Sunday, April 28, 2024

Mark's Remarks - HL 360 (2)

Back in the High Life Again -Theme Song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ&ob=av2e

Lyrics:

Back in the High Life Again

It used to seem to me that my life ran off too fast
And I had to take it slowly
Just to make the good parts last
But when you're born to run, it's so hard to just slow down
So don't be surprised to see me
Back in the bright part of town

I'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
I'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched me once
Will smile and take me in

And I'll drink and dance with one hand free
Let the world back into me
I know I'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

Girl, you used to be the best
To make life be life to me
And I hope that you're still out there
And you're like you used to be
We'll have ourselves a time
And we'll dance the mornin' sun
And we'll let the good times come in
And we won't stop 'til we're done

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched us once
Will smile and take us in

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily
Though we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life
High life
In the high life again

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched us once
Will smile and take us in

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily
Though we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life
(Back in the high life)

Oh, we'll be back...

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Dear PCN (of over 2600 subscribers),

Mint Julip Practice: If you aren’t proficient on making this drink than you may need to practice before the race party. Hope you pick a winner and have a nice time while watching the fastest 2 minutes in sport.

April Showers: Well, typical of April there have been some pretty good rainstorms roll through. I’m sure you have seen some too. With my garden planted and Barb setting out flowers its always a welcome thing to get a modest mild rain. Last night was like that and you can almost hear the little growing plants say……ahhhhh!

By the way, our back yard backs up to a nice wood lot and watching the leaves come out is a annual beautiful time. Spring is a great season and glad its here……play ball!!

A little Housekeeping:

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Finance - HL 360 (1)

Helpful miscellaneous articles regarding our retirement plan and planning. Like you, I review my retirement nestegg and plan from time to time. Recently, I went though some continued education for some credentials I maintain and it occurred to me that we all could use a review about these issues. So with your help, we will share and post articles and info that may be helpful and of interest to many of you in this section.

Bitcoin's 'halving': what is it and does it matter?

By Reuters

April 19, 20245:22 AM EDTUpdated 5 days ago

LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - Bitcoin's long-anticipated 'halving' is, depending on where you sit, a vital event that will burnish the cryptocurrency's value as an increasingly scarce commodity, or little more than a technical change talked up by speculators to inflate its price.

The halving comes after bitcoin hit an all-time high of $73,803.25 in March .

But what exactly is the halving, and does it really matter?

WHAT IS IT?

The halving, which happens roughly every four years, the latest of which is expected this week, is a change in bitcoin's underlying blockchain technology designed to reduce the rate at which new bitcoins are created.

Bitcoin was designed from its inception by its pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto to have a capped supply of 21 million tokens.

Nakamoto wrote the halving into bitcoin's code and it works by reducing the rate at which new bitcoin are released into circulation.

So far, about 19 million tokens have been released.

HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?

Blockchain technology involves creating records of information - called 'blocks' - which are added to the chain in a process called 'mining'.

Miners use computing power to solve complex mathematical puzzles to build the blockchain and earn rewards in the form of new bitcoin.

The blockchain is designed so that a halving occurs every time 210,000 blocks are added to the chain, roughly every four years.

At the halving, the amount of bitcoin available as rewards for miners is cut in half. This makes mining less profitable and slows the production of new bitcoins.

(For a visual explanation of how blockchain works, click here.)

WHAT HAS IT GOT TO DO WITH BITCOIN'S PRICE?

Some bitcoin enthusiasts say that bitcoin's scarcity gives it value.

The lower the supply of a commodity, all other things being equal, the price should rise when people try and buy more. Bitcoin is no different, they argue.

Others dispute the logic, noting that any impact would have already been factored in to the price.

The supply of bitcoin to the market is also largely down to crypto miners but the sector is opaque, with data on inventories and supplies scarce. If miners sell their reserves, that could pressure prices lower.

Since hitting record highs last month, bitcoin's price has sunk below $64,000. JP Morgan analysts said this week they expect the price to fall further after the halving.

Establishing the reasons for a crypto rally is also hard, not least as there is far less transparency than in other markets.

The most common reason given for this year's surge is the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's January approval of bitcoin ETFs, and expectations that central banks will cut interest rates.

But in the speculative world of crypto trading, explanations for price changes can snowball into market narratives that become self-fulfilling.

