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"Jim Knoyle" wrote in message ... "Tarver Engineering" wrote in message ... "Mary Shafer" wrote in message ... On 09 Jan 2004 02:48:34 GMT, (B2431) wrote: From: Mary Shafer Date: 1/8/2004 7:13 PM Central Standard Time Message-id: On 08 Jan 2004 22:33:39 GMT, (B2431) wrote: Marron, I will let you in on a little secret your father committed a crime by taking you on the flightline in a launch truck. He and his buddies committed a crime by giving you beer as a minor. Everyone seems to think this, but it's not true. Parents can give their minor children alcohol legally. Maybe not everywhere in the US, but in a fairly large part of it. True, but only at home. Nope. In most states, it's in "a non-public place". In some, it's anywhere. In a few, it's only in a home, whose home not specified. Granted, there are a couple of states where it's a relative's home, but even that is more places than just "at home", implying the kid's and parent's home. It is legal for parents to give children wine in public places in California, but it is seldom practiced outside of very pricey resturants. I was not only drinking on Chanute at 17, but also in town in Texas and Illinois both. Most places will serve minors, if they are not too squirreley. It was my 21st birthday and 3 of us from USNTC went down to the Mecca on sailor main in San Diego to celebrate. The waitress carded us all and with one look at my Montana DL, broke into a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday." :-( (1961) It is surprising that sailors would get carded there. |
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"John Keeney" wrote: At least it wasn't the Navy's B-52N. ....the catapult launches were spectacular, but kicking the whole ship backwards fifty yards was annoying the crew... -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly. |
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Mike Marron wrote:
In other words, now I see why, for the most part, he despised cops,...especially asshole cops like YOU. Mike...serious question sir...you don't have any children do you?...at least none that you can have an influence on?... -- -Gord. |
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Chad Irby wrote:
In article , "John Keeney" wrote: At least it wasn't the Navy's B-52N. ...the catapult launches were spectacular, but kicking the whole ship backwards fifty yards was annoying the crew... ....plus I still think that the engineering that must have gone into that wing folding joint must have been horrendous not to mention worrying in use. -- -Gord. |
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In article ,
"Gord Beaman" ) wrote: Chad Irby wrote: In article , "John Keeney" wrote: At least it wasn't the Navy's B-52N. ...the catapult launches were spectacular, but kicking the whole ship backwards fifty yards was annoying the crew... ...plus I still think that the engineering that must have gone into that wing folding joint must have been horrendous not to mention worrying in use. Well, after those two guys got caught in the accordion folds of the Model I B-52N, the telescoping wings of the Model II were a big improvement. Although they did have a tendency to push Tomcats over the side if you accidentally activated them without checking clearances. The 6" diameter arrestor cables for the B-52N were also a bit of a problem, and were a pain to clear. Not to mention the three tailhooks and how they were fitted to the fuselage, which reduced the bombload and occasionally got caught on trees in low-level flight. -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly. |
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Chad Irby wrote:
In article , "Gord Beaman" ) wrote: Chad Irby wrote: In article , "John Keeney" wrote: At least it wasn't the Navy's B-52N. ...the catapult launches were spectacular, but kicking the whole ship backwards fifty yards was annoying the crew... ...plus I still think that the engineering that must have gone into that wing folding joint must have been horrendous not to mention worrying in use. Well, after those two guys got caught in the accordion folds of the Model I B-52N, the telescoping wings of the Model II were a big improvement. Although they did have a tendency to push Tomcats over the side if you accidentally activated them without checking clearances. The 6" diameter arrestor cables for the B-52N were also a bit of a problem, and were a pain to clear. Not to mention the three tailhooks and how they were fitted to the fuselage, which reduced the bombload and occasionally got caught on trees in low-level flight. I'd continue but I'm too weak with laughter... -- -Gord. |
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From: "Gord Beaman" )
Date: 1/10/2004 3:27 PM Central Standard Time Message-id: Mike Marron wrote: In other words, now I see why, for the most part, he despised cops,...especially asshole cops like YOU. Mike...serious question sir...you don't have any children do you?...at least none that you can have an influence on?... -- -Gord. God, I hope not. Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired |
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(B2431) wrote:
Even if I believed half of the stories you have told us you would have to be in your fifties at least. Time for you to act your age. If I'm in my fifties then you must be in your eighties! And what right do you have to tell people to grow up when you haven't done so yourself? Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired |
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