BillyVance 34 #51 September 12, 2007 Quote Quote ***They thanked me with one of the really neat 'signed by the team' presentation posters...framed and all. While not a logbook signature, I do have a framed photo of the US Army's Golden Knights 8 way team, presented to me by Joe Trinko and Chris Talbert at the Virginia state record 88 ways that Joe co-organized with Doug Forth in 1999, that also saw the first all-deaf 5 way in the US. Dave Stahl, Gary Mohler, Charlie Brown, Paul Rafferty, John Hoover, Eric Heinshimer (sp?), Joe Trinko, Rob Wonk, Vern Mullen (sp?), Chris Talbert, and two others whose names I can't make out, maybe a Sean Capopeco (sp?) and a Larry N-----? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #53 September 12, 2007 Russ Gunby Cheryl Stern Garner Ted Armstrong Morton Downey The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #54 September 12, 2007 Charlton Heston signed my 13th jump. Everyone else was buying his book, but I presented my "Precision Logbook" for him to sign. Puzzled look on his face, for sure. Photo later. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #55 September 12, 2007 QuoteCharlton Heston signed my 13th jump... Why did I first read "Charlene Tilton"?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #56 September 12, 2007 QuoteQuoteCharlton Heston signed my 13th jump... Why did I first read "Charlene Tilton"? Uh, well, it WAS in DALLAS.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #57 September 12, 2007 QuoteRuss Gunby I used to work with his son (Mike) at a company called Practical Peripherals (modems). He told me his Dad had something to do with designing the USPA patch/logo or something to that effect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BIGUN 1,307 #58 September 12, 2007 As in; Gene "Fall outta the sky into Nicaragua" Hasenfus? Or the other one? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jenfly00 0 #59 September 13, 2007 Quote Just off the top of my head~ D~1 Kittenger Chuck Yeager Scott Crossfield Pappy Boyington AND the Japanese pilot that shot him down. 4 of the original Gemini Astronauts Harrison Ford Tom Cruise Burt Rutan Dick Rutan Jeanna Yeager Patty Wagstaff Sean D. Tucker Smitty The Jumper Ted Strong Bill Booth More 'Blue Angels' and 'Thunderbirds' than I can count. Roy Johnson Paul & Tom Poperesney Art Scholl Bert Beverly D-288 Steve Fossett Bill Morrissey Richard Branson Steve Snyder Charlie Hillard Jim Hooper Jim Wallace Captian Hook Roger Nelson Carl Nelson Dave Verner Nick DG The first guy to fly a balloon across the Alantic The pilot of the first F-117 over Bagdad. 'Hoot' Gibson the astronaut 'Hoot' Gibson the famous 727 stunt pilot 'Hoot' Gibson that jumped at Perris 20 years ago Gene Hassenfus Sheryl Sterns Story Musgrave Norm Kent Mike McGowan Tom Sanders Jan Davis William J. "Pete" Knight Randy 'Duke' Cunningham And many many more....I use my logs almost as an autograph book because it's something I KNOW I'm gonna hang onto for the rest of my life. Excluding Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise, a MOST impressive list!----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #60 September 13, 2007 Quote As in; Gene "Fall outta the sky into Nicaragua" Hasenfus? Or the other one? Yeah Gene...that's the famous one, I have a bunch from Bill his brother too, who is the DZO at the Omro, Wi. skydiving center. I do several demos a year with Bill. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #61 September 13, 2007 I just went back through a few logbooks. I've got a memorable jump signed by a Swedish guy who must be named "Chicken Pox". So, in the future, try to spell your name so that it can be read accurately at a later date. Most of my favorite signatures are memories. My 1000th was organized by Jerry Bird. He and the world-famous Arlo signed that (and then Arlo pied me).I jumped with that asshole Johnny Gates every weekend. The thing about living in Zhills is that everyone comes to visit. People are just other jumpers and doing fun stuff. People who have been there for Christmas/New Years boogie know what I mean. The famous and the infamous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #62 September 13, 2007 Quote I just went back through a few logbooks. People who have been there for Christmas/New Years boogie know what I mean. The famous and the infamous. I'll be there for this years, cani get your auto graph BillYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #63 September 13, 2007 Quote Quote I just went back through a few logbooks. People who have been there for Christmas/New Years boogie know what I mean. The famous and the infamous. I'll be there for this years, cani get your auto graph Bill Won't do ya any good. Nobody knows who I am. I'll sign it now so that you can say you knew me before... