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"John Pelchat" wrote in message om... David Sander wrote in message ... Alan Questell wrote: Gordon Cooper has died. Information is available at nasa's web site and details should be available on CNN.com soon. Farewell, Gordo. David Maybe Scott Kozel will remember the Jim Rathmann dealership over in Melbourne. I was there one day, age 8 or 9, with my dad picking up a part for our 63 Impala SS. Since the start of the Mercury days, Cooper had been my favorite astronaut (children order things that way). As we walked through the place, in other direction, came Gordon Cooper. I was shocked, amazed and excited. My father remembers me going right to Cooper and telling him that he was my favorite astronaut. Cooper's smile and handshake that day only reinforced that feeling. Much has been said about Cooper later is his career as an astronaut . . . and a lot was said about his book. None of that takes away from the admiration that I had for him and the others. He along the rest were, and remain (despite their humanity), my heros. My condolances to those who loved him. Blue skies Gordo . . . John Pelchat As a very young man who was attempting to return home from a dance at the pier, within the agreed time parameters and avoid the wrath of T2, I stuck my thumb out in front the Bishop's Gulf station at the corner of A1A and 520. Donned only in a T-shirt, "doggers", huarache's and pleading look, this lanky kid with sun bleached hair, the consistency of a Brillo-pad, had given up all hope and could only imagine the impending doom that awaited at home. I couldn't believe my luck when I saw the brakelights on the new 'vette that had just blown past! Entering the car, I was greeted with a grin and a, "where 'ya headed kid?" As we made our way west, I fumbled for words in an effort to explain my situation as well as the feeble attempt at amorous nirvana with a certain young lady under the pier. "I can't help you with that, sport, but I'll try to get you home on time so you don't get in too much trouble" and with those word of consolation the speed towards the Island seemed to increase exponentially. We snaked our way through Hampton Homes and I was deposited right in front of my house, a little tardy but not without some hope that I could slip in unnoticed. However, all hope were dashed when after thanking my "savior," he decided to do a "big smoky burnout" right in front of my home! It announced my arrival to everyone in the neighborhood but unfortunately for me, T2 as well. He was correct, I didn't get in trouble for being late! That was an event I never tried to talk my way out of or even share until now. Anyway, thanks for the ride, Mr. Cooper, Godspeed........ T3 |
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On 6 Oct 2004 09:10:14 GMT, Dale wrote:
mission at the time) and I'd like to think that many years later he really was the guy on the other end of the phone on Letterman's show... I'm just about certain that it was Cooper. If it wasn't, it was someone imitating him exactly, and that wouldn't really be necessary for the show since most people don't know his voice. --- Replace you know what by j to email |
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"T3" wrote in message m...
"John Pelchat" wrote in message om... David Sander wrote in message ... Alan Questell wrote: Gordon Cooper has died. Information is available at nasa's web site and details should be available on CNN.com soon. Farewell, Gordo. David Maybe Scott Kozel will remember the Jim Rathmann dealership over in Melbourne. I was there one day, age 8 or 9, with my dad picking up a part for our 63 Impala SS. Since the start of the Mercury days, Cooper had been my favorite astronaut (children order things that way). As we walked through the place, in other direction, came Gordon Cooper. I was shocked, amazed and excited. My father remembers me going right to Cooper and telling him that he was my favorite astronaut. Cooper's smile and handshake that day only reinforced that feeling. Much has been said about Cooper later is his career as an astronaut . . . and a lot was said about his book. None of that takes away from the admiration that I had for him and the others. He along the rest were, and remain (despite their humanity), my heros. My condolances to those who loved him. Blue skies Gordo . . . John Pelchat As a very young man who was attempting to return home from a dance at the pier, within the agreed time parameters and avoid the wrath of T2, I stuck my thumb out in front the Bishop's Gulf station at the corner of A1A and 520. Donned only in a T-shirt, "doggers", huarache's and pleading look, this lanky kid with sun bleached hair, the consistency of a Brillo-pad, had given up all hope and could only imagine the impending doom that awaited at home. I couldn't believe my luck when I saw the brakelights on the new 'vette that had just blown past! Entering the car, I was greeted with a grin and a, "where 'ya headed kid?" As we made our way west, I fumbled for words in an effort to explain my situation as well as the feeble attempt at amorous nirvana with a certain young lady under the pier. "I can't help you with that, sport, but I'll try to get you home on time so you don't get in too much trouble" and with those word of consolation the speed towards the Island seemed to increase exponentially. We snaked our way through Hampton Homes and I was deposited right in front of my house, a little tardy but not without some hope that I could slip in unnoticed. However, all hope were dashed when after thanking my "savior," he decided to do a "big smoky burnout" right in front of my home! It announced my arrival to everyone in the neighborhood but unfortunately for me, T2 as well. He was correct, I didn't get in trouble for being late! That was an event I never tried to talk my way out of or even share until now. Anyway, thanks for the ride, Mr. Cooper, Godspeed........ T3 Great story |
