Original Posted By: "Charles Campbell"
As many on this list know, Gene Pennington, who signs his posts as =9CGene in Beautiful Tennessee=9D, was diagnosed last spring with an incurable, aggressive form of cancer called leiomyosarcoma.=C2- He sold his Pietenpol to Ryan Mueller and I ferried it from Tennessee to Brodhead for Ryan, flying in formation with Randy Bush.I had not heard from Gene in several months so I gave him a call last week to see how he was doing.=C2- I did not get him, but left a message on his voicemail, and feared that his health was deteriorating.Yesterday he called me, and to my great surprise and delight, he sounded wonderful and strong.=C2- He told me that he had been so sick from his previous chemotherapy treatments that he had just about decided to stop the treatments and let the disease run its course (his initial prognosis from Vanderbilt Hospital last spring had given him 2 =93 3 months to live).=C2- He went to see his Oncologist in Louisville, KY, who put him on a new chemo drug.=C2- Monday, he went back for a CT Scan and checkup and the doctor literally came jumping up and down in his office with the scan results.=C2- The tumors were shrinking!=C2- Bear in mind that this cancer is very rare, and has always been considered untreatable.=C2- Remission is not possible.=C2- Until now.Gene feels like he suddenly has a future again!=C2- He is already discussing the possibility of building a Pietenpol, and may make the trek to Brodhead this coming July.=C2- He flies every day the weather permits (he bought a Kolb Slingshot shortly after he sold his Pietenpol), and feels better than he has felt in months.=C2- I told him this was the best news I had received all year.Just wanted to pass this on to the best group of people on the internet.=C2- Merry Christmas!Jack PhillipsNX899JP =9CIcarus Plummet=9DRaleigh, NC=0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
Original Posted By: "Don Heringhaus"
As many on this list know, Gene Pennington, who signs his posts as "Gene inBeautiful Tennessee", was diagnosed last spring with an incurable,aggressive form of cancer called leiomyosarcoma. He sold his Pietenpol toRyan Mueller and I ferried it from Tennessee to Brodhead for Ryan, flying information with Randy Bush.I had not heard from Gene in several months so I gave him a call last weekto see how he was doing. I did not get him, but left a message on hisvoicemail, and feared that his health was deteriorating.Yesterday he called me, and to my great surprise and delight, he soundedwonderful and strong. He told me that he had been so sick from his previouschemotherapy treatments that he had just about decided to stop thetreatments and let the disease run its course (his initial prognosis fromVanderbilt Hospital last spring had given him 2 - 3 months to live). Hewent to see his Oncologist in Louisville, KY, who put him on a new chemodrug. Monday, he went back for a CT Scan and checkup and the doctorliterally came jumping up and down in his office with the scan results. Thetumors were shrinking! Bear in mind that this cancer is very rare, and has always been considereduntreatable. Remission is not possible. Until now.Gene feels like he suddenly has a future again! He is already discussingthe possibility of building a Pietenpol, and may make the trek to Brodheadthis coming July. He flies every day the weather permits (he bought a KolbSlingshot shortly after he sold his Pietenpol), and feels better than he hasfelt in months. I told him this was the best news I had received all year.Just wanted to pass this on to the best group of people on the internet.Merry Christmas!Jack PhillipsNX899JP "Icarus Plummet"Raleigh, NC________________________________________________________________________________
As many on this list know, Gene Pennington, who signs his posts as "Gene inBeautiful Tennessee", was diagnosed last spring with an incurable,aggressive form of cancer called leiomyosarcoma. He sold his Pietenpol toRyan Mueller and I ferried it from Tennessee to Brodhead for Ryan, flying information with Randy Bush.I had not heard from Gene in several months so I gave him a call last weekto see how he was doing. I did not get him, but left a message on hisvoicemail, and feared that his health was deteriorating.Yesterday he called me, and to my great surprise and delight, he soundedwonderful and strong. He told me that he had been so sick from his previouschemotherapy treatments that he had just about decided to stop thetreatments and let the disease run its course (his initial prognosis fromVanderbilt Hospital last spring had given him 2 - 3 months to live). Hewent to see his Oncologist in Louisville, KY, who put him on a new chemodrug. Monday, he went back for a CT Scan and checkup and the doctorliterally came jumping up and down in his office with the scan results. Thetumors were shrinking! Bear in mind that this cancer is very rare, and has always been considereduntreatable. Remission is not possible. Until now.Gene feels like he suddenly has a future again! He is already discussingthe possibility of building a Pietenpol, and may make the trek to Brodheadthis coming July. He flies every day the weather permits (he bought a KolbSlingshot shortly after he sold his Pietenpol), and feels better than he hasfelt in months. I told him this was the best news I had received all year.Just wanted to pass this on to the best group of people on the internet.Merry Christmas!Jack PhillipsNX899JP "Icarus Plummet"Raleigh, NC________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