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #64 September 13, 2007 I have several signatures from people I've jumped with and were friends with who aren't here anymore, so those are special to me. I'll be at Zhills in a few weeks so I'll have to make sure to call Jerry Bird to join us for dinner. He's one cool cat! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #65 September 13, 2007 Quote Quote Quote I just went back through a few logbooks. People who have been there for Christmas/New Years boogie know what I mean. The famous and the infamous. I'll be there for this years, cani get your auto graph Bill Won't do ya any good. Nobody knows who I am. I'll sign it now so that you can say you knew me before... I know who you are, and would be honoured to have you sign my logYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #66 September 13, 2007 I've got a memorable jump signed by a Swedish guy who must be named "Chicken Pox". So, in the future, try to spell your name so that it can be read accurately at a later date... Quote Yeah...or worse, I've got several signed by James Bond D-007 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #67 September 13, 2007 Well...I about had a heart attack last night. This thread got me looking for some old logbooks, which I couldn't find anywhere! Ripped the place apart all evening until the wife said..."didn't you take all that 'old' stuff up to your Mom's last year?" DOH!~ I guess the memory IS going! I'd made the mistake of letting one of the kids take a log book to school to show a bunch of astronauts autographs and it got stolen, took 3 days and 20 phone calls but I got it back...so I took 'em all up to mom's and locked 'em in the safe. (the logs not the kids) I had 'started' a project of scanning every one which I never finished...but here are a few memorable pages~ #1 : Jimmy Godwin, Lew Sanborn, Dick Rutan, Jeana Yeager #2 : Scott Crossfield, Larry Newman (double eagle balloon pilot) #3 : Smitty The Jumper, Chuck Yeager, Pappy & The Jap ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BIGUN 1,307 #68 September 14, 2007 SUHWEEEEET!!! Likes I said, you and I should hang out more... you get to meet some kewl peeps... Well, except for that Tom Cruise fella... Course, I have to admit his mid-life crisis gots lots more attention than mine. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 2fat2fly 0 #69 September 14, 2007 [reply you get to meet some kewl peeps He sure does I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #70 September 14, 2007 Quote SUHWEEEEET!!! Likes I said, you and I should hang out more... you get to meet some kewl peeps... Well, except for that Tom Cruise fella... Course, I have to admit his mid-life crisis gots lots more attention than mine. Speakin of COOL PEEPS... Here's one of the most memorable jumps I ever made. A 1st U.S. baton pass reenactment with none other than Steve Snyder himself! On the 'glory ride' down the flight-line following the presentation of the two batons we carried... (One for Steve and one for Charlie Hillards widow) ...Steve thanked me and said that was THE LAST parachute jump he would EVER make....~~ what a wonderful way to end a great skydiving career...and what a HONOR! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BIGUN 1,307 #71 September 14, 2007 What was the date?Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 2fat2fly 0 #72 September 14, 2007 Quote ...Steve thanked me and said that was THE LAST parachute jump he would EVER make I'll bet a lot of folks feel that way after a jump with youEnough of the jabs-that had to be a really cool momentI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #73 September 14, 2007 Quote What was the date? IIRC it was 28 July 1997...One of Steves buddies that flew in to the air show with him told me it was 35 years to the day. I loggged it that way, but when Steve read it, he corrected me & his friend...it was 40 years to the day! