Gofirstclass
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Like most guys, I have a bucket list. I've checked off most of the things in the list (see below) and there have been several things that popped up that I added to the list at the time and checked the off at the same time.
So let's split your replies into two categories: #1 would be the things that were/are on your list that you have checked off. #2 would be the things that are still on your bucket list waiting for the opportunity to pop up where you can check them off. So here's my list....
#1. Things I had on my list (or that popped up) that I have checked off. I guess I should explain a couple of things first--I like to go fast. VERY fast. I also like to do things in a BIG way. So with that in mind, here goes....
--I got a ride in the back seat of an F-4 Phantom. Long story short, when I was in the USAF in AK I worked on the avionics on these birds. We had one that we couldn't duplicate the issue on the test bench. I told my commander that I'd need a ride in the back seat to see what was going on when it failed. He agreed and that was the most exhilarating hour of my life.
--When we first moved to AK we lived in a 4-plex. I got to be friends with the guy below us who was a Major, flew a desk, but got flight pay for flying 4 hours a month. I got flight pay but it was a lot less than his. I rode with him on a flight across the Arctic Circle. On the way back I asked him if I could take his seat for a few minutes; he agreed, and I got to fly it for about a half hour. What a kick. They're slow compared to the F-4 but still fun to fly. I
--While on a cruise out of San Diego we had the second in command of the ship at our table. I asked for, and he agreed to give me a detailed tour of the bridge. While on the bridge he asked me "is there anything else?" and I replied "yeah, when do I get a chance to drive this thing?" He flipped off the autopilot, gave me the joystick and said "Sir, the helm is yours." 30 mins later I gave it back to him after I'd made some "S" curves.
--Tina got me several laps in the Mario Andretti Racing Experience where I got to drive an open wheel indy car at Phoenix International Speedway. The cars were limited that to 128mph. Hell, I'd done faster than that in my 280Z but it was fun.
--Many years ago before I met my wife a lady I was seeing (that's a euphemism for you know what) was friends with a lady whose hubby was a train engineer. She arranged for me to drive one of those things so I got to drive a train that was about a mile long for a distance of about 40 miles. Fun, but boring as hell.
--My 280Z had a penchant for 125mph+. We went there frequently. I LOVED IT.
#2 things left to check off, I want to drive one of those BIGAZZ farm tractors.
That's all. Next!
So let's split your replies into two categories: #1 would be the things that were/are on your list that you have checked off. #2 would be the things that are still on your bucket list waiting for the opportunity to pop up where you can check them off. So here's my list....
#1. Things I had on my list (or that popped up) that I have checked off. I guess I should explain a couple of things first--I like to go fast. VERY fast. I also like to do things in a BIG way. So with that in mind, here goes....
--I got a ride in the back seat of an F-4 Phantom. Long story short, when I was in the USAF in AK I worked on the avionics on these birds. We had one that we couldn't duplicate the issue on the test bench. I told my commander that I'd need a ride in the back seat to see what was going on when it failed. He agreed and that was the most exhilarating hour of my life.
--When we first moved to AK we lived in a 4-plex. I got to be friends with the guy below us who was a Major, flew a desk, but got flight pay for flying 4 hours a month. I got flight pay but it was a lot less than his. I rode with him on a flight across the Arctic Circle. On the way back I asked him if I could take his seat for a few minutes; he agreed, and I got to fly it for about a half hour. What a kick. They're slow compared to the F-4 but still fun to fly. I
--While on a cruise out of San Diego we had the second in command of the ship at our table. I asked for, and he agreed to give me a detailed tour of the bridge. While on the bridge he asked me "is there anything else?" and I replied "yeah, when do I get a chance to drive this thing?" He flipped off the autopilot, gave me the joystick and said "Sir, the helm is yours." 30 mins later I gave it back to him after I'd made some "S" curves.
--Tina got me several laps in the Mario Andretti Racing Experience where I got to drive an open wheel indy car at Phoenix International Speedway. The cars were limited that to 128mph. Hell, I'd done faster than that in my 280Z but it was fun.
--Many years ago before I met my wife a lady I was seeing (that's a euphemism for you know what) was friends with a lady whose hubby was a train engineer. She arranged for me to drive one of those things so I got to drive a train that was about a mile long for a distance of about 40 miles. Fun, but boring as hell.
--My 280Z had a penchant for 125mph+. We went there frequently. I LOVED IT.
#2 things left to check off, I want to drive one of those BIGAZZ farm tractors.
That's all. Next!
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