WHAT ABOUT PREVIOUS HALVINGS?

There's no evidence to suggest that previous halvings have been behind bitcoin's subsequent price rises.

Still, traders and miners have studied past halvings to try and gain an edge.

When the last halving happened on May 11, 2020, the price rose around 12% in the following week and 659% in the following 12 months.

But there were many explanations for the rally - including loose monetary policy and stay-at-home retail investors with spare cash - and no real evidence the halving was behind it.

An earlier halving occurred in July 2016. Bitcoin rose around 1.3% in the following week, before plunging a few weeks later and then rallying.

In short: it's hard to isolate the impact, if any, halvings may have had previously or predict what could happen this time around.

Regulators have repeatedly warned that bitcoin is a speculative market driven by hype and one that poses harm to investors.

(As with any of these informative articles, anyone who needs someone to talk to about

this very subject contact me and I can direct you to a knowledgeable advisor).

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Insurance - HL 360 (1)

Re-Printed to keep before our Survivors

IMPORTANT SURVIVOR information in many former HL issues but INSURANCE section of High Life 340 and FINANCE section of 336 a good resource to keep.

CORRECTION to language I used in HL 350 for the D & S Plan TRUST

All Archived High Lifes issues: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzB_SBDmSd9AMzViODQ3MDQtODhjYy00YzkwLThiMzktM2FhMDEzMDZhYjA0?resourcekey=0-sovghKhA1zNRWP5SUxjUqA&usp=sharing

I previously used the word ‘unfunding’ or ‘defunding’ the Trust but I believe that is in error and can cause unnecessary misunderstanding. The Company is not defunding the Trust but rather funding it ‘monthly’ as opposed to carrying a long term balance. There IS a tax advantage for both Company and Beneficiary from the Section 501(c)(9) nature of the Trust so, one would expect to see the Company continue to keep the Trust even though the funding is not executed well in advance.

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Travel / Non Revving - HL 360 (1)

Note: About layover hotels (List Now Updated as of Nov 2021) Lists are no longer accessible on the DeltaNet. The page is password protected for our PCN group ONLY. Please use the password of pcnpilot

To access the 2021 listing of layover hotels click here: http://pcn.homestead.com/Seniority.html

Pass Travel 101: How to avoid common nonrev violations

Published Date 4/23/2024 3:00 PM

With Delta's pass travel program, we want you to enjoy your flight privileges to the fullest and travel the world.

In return for these travel privileges, you are expected to know and comply with our pass travel policies. Remember that nonrev flight privileges may only be used for leisure. Using them to make money, earn a profit, barter for goods or services or otherwise be compensated is not allowed. Delta's pass travel policies help protect revenue, our pass travel program and our pass riders.

Pass travel is a privilege outlined in The Way We Fly. If you haven't already, please review our refreshed guidance and talk with your manager if you have questions regarding this and any other Delta policies. Together, we share an obligation to understand these expectations and protect these privileges so all employees may continue to enjoy for years to come.

We've put together a guide of scenarios below to keep in mind when nonrevving so that you don't find yourself violating our pass travel policies.

Imagine this scenario: Your friend has a dog breeding business and has asked you to help transport puppies to their new fur-ever homes. She knows about your pass travel privileges and wants to avoid some transportation costs. She is also willing to pay you for each delivery. You love dogs and want to help your friend because you believe it's for a good cause.

Do not do this! It may seem harmless flying across the country for a good cause transporting cute puppies. However, your pass travel privileges are not to be used for business purposes and/or an individual's financial gain.

A note about animal rescue efforts: There are groups of airline employees, including Delta employees and retirees, who volunteer their time to help deliver rescue pets to their new homes using their nonrev travel privileges. The organizations they are affiliated with are non-profit and the employees do not accept payment or any form of compensation. Employees involved in these efforts may be asked to provide documentation of the organization and a statement that they are not receiving compensation (i.e., money, goods, services).

Imagine this scenario: Your friend has always dreamed of traveling the world. You and your friend are out to dinner, and your travel companion pass comes up in conversation. Your friend asks if they could be listed as your travel companion in exchange for $5,000.

Do not do this! This would go against our pass travel policies because you are never allowed to sell your pass travel privileges or trade them for something of value. This also includes bartering for hotels, concert tickets and more.

