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Title: Who is he?
Post by: Matt Colan on June 30, 2009, 11:44:15 AM

Since I took over the Next Generation column, I'd like to know who this is standing next to me.  I remember his first name is Danny I think, but that is all I know

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Matt Colan on June 30, 2009, 01:03:05 PM

Nevermind, Daniel Birks is his name.  New question, where does he hail from?

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: kenneth cook on June 30, 2009, 03:04:16 PM

       Matt, Dan was flying with Paul Smith and others. I believe a few were from Canada and some of the others were in the Michigan area. Dan is an excellent pilot. My son Shawn had his eye on him as well. They're the same age . Dan entered several events at Brodak's and competed very well. Ken

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Paul Smith on June 30, 2009, 03:07:28 PM

Dan Birks is from Toronto, and he celebrated his BIG 1-5 at the contest.

Also from the same area "Toronto & District" were his uncle Dave, Leonard Bourel, Stewart Henderson, Keith Morgan, Ken Towers, and Brad LaPointe.  All are members of both the Toronto Balsa Beavers and the Beanfield Flyers.

For those looking for some action in August, Brad is hosting The MAAC Canadian Nats at his "Brodak-like" private venue.   August 21-23, 2009.

Here's a more legible pitcher of Dan, and also one of Lenny Bourel, who made his "out of Ontario" debut with a 1st in Advanced CLPA in Carmichaels.

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Matt Colan on July 02, 2009, 06:51:59 AM

Thanks Guys!  Dan is only a month older than me, so the 3 of us are about the same age.

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Larrys4227 on July 02, 2009, 07:07:00 AM

Quote from: Matt Colan on July 02, 2009, 06:51:59 AM

Dan is only a month older than me, so the 3 of us are about the same age.

I guess at your age, a month is 'about' the same age. If anyone is within 5 years of my age ... then I consider we 'are' the same age.   LL~

FlySafe!  Larry (Larrys4227)

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Matt Colan on July 02, 2009, 07:09:00 AM

Quote from: Larrys4227 on July 02, 2009, 07:07:00 AM

I guess at your age, a month is 'about' the same age. If anyone is within 5 years of my age ... then I consider we 'are' the same age.   LL~

FlySafe!  Larry (Larrys4227)

Well I'm going to be 15 in 18 days, Dan is already 15 according to Paul Smith.

I actually laughed out loud with that one LL~

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Larrys4227 on July 02, 2009, 07:13:46 AM

Well then, Happy B-day in 18 days!! I'll be 48ish sometime later this year ... or is it next? ... Nope, next fiscal quarter, this year.  LOL!

FlySafe!  Larry (Larrys4227)

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Matt Colan on July 02, 2009, 07:25:29 AM

Quote from: Larrys4227 on July 02, 2009, 07:13:46 AM

Well then, Happy B-day in 18 days!! I'll be 48ish sometime later this year ... or is it next? ... Nope, next fiscal quarter, this year.  LOL!

FlySafe!  Larry (Larrys4227)

Thank you.  Hopefully I get the PA I want without spending my own money on it.  I feel cheap sometimes <=  Always concerned with money and what I'm spending it on because I want the PA 40UL S?P VD~

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Ward Van Duzer on July 04, 2009, 07:24:53 AM

Larry,

you are just a child! Enjoy it!  VD~


Ward-O

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Frank Sheridan on July 04, 2009, 07:28:39 AM

I have neckties that are more than 15 years old. :-[

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: john e. holliday on July 04, 2009, 09:08:30 AM

I have grand daughters almost their age.  And I screen boys very carefully.   DOC Holliday

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: David Relf on July 07, 2009, 05:40:28 AM

Just to clarify the record Daniel is 14 years old and lives in Mississauga Ontario Canada.  He flies with The Balsa Beavers in Toronto Canada.  Dan Turned 14 in June.  He has been flying for about four years. My name is Dave Relf and I am his step father. Dan loves to fly and the next contest for us will be the Canadian Nationals in August.

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: john e. holliday on July 07, 2009, 07:24:03 AM

Oh no, don't tell us.  That means Matt will be calling him kid from now on.  LL~ LL~ LL~ Anyway I hope they both stay with it.  DOC Holliday

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: steven yampolsky on July 07, 2009, 10:28:15 AM

Hey Matt!

Are you coming to Wrentham this weekend? I'd love to see your new ship.

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Matt Colan on July 07, 2009, 11:19:47 AM

Quote from: Steven Yampolsky on July 07, 2009, 10:28:15 AM

Hey Matt!

Are you coming to Wrentham this weekend? I'd love to see your new ship.

Sorry Steve, I'm not going to Wrentham this weekend.  I will be in Lee, and at Wrentham in September for the Mass Cup.

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Bill Little on July 09, 2009, 10:03:16 AM

Quote from: Frank Sheridan on July 04, 2009, 07:28:39 AM

I have neckties that are more than 15 years old. :-[

HI Frank,

I know what you mean! LL~  I wear shows that are over 15 years old........ ;D

Big Bear

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Matt Colan on July 09, 2009, 10:59:46 AM

Quote from: john e. holliday on July 07, 2009, 07:24:03 AM

Oh no, don't tell us.  That means Matt will be calling him kid from now on.  LL~ LL~ LL~ Anyway I hope they both stay with it.  DOC Holliday

I hope all the kids flying now, including me will stay with it.  That reminds me, Where has Rob Gruber and Chris Rud gone to?

Title: Re: Who is he?
Post by: Bill Little on July 09, 2009, 01:27:02 PM

Quote from: Matt Colan on July 09, 2009, 10:59:46 AM

I hope all the kids flying now, including me will stay with it.  That reminds me, Where has Rob Gruber and Chris Rud gone to?

Hi Matt,

Robbie is in college.  I am expecting (hoping) to see him around, but it just might be a wait until he graduates kind of thing! ;D

My oldest son (Aaron), Todd Lee, Robby Hunt and Derek Barry were all kinda buddies back in the day.  It was really great to see them all together!  (Todd, Robby, and Derek were all on World Championship teams!) Derek is the only one *right now* that is still heavily involved.  I do expect to see them all return, in some manner, before it is all over.  Life DOES get in the way sometimes. ;D

Big Bear