The debut of the BMW 3.0CS coupe in 1971 marked, in my opinion, the zenith of BMW styling and driving experience. This car was beautiful from any angle. It saw the introduction of BMW’s now-famous inline 6 cylinder engine, still touted by many automobile technophiles as being one of the smoothest, most reliable engines ever … [Read more…]
November 8 was the date, and 2008 Hidden Hills Dr. was the place! Our annual jazz festivity! Music was provided, of course, by none other than our own little homegrown jazz group, which includes: John Hoag, piano Steve Koppell, sax Michael Minnis, guitar James Minor, percussion Phil Auldridge, acoustic bass and Hammond B3 … [Read more…]
The MG car company (MG is an acronym for Morris Garage) was one of the earlier British manufacturers. Their early cars were, somewhat primitive (not unlike most every other manufacturer), but, with few exceptions, the MG name has been associated with “sports” cars. The MGA roadster is no exception. In fact, if there were … [Read more…]
In the early 1970’s while serving as a junior officer in the Navy, and stationed at San Diego, I joined a base “sport” parachuting club. It was here I met my best (and longest friend) Tom Ryals, now living on the Virginia coast. Our little club would go jumping almost every Saturday, for a couple … [Read more…]
Near the end of my stay in Idaho, Jay and I flew up north of Coeur d’Alene to Cavanaugh Bay. These are the rest of the pictures of that trip: Click here to return to the details of our Idaho adventure.
Enjoy these pictures of our trip to the Moose Creek airstrip in Idaho. For full details on our trip, go back to the Idaho Blog:
Shortly after July 4 this year (2009) I accepted an invitation from my good flying buddy, Jay Burdeaux, to come up to his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and do some back country flying. I’ve known Jay since we both lived in Hawaii, some 20 years ago, and we’ve kept touch ever since. Jay is … [Read more…]
I have to admit, I’m a hopeless car guy. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by the intricacy of a well-engineered piece of machinery. Many people see car ownership, and driving, as just a method of transportation. To me, an automobile is a work of art (well, SOME of them), and the … [Read more…]
I’ve recently taken up the hobby of beekeeping. Why? Well, after some study I’ve become fascinated with the structured social order of bees. These little critters band together with the sole purpose of insuring the survival of the group. This extends right down to the willingness of worker bees to commit suicide when the hive … [Read more…]
There comes a time in every man’s life when he has to let go of cherished items. Such was the case recently with my beloved wallet of some 10+ years. Yes, this wallet has been with me through thick and thin (literally). Through times of famine and prosperity. Through it all, this baby has been … [Read more…]