Artie

BG... I don't have the proper words to express how I feel right now .. but I pray that you are able to read this and know that you are loved by all who you've touched over the years with your warmth and friendly demeanor .. I remember when I first started with the Dogs and how you helped me work through the game .. learning how to play it and how you always held the game or restarted for me if I was to come in a little late ... I will never forget your kindness and pray that you will recover to hit that "fly" button again. They say you can tell a man's worth by the amount of friends he has .. BG, you are the wealthiest man I know and I am all the richer for having you as my friend I will see you again , that I am sure of .. keep a seat for me in the ready room and we'll share a cup of tea before firing up the Spits and heading out on Patrol Oh and one last thing ... PISS OFF BG !!! lol I love you Jimmy Thanks for everything John "Artie"

A perfect day for the show .. perfect pictures... beautiful planes .. good friends ... tall tales and lots of beer I'm sure ... the only thing missing from this event being as perfect as anything could be ? ... My presence ...lol Maybe next year boys ..maybe next year

I was sent this link by a buddy, it is a description and picture of every plane built in the world, neat stuff, just follow the link and enjoy http://www.aviastar.org/index2.html ,

get well soon BG

I've heard that Oshkosh is one of the biggest and you're right I didn't see any Spits or Hurricane's either... but there were a few war birds on static display I noticed them when I scrolled through a couple of times.. See you tonight on Badaims server Artie If I had the money that's what I would do for one year ... travel to all of the airshows I could get to ... that would be a great trip ..

Just click on the link and enjoy Artie Oshkosh.htm

God I can't believe how jealous I am, it looks simply amazing ... and being able to sit in the cockpit of a Spit well... it just can't get any better ...

Awesome Pictures and thanks for taking them BG, only wish the names were added to tell everyone apart Wish I had gone too ...maybe one year soon ... Artie

Thanks Toad I'll try it Artie

Just how do you take a skinned plane and add your own touches to it using Adobe Photo shop 7 I can do a skin from a void easy enough , but adding numbers or details on factory paint job... no so easy

open "My Computer"

I just wanted to pass on a New Year Salutation To all of my fellow pilots in the Squadron here's hoping that 2009 brings joy, health and happiness to you and yours Artie

I think this is a great Idea

The Warden and I in Vegas this past July

Happy Birthday Rattler Here's to being a year older and wiser

Happy Birthday BG, Remember that everyday we look down on grass is a good one Artie

these were taken of Niagara falls in 1911