Once again, as usual my friend Murph has hit the nail on the head. Thanks
Murph, that was great advice as to General rules of thumb, methods, setup
and behavior.
Allow me to stop right here and elaborate a bit on Murph. Murph has
a unique way of observing a particular problem/issue, analyzing for a short
period and coming up with an absolutely unique and yet simple solution that
has blown right past the majority of all the rest of us. I have a couple of
other examples I will share with all. These were questions that ironically
Mr. Swingle had posed to all. It was coincidence that I happened to meet up
with Murph when these two other questions were asked by young Swingle. They
are as follows and are for entertainment purposes only. Do enjoy.
Cliff Lindgren.
Here is the first of young Swingle's dilemma:
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Swingle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 9:32 AM
To: soaring@airage.com
Subject: [RCSE] Planes become busses.
I recently flew on 6 separate commercial flights. Not a noteworthy trip but
it ranged from smaller airports up to Chicago O'Hare. Quite a few take offs
and landings (the fun parts).
Sadly, I came to a realization. I have lost that sense of
wonder/joy/fun/etc. The aircraft had ceased being airplanes and turned into
little more than busses.
I used to enjoy feeling the gear retracting and the flaps dropping. I'd
occasionally paste my face against the window like a small child (discreetly
of course). But now, it was just a bus! Little more. Gad, what a sorry state
of affairs.
Bill Swingle
Janesville, CA
Here is my reply with Murph's solution.
"As some of you may know, I have a good friend named Murph. He has no
Internet service, (lives in a tree house) otherwise he would be out on the
exchange continually advising a lot of you with your problems. I visited
him last evening (he had just corked a fresh batch of "Bathtub Gin" and I
was invited over to sample some). Anyway, I find he is very interested in
hearing about other folks laments so he can use his unique ability, by
cutting to the chase, analyzing the problem and coming up with a sure cure
for the person in pain. I thought Mr. Swingle's problem was a worthy one
and proceeded to indulge Murph to see what he could come up with. As usual,
Murph immediately (a few good belts of his recent Batch of Gin of course
preceded any pondering on Swingle's dilemma) jumped right in and the
following, is his solution for Mr. Swingle. If any others of you might have
a similar or even totally unique situation, Murph has advised me he is now
taking on new clientele and for a small fee would be more than happy to
help.
Cliff Lindgren
Dated 3/2/05
Dear Mr. Osohigh, as you know, I am not privy to RCSE, but occasionally get
offered little tidbits so crucial to the survival of RCSE, that I feel
compelled to help those in need and beg you to post my advise.
Once again, it is my pleasure to provide Mr. Bill Swingle of Janesville,
California the following. (per usual, there will be no charge for this
service.) Text follows:
Bill-
Murphy here to try and help ya out once again dude. Set back in yer chair
and listen up. I've seen your kind of pain before. It starts out as a
little discontent by sitting there in Row 17, Seat E. Oh sure, you think
that the little white ~envelope~ (some call it a "barf-bag") in the seat
back in front of you is meant for "just anybody". Well, it's not! Trust me
on this one Bill, the airlines are NOT trying to make you feel small or
insignificant by placing you in Row 17, Seat E. If you don't believe me,
the next time you fly, specifically request "17-E".
After you stow your carry-on baggage and set back in that recliner, take a
moment to get a close look at that barf-bag. Open it, and turn it inside
out. Ask the Stewardess, I mean Flight Attendant, for a magnifying glass
AND a shot glass. Put the shot glass to use five or six times before you
employ the use of the magnifying glass. Walla! If you squint your eyes,
you will actually see that the inside of the white envelope has embossed in
it:
"For the Personal Use of Bill Swingle". Now, if that doesn't re-kindle
your love and appreciation of flying, nothing will!
Bill, between you and me, there is a possibility that it is not as simple as
that above. There is a fairly rare disease referred to as DBS, and
unfortunately your symptoms appear to mimic those of classic DBS patients.
DBS, or "Depraved Bus Syndrome" could be your problem. I noted in your
second paragraph, and I quote you: "The aircraft had ceased being
airplanes and turned into little more than buses". Bill, that
statement in itself should be a sure tip-off to trained specialists in
DBS. Although there are no known antidotes for the physical composites
of DBS, there is a "self-help" mental exercise that has been 99.9%
effective in a test group of willing and un-paid participants. While
it is difficult to solve every disease and affliction known to man over the
internet, your buddy Murphy here has one heck of a record going. To get a
better appreciation of Deprived Bus Syndrome, answer the following few
questions:
1. Which carried more passengers?
A. Sopwith Camel
B. Greyhound Bus Lines
C. Elvis Lines
D. None of the above.
2. Who carries more passengers between Reno and Winnemucca per year?
A. Airplanes
B. Buses
C. Sopwith Camels
D. All of the above
3. If you had to jump out using a parachute, which would be the safest to
jump out of:
A. An Airplane
B. A Bus
C. A relationship with a bi-curious Girlfriend
D. A Ferris Wheel going the wrong way
If you answered "A" to all three questions, you need to stop flying toy
airplanes. If you answered "B" to all three questions, you are correct (and
can probably get a scholarship to "Bus Buddies University" (and immediate
salvation from DBS, by the way!) If you answered "C" to all the questions,
you might consider running as an officer or for a position with the
Executive Committee of The Northern California Slope Soarers Club. If you
answered "D" to any of the questions, call me 1-800-GET-ACLU and I'll see
what I can do.
