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!!!!! FIRE !!!!
12/4/08 Our guest house burned to the ground. Along with my shop & office. Total loss! No cause could be found! Our insurance was limited to 49$ per square foot. Cheap for a whole building! CHECK YOUR POLICY. Also lost a Subaru and a Kawasaki. They weren't covered. But my neighbor Greg was my hero. He ran right INTO THE FIRE and saved my John Deere tractor!! At the same time, I tried to save my riding mower but couldn't. Don't know how Greg did it. I got burned and ruined a jacket. Greg is my HERO! It was so hot that it melted an aluminum engine block. It was that HOT. Did I mention that Greg ran INTO the fire! I got no words for that. WOW!
5 pictures, last one added on Jan 13, 2009
New Building
From the ashes, the Phoenix has risen! Houston, the Eagle has landed! Pick your favorite saying, IT'S DONE BABY! It took time and hasn't been like the TV commercials. But what is? Once construction began, the whole building went up really fast and was cool to watch! The contractor was great. If you're looking for one, I'll gladly recommend him. He said what he'd do and did what he said. Impressive.
71 pictures, last one added on Sep 29, 2009
The "MONGO" R/C Flying Wings
The legacy & lunacy that one model can turn into. Meaning we built the largest R/C flying wing... Then built a bigger one... Then built an even BIGGER one! Crazy is what it is. But fun as all get out!
10 pictures, last one added on Dec 19, 2009
-- Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands (I took some pics from a HUEY!!) --
An atoll 4200 miles away (11hr. flight). It forms the largest lagoon on the PLANET. Work took me there. Trip of a lifetime. Learned a lot on those islands. In seventeen years, this was the best client I've worked for. Course living in paradise could play a role in that. I think further research is warranted. ;-)
52 pictures, last one added on Sep 23, 2005
-- Grandchildren! --
We now have four grand sons and three granddaughters. The last grandson was just born!
SEVEN grandkids! Can you believe it? SEVEN!
179 pictures, last one added on Dec 05, 2009
-- My darling wife Dori & her PETS. Dogs, horses, you name it. --
Some photos of my wife Dori, but mainly her pets. We've got dogs, cats, horses, you name it. It's a zoo. Luckily the gorilla didn't stay at our place. The grocery bill would have killed us.
31 pictures, last one added on Mar 22, 2009
Miscellaneous cool or cute photos with some scenery.
Neat stuff and scenery that I think is either interesting or picturesque. Some animal shots too.
58 pictures, last one added on Dec 18, 2009
BASHes in Los Banos `98-2000
Slope combat: The most fun you can have in modeling. We fly all types of planes but favor the bouncable type. It ain't the flyin. It's the people and these guys were the best! Sadly, the BASH died soon after I moved away in 2000. Now, ALL my planes have been lost in the fire. I'm going to have to start over from scratch.
30 pictures, last one added on Jun 01, 2009
Los Banos BASH March 2006
The BASH started up again March 19 (2006). It was a blast of the past that we'd really missed! Quotes from the day: "I've laughed so much that my cheeks hurt!" & "Hey Mrs. Swingle, will Mr. Swingle be flying today?" Don't know what the future will hold.
25 pictures, last one added on Mar 28, 2006
Slope Flying Sites in Lassen County
Pictures from some of the flyable slopes around my area. Email me for directions if you're coming up. The primary site, Antelope Peak, is locked but I have the combination and am happy to act as guide!
10 pictures, last one added on Jul 11, 2004
A Few Significant Modeling Guys
A few noteworthy flying guys who've made their mark on the hobby and are worthy of mention. If anyone has a photo of Dave Garwood or Jerry Teisan(sp?); I'd love to put them here. Anyone else will also be considered. (I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch)
7 pictures, last one added on Jan 31, 2005
16 Foot Span Mongo!
We built the biggest R/C flying wing ever.
4 pictures, last one added on Mar 30, 2005
Turkey Shoot #2 (in Laguna Nigel)
The NorCal BASHers decend on SoCal. This was in 1998. Pity the event didn't continue.
7 pictures, last one added on Mar 15, 2004
Our YOUNGEST Son Nate.
Nate's now a former MARINE. NOT an ex-marine. ("ex" means deceased and he ain't.) Personally, I wish he'd stayed in. But oh well. I still love the corp. Oohrah! Semper Fi Fox company. Shoot straight boys.
14 pictures, last one added on Dec 01, 2008
Slimer Mongo
A Mongo junior slope soaring plane gets an icky, goopie glow engine. Yuk. It actually flys really well. A complete success. Except for that darn oily grease from the engine, gross. I think I'll sell it if anyone makes an offer (Can't believe I used to fly those slimers!). NOW GONE! LOST IN THE FIRE!!
4 pictures, last one added on Mar 19, 2004
Sunset State Beach Trip
The BASHers spend a weekend at Sunset State Beach and fly themseves silly. Which is why there are so few pictures. We flew, flew, ate, flew and collapsed into our sleeping bags! Pity the planes don't have odometers.
