Recent content by type47fan

Hi Thomas, Looking forward to a visit from you and Ms. Chris to sunny Southern California! Just let us know what your schedule is. Cary's passion with Corvettes continues. He's restored the red '62 that's seen on the back cover of Beltsville Shell, a beautiful '56, and is currently working...

Hi Thomas, As always, some really good stuff here. Entertaining and informative, with the human touch that you and Chris add. It just keeps us coming back for more. Linda just got back last night from working the retirement flight for Don Topliff to Frankfurt this week. Your name...

Thomas, Thanks for going the extra mile for us. Great pictures and I also appreciate your investigative determination to verify your hunch on what the beacon might be. It is amazing that they let you climb around on that display. However, that Model 17XA doesn't look like it belongs there...

Wow, Thomas! It's been awhile since I posted, but I've been enjoying your continuing story, along with everyone else, since my wife Linda (exCON FA) first told me about your interests and gave me the reference to this thread. You haven't flown with her recently as she's been bidding China (she...

Lookin' good! Is that the Surf Museum in downtown Oceanside, CA, behind you guys?

As it should be, Chris, as it was MEANT to be . . . . :bowdown:

Did a quick search and found this ebay reference for a model 17. Different than yours. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230768941549+&item=230768941549&vectorid=229466 Might want to capture the pictures, if interested, because this link will be useless when the auction is...

Another heart warming story! I'm never disappointed selecting this thread from my toolbar. Thanks Thomas.

Thomas, you'll need to install this system in your runway/test track/drag strip for all season operation! http://www.heatizon.com/products/radiant-snow-melting/asphalt Can't wait to see Payne's Philo Phenomenon! You need to start rounding up investors.:thumbup:

Thomas, I share Craig's (Amitygravel) sentiment exactly. In fact, the before/after comparisons you make throughout the whole story are a major draw, for me. To be able to stand where others have stood and appreciate, in even the slightest manner, what they were doing in the pursuit of their...

Wow . . . thanks for extending the story of the walnut lumber, Thomas! What's next. "Cant" wait! Looking forward to each new installment from you and Chris.

Thomas, Thanks for posting pictures of the "Harvest of the Walnut Tree". It's amazing that you were able, with limited equipment and help, to bring that tree down in 2 days, minimizing damage to the tree (and yourself) and haul it off to be processed. Your planning and execution some 30...

. . . certainly easier than oil quenching!

type47fan -- did you get my PM? Thanks everyone for being concerned if we were in the severe weather path. It all took place about 150 miles south of us. Quite devastating for those involved. Chris Got it, thanks for the update.

Thomas, Really nice work on the benches! There was never any doubt on how they would turn out. Linda and I are safe and sound here in southern California today but you and many of the followers of this thread are in areas of the country being torn apart and scattered by the thunderstorm's...