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  1. lurkerLuke

    How to get an intro ride without screwing folks

    No I am not looking for a free ride. Just trying to get an understanding of the people in the business. Sorry if I offended you.
  2. lurkerLuke

    Blimp down at US Open

    Ouch. :) Gotta admit I was sort of a Daly fan back in the day. Then again, I'm not much of a golf fan.
  3. lurkerLuke

    How to get an intro ride without screwing folks

    Of course I could just drop $20's on the counter until they say its enough. Well, if I could drop $20's like they came off my backyard tree. Crud, did I just let my secret out? Seriously, thank you for the replies. I might go visit one of the LVK schools. Gotta water that tree...
  4. lurkerLuke

    How to get an intro ride without screwing folks

    I introduced myself as not a pilot and not likely to ever be one. Thank you all for helping to answer my dumb questions. Really appreciate your patience with my layman terminology. My father bought me a ride in a glider in the mid 70s at the long gone Fremont, CA airstrip. I so miss the...
  5. lurkerLuke

    Gyroplane/Gyrocopter speed, useful load, and safety

    Thank you all for the replies, appreciate the enormous knowledge here. You are an awesome group. Even the b!tch!ing back and forth has value. Regardless what you all think of him, I still miss @Tom-D.
  6. lurkerLuke

    That Guy...

    I'm still not clear on this. Is "gal/s" OK? Wow, June Cleaver. Who else recalls her telling Ward he was tough on the Beaver last night? Am I out now or can I ask one or two more dumb questions?
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    Gyroplane/Gyrocopter speed, useful load, and safety

    Another dumb question. First off, sorry about my layman terminology. Wondering about Gyrocopter/Gyroplane speed/useful weight and safety. I know I can ask over on a rotary forum (Hey Vance!), want opinions from a different group. Seems like some of the Gyros have same engine but not the...
  8. lurkerLuke

    Bye bye

    I miss @mscard88. He posted a lot of good stuff, regardless of the controversial humor. I also miss @Tom-D. He started many interesting discussions. Then again, I don't really belong here anyhow. Maybe I should go away too.
  9. lurkerLuke

    Meat Vending Machine.....

    I recall my grandfather in the late 60s thinking of selling rabbit meat in vending machines. Every few purchases would have a pearl in it. The idea was 'housewives' would buy the meat and work themselves towards a pearl necklace. Grandpa passed away in the 70s fairly wealthy, most of the $$...
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    Thinking About (ok bought) F-350 with PowerStroke 6.0L - Questions

    When I saw this F-650: http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/show-%e2%80%98n-tow-2007-ford-f-650-when-really-big-is-not-quite-enough/ar-BBBHRRr?ocid=iehp I though of the old "Go Big or Go Home". Then recalled Ted already went Big and Took it Home. :) Still thought some of you might like...
  11. lurkerLuke

    What laptop to buy

    Business class get an HP Workstation. Best laptops I ever used. Awesome machines. Consumer class go with HP Envy. Nothing else HP. Yes, I used to work for HP. Hope the best for them.
  12. lurkerLuke

    We lost an iconic spy

    All beautfiul women. Barbara Bach belongs in this list.
  13. lurkerLuke

    Best/easiest Way To Peel Boiled Eggs

    Oh crud, I posted the 'shake in glass or jar' method in one of the other egg threads before seeing this... So far has worked perfectly for me several times.
  14. lurkerLuke

    How to prepare an egg

    I have occasionally had problems with hard boiled breaking up while peeling them. Always pisterns me off. Just recently came across this 'perfect' peeling method: Put hard boiled egg in a glass or jar with a bit of water, shake it a bit and done nicely. So far has worked for me everytime. Once...
  15. lurkerLuke

    Flying to Mexico... For a girl. Is it legal to bring her back?

    And from my younger days many years ago: "Redheads and Red Handles" "Adjustment Of Attitude" "Auguring In" "Boring Holes" - minds out of the gutter; doing a lot going nowhere. "Coming From Together" And finally after "Finding The One" "Cost of Certification"
  16. lurkerLuke

    FAA Standard Airman Weight

    You did not take my post out of context, I did mean birthday suit + clothes. My follow on would be what else is on a person to add weight.
  17. lurkerLuke

    FAA Standard Airman Weight

    I agree US of A folks today don't fit, myself included. You are a gentleman for not just straight out calling BS. My delayed reply is because I wanted to weigh things out. You may well be closer than I am for most folks. My Levi 501s ( and not very heavy belt ), nothing in pockets, normal...
  18. lurkerLuke

    FAA Standard Airman Weight

    The weight loss was simple for me; Calories in and calories out. Note "simple", not "easy". Since I am looking for work I have a few extra hours in the day with no commute. I have been walking to get things moving, long hard exercycle rides to get pulse rate up and sweat out a lot, and of...
  19. lurkerLuke

    FAA Standard Airman Weight

    I introduced myself as a non pilot with some dumb questions. Unfortunately I have more dumb posts than questions. So a dumb question. Was laid off several months ago, one thing I decided to focus on was my weight. Went from ~210 to ~172, birthday suit #'s. Add anywhere from 5 to 9 pounds...
  20. lurkerLuke

    300lbs of coccaine found on aircraft

    Reminds me of the report earlier this year about cocaine found in 'the nose of an aircraft'. Guess the plane was high... http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/31/us/aa-plane-cocaine/ You can call me Luke, you can call me Doug. Just don't call me late for dinner.
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