He sounds like a cool guy so lets all send him a greeting since he is on a good health roll.Don in Ohio________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:40:00 +0000 (UTC)
He sounds like a cool guy so lets all send him a greeting since he is on a good health roll.Don in Ohio________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:40:00 +0000 (UTC)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
Original Posted By: Jack Phillips <pietflyr(at)bellsouth.net>
I sincerely believe that miracles do happen. Hang in there Gene!!=C2-Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL. -----Original Message-----
I sincerely believe that miracles do happen. Hang in there Gene!!=C2-Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL. -----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Front seat back
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Salute to the healing in Gene Pennington's body ! AChristmas MiracleWhat fantastic news that is indeed Jack and I'm THRILLED to hear your report about how good Gene is doing in light of sucha grave prognosis last spring.What a Merry Christmas this will be for Gene and his family. Time to keep him in even more prayer that his tumors will continueto shrink and that he'll be healed of this disease.Mike C.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 11:38:29 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front seat back
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Salute to the healing in Gene Pennington's body ! AChristmas MiracleWhat fantastic news that is indeed Jack and I'm THRILLED to hear your report about how good Gene is doing in light of sucha grave prognosis last spring.What a Merry Christmas this will be for Gene and his family. Time to keep him in even more prayer that his tumors will continueto shrink and that he'll be healed of this disease.Mike C.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 11:38:29 -0700Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Front seat back
> Pietenpol-List: Front seat back
Original Posted By: "TOM STINEMETZE"
Pietenpol-List: Re: Christmas Miracle
Original Posted By: "Jerry Dotson"
Oscar,You can search "LOGO" and find some answers. Pretty sure there was an issue withthis logo in that Grant WOULD NOT allow it's copy or use.--------PAPA MIKERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Christmas Miracle
Oscar,You can search "LOGO" and find some answers. Pretty sure there was an issue withthis logo in that Grant WOULD NOT allow it's copy or use.--------PAPA MIKERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Christmas Miracle
Original Posted By: Jim Markle
God is Good. I am so proud for you Gene. I like the sound of that! I have a friendthat got a similar prognosis with a brain tumor. It was inoperable so he gottreatments. He is still living a good life after 10 or so years. You are inmy prayers--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009wing, tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 14:51:36 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
God is Good. I am so proud for you Gene. I like the sound of that! I have a friendthat got a similar prognosis with a brain tumor. It was inoperable so he gottreatments. He is still living a good life after 10 or so years. You are inmy prayers--------Jerry Dotson59 Daniel Johnson RdBaker, FL 32531Started building NX510JD July, 2009wing, tailfeathers doneusing Lycoming O-235Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 14:51:36 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
RE: Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Gene,In addition to Tom, I also was the favorable recipient of parts that Ryan & Jess did not need after the purchase of your Piet. The carburetor that they had intended to use is now on my Corvair, which fired up for the first time (after 6 years) last October! I=99ll be at Brodhead in 2011 (by ground transportation), and expect to meet you then.Prayers for your continuing recovery,Gary Boothe
Gene,In addition to Tom, I also was the favorable recipient of parts that Ryan & Jess did not need after the purchase of your Piet. The carburetor that they had intended to use is now on my Corvair, which fired up for the first time (after 6 years) last October! I=99ll be at Brodhead in 2011 (by ground transportation), and expect to meet you then.Prayers for your continuing recovery,Gary Boothe
