Textures & Memorial Day
Remember to remember this weekend. We haven’t fought a war for freedom since the Revolutionary War. This doesn’t stop us from asking our young men and women to die for the good of “Merica”. I don’t wish to dishonor those …
Author: Troy
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about.
7/7/2020 edit:
As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master.
I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank.
Thank You!
This Years Riverbank
This is for Roger and Mike. It shows what the boardwalk and bank looks like at the RV park we’ll be fishing this year. The ice was vicious this year. This is how it looked on April 6th. The view from …
Destroyers and Shore Birds
The breakup proceeds, catching everyone hurrying to keep up and get ready for Summer.This is the view from Ohlson Mountain Rd on the way in to Bill & Shellie’s. Their house is in front of the small hilltop just right …
Our Tax Dollars At Work
AAAA convention in Nashville this week. That’s the Army Aviation Association of America. They had to add America to the name to end all those calls for emergency towing. They invited our old unit (227th Assault Helicopter Battalion) to hold …
Providing 101
Still plenty of snow up on the mountain where Bill and Shelley live. Last week at the community operated rope tow practically in their back yard. So we are still in the process of providing. Had to put in another …
Quick Start
I had not expected to fish quite this soon but Bill has this friend Bob that does winter King fishing. We got the call the night before that the Kings were hanging out in Katchemak Bay. The weather really was …
Cleared To Land
“Phouc Vinh tower Pig.” “Pig! Phouc Vinh tower, welcome back, go ahead.” “Phouc Vinh, Pig’s over the V-O-R for landing.” “Pig, Phouc Vinh; runway your choice, cleared to land.” “Thanks Phouc Vinh, I think we’ll shoot straight for P-O-L.” That’s …
The Perfect St Patty’s Day Brunch
I know I haven’t been in touch too often lately but things are picking up as I near departure on April fools day. Two years ago I decided to paint the beard for St Patrick’s’ day. Goes well with the …
Winter Will Pass
Just a quick trip to Portland confirms it has been a snowy winter; however, there are signs of Spring. Mt. Hood has a pretty good base. Meanwhile, the first Crocus are appearing. As usual, most of Central Oregon has snow …
The List
No rant, just the list of charities I’m currently supporting: The Trevor Project, http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Planned Parenthood, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ COVO ( Central Oregon Veterans Outreach ), http://covo-us.org/ OPB ( Oregon Public Broadcasting ), http://www.opb.org/ Veterans For Peace, https://www.veteransforpeace.org/ there are many chapters, …