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Re: Faster Than A Speeding Bulllet….!

Sdetjen — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:07:06 -0000

Damn, I had those memories flushed out of my mind and you had to help regurgitate them back. Here's upchuck to you good buddy!! :)

Re: Faster Than A Speeding Bulllet….!

Denny Schaar — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:52:08 -0000

Captain Leon, Only you could make a God-awful experience seem hilariously funny. Been there-done that and good for a few more years.

Re: New Year’s Resolutions?

Sdetjen — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:22:03 -0000

Leon,
Once again you have out done yourself and brought a tear to my eye (yeah right, lmao). To beat the rush I went out and bought a murder of crows.

Re: The Las Vegas Indy Car Weekend After Thoughts

Jeremyhammack — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:59:58 -0000

Yes I do have to admit that I felt like I knew him.He was so full of life, His smile you can never forget,His awesome personality.I was so excited to meet him and get a pic with the two time Indy 500 winner,I didn't know these would be his last days on earth. :( R.I.P Dan Wheldon you will be greatly missed your new Friend Jeremy Hammack Thx for the short but brief time I had with you.

Re: The Las Vegas Indy Car Weekend After Thoughts

Sdetjen — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:43:28 -0000

Once again I have enjoyed reading your thoughts. You always had a way with words.

Re: An Open Letter To Dad

Jeremyhammack — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:21:27 -0000

Wow Dad that brought tears to my eyes ,your right time does not heal it just makes it a lil easier ,but the feelings never go away .I want to thank you for always being there for me n my family through the good times and bad, and maybe the the road we have went down has been a winding road but thanks for being the captain of the ship. So from my family to you thanks from the bottom of our hearts WE LOVE YOU. But I got to say not having my twin girls Macie n Ciara its been hard , thx for never forgetting them, they are always in my heart. I love you dad have a great vacation you deserve it.

Re: An Open Letter To Dad

Leon — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:34:54 -0000

Thank you my friend for your comments.

Yes, it was a very difficult article to write. However, my Dad was a good, honest, hard working, honorable, good old country boy from Oklahoma, with just a 6th grade education. Therefore, I just wanted to honor him today, on his 99th birthday.

We didn't have much growing up, but whatever we had, he was willing to share with friends and family. that was how he was raised. If you need something and I have it, you are welcome to it!

So Steve, even 15 1/2 years after his death, he is still my role model! I really try to ask myself, "what would Dad do", before I finalize my decisions.

Looking back, I guess that I just had a really special relationship with my Dad! I felt that he was really proud of me and my accomplishments in life!

And as I wrote in my article, time does not heal all, it only gives us strength to try to cope!

I am coping..................

Re: An Open Letter To Dad

Sdetjen — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:44:00 -0000

I can only imagine how difficult it was to write this, but once again your gift of using words to express yourself was nothing short of amazing. Well done Captain, my Captain.

Re: Oregon Wine Tasting

Sdetjen — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:46:25 -0000

And this from a guy who thought wine came in a box while we were in college. I am greatly impressed.

Re: Tillamook Cheese Factory

Denny Schaar — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:40:49 -0000

Capt. Leon, the Tilamook Cheese Factory was the highlight of many PDX layovers. We'd load up in the old golden goose (1969 Dodge station wagon) and head for the TCF, buy some picnic fixin's and find a spot on the beach to dig clams or just enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Lots of fond memories, so thanks for this post.

Re: Life At 93!

Dona Simpson — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:50:24 -0000

Aunt Olmay, wow, 93, looking good too. Hope you had a blessed and wonderful day. Everytime I was with you and Uncle Archy you always made it so much fun and the memories are great. God Bless You dear lady, Dona

Re: Wine Tasting In The Russian River Valley

Sdetjen — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:44:14 -0000

Wait until you hit Oregon. Great white wines...

Re: They Stood The Watch

Captainblowdri — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:29:25 -0000

Thanks for your years of dedication with the Coast Guard and the Madera Police Dept.! Yes, my friend, we have both "Stood the Watch"! And fortunately we are able to talk about it.

