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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Dr. Strangelove

From: lsf5275@aol.com
Date: 2011-04-26

It was my grandfather. He and my dad are both gone. It was my mother's father, though.
 
In a message dated 4/26/2011 1:38:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gabru@comsec.net writes:
 

Frank, we could use a guy like your dad at our airport.  It is definitely a labor of love to keep it going but we put on events to help support

it and some other charities as well.  If there is one thing pilots like to do it’s get together and tell stories.  The older pilots have some great

ones.

Gary

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lsf5275@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:24 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Dr. Strangelove

 

Interesting. I've been into sailplanes and flying all my life as well. My Grandfather was the first pilot to ever land and take off from National Airport. He kept College Park Airport open for many years when it was broke by his generous donations and fund raising efforts. He was also one of the earliest members of The Quiet Birdmen.

Frank

In a message dated 4/26/2011 9:33:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, atm655@verizon.net writes:

 

Hey Gary,

Here is my email atm655@verizon.net sounds like we have similiar interests other than the Mellotrons.

Fellas I'm doing this out of respect for the main topic of this list.

Tony

----- Original Message -----

From: Gary Brumm

Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3:14 AM

Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Dr. Strangelove

 

I remember talking to you about the sailplanes.  There is a Twin Comanche that some collage kid keeps out at the airport.  His dad has quite a collection

of aircraft and I guess he get his pick.  The runway is a  little over 3700 feet long and the foundation is heavily overbuilt as it was originally a training post

for Doolittle’s Raiders (B-25 Mitchell).  It also has a drag racing history and every year we put on races in September.  We had Don “Big Daddy” Garlits  

as the Grand Master a couple of years ago as he used to race there back in the 50’s & 60’s.  It’s a small airport but lots of fun! 

Gary

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 1:36 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Dr. Strangelove

 

Gary,

I was flying solo in sailplanes at 14, dad had a Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper_PA-30_Twin_Comanche which we flew all over North America.

One of the few advantage of being an only child. Nothing beats an open right seat except an open left!

Good times!

Tony

----- Original Message -----

From: Gary Brumm

Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 1:29 PM

Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Dr. Strangelove

 

Hey Tony,

What did you fly?  I’m in a flying club that we turned into a social club at an airport a friend of mine owns.  We have one giant hangar dedicated to

parties and music.  We are putting in a good sound system and going to start doing live music.  As far as the club goes it seems that most of the members

who are musicians seem to be bass players….oh well…..

g

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:52 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Dr. Strangelove

 

Mine too, George C Scott made the movie, at least for me.

The B-52 scene to be specific. Something like "a big bird like a 52", I can't help it as a former pilot and son of a WW2 P-51 pilot, we loved it!

Tony

----- Original Message -----

From: John Wright

Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 12:45 PM

Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Dr. Strangelove

 

Dr. Strangelove is my favorite movie of all time.  “I’ll get your money, but you’ll have to answer to the Coca-Cola Company”  Keenan Wynn.

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Jacques
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 2:36 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Dr. Strangelove

 

"POE"....  Purity of Essence!

On Apr 25, 2011, at 3:26 PM, Tony wrote:






Thanks John!

I have copies of Dr. Strangelove and Fail Safe.

And saw both in the theatre.

Good stuff!

Tony

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:52 AM

Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: OT-Future ax slingers

Listen up and learn…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KvgtEnABY

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:41 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: OT-Future ax slingers

Now that's quality entertainment!

IMHO,

Tony

----- Original Message -----

From: john barrick

Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 9:32 AM

Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: OT-Future ax slingers

I deny them my essence.

Gen. Ripper (ret.)

On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

Commie vampires sucking the creativity out of all of us along with our precious bodily fluids.