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TalbertGK4 0 #74 October 21, 2007 Quote Quote Quote ***They thanked me with one of the really neat 'signed by the team' presentation posters...framed and all. While not a logbook signature, I do have a framed photo of the US Army's Golden Knights 8 way team, presented to me by Joe Trinko and Chris Talbert at the Virginia state record 88 ways that Joe co-organized with Doug Forth in 1999, that also saw the first all-deaf 5 way in the US. Dave Stahl, Gary Mohler, Charlie Brown, Paul Rafferty, John Hoover, Eric Heinshimer (sp?), Joe Trinko, Rob Wonk, Vern Mullen (sp?), Chris Talbert, and two others whose names I can't make out, maybe a Sean Capopeco (sp?) and a Larry N-----? Thats Rob Work, Vern Miller, Sean Capogreco (Cap-o-Grek-o) and probably Larry Miller. Edited to fix my North Carolina spelling! Later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TalbertGK4 0 #75 October 21, 2007 George H. W. Bush (41) as honorary D-2000 after jumping into the dedication of his library in College Station TX. The first time he signed as D-2000 and yes he did buy beer. See ya, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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BIGUN 1,307 #58 September 12, 2007 As in; Gene "Fall outta the sky into Nicaragua" Hasenfus? Or the other one? Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #59 September 13, 2007 Quote Just off the top of my head~ D~1 Kittenger Chuck Yeager Scott Crossfield Pappy Boyington AND the Japanese pilot that shot him down. 4 of the original Gemini Astronauts Harrison Ford Tom Cruise Burt Rutan Dick Rutan Jeanna Yeager Patty Wagstaff Sean D. Tucker Smitty The Jumper Ted Strong Bill Booth More 'Blue Angels' and 'Thunderbirds' than I can count. Roy Johnson Paul & Tom Poperesney Art Scholl Bert Beverly D-288 Steve Fossett Bill Morrissey Richard Branson Steve Snyder Charlie Hillard Jim Hooper Jim Wallace Captian Hook Roger Nelson Carl Nelson Dave Verner Nick DG The first guy to fly a balloon across the Alantic The pilot of the first F-117 over Bagdad. 'Hoot' Gibson the astronaut 'Hoot' Gibson the famous 727 stunt pilot 'Hoot' Gibson that jumped at Perris 20 years ago Gene Hassenfus Sheryl Sterns Story Musgrave Norm Kent Mike McGowan Tom Sanders Jan Davis William J. "Pete" Knight Randy 'Duke' Cunningham And many many more....I use my logs almost as an autograph book because it's something I KNOW I'm gonna hang onto for the rest of my life. Excluding Harrison Ford and Tom Cruise, a MOST impressive list!----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #60 September 13, 2007 Quote As in; Gene "Fall outta the sky into Nicaragua" Hasenfus? Or the other one? Yeah Gene...that's the famous one, I have a bunch from Bill his brother too, who is the DZO at the Omro, Wi. skydiving center. I do several demos a year with Bill. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #61 September 13, 2007 I just went back through a few logbooks. I've got a memorable jump signed by a Swedish guy who must be named "Chicken Pox". So, in the future, try to spell your name so that it can be read accurately at a later date. Most of my favorite signatures are memories. My 1000th was organized by Jerry Bird. He and the world-famous Arlo signed that (and then Arlo pied me).I jumped with that asshole Johnny Gates every weekend. The thing about living in Zhills is that everyone comes to visit. People are just other jumpers and doing fun stuff. People who have been there for Christmas/New Years boogie know what I mean. The famous and the infamous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #62 September 13, 2007 Quote I just went back through a few logbooks. People who have been there for Christmas/New Years boogie know what I mean. The famous and the infamous. I'll be there for this years, cani get your auto graph BillYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #63 September 13, 2007 Quote Quote I just went back through a few logbooks. People who have been there for Christmas/New Years boogie know what I mean. The famous and the infamous. I'll be there for this years, cani get your auto graph Bill Won't do ya any good. Nobody knows who I am. I'll sign it now so that you can say you knew me before... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #64 September 13, 2007 I have several signatures from people I've jumped with and were friends with who aren't here anymore, so those are special to me. I'll be at Zhills in a few weeks so I'll have to make sure to call Jerry Bird to join us for dinner. He's one cool cat! