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Ken Q

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  1. A few dates are worthy of note: October 1, 1991, retired from the Navy. Aug 15, 1986, finished my Ph.D. But the big one is our Wedding Anniversary, June 3, 1978. But in an odd way my 73rd birthday. At that point I had outlived every first or second degree male relative (father, two uncles, two grandfathers). Ken
  2. My mother and grandmother felt strongly that a male presence was very important for a young boy who was an only child and who had lost his father at age two. That presence was filled by my grandfather; after my father's death Mom and I moved in with the grandparents. But then came Dad. Mom accepted an invitation for a date from Charlie, A young man she met at work. Charlie and I hit it off right away. March 22, 1958 he married Mom, (I was almost 10 y o)) and now I had a Dad, too. I was lucky to have two wonderful men in my life growing up. Ken
  3. Heading to KRDD from Sacramento Executive, probably tomorrow. Will have to take a look. Ken
  4. I fly the Mooney M20M (Bravo). I like flights of about 100 to 175 miles, or just about an hour to an hour and a half, with a bit more for preflight, etc. Shorter is not worth much of the prep time, longer can get boring. Of course there is pre flight planning which adds to it all. Ken
  5. Happy Birthday, many happy returns! Ken
  6. I have my Orbx libraries (2) on a second SSD drive, apart from the C drive where P3D lives. Works perfectly and easy to set up in Orbx Central. Ken
  7. While I don't fly in Australia, I am still so happy to see a new airport for P3D. I hope this is a new beginning and we will see more. Ken
  8. TWMT "date line" is Friday, even though Rodge gets a jump on by releasing it a day (or two) early. Today is Thursday, February 29, and tomorrow is Friday, March 1 here in the Western Hemisphere. Ken
  9. Never been there, but I'd love to go to the Mesa Grill at Sedona Airport (KSEZ). The view even in the sim (Orbx scenery) is spectacular and I've looked at the menu on line. I'd choose either the bbq ribs or the pulled pork. Other choices are interesting too. In retrospect, A missed opportunity. Many years ago when my in-laws were snow birds wintering in Mesa, AZ. they treated us to a trip to the Grand Canyon. We joined a tour group in Scottsdale, and travel north by van to Williams. Along the way we had brief stops in Prescott, Jerome and Sedona. We had lunch at a nondescript luncheonette in Sedona. Oh! If only we had gone up to the airport! Of course the driver had his itinerary, and that wasn't on it. But the scenery is spectacular from Jerome to Sedona with the red cliffs and rock formations. After lunch we went up to Williams where we got the steam train to Bright Angel at the Canyon. So far the one airport restaurant I've recently visited is Paula's Airport Cafe in Poughkeepsie. Only stopped for a snack, but it was very nice. An old favorite, now defunct, was the 56th Fighter Squadron Restaurant at Farmingdale Republic (KFRG). The theme was a WW2 Officers' Club in Europe. Good basic food. Ken
  10. I quite agree with Dean about MSFS,and his sentiments concerning Orbx. I am currently using P3D v5, but I would like to eventually move to v. 6, hopefully when Central is integrated with the new sim. I too would love to see more new scenery from Orbx for P3D v4-6. While MSFS seems to be dominant, there is still a large market for Orbx scenery. Over the years I have acquired every scenery (region and airport) I can use for the type of flying I do. I for one pledge to buy any U.S. scenery that I don't already have, as long as it has a paved runway 3000+ feet long. There are SO many possibilities! Ken
  11. Great picture, Rob. From KMRY I'm heading north, KSAC next, then up to Medford and Redding. Rather than KRDD, I'll try O85 again. But I also see that the business side of Benton, including the cafe, is closed. Is that true? Seems the war against General Aviation continues. Ken
  12. Well, yes, virtually. In the physical world I'm over 3000 miles east, on Long Island, New York. But in the sim I fly the west coast to take advantage of PilotEdge services. But with Orbx scenery it is not a great leap to imagine being there. Hence my comment. I love the PNW, but hate the more usual weather. I prefer to go VFR, which can be a challenge in Oregon and Washington. But I like your suggestions, Rob. Orbx KRDD is one of my favorite airports. But I have flown into Benton a couple of times. Actually this suggests a TWMT (Rodge!) Something about favorite airport eateries, SIM and Real World. Ken
  13. Currently marooned at Monterey until my knee (replacement) heals enough to fly. Maybe tomorrow. Heading north towards Rodge. But Hoquiam/Boardman Field! A favorite fantasy has always been to fly into Bowerman in the sim, and park outside Lana's then go up to lunch to enjoy a $100 hamburger (in my own kitchen, or in summer on the porch). Then, A few years ago we got the devastating news (almost as bad as Miegs) that Lana's had closed. In was a sad day in Sim World! But sitting here, nursing a sore knee, I happened to look up Lana's on the web, and found a website, menu, and reviews. So my question to my PNW chums, Has Lana's been rescued? Is it still there? Ken
  14. Generally the usual: wallet, keys and phone. But puttering about the house, just as likely to have a utility knife, screwdriver, and a half dozen all purpose screws (actually sheet rock screws, I use them for almost everything. At work, add to the usual a pocket watch in one vest pocket, and a pen knife (actually a bit like the Swiss Army Knife kit has little scissors too) in another. Ken
  15. I certainly should add Bowerman/Hoquiam to my list. Neat airport with a lot of character, and it's free. Ken
  16. I'll start with Catalina (KAVX) and Sedona (KSEZ). While flying the West Coast I base myself at Santa Barbara or Palm Springs. I really wish Orbx would do Camarillo (KCMA) for all platforms including P3D. But I dream in vain. Farther north, I love Felts Field and Cle Elum (S93), but unless I fly IFR the Washington weather keeps me away. There are others that are also great. Two more Nyack-Blue Canyon, and Kern Valley (L05). On the East Coast Nantucket and Bar Harbor are favorites. But I've been out west for PilotEdge. Ken
  17. You're right of course, sorry! I have your birth year right, but forgot the current one. Oh well! No, I can't kneel. Haven't for some time, Dr's. orders. As Bishop John Cousin of Durham (1660-1672) commented "I bend to Thee the knees of my heart." The Lord receives my prayers sitting or standing. K
  18. Rodger, my friend! A very happy 80th birthday.tomorrow! I hope and pray for many more for you in good health. And I have much to thank you for. The very best, Ken
  19. Best wishes Carlos. Happy Birthday! Ken
  20. Thank you very much, Gentlemen. I had the left knee done four years ago, but this was delayed by the pandemic. Finally done, and now I seem to be recovering well. Thanks again. Ken
  21. Happy belated birthday, Smudger. Many happy returns. Ken
  22. Happy Birthday, Don. Do hope your health improves and you can enjoy several more birthdays. Best wishes, we all missed you, Ken
  23. Happy Birthday, my friend, and many happy returns! Ken
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