Re: They Stood The Watch

Sdetjen — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:18:09 -0000

Thanks Leon for your comments and dedication for you yourself have "Stood the Watch!"

Re: Back To My Roots

Captainblowdri — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:38:22 -0000

Steve,
Those were the "good old days"! It is interesting that you mentioned the Jazz-Rock class that we took together at Fresno State. I have told many stories about that class and how much fun I had personally in that class. Being the youngest of five kids, and growing up on rock and roll, some of the early rock and roll music was a "flashback"!!

I also believe that Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young left a very big mark on rock and roll, too!!

Play me some "Old Alabama"!!

Re: Back To My Roots

Sdetjen — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:12:53 -0000

I remember our Music Appreciation class instructor (in the 70's) telling the class that music would eventually go back to the country western roots. I, like you Leon, switch to country western in the 80's, with some "Good Ole Rock n Roll" thrown in. Along with the groups you named, I also believe that CSN & Y gave a lot to our generation, the "Don't Trust Anyone over 30" generation. Still have pictures of the demonstration march at CSU-Fresno.

Re: Back To My Roots

Flyboy6242 — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:24:39 -0000

Captain Leon, what a neat picture of you with the "tweety bird". With a new windshield, she looks like you could crawl in and go fly.
I appreciate the music history lesson as that was my generation of music in my growing up years. Ah, those were the days. You're looking fit so I'm assuming that retired life is agreeing with you. We're looking forward to your visit to the Black Hills. Just let me know what your plans are.
Regards,
Denny Schaar

Re: An Enlightening Experience

BRENDA BRADFORD — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:32:23 -0000

Wow. Nicely written and "enlightening" for sure. Great job to you and your crew.
I do have some questions if I may.
Can you as a Captian refuse to fly a plane that had been known to have issues and have them provide you with anothe rplane for that particular flight?
What was your original though when you became aware that you were going to fly the "smoking" plane?

Brenda

Re: Good Morning Race Fans

David Cavender — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:26:59 -0000

Enjoy Leon, wish I was there with you! How are you doing physically since your retirement?

Dave

Re: An Enlightening Experience

søgemaskineoptimering — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:54:55 -0000

You can see the architecture of the world in the churches of San Francisco. No other American city can claim to have such a diverse ...

Re: A New Set Of Digits

Captainblowdri — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:01:16 -0000

Steve,
That was a great story! I will keep my eye out for a bubble gum light and a siren for you, as well!

Re: A New Set Of Digits

Sdetjen — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:54:06 -0000

I can understand your feelings my friend. When I hear a siren, I still have to look and my adrenaline starts to flow. Just last week the Chippy's had chased a car thief into the golf course behind my house. They came to the door and wanted to use my gate to go look. Did one better; got the ole 45 out and piled into my golf cart and "roll on it 1-Adam12". Now I am looking for a light and siren to mount on the cart and start pulling over those duffers..

Take care.

Re: A New Set Of Digits

Flyboy6242 — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:54:04 -0000

Capt. Leon, as one who is about to acquire a new set of digits (70's) myself, I can assure you that life is just getting started for you. 60 is most definitely the new 30, at least as far as your mind goes. You may not come off the starting line like a top fuel dragster, but you're still on the track with the competition trying to catch up. Just savor your days with all those things that are important to you: family, friends, racetracks, etc. And don't forget to include me in your travel plans. The latchstring is always out for you here in SoDak. Regards, Denny Schaar

Re: Anything Like Me?

Jeremyhammack — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:29:37 -0000

Hey Dad just wanted to say thanks for ever thing you have done for me n my family. You have been a great role model for me n I love you with all my heart.One thing you n me have in common is we have a big heart n we care about each other,and other people.Thx for being true to who you are and let's keep make our relationship better love you Daddy-o

Re: The Time Has Come!

Ka9a — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:04:43 -0000

Good Deal Leon, hope everything works out for you and Tony.

Best Regards, Bill