Imagine this scenario: You just began a jewelry business. To increase your reach, you look up festivals across the United States and decide to sign up as a vendor to sell your jewelry at these festivals, nonrevving to each city where the festivals are taking place on your days off.

Imagine another scenario: Your spouse works at a small startup. There's an upcoming conference in Boston, and you see that there is a seat available on a Delta flight. You tell your spouse to nonrev to Boston on that flight to attend the conference, instead of having your spouse's company purchase a ticket for the flight.

Do not do this! Employees or their pass riders are not allowed to use their pass travel privileges for any personal business.

Imagine this scenario: You are stuck in London and are trying to get back to the United States, but the flight loads look full and the standby list also looks long – and you're nowhere near the top of the list. You've also used up all your S2 passes. You need to be at work the next day, so you list for the next available flight as S1A. After all, it's an emergency, right?

Do not do this! The S1A emergency standby code must only be used in the event of a life-or-death emergency, such as the death of an eligible family member or serious hospitalization with an impending threat of death – and with manager approval.

Remember, pass travel is a wonderful perk – but it is a privilege. It is important to be mindful of our pass travel policies and procedures. Pass travel privileges that are misused by you or any of your pass riders – including the above scenarios – can result in fines, performance development up to and including suspension or revocation of pass travel privileges, and termination of employment.

Visit the Contact Pass Travel page for additional Pass Travel FAQs and resources and to contact the Pass Travel team directly.

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Good Read - HL 360 (1)

This is long but something we all need to read. Praying that a world like the one in this true story will appear in our country and the world some day!

Peggy

A great story…….may we Never Forget

It is almost 20 years since 9/11 and here is a wonderful story about that terrible day.

Jerry Brown Delta Flight 15... (true story)

Here is an amazing story from a Flight Attendant on Delta Flight 15, written following 9-11:

"On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, we were about 5 hours out of
Frankfurt, flying over the North Atlantic.

"All of a sudden the curtains parted and I was told to go to the cockpit,
immediately, to see the Captain. As soon as I got there I noticed that the
crew had that "All Business" look on their faces. The captain handed me a
printed message. It was from Delta's main office in Atlanta and simply
read, 'All airways over the Continental United States are closed to
commercial air traffic. Land ASAP at the nearest airport. Advise your
destination.'

"No one said a word about what this could mean. We knew it was a serious
situation and we needed to find terra firma quickly. The captain determined
that the nearest airport was 400 miles behind us in Gander, Newfoundland.

"He requested approval for a route change from the Canadian traffic
controller and approval was granted immediately -- no questions asked.
We found out later, of course, why there was no hesitation in approving our
request.

"While the flight crew prepared the airplane for landing, another message
arrived from Atlanta telling us about some terrorist activity in the New
York area. A few minutes later word came in about the hijackings.

"We decided to LIE to the passengers while we still were in the air. We
told them the plane had a simple instrument problem and that we needed to
land at the nearest airport in Gander, Newfoundland, to have it checked out.

"We promised to give more information after landing in Gander. There was
much grumbling among the passengers, but that's nothing new! Forty minutes
later, we landed in Gander. Local time at Gander was 12:30 PM!...that's
11:00 AM EST.

"Already there were about 20 other airplanes on the ground from all over the
world that had taken this detour on their way to the U.S.

"After we parked on the ramp, the Captain made the following announcement:
'Ladies and gentlemen, you must be wondering if all these airplanes around
us have the same instrument problem as we have. The reality is that we are
here for another reason.' Then he went on to explain the little bit we knew
about the situation in the U.S.
"There were loud gasps and stares of disbelief. The Captain informed
passengers that Ground Control in Gander told us to stay put.

"The Canadian Government was in charge of our situation and no one was
allowed to get off the aircraft. No one on the ground was allowed to come
near any of the air crafts. Only airport police would come around
periodically, look us over, and go on to the next airplane.

"In the next hour or so more planes landed and Gander ended up with 53
airplanes from all over the world, 27 of which were U.S. commercial jets.

"Meanwhile, bits of news started to come in over the aircraft radio and for
the first time we learned that airplanes were flown into the World Trade
Center in New York and into the Pentagon in D.C. People were trying to use
their cell phones, but were unable to connect due to a different cell system
in Canada. Some did get through, but were only able to get to the Canadian
operator who would tell them that the lines to the U.S. were either blocked
or jammed.

