Bong (I think his first name was Richard) flew P-38's in the Pacific Theater during WWII, and, IIRC, was America's leading ace of the war.
Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 12:13 AM Subject: Bongs > > I'm planning on forming my own cult for the expressed purpose of being > > suppressed by Chinese communists. We're just gonna hang out and smoke dope > > all day. We're calling ourselves the Falun Bong. > > > Mark, > Speaking of Bong, there's a place on the road to Chicago called the "Bong > Recreation Area," named after a WWII flying ace or some such. I was at a gas > station off the interstate over Christmas, when this young kid comes in with > this big smile on his face. He asks the clerk, "what and where is the 'Bong > Recreation Area'? I've _got_ to get a picture of this for my friends!!" > > The clerk gave him directions and off he went... > > <g> > > --Mike >
