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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Bixby on July 01, 2020, 10:54:22 AM
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This post started 13 years or so ago.
I hope those who responded are still here with us.
I will turn 71 this month. Since I retired five years ago this month this game has become my go to way to get away from real life "stuff". WWII aviation has been a lifelong interest of mine. Those who know that chapter of history, know how I feel.
My wish is that there are younger people who love aviation and history will embrace this game/simulation and join us old f%rts in some fun and camaraderie.
Bixby.
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This post started 13 years or so ago.
I hope those who responded are still here with us.
I will turn 71 this month. Since I retired five years ago this month this game has become my go to way to get away from real life "stuff". WWII aviation has been a lifelong interest of mine. Those who know that chapter of history, know how I feel.
My wish is that there are younger people who love aviation and history will embrace this game/simulation and join us old f%rts in some fun and camaraderie.
Bixby.
:aok
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Not over 50, but I'm going on 20 years this October. Next year will be 20 for the 412th.
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This post started 13 years or so ago.
I hope those who responded are still here with us.
I will turn 71 this month. Since I retired five years ago this month this game has become my go to way to get away from real life "stuff". WWII aviation has been a lifelong interest of mine. Those who know that chapter of history, know how I feel.
My wish is that there are younger people who love aviation and history will embrace this game/simulation and join us old f%rts in some fun and camaraderie.
Bixby.
Yep, WELL over 50, but not saying how much.
Bixby, keep on keeping on man!
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Still 22 in the brain pan but, high mileage with an expired warranty.
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Broke 60 a few back and mentioned to a friends son 30, who was all "hey dave I got VR and DCS is so cool!"
Talked briefly about learning to fly a plane versus, let me correct that, DCS and AH { and mentioning I never tried DCS } and he's been with us a few weeks now.
I haven't thrown the whole AH book at him but he did land 3 last Tuesday.
There is something funny about him though, he's one of those guys who hit's things with sticks.
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I'm 66 now.... hoping to make 67 in October. :noid
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I'm 66 now.... hoping to make 67 in October. :noid
Come on now... I do not know a woman over 39. :aok
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Come on now... I do not know a woman over 39. :aok
LOL, one thing I have never done is lie about my age. :old:
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LOL, one thing I have never done is lie about my age. :old:
I'll lie for you.....
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I'll lie for you.....
Shuffler is a big lie...he is always in the Pee turdy8 J :rofl :rofl
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I guess I fit in this thread.... :old:
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Shuffler is a big lie...he is always in the Pee turdy8 J :rofl :rofl
:rofl. Hey... i resemble that remark.
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I was under 50, when that other thread was started, but now I'm over fifty by a bit. I'll be 56, in October. :cheers: There are times when I am amazed I made it this far.
:salute
Sik
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Hi everyone i'm 73 been playing now for 21 years or more getting worse every day> I don't know if its the screen or my eyes maybe just stupidity
but I love the game. I just wish that there were not so many good players online so I can have a chance.
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I was under 50 when I started playing this game. For real.
No longer.
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older ...
harder to play nowdays, vision isn't what it used to be and need some eye work that old fogies seem to always need. After that maybe I can focus again.
Best regards AHers
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1964 was a good year...
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1964 was a good year...
I've always thought so. :cheers:
:salute
Sik
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1959 was outstanding. Started with 48 stars on the flag and ended with 50.
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I started when the game started. Quit and came back twice. I turned 65 recently, so flying almost 20 years now. In my mind... thats another story. As I once read: the art of living is to die young, but as late as possible. I’ll stick to that one.
<S> 2Dizzy
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1964 was a good year...
totally agree. 55 here for another 5 months.
semp
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I fit solidly in this age group...born in 49. Some years back I recall flying with Whels in this game....and thinking that it was cool that he was 70 and flying AH, well now I'll be 71 very soon.....
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60 here, and started in 2001.
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I fit solidly in this age group...born in 49. Some years back I recall flying with Whels in this game....and thinking that it was cool that he was 70 and flying AH, well now I'll be 71 very soon.....
If he said he was 70, then that would have been Whel's Dad..... Mike Koon Sr.
Whels was my age or a couple yrs younger....... I'm 52 now
I really do miss talking to Whels/Mike....
TC
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60 birthday today :uhoh :rock
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60 birthday today :uhoh :rock
Happy birthday
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Happy Birthday pjk!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY :banana:
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Happy Birthday
I started in AOL AW, Trying to remember the year - 1990 maybe? NoBaddy (NB) and Coach helped me a lot - good guys, think about them often, I kept getting yelled at - Hey Newbie, read the instructions, because I kept pulling the trigger on the runway as planes spawned in front of me, AW was fun and when it died came here...
Kept the name and only once in awhile I shoot at my own side :)
NwBie
oh yeah I'm 64 this year ...
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Been playing for 10 years, yea I should be better I know but I do love this game
Oh yeah turned 68 this year, semi retired, and will take the final step at the end of this year.... :x
<S>
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67, and been flying AH since late '99.
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Pjk, you old SOB :D, I'm 60 in less than 2 months ...
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Still having fun at 76, Started WBs in late 90s, now enjoying that long fall to earth in VR. :old:
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:bhead Turned 72 this year, never plan to retire, been in sims since Fighter Ace was born, my goal, slide into second base on my last breath!