RE: Pietenpol-List: Front seat back
Original Posted By: "Charles Campbell"
Jim and RickYes it seems to be a point of confusion and that is the reason I asked. Itclearly says 3/4"x3 filler for strut fitting on the long fuselage plans butif you move the fitting back your center struts (front and back) will nolonger be parallel. Then if you swing your wing back to adjust the CG youwill also change the angle of incidence. Not what we want. What we want isto keep them parallel. The important measurement is the 28.5" measurementwhich happens to be the center to center measurement of the wing spars andthe distance between the verticals in the fuselage sides, which is where theplans show to attach the fitting. I think regardless of where the rearfitting is mounted, the front should be 28.5 inches away. I plan on puttingthe fitting on the filler block and measuring forward 28.5 and if neededinstall another filler block. In reality, I bet there are a bunch of Pietsout there flying with the fittings in various locations.Anyone have a picture of the last original that shows this fitting (on theinside under the instrument panel)? All the pictures I have on the websitedo show this area. ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com________________________________________________________________________________
Jim and RickYes it seems to be a point of confusion and that is the reason I asked. Itclearly says 3/4"x3 filler for strut fitting on the long fuselage plans butif you move the fitting back your center struts (front and back) will nolonger be parallel. Then if you swing your wing back to adjust the CG youwill also change the angle of incidence. Not what we want. What we want isto keep them parallel. The important measurement is the 28.5" measurementwhich happens to be the center to center measurement of the wing spars andthe distance between the verticals in the fuselage sides, which is where theplans show to attach the fitting. I think regardless of where the rearfitting is mounted, the front should be 28.5 inches away. I plan on puttingthe fitting on the filler block and measuring forward 28.5 and if neededinstall another filler block. In reality, I bet there are a bunch of Pietsout there flying with the fittings in various locations.Anyone have a picture of the last original that shows this fitting (on theinside under the instrument panel)? All the pictures I have on the websitedo show this area. ChrisSacramento, CaWestcoastpiet.com________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Front seat back
Original Posted By: Chris
Chris, that is what I intend to do -- move both the fittings back the same distance to keep the two cabane struts the same distance apart as the spars in the wing.Chuck ----- Original Message -----
Chris, that is what I intend to do -- move both the fittings back the same distance to keep the two cabane struts the same distance apart as the spars in the wing.Chuck ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Christmas Miracle
Original Posted By: Tim Willis
My sincere thanks to all for your best wishes and Prayers. Looking forward to seeing all of you at Broadhead 2011.Gene in Beautiful Tennessee________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:10:27 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
My sincere thanks to all for your best wishes and Prayers. Looking forward to seeing all of you at Broadhead 2011.Gene in Beautiful Tennessee________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:10:27 -0600 (GMT-06:00)
Oh Holy Night -Celtic Woman
Original Posted By: "Charles Campbell"
FW: Oh Holy Night -Celtic WomanIf this doesn't get you in the REAL CHRISTmas spirit -- nothing will. MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone. Hope your's is as wonderful as the Lord can make it!!!ChuckSubject: Oh Holy Night -Celtic Woman Celtic Woman live from the Helix Center in Dublin, Ireland performing A Christmas Celebration. THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDeXUvWbLp8 Click here =EF=BB =EF=BB =EF=BB =EF=BB --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 07:34:00------ End of Forwarded Message________________________________________________________________________________
FW: Oh Holy Night -Celtic WomanIf this doesn't get you in the REAL CHRISTmas spirit -- nothing will. MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone. Hope your's is as wonderful as the Lord can make it!!!ChuckSubject: Oh Holy Night -Celtic Woman Celtic Woman live from the Helix Center in Dublin, Ireland performing A Christmas Celebration. THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDeXUvWbLp8 Click here =EF=BB =EF=BB =EF=BB =EF=BB --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 07:34:00------ End of Forwarded Message________________________________________________________________________________