Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
It was an awesome time... and well worth it to not have Jim drift off into theshadows. While the response was indeed amazing and it demonstrates the kind ofpeople we have in this group, I'd like to point out another comment that wasmade back then, which was something to the effect of... it was for Jim Markle.I remember thinking about that and wondering how many others would be ableto garner that kind of support. I remember when I first came on the boards (ok, fine... the mailing list)... severalpeople asked where I was from... of course I said the Tulsa area and I promptlygot asked if I had met Jim Markle... it was made clear that I NEED tomeet The Markle. Something to the effect that I really wasn't having the Pietenpolexperience until I did. Well honestly, with everyone insisting that I gosee this guy I started to become a little wary of the idea. After all, it doesn'ttake long to get a sense of some of the dark humor on the list, I was surethat I was being set up for an unpleasant experience or something other thana seemingly harmless visit (there are lots of banjos and such over in Mayescounty) Ha! I finally did meet Jim that year at Brodhead, at the grand 80thAnniversary of our fabulous little airplane, and I was pleased to see that hewas a somewhat normal fellow (hey, I said somewhat). Even though Jim burns meoften with his quick wit, I look forward to every visit. A great guy and avery nice (and obviously very patient) family. Jim has been and continues to be an excellent ambassador to our hobby... definitelyone of a kind. I'm proud to call him my friend.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing GearRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brodhead bound

Original Posted By: Jim Boyer
Tyler and I are coming this year... officially started packing last night. Thiswill be our first time camping on the field. Can't wait to see all of you!--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing GearRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 17:12:00 +0000 (UTC)

Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
Speaking of skunks and vehicles............:-)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UejelYnV ... elClifLife is uncertain. Eat dessert first.>> Flying it around has gotta work as good as anything, providing it's not > too bad to actually fly! Seems to me skunk smell doesn't seem to last on > cars too long when you run them over.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brodhead bound

Original Posted By: Dave and Connie
I'll tell him Shelly... he's already getting excited too! @Curt... Sorry you won't be able to make it.--------Mark ChouinardWings, Center Section and Empannage and Fuse framed up - Working on Landing GearRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:50:00 -0400

Original Posted By: "Billy McCaskill"
I just have to share this. My mom is no longer with us but many years ago whenshe was in her 70's and I was still living in Montana and flying an old woodenwing Mooney for my business travel, I took my mom on a trip from Billings Montanato Casper Wyoming.My mom had a high school girl friend who had married a self made oil man who haddone well and built up his own drilling company. I agreed to take my mom fora weekend visit in the Mooney. They had my call number and when I landed atCasper the tower cleared me to the taxi way and directed me to follow a red truckparked at the entrance to the runway. I was led to a large hanger wherethe doors automatically opened up and I was waved inside. When I shut down my20+ year old Mooney I was parked next to 2 new Bell helicopters and an 8 passengerLear Jet all sparkling and painted in the company colors. My mom, who hadspent most of her adult life on a small Montana cattle ranch was thrilled tosay the least. We then were driven to the family home where we almost needed a security guardescort to get in. My mom and I talked on the way home that living a more frugallifestyle has its trials but a lot more peace of mind.Jon CoxwellGN1 100 hp corvair upstate NY--------Jon Coxwell GN-1 BuilderRecycle and preserve the planetRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Brodhead bound

Original Posted By: shad bell
I've got just a few more loose ends to tie up, but I will be ready to leave nextWednesday for a 2 day drive to Brodhead. I'm getting excited like the restof you guys (and gals)!--------Billy McCaskillBaker, LAtail section almost done, starting on ribs soonRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 00:18:02 -0700 (PDT)