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Well I finally clicked on this thread and all I can say is Chip is a wealth of knowledge. I wish what he has written on here and other places was required reading in our school systems but unfortunately that will never happen. Chip, you sir are a great American and I wish you would write a book...

Yeah Harris Ranch is right off I-5 near Coalinga, drove by it today when I went over to Lemoore. Thanks for the offer Ed.

I am currently in my hometown (where I went to high school) of Coalinga. Not much here really other than the ranch my family owns. It's about 45 minutes west of Lemoore or 3 hours north of L.A. or 3 hours south of San Fran'.

Just last week. Decided to move back to my home state. Figured there were better job prospects out here too. I know the Cali' economy hasn't been the best, but there wasn't much where I was living either.

Looks great Jason. I think this is the first time I have seen your GT.

Awesome. Hope you liked the Grotto. I'm moving back to Cali' in a couple weeks and that's going to be one of the first places I go for lunch!

If you go to Monterey I recommend the Fisherman's Grotto on the pier. My grandparents have been going there since the 1950s. Clam chowder and calamari all the way!

The passing of an old warrior is always sad news indeed.

Would be cool to see some pictures of your new GT when you get the chance. How long have you been flying F4U Corsairs?

The name doesn't ring a bell but that doesn't mean I haven't met him at some point in my time in the Marines.

:lol That looks like it was taken in Corpus Christi.

You are correct sir, on the latter. I attended Aviation Safety Officer's course in 2004 (back when it was still in Monterey).

Haha yeah I've seen some pretty funny ones in my day. In the Navy/Marine Corps, they are called MAFs (Maintenance Action Forms). Not all "gripes" will down an aircraft, in other words some things don't get fixed very quickly. It can be a good thing or a bad thing knowing this stuff. Here's an...

All I can say is WOW! A true craftsman and I agreed with the host, looking at his tool box and collection of tools one can only imagine the piano's that gentleman made.

Man it's been a bad couple years.:frown RIP.

+1 Great info.

Very cool! I'd like to see the car he was delivering that was above your GT!

Happy Birthday Chip!:usa

Love the color.

It's extremely sad but true. Unfortunately, it will never change. The price of admission I guess to a free society.