Round Engines

There's a "nickname number" we gave to those of us who flew round engines
for any length of time.

5600-- two 2800s, one on each side.

Of course, my hearing has been defective ever since and now it's
getting worse.

vince norris

"vincent p. norris" wrote in message
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There's a "nickname number" we gave to those of us who flew round engines
for any length of time.

5600-- two 2800s, one on each side.

Of course, my hearing has been defective ever since and now it's
getting worse.

vince norris

Sorry to hear that! (no pun intended :-)

How've you been stranger? Good to see you again. Looks like Paterno and the
boys did us all proud again this season.
My hearing suffered a bit from the Mustang. Strangely enough, the big
radials always seemed a lot smoother on the ears to me.
The stacks on the 51 are just about in line with your ears and it gets damn
noisy in there. Used to put cotton in my ears. In the Mustang, trying to
talk to ATC with anything over 45 inches going up front usually required at
least one come back per transmission. Finally got a Telex combo and could
actually hear a few words from the friendlies on the ground during climbouts
:-)
All the best,
Dudley Henriques

How've you been stranger? Good to see you again.

I've been fine. And you?

Looks like Paterno and the boys did us all proud again this season.

Yeah, they done good! Only one play from an unbeaten season.
And most of them can read and write, too!

What I admire most about Joe is that he insists his players be
students first. In 34 years of teaching at Penn State, I gave at
least half a dozen of his players Ds or Fs. Never heard one peep out
of Joe, or anyone else.

vince norris

"vincent p. norris" wrote in message
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How've you been stranger? Good to see you again.

I've been fine. And you?

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and recovering
ok so far.

Looks like Paterno and the boys did us all proud again this season.

Yeah, they done good! Only one play from an unbeaten season.
And most of them can read and write, too!
:-)


What I admire most about Joe is that he insists his players be
students first. In 34 years of teaching at Penn State, I gave at
least half a dozen of his players Ds or Fs. Never heard one peep out
of Joe, or anyone else.

I agree completely. Paterno has given his players much more than football.
He's inspired them to achieve in the classroom as well as on the field and
the result has been to give them life after football.
It's ironic that someday, when people speak about Paterno, the general
consensus will most likely be that Paterno's greatest contribution in life
wasn't football at all, but his philosophy on life and how that played into
the lives of those who were lucky enough to have played under him at Penn
State.
Dudley

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.

Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5 fused,
and still no better. What kind did you have?
--
Jim in NC

6 level Lumbar. 8 hours on the table. Seems to be healing ok.
D

"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.

Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5 fused,
and still no better. What kind did you have?
--
Jim in NC

"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
news
6 level Lumbar. 8 hours on the table. Seems to be healing ok.
D

Good for you. That 50% failure got me, so I hope the other half is on your
side. :-)

It will be a year, before you feel close to normal, at 6 months, about 75%,
in my experience.

Good luck. Keep walking and exercising!
--
Jim in NC

Morgans wrote:

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.


Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5
fused, and still no better. What kind did you have?

Have either of you looked into the new replacement disks that are now in
medical trials? I have several degenerated disks that I'm simply living
with so far and keeping at bay with exercise (I've forgotten what it is
like to be pain free) as I really don't want to lose mobility which
occurs with a fusion procedure.

I've been casually following these devices a hoping they become
mainstream before I can't take it any longer and have to do something.

Matt

My advice on this is not to concentrate on any devices being developed and
instead align yourself with the best neurosurgeon you can find. That surgeon
will have you get a current cat scan of your spine and diagnose an EXACT
PROCEDURE based on what is indicated by the scan.
There is no one procedure for a spinal problem. Studying new devices is
worthless without that scan being in the equation.
Best of luck with this. I know what you are going through, believe me.
Dudley

"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Morgans wrote:

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.


Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5
fused, and still no better. What kind did you have?

Have either of you looked into the new replacement disks that are now in
medical trials? I have several degenerated disks that I'm simply living
with so far and keeping at bay with exercise (I've forgotten what it is
like to be pain free) as I really don't want to lose mobility which occurs
with a fusion procedure.

I've been casually following these devices a hoping they become mainstream
before I can't take it any longer and have to do something.

Matt

Matt

My son in law (retired Army) is doing the same. From what he says, the
procedure is not tomorrow but on the horizon and if successful will be
a god send to those who suffer.Full flexibility and no pain. As I
understand the procedure, it should pass the FAA medical with flying
colors.

I damaged some disks when I ejected but so far have been able to work
around the pain. At my age it is probable that I will pass before the
back gets so bad I have to do something. Would even consider going on
morphine for the short time I have left vs the operation, if push
comes to shove and I develop chronic heavy pain.I do be careful with
my back however.

All the best.

Big John
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On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:01:11 GMT, Matt Whiting
wrote:

Morgans wrote:

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.


Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5
fused, and still no better. What kind did you have?

Have either of you looked into the new replacement disks that are now in
medical trials? I have several degenerated disks that I'm simply living
with so far and keeping at bay with exercise (I've forgotten what it is
like to be pain free) as I really don't want to lose mobility which
occurs with a fusion procedure.

I've been casually following these devices a hoping they become
mainstream before I can't take it any longer and have to do something.

Matt