Had an older friend that came to me looking for bicycle to ride, keep him healthy. He was a pilot.
We had lots of talks.
He shared that he'd lost his pilots license because of his sight. And that same thing had bounced him outta flying combat A-20's in pacific in early ww2, he'd volunteered as Quartermaster/? in B-25 group has it would allow him some time flying. And he had some friends who would still take him up and.."let him put his hands on the controls, and fly..".
I miss talking with him..fixed him up with classic style cruiser w/Nexuis 5 speed coaster brake, he rode it alot.
Lost my gal..than lost a couple good dogs....given up on pets.
Now I've got stupid Golden Retriever, pretty English Cream colored that showed up on my out in boonies doorstep as big fluffy puppy, scratched at door like he deserved to be let in...he will not bark at a human and is totally worthless as guard dog. I just hope he out-lives me, not sure I could loose another.
I have kids, they keep in touch. I wouldn't live where I do but that their close. But I won't burden them.
Peace upon you Earle, and on yours. I do enjoy your posts.
JGroth
