FRIENDS

[john e. holliday]

While it is still on  my mind and I think the water works is shut down I am going to post this.  As often been said we never say what we really feel about people we know and get to know.  Even family members sometimes fall by the way side.   Going to the stock car races on a Friday nights I used to go home as soon as the races were over.  A friend that used to meet me at the track got me to going to the pits and saying hi to the drivers.  99% don't even know my name but, if I happen to miss going and saying hi one week the next week they ask what happened.  I am just an old man with a beard that wears suspenders that tells them how much I enjoy their driving.  A couple have already gone on to their eternity but, not from racing.   

So I want to use this thread to tell everyone in the model airplane world how much I like them.  Yes as the preacher used to tell us, you can't hate anybody, you just like some more than the rest.  So take care and as the Old Red Head used to say,  "GOD BLESS".

[Tom Taylor]

Well put Doc, and too you also "God bless and Good Night"

[Andrew Borgogna]

Hey Doc
I like you so much I even grew a beard to match yours.  I always look forward to seeing you and your poodle every year.  See you in March my frend. 

To all my friends in this hobby, them's I have met and them's I am looking forward to meeting, have a great day. 
Andy

[louie klein]

Great choice of words! I also have great memories of flying friends. We were always helping each other have fun!!----LOUIE  

[Bill Little]

Thank you, Doc.  I could not have put it that well, and it is SO TRUE!

Bill Little

[Joe Just]

Doc, thanks for your input.  "new friends are Silver, old friends are Gold"  CL friends are Platinum!
Joe

[Leo Mehl]

Well put Joe and i'll back ya a hundred percent on that one. everyone has a good side if ya flip it right!

[David M Johnson]

Amen.

[Les McDonald]

Doc,
You are a pleasant person and a true "Gentleman".
I consider our acquaintance an honor and hope to see you again in the future.

                                       Les McDonald

[Paul Taylor]

Well said Doc.
Even tho we have not met, I feel like I have a friend in you.
 

And everyone here too.

[Claudio Chacon]

That's the kind of words that everyone would like to hear more often...
THANK YOU for this post.
I wish I had the chance to meet you one day. You are a very kind and affectionate person.

Receive a big hug.

Sincerely,
Claudio. 

[John Stiles]

I knew there was something about you that set you apart.....now I know why I feel like you're my friend!

[Richard Grogan]

Right on Doc! You hit the nail right on the head. I feel the same way! Hopefully, someday we'll meet, I hope so.

[George]

Doc,

Thanks for the post. This subject became dear to me recently when I was home (Lexington KY). Checked on a friend that I met and flew with some 55 years ago, and found that he had passed away earlier this year. I had not spoken with him since the end of last year.  I contacted the rest of our small group and told them how much I have appreciated their friendship over the years. They responded the same way. We shared some memories.

I think it was Will Rogers who said that a stranger is just a friend you haven't met.

Take care of yourselves friends.

George

[Martin Quartim]

Hi DOC,

So nice words, Bless your heart!

Martin