tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.comments2023-06-16T09:13:46.330-05:00gabbygeezerDick Kladehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11793395712483278104noreply@blogger.comBlogger1925125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-65935128484417615012022-11-29T14:37:25.172-06:002022-11-29T14:37:25.172-06:00Thiss is greatThiss is greatExcavation Contractors New Britainhttps://www.local-excavation.com/us/excavation-connecticut/excavation-contractors-new-britain.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-50113555053578929882022-04-29T03:38:22.346-05:002022-04-29T03:38:22.346-05:00Yep, Pied, I'm still around. Celebrated 86the ...Yep, Pied, I'm still around. Celebrated 86the birthday on New Years' Day. We sold our home a couple of months ago and moved in as guests at our son's house. In the same neighborhood, so that's been less of an adjustment as it might have been. <br />Dick Kladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793395712483278104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-80923883354268571262022-04-28T21:30:54.422-05:002022-04-28T21:30:54.422-05:00Hiya. Just wondering if you're still around.Hiya. Just wondering if you're still around. PiedTypehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479241896115412501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-68145678014680943452022-04-15T13:13:27.385-05:002022-04-15T13:13:27.385-05:00Nice blog you have here, thanks for sharing thisNice blog you have here, thanks for sharing thisDavid Latonahttps://www.davidlatona.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-79526401015045959822020-12-27T21:04:04.891-06:002020-12-27T21:04:04.891-06:00Thanks Dick for those Badger memories. If you chan...Thanks Dick for those Badger memories. If you change your mind remember that at our age most of us won’t remember the first time we read those blogs. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837764192703757853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-1185768710317468202020-07-31T20:27:16.512-05:002020-07-31T20:27:16.512-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Beyonce Velezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804346863214189326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-78241883384800403202018-06-02T16:55:56.821-05:002018-06-02T16:55:56.821-05:00Well, what a revoltin’ development this is! I’m j...Well, what a revoltin’ development this is! I’m just getting back to blogging after a long hiatus since January — not for the first time I can appreciate your intent to stop writing and respect that decision. On the other hand, if you get the urge to resume writing occasionally, sometime in the future, please know I join those who would welcome you back in a minute. Enjoy yourself and keep laughing!Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-52710440679006164262018-03-21T07:05:34.561-05:002018-03-21T07:05:34.561-05:00Just now seeing where you're hanging up your b...Just now seeing where you're hanging up your blogging shoes. Have sure enjoyed our blogging relationship over the years and of course there was the infamous Green Bay Packer matchbook cover that started it all.<br /><br />The best to you my friend in life to come... AlanAlan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282804970305431949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-61368195636202012212018-03-12T13:34:04.088-05:002018-03-12T13:34:04.088-05:00I'm sad to see a blogger whose work I have so ...I'm sad to see a blogger whose work I have so admired and enjoyed "sign off" permanently. Like other commenters, I say (first) that we'll miss you, but (second) keep an open mind (and your web address) in case your outlook alters!<br />Jhawk23 (Morning Fog) Jhawk23http://www.morning-fog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-80250551985480247412018-02-25T15:17:29.850-06:002018-02-25T15:17:29.850-06:00I'm sorry you've decided to stop, Dick. I ...I'm sorry you've decided to stop, Dick. I agree with Rummuser and hope you'll change your mind. However, until that time that you might return, I'd like to wish you health and fun this year.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-75345960195352778032018-02-21T09:32:55.905-06:002018-02-21T09:32:55.905-06:00I've enjoyed your thoughts and your posts. Goo...I've enjoyed your thoughts and your posts. Good luck and godspeed. Stop around and say hello every once in a while.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-17543193702967517662018-02-20T06:48:00.789-06:002018-02-20T06:48:00.789-06:00"Quit while you're ahead, as my Dad used ..."Quit while you're ahead, as my Dad used to say! Good luck and all the best.Ed T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-54694501180516232202018-02-20T04:15:05.282-06:002018-02-20T04:15:05.282-06:00I have felt like this any number of times but alwa...I have felt like this any number of times but always returned to write. I hope that you will change your mind.Rummuserhttp://rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-89466246140804762632018-02-19T10:20:36.001-06:002018-02-19T10:20:36.001-06:00Oh no, don't say that. Just because you've...Oh no, don't say that. Just because you've no more old stories to tell doesn't mean you won't have new thoughts and ideas. And if you're just tired of blogging, take a break. You can always come back. But I can understand the feeling. I've had a lot less to say in the last year too, mostly because there's so much bad stuff that I'm trying not to dwell on. But whatever you do, know that you'll be missed around here. PiedTypehttp://piedtype.