"Sometime in the evening the news filtered to us that the World Trade Center
buildings had collapsed and that a fourth hijacking had resulted in a crash.
By now, the passengers were emotionally and physically exhausted, not to
mention frightened; but everyone stayed amazingly calm. We had only to look
out the window at the 52 other stranded aircraft to realize that we were not
the only ones in this predicament.

"We had been told earlier they would be allowing people off the planes one
plane at a time. At 6 P.M., Gander airport told us that our turn to deplane
would be 11 am the next morning. Passengers were not happy, but they simply
resigned themselves to this news without much noise and started to prepare
themselves to spend the night on the airplane.

"Gander had promised us medical attention, if needed, water, and lavatory
servicing. And they were true to their word. Fortunately, we had no
medical situations to worry about. We did have a young lady who was 33
weeks into her pregnancy. We took REALLY good care of her. The night
passed without incident despite the uncomfortable sleeping arrangements.

"About 10:30 on the morning of the 12th, a convoy of school buses showed up.
We got off the plane and were taken to the terminal where we went through
Immigration and Customs and then had to register with the Red Cross.

"After that, we (the crew) were separated from the passengers and were taken
in vans to a small hotel. We had no idea where our passengers were going.
We learned from the Red Cross that the town of Gander has a population of
10,400 people and they had about 10,500 passengers to take care of from all
the airplanes that were forced into Gander! We were told to relax at the
hotel and we would be contacted when the U.S. airports opened again, but not
to expect that call for a while.

"We found out the total scope of the terror back home only after getting to
our hotel and turning on the TV, 24 hours after it all started.

"Meanwhile, we had lots of time on our hands and found that the people of
Gander were extremely friendly. They started calling us the "plane people."
We enjoyed their hospitality, explored the town of Gander and ended up
having a pretty good time.

"Two days later, we (the crew) got that call and were taken to the Gander
airport. Back on the plane, we were reunited with the passengers and found
out what they had been doing for the past two days. What we found out was
incredible.

"Gander and all the surrounding communities (within about a 75 Kilometer
radius) had closed all high schools, meeting halls, lodges, and any other
large gathering places. They converted all these facilities to mass lodging
areas for all the stranded travelers. Some had cots set up, some had mats
with sleeping bags and pillows set up.

"ALL the high school students were required to volunteer their time to take
care of the "guests." Our 218 passengers ended up in a town called
Lewisporte, about 45 kilometers from Gander where they were put up in a high
school. If any women wanted to be in a women-only facility, that was
arranged. Families were kept together. All the elderly passengers were
taken to private homes.

"Remember that young pregnant lady? She was put up in a private home right
across the street from a 24-hour Urgent Care facility. There was a dentist
on call and both male and female nurses remained with the crowd for the
duration.

"Phone calls and e-mails to the U.S. and around the world were available to
everyone once a day. During the day, passengers were offered "Excursion"
trips. Some people went on boat cruises of the lakes and harbors. Some
went for hikes in the local forests. Local bakeries stayed open to make
fresh bread for the guests.

"Food was prepared by all the residents and brought to the schools. People
were driven to restaurants of their choice and offered wonderful meals.
Everyone was given tokens for the local laundry mats to wash their clothes,
since luggage was still on the aircraft. In other words, every single need
was met for those stranded travelers.

"Passengers were crying while telling us these stories. Finally, when they
were told that U.S. airports had reopened, they were delivered to the
airport right on time and without a single passenger missing or late. The
local Red Cross had all the information about the whereabouts of each and
every passenger and knew which plane they needed to be on and when all the
planes were leaving. They coordinated everything beautifully.

"It was absolutely incredible.

"When passengers came on board, it was like they had been on a cruise.
Every-one knew each other by name. They were swapping stories of their
stay, impressing each other with who had the better time. Our flight back
to Atlanta looked like a chartered party flight. The crew just stayed out
of their way. It was mind-boggling.

"Passengers had totally bonded and were calling each other by their first
names, exchanging phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses.

"And then a very unusual thing happened.