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:bhead Turned 72 this year, never plan to retire, been in sims since Fighter Ace was born, my goal, slide into second base on my last breath!
I was Qwikthink in FA.
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I started playing when I was 51. Took a 9 year hiatus. Logged back on today. I’m 66.
Gray
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I started playing when I was 51. Took a 9 year hiatus. Logged back on today. I’m 66.
Gray
Welcome Back! <S>
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Turned 71 a week ago
Not on that often, but keep the sub paid up for when the bug bites
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Catching up on this thread made me wonder what happened to Vilkas.
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Catching up on this thread made me wonder what happened to Vilkas.
Funny, I was wondering the same thing.
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Sik
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Vilkas gave it up a couple years ago. We lost a lot when he left. He is doing well and pops into our squad bbs once in a while. Canukk said he talks to him on facebook on occasion.
63 and started Warbirds in 1995. Came to A/H when it went live and been here ever since. HT has provided many hours of fun to this WWII aviation nut. :cheers:
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Vilkas gave it up a couple years ago. We lost a lot when he left. He is doing well and pops into our squad bbs once in a while. Canukk said he talks to him on facebook on occasion.
63 and started Warbirds in 1995. Came to A/H when it went live and been here ever since. HT has provided many hours of fun to this WWII aviation nut. :cheers:
I remember when he retired from AH. Glad to hear he is doing well. We did indeed lose a lot when he left.
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Sik
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anybody heard from silat? havent heard from him/her in a few years.
semp
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It’s been 10 years, maybe more since we’ve spoken or I’ve seen him online. Back around 2005 +\- he was CO of The Damned after Egger left (for whatever reason I can’t recall) There was a huge political fuss on the squad email server (Lew was VERY liberal in his thinking) that caused him to resign his commission as CO. Shortly after he pretty much disappeared from the game and he stopped calling. Too bad, he was a VERY funny, and pretty smart guy, Good stick, too.
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Vilkas gave it up a couple years ago. We lost a lot when he left. He is doing well and pops into our squad bbs once in a while. Canukk said he talks to him on facebook on occasion.
<SNIP>
Thanks, Good to hear that.
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I'm over 50. In fact I am 63 and surprised as hell I made it this far.
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IM 51... so Im in the club
ToddBobe
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IM 51... so Im in the club
ToddBobe
ha a young one claiming to be in the club with us :cheers:
semp
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Still 22 in the brain pan but, high mileage with an expired warranty.
Heh, your engine was running pretty smooth last night in AvA. :salute
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It’s been 10 years, maybe more since we’ve spoken or I’ve seen him online. Back around 2005 +\- he was CO of The Damned after Egger left (for whatever reason I can’t recall) There was a huge political fuss on the squad email server (Lew was VERY liberal in his thinking) that caused him to resign his commission as CO. Shortly after he pretty much disappeared from the game and he stopped calling. Too bad, he was a VERY funny, and pretty smart guy, Good stick, too.
Ten years (can it be?)? I liked Silat. Never knew the details about him that you shared. I hope he's ok.
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Ten years (can it be?)? I liked Silat. Never knew the details about him that you shared. I hope he's ok.
He was in the 80th for a very long time. Yes extreme liberal but if you just played AH.... he was a great person and we had lots of fun flying in the squad. He recently was lined up to fly in a Scenario but didn't make it.
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Extreme, huh? Well, ya'll obviously have some form of contact. Tell him he's missed.
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The game is such a timeless concept, even with over 25 years of experience starting at Air Warrior im thankfully no where near 50. Just 38 here.
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Hell Haggerty your still a young pup. Your time will come. When your old like some of us and you be discussing missing comrades like my old friends ET37 and Kermit and Medic18
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68 here whoa sounds old when i type it. :salute
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68 here whoa sounds old when i type it. :salute
Due to the cracking sounds from the joints in your fingers?
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LOL, one thing I have never done is lie about my age. :old:
i always do :neener:
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Bixby, I was a commercial pilot for years and had to stop for medical reasons but ace high is very close to it except you don't feel the air under your wings or the cross wind landings and a few other things you come across. But now I'm 74 and its still all good. If I'm not up to par with the enemy I just pack up my toejam and move to another base or fly bombers at 30K to keep out of everyone's way. Best wishes Popason :old:
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i was lowercase GORT back then, just a friendly and great community here. I remember squad mates sending me larger monitors and better joysticks when in need of.....call sign WAGGER just a good guy. I was in his squad for a while.
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i was lowercase GORT back then, just a friendly and great community here. I remember squad mates sending me larger monitors and better joysticks when in need of.....call sign WAGGER just a good guy. I was in his squad for a while.
Gort.... were you flying tonight? Were you having problems with your setup?
I ask as I shot someone down with that name and they hardly moved. They were in a Corsair the first time and a 190 later. Just wondering if you need some help.
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Great to see some of the old familiar...er, long-term familiar faces on here :old:
Getting ready to download and get back in. Already dreading joystick setup lol! Hope to see ya'll soon :aok
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Me!
TG12
Looking to get back into the community!
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I'm 66 now.... hoping to make 67 in October. :noid
Now this is a name I can recall :salute Flossy
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flying since AVA tour 68