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Old 04-15-2013, 02:31 AM
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Default Before Marine BootCamp, Father-Son TX-OH-NC-GA-FL

Daniel and I are enroute! More pictures available later. Started from Houston yesterday. Stops at Rusk County, TX and Kennett, MO. At Kennett we coincidently met up with Bud Newhouse, who was returning from the NASCAR formation flight at Fort Worth. I swapped Daniel for Bud's luggage and Daniel got his first RV8 ride, to finish the day at Lunken/Cincinnati. Both KRFI and KTKX are good stops with good fuel prices and nice facilities for a cross-country break.

It was a right day to be northbound, probably a 20 knot push at 5500'.



We had a great evening with family, and we planning to visit as many cousins as possible before Daniel starts in San Diego next month.

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Old 04-15-2013, 05:59 AM
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Wow, this all sounds too familiar! Sounds like a great time. We thank Daniel for his patriotism and service.
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Old 04-15-2013, 07:59 AM
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Default Good job!

Carl:

Proud pop of a Marine? Good on you for raising such a fine young man.

As for the to-be Devildog, tell him there's an unofficial 12th General Order:

"To walk my post from flank to flank,
And take no *%#@ from any rank."
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Old 04-15-2013, 05:18 PM
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Carl, When you and your soon-to-be marine son get to Florida. Look me up (VAF white pages) and give me a call. I'll buy lunch and if it works out, I'll introduce you to my nephew who goes to Parris Island June 10th.

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Old 04-15-2013, 07:28 PM
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Started the day with a hop to Falmouth, KY for fuel. A group of wild turkeys were on the runway, and decided to run across the runway right in our rollout path. Daniel was sure we barely missed one that passed under our wing.



He got to visit with cousins and families this evening in Asheville, NC. Using Hendersonville airport, 0A7.



We appreciate the good wishes for Daniel's future, and Gary, if we fly to Venice we will definitely call.

Carl

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Old 04-15-2013, 07:35 PM
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Default Have a nice trip Carl!

Been to Gene Snyder yesterday the cheapest gas in the vicinity. They were flying Young Eagles. Spotted an RV but he left early.
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Old 04-16-2013, 06:05 AM
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Old 04-16-2013, 09:13 PM
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Hey Vlad, so sorry I missed seeing you on Sunday at Gene Snyder.

We got a slow start south since ATL area had IFR WX this morning. Left Asheville area about 2 pm and quickly arrived in KLZU, NE of ATL. Daniel has his PPL Glider but is motion sensitive. A bit bumpy today so I turned off the Trio Pro Pilot and he hand-flew to keep up the concentration on the task and avoid any bad feelings. He flew great!



Mandatory food picture, Green River BBQ, Saluda, NC. Great BBQ, maybe 20 minute drive from 0A7.



Later this evening, dinner out with cousins that have growing families..



Tomorrow to KDED, WX permitting! These RVs are wonderful cross-country machines!

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Old 04-17-2013, 08:05 AM
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Carl
Good to hear you are having some good family time. That will be a memory you will never forget. All the more reason for me to get mine done.
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Old 04-17-2013, 08:59 AM
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Carl,

Weather looks good and I assume you are on your way to DED. Great trip for you two!
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