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Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were. A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit. The complaint: 'Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 A.M, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Does the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird special? Any response would be appreciated. The response: Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four- ship fly by of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt. Jeremy Fresques. Capt Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a. m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.. A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, 'Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives. Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr. USAF
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1100 Virago.....and I can keep up with the hubby just fine!
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Tax appt Monday morning ...bright and early. Problem is since the boys have grown....no more refund.ARGH.....................................:bang head:
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Just want to say "ride safe". And a big thank you for serving our country. We'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!!
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Don't know if this has been posted before or not. For all of us who are sick of being snowbound and have lost our sense of humor..... 1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down. 2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice! 3. Every Time Someone Asks You to Do Something, ask If they want fries with that. 5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their caffeine addictions, Switch to Espresso. 6.. In the Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write ' For Marijuana ' 7. Finish All Your sentences with 'In Accordance With The Prophecy'.. 9. Skip down the hall Rather Than Walk and see how many looks you get. 10. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat , with a serious face. 11.. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'. 12. Sing Along At The Opera . 13. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area and Play tropical Sounds All Day. 14. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You have a headache. 15. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream 'I Won! I Won!' 16. When Leaving the Zoo, Start Running towards the Parking lot, Yelling 'Run For Your Lives! They're Loose!' 17. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.' 18. And The Final Way To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity . Send This To Someone To Make Them Smile. It's Called ... THERAPY
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Well, this has been a hilarious thread.....just want to say how creative you all are!!!!!
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She's a keeper!!!!
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Boomer.....who wears a real small helmet. :rotfl:
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I've been meaning to tell you.....thanks. I may not always agree with your posts but you sign off's (for lack of a better word) are really witty and I get a bang out of reading them. Wish I had your talent. Now don't go gettin' a big head or anything, just wanted to let you know that it's always fun to read them and that it's nice when someone can make us smile!!
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Thoughts and prayers to Darrell's family and to Mike as well.
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Boy.....it's really getting to be a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng winter here up North, isn't it. You guys are a laugh a minute!!! I'm starting to think all of us are suffering from brain freeze!
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What a wonderful suprise for your friend, and yes I'm jealous. My brother left yesterday for Cancun. My sister left Wed for Mazitlan and my only co worker is heading to Cancun also. I'm in my usual Jan funk with all the cold and snow this year it's made it worse. Hopefully ....next year. Have a good time and have a cold one for all of us!!!
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Hey Girls......After some digging around.... I found the whips and chains. Now if I can just locate the tar and feathers............
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I've still got my whips and chains....I don't think 30 lashes is enough, do you?
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pix didn't come through
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I ride an 1100 Virago and love it. It's light weight enough that I can handle it and it's a great looking bike. Mines a 95 and I've never had any problems with it. We traded our 1100 VStar for the Venture and everyone thought I was crazy for not keeping it for my bike but it was to bulky for me. Glad I kept the Virago! I'm 5'4 and the heighth from the seat to the ground is perfect for me. (Plus it has the sweeeeeeeetest sound!) Just my 2cents
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Well, a few of us got to finally see Black Owl's Ranger!!! Thanks to Bryan we had a great time at the Iowa Meet n Eat!! It's nice to put names to faces! Also a big thanks to Black Owl for the guardian bell! I can't wait to put it on the Virago!!! Pix have been posted on the Iowa meet n eat thread. I'm so proud of myself....I even managed to stay out of trouble!!!
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That would have been perfect!!! But .....they are sold out of every color in the size I needed!!!! Thanks for trying. I'll get they're weekly email flyer but if anyone ever sees a good deal like that again...please let me know!
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That's it!!! Called the company and they are out. They must have gone fast as they had over 400 of them in July! I am signing up for the newsletter so that if anything like that ever comes up again.. It's a great jacket ! Thanks again for all your help!!
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I've been a member since May of 2008 and somewhere between then, someone posted a thread on a women's black,mesh riding jacket. I ordered one and I love it. Now I have 2 friends that want one. I have no info or receipt. The tag says www.power-trip.com but when I went to the website, that doesn't look familiar, and I didn't see the one I have. I know that the cost was really low, around $35.00 plus shipping and I remember that they normally cost around $200.00. It also has the removable armour. When I did a search in "riding accessories, the only thread I found was from 06, so I know that's not the one. Can anyone help me out? Thanks Deb
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Just to let you know we're thinking of you. Family's are wonderful aren't they?
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What a couple of cutey pies!! Now all he needs is a black leather jacket!! Congrat's!!
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On the farm our entertainment was having the neighbor kids over, going out to the pig pasture, grabbing a pig by the tail, sitting down behind him and letting him take us for a ride! Sounds dumb, but we had a ball!! At night it was always a game of "Greasy, grimy, gopher guts". I beat our neighbor David every time! Thanks for the memories!!
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Oh boy.....came back again after 5 days of being gone and look what's happened!! Hope you've all kissed and made up by now!!!
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What a great looking family you have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you had fun!!
