messenger. Ya, Gale, we have had 2 real nice days in a row up here and need them to get rid of the 8 inches of "mother nature" that fell on us Friday. We had just gotten rid of the winters snow when she must have thought we needed more. I am hoping that this is the end of it and I can get the bike out pretty soon. Oh, and by the way,...My room-mate from the the Army days won't be able to make the reunion and I am open again for a room-mate in Saint Louis. So, if anyone wants to share a room, reservations already made, let me know either here or direct email.. Thats it from the great white north for now.. Love and Brotherhood!!.. C U in Saint Louie!!!.. Kal 67/68...>>>
Kal Bergstrom <n8auu (at) email dot com>
Saint Joseph, MI USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:56:19 (MDT)

Flight, I was just wondering what everyone is having for Easter dinner? Debbie & I usually spend Easter by ourselves. We are cooking half a ham (which will probably feed us for month) along with a broccoli/cheese casserole, potatoes, 5-cup salad and rolls. We'll then hit the couch and watch the NCAA tournaments. We still have a couple BigTen teams (Wisconsin & Michigan State)(sorry Kal, but,"Go Wisconsin") in there as well as Butler (from northern Indiana.)Duke is gone.......now if someone would please knock-out UNC & UCLA,(no offense guys)... I'd be happy! ....Beautiful day here in Indiana, but, only 'bout 50 out. Always a brother!...Gale
Gale 67-68
Clinton, In US of A - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:07:04 (MDT)

Have a Happy Easter all my friends!! Gale
Gale
USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 08:52:24 (MDT)

i was in the motor vehicle office yesterday,waiting for my turn and a person came in in desert fatigues. my number was next, so i got up and went over to him and changed numbers with him and told him welcome home. he was absolutely dumbfounded. kept saying thank you. i went back and sat down and the lady next to me said that was a nice thing to do. i told her i wish somebody did that for me when i came home from nam. she said if they did then you proabably wouldn't have gone out of your way to do that today. MY TURN TO BE DUMBFOUNDED!!!!
paul mcgrath
lasalle, il USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 18:18:52 (MDT)

best of times?? My family lived in a two room slab sided camp for the first few years of my life. I was kid number eight. Several of our neighbors either died from polio, or were paralized by it. Fred, it's been this way since the industrial revolution, only thing that's changed is our transition to post industrial society. About the only good thing after WW2 was a pent up desire for things. Don't forget, this country had gone through fifteen years of depression prior to WW2, and the influx of money, along with the returning soldiers and sailors attitude of 'let's live, we've all seen enough of death', led to a long term expansion of the economy. Workers demanded money to buy things, business people gave it to them, and passed the increased costs on to the consumers. It worked good for a long time, till somebody decided there was a market for 'lower cost goods'. That, along with rising energy and environmental costs, led to the exporting of manufacturing jobs to lower cost markets, wich led to fewer jobs, with resulting lower wages, less ability to pay for goods, another search for lower cost manufacturing.......and on and on it goes! It's a big race to the bottom, and we're stuck in the middle of it. The wall street types still control things, they'll be the last one's to go under...... on the political side of things, I don't have any faith in any of the one's still running. To me, they're just running so they can say 'look at me, I was the president'.....oh well....spring is coming?
Kim
USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 13:52:24 (MDT)

Mark, so sorry about your brother. You are right not to tell your mom. I know my mom could not handle such news in her condition in the nursing home. My prayers are with you.
Dan Hertlein
Lake Tapps, WA USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 12:26:14 (MDT)

Mark, our prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. I wish everyone a Happy Easter this weekend. Love you all, Bill & Kat
Bill Wolf
USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:00:35 (MDT)

Hi every one well twe weeks ago I had a thing cut out of my back got the staples taken out & came home & nothing hapen but when I went to church to see the easter play turned & felt like some one cut me & my shirt was wet with blood it riped open this hapen two time now I like to know does eany of have a hard time healing up it take me about two month just so I can do some things & it drive me up a wall thinking will it do it againI think the next time I find a lump no way I will get it cut out I live with it. Mark whot I wanted to say that your one out standing BROTHER & your BROTHERS are PROULD of you I am PRAYING for you BROTHER.
Art
USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 08:02:39 (MDT)

Fred, face it we grew up during the best of times. My parents never needed medical insurance or keys for that matter. You are right today I wonder when the government tries to bail out banks, last year some were loosing money while the CEO get millons in bonuses. Also my trip to see the doctor was another run around, wish I would see the same one twice. You all take care.
Ken Strong
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 20:01:07 (MDT)

So sorry to hear about your brother, Mark. It's a tough time for sure. Sue & I are thinking of you. At least after so many years, your brothers are together now.
Jim Hydinger
USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 19:39:41 (MDT)

eem this country has turned into a machine. Its doesnt care about me,you,family,the little things, like compassion,kindness, love,health,nothing.I think the machines name is greed and its in control of our goverenment as well as big biz. Corperations dont give a crap about their employees anymore,in fact,they even nickle and dime them out of bennies, vacation times,sick leave,holidas,ect.It now takes you and your wife to give you the stle of life your dad gave you, just by himself.Its time for a change folks.Things are getting worse.We have a great and beautiful countr here and all thats important anymore is the dollar, the stockholders.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 18:57:13 (MDT)

home for the night,just passing thru,going to minn. Mark, what can I say brother? Words seem so insufficent at times like these.Sorry man and a big,brotherly hug to you.I dont think I would tell your mom either..what pain we can spare others is so much the better. Love you dude.
alvis
USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 18:48:03 (MDT)

Mark, sad news about your brother. You know I feel your pain Brother. The best time to contact me on the phone is around 6pm any week night......Happy birthday to Rick, Frenchie and Art.
Robbie
Rochester, NY USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 12:22:59 (MDT)

Mark, just got on to see what was going on and I am still in shock with all of us. I am sorry to hear about your brother as he was able to get back home. We never know what God has planned but was good that he was here when he did pass. I hope your mother can handle another loss but she seems to be a strong old bird..
Ken Strong Jr. 72-73
Lafayette, IN USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 09:19:33 (MDT)

mark sorry for your lose. its been a tough road laterly for you.they say lifes turns makes one stronger. i guess that can be true. i think your decision not to tell your mom is the right one, although i think she already knows within her heart. mom,s bring you into this world an i truely believe that they know when you leave this this world.. mark if there is anything i or the 129th family can do , let us know. wink 3/69- 10/70
wink
lake wales, fl USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 08