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Rusty Barton wrote: Just realized. The day Sputnik 1 was launched. Kind of ironic. Rest in peace Col. Cooper. Died? I think not! _Abducted_ by the Space Kid while a feeble Cooper clone's body was left in his place is a far more plausible explanation for those willing to face _The Truth_. ;-) At least, that's what happened to me! Dr. John Mack Approaching Zeta Reticuli 4 |
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MasterShrink wrote: Alan Questell wrote: Gordon Cooper has died. Information is available at nasa's web site and details should be available on CNN.com soon. Guess he won't be making the flight to Mars after all. He's passing the orbit of Pluto as we speak...er...read. Soon he will be approaching the orbit of Goofy. Dr. John Mack Now on the surface of Zeta Reticuli 4 ;-) |
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Neil Gerace wrote: "Tim K." wrote in message m... Almost no one uses the term "ironic" correctly anymore. It's just George Carlin and I fighting a losing battle... Haematite and magnetite are quite ironic. My mother used to ironic the clothes on Sunday morning. Pat |
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John Pelchat wrote:
"T3" wrote in message m... "John Pelchat" wrote in message .com... David Sander wrote in message ... Alan Questell wrote: Gordon Cooper has died. Information is available at nasa's web site and details should be available on CNN.com soon. Farewell, Gordo. David Maybe Scott Kozel will remember the Jim Rathmann dealership over in Melbourne. I was there one day, age 8 or 9, with my dad picking up a part for our 63 Impala SS. Since the start of the Mercury days, Cooper had been my favorite astronaut (children order things that way). As we walked through the place, in other direction, came Gordon Cooper. I was shocked, amazed and excited. My father remembers me going right to Cooper and telling him that he was my favorite astronaut. Cooper's smile and handshake that day only reinforced that feeling. Much has been said about Cooper later is his career as an astronaut . . . and a lot was said about his book. None of that takes away from the admiration that I had for him and the others. He along the rest were, and remain (despite their humanity), my heros. My condolances to those who loved him. Blue skies Gordo . . . John Pelchat As a very young man who was attempting to return home from a dance at the pier, within the agreed time parameters and avoid the wrath of T2, I stuck my thumb out in front the Bishop's Gulf station at the corner of A1A and 520. Donned only in a T-shirt, "doggers", huarache's and pleading look, this lanky kid with sun bleached hair, the consistency of a Brillo-pad, had given up all hope and could only imagine the impending doom that awaited at home. I couldn't believe my luck when I saw the brakelights on the new 'vette that had just blown past! Entering the car, I was greeted with a grin and a, "where 'ya headed kid?" As we made our way west, I fumbled for words in an effort to explain my situation as well as the feeble attempt at amorous nirvana with a certain young lady under the pier. "I can't help you with that, sport, but I'll try to get you home on time so you don't get in too much trouble" and with those word of consolation the speed towards the Island seemed to increase exponentially. We snaked our way through Hampton Homes and I was deposited right in front of my house, a little tardy but not without some hope that I could slip in unnoticed. However, all hope were dashed when after thanking my "savior," he decided to do a "big smoky burnout" right in front of my home! It announced my arrival to everyone in the neighborhood but unfortunately for me, T2 as well. He was correct, I didn't get in trouble for being late! That was an event I never tried to talk my way out of or even share until now. Anyway, thanks for the ride, Mr. Cooper, Godspeed........ T3 Great story Those black stripes stayed in front of the house until they repaved the road a couple years later. I always wanted to tell Dad and my friends the whole story but never did, sorta wished I had of now... Tom |
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"T3" wrote in message ... As a very young man who was attempting to return home from a dance at the pier, within the agreed time parameters and avoid the wrath of T2, I stuck my thumb out in front the Bishop's Gulf station at the corner of A1A and 520. Donned only in a T-shirt, "doggers", huarache's and pleading look, this lanky kid with sun bleached hair, the consistency of a Brillo-pad, had given up all hope and could only imagine the impending doom that awaited at home. I couldn't believe my luck when I saw the brakelights on the new 'vette that had just blown past! Entering the car, I was greeted with a grin and a, "where 'ya headed kid?" As we made our way west, I fumbled for words in an effort to explain my situation as well as the feeble attempt at amorous nirvana with a certain young lady under the pier. "I can't help you with that, sport, but I'll try to get you home on time so you don't get in too much trouble" and with those word of consolation the speed towards the Island seemed to increase exponentially. We snaked our way through Hampton Homes and I was deposited right in front of my house, a little tardy but not without some hope that I could slip in unnoticed. However, all hope were dashed when after thanking my "savior," he decided to do a "big smoky burnout" right in front of my home! It announced my arrival to everyone in the neighborhood but unfortunately for me, T2 as well. He was correct, I didn't get in trouble for being late! That was an event I never tried to talk my way out of or even share until now. Anyway, thanks for the ride, Mr. Cooper, Godspeed........ T3 Great tale that - and the mention of the old Bishops station by Beach Bowl brought me back. CB aerials are on the way - maybe I'll send one of Col. Cooper from last spring |
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