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #65 September 13, 2007 Quote Quote Quote I just went back through a few logbooks. People who have been there for Christmas/New Years boogie know what I mean. The famous and the infamous. I'll be there for this years, cani get your auto graph Bill Won't do ya any good. Nobody knows who I am. I'll sign it now so that you can say you knew me before... I know who you are, and would be honoured to have you sign my logYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #66 September 13, 2007 I've got a memorable jump signed by a Swedish guy who must be named "Chicken Pox". So, in the future, try to spell your name so that it can be read accurately at a later date... Quote Yeah...or worse, I've got several signed by James Bond D-007 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #67 September 13, 2007 Well...I about had a heart attack last night. This thread got me looking for some old logbooks, which I couldn't find anywhere! Ripped the place apart all evening until the wife said..."didn't you take all that 'old' stuff up to your Mom's last year?" DOH!~ I guess the memory IS going! I'd made the mistake of letting one of the kids take a log book to school to show a bunch of astronauts autographs and it got stolen, took 3 days and 20 phone calls but I got it back...so I took 'em all up to mom's and locked 'em in the safe. (the logs not the kids) I had 'started' a project of scanning every one which I never finished...but here are a few memorable pages~ #1 : Jimmy Godwin, Lew Sanborn, Dick Rutan, Jeana Yeager #2 : Scott Crossfield, Larry Newman (double eagle balloon pilot) #3 : Smitty The Jumper, Chuck Yeager, Pappy & The Jap ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,307 #68 September 14, 2007 SUHWEEEEET!!! Likes I said, you and I should hang out more... you get to meet some kewl peeps... Well, except for that Tom Cruise fella... Course, I have to admit his mid-life crisis gots lots more attention than mine. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #69 September 14, 2007 [reply you get to meet some kewl peeps He sure does I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #70 September 14, 2007 Quote SUHWEEEEET!!! Likes I said, you and I should hang out more... you get to meet some kewl peeps... Well, except for that Tom Cruise fella... Course, I have to admit his mid-life crisis gots lots more attention than mine. Speakin of COOL PEEPS... Here's one of the most memorable jumps I ever made. A 1st U.S. baton pass reenactment with none other than Steve Snyder himself! On the 'glory ride' down the flight-line following the presentation of the two batons we carried... (One for Steve and one for Charlie Hillards widow) ...Steve thanked me and said that was THE LAST parachute jump he would EVER make....~~ what a wonderful way to end a great skydiving career...and what a HONOR! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,307 #71 September 14, 2007 What was the date?Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #72 September 14, 2007 Quote ...Steve thanked me and said that was THE LAST parachute jump he would EVER make I'll bet a lot of folks feel that way after a jump with youEnough of the jabs-that had to be a really cool momentI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #73 September 14, 2007 Quote What was the date? IIRC it was 28 July 1997...One of Steves buddies that flew in to the air show with him told me it was 35 years to the day. I loggged it that way, but when Steve read it, he corrected me & his friend...it was 40 years to the day! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TalbertGK4 0 #74 October 21, 2007 Quote Quote Quote ***They thanked me with one of the really neat 'signed by the team' presentation posters...framed and all. While not a logbook signature, I do have a framed photo of the US Army's Golden Knights 8 way team, presented to me by Joe Trinko and Chris Talbert at the Virginia state record 88 ways that Joe co-organized with Doug Forth in 1999, that also saw the first all-deaf 5 way in the US. Dave Stahl, Gary Mohler, Charlie Brown, Paul Rafferty, John Hoover, Eric Heinshimer (sp?), Joe Trinko, Rob Wonk, Vern Mullen (sp?), Chris Talbert, and two others whose names I can't make out, maybe a Sean Capopeco (sp?) and a Larry N-----? Thats Rob Work, Vern Miller, Sean Capogreco (Cap-o-Grek-o) and probably Larry Miller. Edited to fix my North Carolina spelling! Later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TalbertGK4 0 #75 October 21, 2007 George H. W. Bush (41) as honorary D-2000 after jumping into the dedication of his library in College Station TX. The first time he signed as D-2000 and yes he did buy beer. See ya, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