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-72561590126912276142018-01-11T13:08:06.097-06:002018-01-11T13:08:06.097-06:00ET: Aha, I see why the e-mail didn't go throug...ET: Aha, I see why the e-mail didn't go through. Appears I can't establish that sort of contact from my end. However, I have filters on my e-mail, so am not reluctant to give you my addy: r.j.klade63@gmail.com Your knowledge of the "Warrior" probably now is considerably greater than mine, but if you want to check anything out with me, use that addy. Yours will not be shared with anyone else without your permission.Dick Kladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793395712483278104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-40161684617323618892018-01-10T13:22:49.947-06:002018-01-10T13:22:49.947-06:00Sorry Dick, but I didn't get the email. Don...Sorry Dick, but I didn't get the email. Don't know if was me or the "system" but nothing came through and perhaps you could try again? To answer your questions, I didn't have a personal connection when I started on this project about 18 months ago, but I feel I do now. How I became involved with "The Tomahawk Warrior" is a story in itself and although nearly finished, there's a little way to go before my part is finished. Regards the Armistice Day ceremony/dedication it was sombre and respectful as to be expected and my addition to the permanent display in Penn church was very well received. It is unfortunate none of the descendants could have been there to hear the names of the crew read out, but I sent photos of the day and signed the visitor's book of condolence on behalf of Cheryl Serfus, the only living daughter of Charles Searl, who I eventually located during my research.ET USAF retirednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-15745729530963820012018-01-04T13:21:15.779-06:002018-01-04T13:21:15.779-06:00ET: Wonderful that you did that. I sent you an e-m...ET: Wonderful that you did that. I sent you an e-mail asking two questions, which I'll repeat here. (1) Did you have a personal connection to the "Tomahawk Warrior" or to the city of Tomahawk? (2) What sort of reception did you get at Penn Church when you presented your gifts?Dick Kladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793395712483278104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-27863382665973702182018-01-04T09:52:45.187-06:002018-01-04T09:52:45.187-06:00I attended the Armistice Day ceremony this year at...I attended the Armistice Day ceremony this year at Penn church and also displayed a further tribute to the crew consisting of part of the original aircraft, a new duplicate part and a model of "The Tomahawk Warrior". Further details available on request. ET USAF ret.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-82464202068858265082017-11-15T11:52:47.582-06:002017-11-15T11:52:47.582-06:00Now that's wisdom.Now that's wisdom.Dick Kladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793395712483278104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-30361869798349744772017-11-15T11:26:12.302-06:002017-11-15T11:26:12.302-06:00I also like to save money. It was cheaper to buy ...I also like to save money. It was cheaper to buy the five year calendar then buying 5 single year ones!Little Bugnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-54399839360546741272017-10-19T11:01:16.398-05:002017-10-19T11:01:16.398-05:00Ha ha. What do they say? You go girl!Ha ha. What do they say? You go girl!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-45560388021819037932017-10-09T16:20:20.685-05:002017-10-09T16:20:20.685-05:00Welcome, Silver. Good to know the post was enterta...Welcome, Silver. Good to know the post was entertaining.Dick Kladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793395712483278104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-62890084663042676882017-10-08T11:41:34.790-05:002017-10-08T11:41:34.790-05:00new to blog, and you already having me chuckling. ...new to blog, and you already having me chuckling. :)Silver in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501467853392916885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-27960909733200518602017-09-28T18:40:01.900-05:002017-09-28T18:40:01.900-05:00Absolutely -- plan as though your life is going on...Absolutely -- plan as though your life is going on forever! Why not? Then if it doesn't work out you won't care anyway. <br />Congrats to you and wife! Coincidentally, I was gifted an hour glass identical to your photo -- not that it matters. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30802444.post-15813796614781302642017-09-28T09:32:41.333-05:002017-09-28T09:32:41.333-05:00I am quite sure you and Sandy will be quite perky ...I am quite sure you and Sandy will be quite perky and observing during the 2024 eclipse. I on the other hand am fairly positive I won't be. But I do have to say that having said that, the damn path of the eclipse is suppose to bring it right over Little Rock that year. Well, at least I won't have to shell out three bucks for a pair of glasses... Alan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282804970305431949noreply@blogger.com