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  1. Bob Parks

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    #1 Bob Parks, Apr 9, 2011
    My response to the comment by ND Flack is slow in coming for a good reason. His and the comments made by others have simply stunned me and for once I was at a loss for words. I don't handle this kind of thing very well and I didn't know what to do but my son, Spasso, came to my rescue and pointed out some things that I failed to see.
    I have never thought that my participation in Av Chat was anything more than a way to join in and to share some of the memorable incidents in the 80 years that I have been involved in airplanes and flying. Now that is a figure that almost doesn't make sense but it really did start in 1930 when my mother took me to the old Hoover Airport in Washington, D.C.
    I have never considered myself as anything special because I have done nothing special. I have simply been around for a long time and never stopped dabbling in aviation.
    When I think of those of you who are successful businessmen, airline pilots, doctors,mechanics, lawyers, and career military I recognize my insignificance. I have done nothing heroic to accomplish what I have done.You did. I just tagged along.
    As for the "book" or the record of what I was fortunate enough to see and to partake, I have put down 34,000 words so far and I plan to include some of my sketches. I hope to finish it before I am. I have a hunch that I will. I have doubts that it will be published as a real book but maybe I can get a lot of copies made.
    Av Chat is a most unique forum in that the contributors share an interest in and a love of flying AND in so many colors!
    The most unique thing, however, is the unseen faces of the friends that I have out there.
    Thank You.
     
  2. Jedi

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    #2 Jedi, Apr 9, 2011
    You're a great guy Bob.... I really want to meet up with you soon at Randy's Diner
    by the flight museum. Lunch is on me. Is Spasso really your son? I would like him
    there too.

    You've been an ongoing inspiration here in the Aviation Chat section... the things
    you've seen and the things you've done...

    I'm humbled to have a resource like you around these here parts...

    Let's get together soon for lunch, whatcha say?

    :)

    Jedi
     
  3. thecarreaper

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    #3 thecarreaper, Apr 10, 2011
    I did not know what you were referring to, so i searched for it:

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=140426343#post140426343

    Hats off to you Mr Parks, i too have greatly enjoyed reading your insightful posts.
     
  4. troy_wood

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    #4 troy_wood, Apr 10, 2011
    Wow - I had no idea either. A big congratulations to you sir. Flying machines, motorcars and early steam have always been my passions and I can only hope to bite off a fraction of what you've accomplished.

    Many more years of passion to you Bob.
     
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    #5 Gatorrari, Apr 10, 2011
    Bob, that's good enough for me. Considering how aviation has changed through the years, I think that it's important for those who have come before to remind us about the way things used to be, in simpler times. Even though I haven't been around anywhere near as long as you, I try to tell my stories to the younger engineers at LM Aero, who for the most part have never even seen a slide rule, let alone use one to design airplanes! Regardless of your opinion of yourself, you are a genuine asset to this board and we are all glad that you are here.
     
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    #6 Spasso, Apr 10, 2011
    Both of us plan on being at the XXX Italian Show on the 24th.
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=316319

    I'll buy YOU lunch.
     
  7. Bob Parks

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    #7 Bob Parks, Apr 10, 2011
    I would like to do that anytime. Just let me and Spasso know when it would be good for you. I don't eat much.
     
  8. Jedi

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    #8 Jedi, Apr 10, 2011
    Will do Bob. Hopefully in the next few weeks... I'll PM you and Spasso once
    I know my work travel schedule.

    I really look forward to it.

    :)

    Jedi
     
  9. Jedi

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    #9 Jedi, Apr 10, 2011
    I'll check the schedule when I'm at the office computer tomorrow... I do believe
    I'm in town and can be there then...

    :)

    Jedi
     

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