"One of our passengers approached me (a Flight Attendant) and asked if he
could make an announcement over the PA system. We never, ever allow that.
But this time was different. I said, "Of course," and handed him the mike.
He picked up the PA and reminded everyone about what they had just gone
through in the last few days. He reminded them of the hospitality they had
received at the hands of total strangers. He continued by saying that he
would like to do something in return for the good folks of Lewisporte.

"He said he was going to set up a Trust Fund under the name of DELTA 15 (our
flight number). The purpose of the trust fund is to provide college
scholarships for the high school students of Lewisporte.
"He asked for donations of any amount from his fellow travellers. When the
paper with donations got back to us with the amounts, names, phone numbers
and addresses, the total was for more than $14,000!

"The gentleman, a MD from Virginia , promised to match the donations and to
start the administrative work on the scholarship. He also said that he
would forward this proposal to Delta Corporate and ask them to donate as
well.

"As I write this account, the trust fund is at more than $1.5 million and
has assisted 134 students in their college education.

"I just wanted to share this story because we need good stories right now.
It gives me hope to know that some people in a faraway place were kind to
some strangers who literally dropped in on them from out of the sky. It
reminds me how much good there is in the world.
"In spite of all the rotten things we see going on in today's world, this
story confirms that still there are a lot of good people in the world. When
things get bad, they will come forward."

*This is one of those stories that should be shared. Please do so...*

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Human Interest - HL 360 (1)

Carol flashed a notice of Brett’s passing already but a real sad passing on layover.

~ IN MEMORY ~

Endeavor/DL pilot Brett Philip Johnson

December 6, 1984 - April 20, 2024

Untimely and sad news to share…..Delta Air Lines pilot Brett Philip Johnson, age 39, died unexpectedly by accidental drowning in Mexico while on a work trip.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.bertasfh.com/obituary/brett-johnson

Brett is survived by his wife Cassie, and by his four children as well as by his parents and siblings.

For those who may wish to send condolences, I see the family address listed in whitepages as

834 Gilfillan Ave

Carver, MN 55315

PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2024/04/endeavordl-pilot-brett-philip-johnson.html

Obituary : Brett Philip Johnson, age 39, of Carver, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Cancun, Mexico by accidental drowning while on a work trip.

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Misc - HL 360 (2)

Delta posts strong earnings in tough quarter for US airlines

By Chris Isidore, CNN

New YorkCNN —

Delta Air Lines reported vastly improved earnings in the first quarter, and the company said results should remain strong the rest of the year.

The Atlanta-based airline said its adjusted earnings came in at $380 million, or 45 cents a share, up from $217 million, up 75% from a year earlier. It easily topped Wall Street analysts’ consensus forecast of 36 cents a share.

Revenue of $12.6 billion was up 6% and a record for the first three months of the year. It posted the increase despite the average revenue passengers paid to fly every mile slipping 2% in the period. Passenger revenue when adjusted for capacity, another measure of fares, was flat compared to a year ago. The first quarter is typically the least profitable period of the year for US airlines.

Delta predicted it would report record revenue in the second quarter, it said it expects thinner profit margins. So it now expects earnings per share of between $2.20 to $2.50, which would be down from the record adjusted earnings per share of $2.64 a year ago. But it said it remains on target to reach full-year of $6 to $7 per share, which could be above the $6.25 a share it reported for 2023.

Losses expected at at other US airlines

Delta has been less affected that some of its major rivals whose operations were disrupted by problems at Boeing. Delta has no 737 Max jets in its fleet currently, although it has placed orders for some of the jets. Only about half of its mainline jets come from Boeing, compared to about 80% of United Airlines’ fleet, and 100% of the planes flown by Southwest.

And this is expected to be a difficult quarter for the US airline industry, with all the other US airlines among America’s nine largest carriers forecast to report losses in the period, whether or not they fly Boeing or Airbus jets. With fares flat to lower and costs including labor and fuel rising, making a profit in the historically slow period is likely to prove difficult.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian said there is strong demand going forward though. The airline had its 11 busiest days for booking tickets in its history during the course of the quarter, and he says demand for business travel has been especially strong.

But he acknowledged that there are rising concerns about airline safety in the wake of a January 5 Alaska Airlines flight in which the door plug of a 737 Max blew off, leaving a gaping hole in the side of the 737 Max flight. Subsequent incidents reported in the media have only added to passenger worries.

