In the spirit of brotherhood..

[pierre smith]

....I'm often amazed at the kindness and selfless nature of so many of the folks on here.

I've recently been interested in a Rocket out west and don't have time to go look at it since our season is underway down here.

I met Bob Mills last year in Chico, Ca. on a visit to my parents and children, when he gave me a ride in his Super 6....a rocket in it's own right.

Well, he volunteered to go and do a pre-buy on the Rocket and took his buddy, an A@P/IA with him. The owner also volunteered a ride, which Bob took. Between a bunch of pictures and a personal chat with his buddy, Walt, about the condition of things, I'm very grateful indeed and I couldn't even pay for anything. I will however, be in Reno to take them to a fancy dinner, so I thought it appropriate to thank them both publically.

Thanks very, very much Bob.

[N395V]

A Rocket? F1 or Harmon?

what will be the fate of

Sojourner

[pierre smith]

...the Sojourner will be for the wife and me and the Harmon Rocket will be for me. The missus sat in Brian's -4 and was not a happy camper. "It's like I'm sitting in a hole back here!" was her remark.

You remember the old Southern expression, "If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy". I did ask her if she'd divorce me if I bought it, like the ex did, and she said, no way. She says the bills are paid, there's money in the bank and I don't do the bar scene (but do teach Sunday school), so what the heck, go for it.

Regards,

[Gary 40274]

Originally Posted by pierre smith

....I'm often amazed at the kindness and selfless nature of so many of the folks on here.

I've recently been interested in a Rocket out west and don't have time to go look at it since our season is underway down here.

I met Bob Mills last year in Chico, Ca. on a visit to my parents and children, when he gave me a ride in his Super 6....a rocket in it's own right.

Well, he volunteered to go and do a pre-buy on the Rocket and took his buddy, an A@P/IA with him. The owner also volunteered a ride, which Bob took. Between a bunch of pictures and a personal chat with his buddy, Walt, about the condition of things, I'm very grateful indeed and I couldn't even pay for anything. I will however, be in Reno to take them to a fancy dinner, so I thought it appropriate to thank them both publically.

Thanks very, very much Bob.

There is a large group of Tech counselors out there willing to do that type of inspection for anyone needing it.

Gary Specketer

[rvmills]

Originally Posted by pierre smith

Thanks very, very much Bob.

Shucks Pierre, the pleasure was all mine! Not to mention, I got to fly/ride in it! (As I felt after riding in my buddy's F1 Rocket...the ride that started RV/Rocket fever for me...after flying this one, I said "reminds me of an A-4, and closest thing to a fighter I've seen!") Best of luck, and whichever way it goes, nothing owed, my friend! (Well, maybe another ride!)

Originally Posted by Gary 40274

There is a large group of Tech counselors out there willing to do that type of inspection for anyone needing it.

Gary Specketer

Roger that Gary, very true, and I certainly wouldn't compete with that, or pass myself off as an inspector. That's why I brung my buddy, who helps me on my condition inspections (works my butt off would be a better term!) and who has helped build and/or rebuild several RVs. Gave it the close eyeball, asked a heap of good questions, and we took a ton of pics for Pierre.

Good luck again Pierre!!

Cheers,
Bob

[Louise Hose]

Originally Posted by pierre smith

I did ask her if she'd divorce me if I bought it, like the ex did, and she said, no way. She says the bills are paid, there's money in the bank and I don't do the bar scene (but do teach Sunday school), so what the heck, go for it.

Now that's a very sensible spouse! That also pretty much sums up Paul and my decision-making on aviation (and other) matters. Of course, it's certainly easier when you DO keep the bills paid, you DO have money in the bank, and you have a spouse you can trust completely. Pierre, you and I are both very blessed!