Hope this helps.
Murph "always here to help" Murphy
Here is another one of Murph's unique contributions towards one of Bill's
dilemmas that he seemingly comes up with from time to time. Once again,
Murph hit the nail square on the head again. The wisdom of Solomon comes to
mind when I think about Murph's answers. Bill had posed the question I
believe as to what was everyone's favorite plane to fly.
Dated 6/7/02
I presented the Swingle question to my flying buddy "Murphy" and this is
what the nutcase replied with. I really wonder about his ability to
comprehend. To put it quite simply I find "Murph" to be mentally "in and
out". Lately, it seems more out than in.
His response is as follows: Response to Bill Swingle regarding favorite
planes:
Well, as best as I can recollect, it was back in my Woodshop class at San
Rafael High School back in '65. Our instructor, Mr. Sawbuck, was a real
stickler for detail. Why, I can remember him giving me guff (and a bad
grade at that) because my hand hewn toothpicks were too thick. I explained
to him that half my cousins in Tennessee where missing every other tooth,
and after showing him a picture of the family re-union, he changed my grade
from a D- to an A+. You see, my toothpicks were just about as wide as a
kernal of corn, or "Jes Right fer the Pickin'" as we
used to say. Mr. Sawbuck always said, "Function before Form". That
quote always struck home with me, and I've tried to live my life with Mr.
Sawbuck's words inscribed in the Cerebelum of my Soul. That's why I swear
by Metamucil..."Function before Form".
Okay, well, getting back to the question you posed, Mr. Swingle (catchy
name at that), what was my most memorable plane? That's a tough one Bill.
Actually, I had two that I could never ever decide which was my favorite.
My Sawbuck had me do a handrail for a spiral staircase one day, and that was
my first exposure to a Compass Plane. Now that sucker could take her down
just a sliver at a time, until the handrail fit "just so". Didn't matter,
mind you, whether the handrail went left or right, up or down, that good ol'
Compass Plane could move some wood.
That's all I have to say about that plane.
The other plane that has to be tied for the honors is a gal I met at Mel's
Drive-in, up yonder Lombard Street. Used to call her "Plane Jane", but
lemme tell ya one thing Bill, there warn't nuthin' plane about plane Jane.
She'd skiddy up ta the window with all the muscle tone of an ice cream
sundae, and lay it all on the tray. Thank goodness
I had a good friend Merle, who owned a glass shop...saved my arse a number
of times. Hope this helps your survey.
Well, Bill, don't hesitate to ask for more details if you should need them.
I think I wore out the compass plane and threw her out. But I think plane
Jane is still shakin' it down, and I think she works at a bar called "Mona's
Gorilla Lounge" downtown. I'll get ya the number.
-Murphy-
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-----Original Message-----
From: Murph[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 7:16 PM
To: Bill Swingle; Soaring@airage.com
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Aerotowing
Say Hey Bill!
Although I'm a former Navy guy, I checked with some bro's on the ~other
side~, and got some good advise here for ya:
General Rules of Thumb are the following:
1. When saluting a General, always salute with your right hand. Keep the
thumb tightly clenched against the index finger of the rigid right hand.
Keep the thumb as straight as possible, however, due to the stress of
encountering a General, do not be suprised if a slight ~crook~ appears at
the mid-point of the thumb (no matter how straight you try to keep it).
Never look the General in the eye (they might ask you to "volunteer" for
something), and neither should you look at your thumb, for it is a sign of
weakness. While it is important to wash the edge of your pinky finger
(because it faces the General if the salute is done correctly), the only
part of your thumb you need to wash is the very outward tip, because it
could leave a smudge mark on your temple if you changed the oil lately in a
Hummer or SUV. That's all I know about General rules of thumb. As for
"setup and behavior" you inquire about, this is MOST important: If someone
tries to "set you up" with a General's daughter, forget it. You're just
asking for trouble from the beginning. Your "behavior" will tip off the
General, and you know that that means....Booty Duty. Hope this helps-
Murphy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Soaring@airage.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:11 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Aerotowing
> All this talk about aerotowing has me intrigued. I've never done it but it
> seems to me that it'd be a most enjoyable way to launch.
>
> What are the general rules of thumb regarding methods, setup and behavior?
>
> Bill Swingle
> Janesville, CA
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