“The headlines, you can’t escape it,” he said, but noted that safety at Delta, as well as at other airlines, is a top priority.

“US aviation travel is the safest form of transportation in the world,” he added. “It’s safer than driving, it’s safer than trains, it’s safer than walking.”

Delays in jet deliveries

Delta has not taken a delivery of a Boeing jet since 2019. In July 2022 it placed an order for 100 of the Boeing 737 Max 10 jets, the largest version of the Max. It was originally due to start taking deliveries of those jets next year.

The Federal Aviation Administration has yet to certify that plane to carry passengers, but criticism of Boeing’s safety and the quality controls in the wake of the Alaska Air incident prompted Boeing to withdraw its request for a waiver necessary to get certification this year.

That incident prompted United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to announce it was no longer counting on the 737 Max 10 planes it had already ordered from Boeing, saying the problem was the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for the airline’s expectations for the plane. Bastian didn’t sound much more hopeful for when Delta might get the Max 10 jets it ordered.

“I’m confident it will deliver at some point,” he said. “Whether it’s two years, three years, four years from now, I don’t think anyone knows.”

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Norman Tropshe DC 3 Captain (Might have some trouble finding a qualified pilot to fly the ole bird today)

So looking left to right in this photo ( October 1999) this is what I have so far.

Hoyt Fincher-Sr. VP Operations, E.E.McKeller,( Mo) Director of flight control ? ,? Bob Lewis, Pilot, Norman Topshe, Pilot, Robert ( Bob) Irvin.( Pilot)

Hi Mark,

Well just since yesterday when I emailed you I have now identified all but 2 of them. My family and I toured the Delta Museum a few weeks ago and some employees requested to pass on any interesting memorabilia. It would be nice to identify the names. My Dad and another pilot were the ones that flew (ship 41) the first DC 3 back from Puerto Rico, in 1995. My Dad flew it when he was hired in 1941 by Delta. He was 78 when they brought it back to Atlanta to be refurbished. So the picture above is in front of that airplane .

I am beginning to gather more photos to put together a timeline of it all, and have found some resources for identifying some of these older gentlemen.

I joined the retired Delta Air Lines facebook page which is turning out to be very helpful.

Thank you,

Trina Topshe Kriss trina.kriss130@gmail.com

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So looking left to right in this photo ( October 1999) this is what I have so far.

Hoyt Fincher-Sr. VP Operations, E.E.McKeller,( Mo) Director of flight control ? ,? Bob Lewis, Pilot, Norman Topshe, Pilot, Robert ( Bob) Irvin.( Pilot)

It is difficult to identify because unfortunately all or most are deceased!

I will attach another photo before the restoration was completed..these are mainly pilots. My sisters and I identified some of these..they were all good friends in the Delta Golden wings that my Dad started.

So the 2nd photo Left to RT

Beverly (Dick) Dickerson, Pre Ball, Hoyt Fincher, Dana Jones, Bob Lewis, Norman Topshe

Hope this makes sense and helps! I'm not efficient on my new lap top!

Trina T. Kriss

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Humor / Sober / Fun - HL 360 (3)

KY Derby Hats

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Mark's Remarks - HL 359

Back in the High Life Again -Theme Song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ&ob=av2e

Lyrics:

Back in the High Life Again

Steve Winwood

I'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
I'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched me once
Will smile and take me in

And I'll drink and dance with one hand free
Let the world back into me
I know I'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched us once
Will smile and take us in

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily
Though we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life
High life
In the high life again

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time
Will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All thee eyes that watched us once
Will smile and take us in

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily
Though we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life
(Back in the high life)

Oh, we'll be back...

Dear PCN (of over 2600 subscribers),

I am Sorry I had to Delay the March Issue: Ladies and gentlemen, I am certainly sorry to miss the March issue. A dear lady who meant a lot to me and was an amazingly faithful teacher of the Bible especially to children, like me, passed away and it forced a road trip and some days away. The time spent with my old friends and in my old town was great, and her family is strong and doing well.

Happy belated Easter! Spring is always made better by the celebration of Easter and the hope of renewal that it brings. I hope your week end was great and that you are certainly now pumped for Spring and Summer to arrive.

A little Housekeeping:

“Rejection” doesn’t really mean that.

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Easter….. No Holiday (in my mind) Has This Much Importance

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