Posted on 10/18/2004 11:26:14 PM PDT by SAMWolf
HUGS, duckie/sw
Latest weather forcast is rain for the next two weeks with slight breaks in between
I've found very few accounts of them using the wheels except in demonstrations.
Thanks for the bump shield. :-)
Morning stand watie.
Free Dixie.
Valin, I noticed that today was the date of the death of Martha Raye. I alway's liked her appearances on TV when I was a kid . One of the very few female 'clowns'. Here is some interesting info on her.
Received the Women's International Center (WIC) Living Legacy Award in 1988.
Died of pneumonia at Cedars Sinai Medical Center at 1:45pm; by 2pm Harris had her body en route to a mortuary. She also suffered from Alzheimers, cataracts and liver disease, and had lost both legs the year before her death due to circulatory problems.
Married last husband Mark Harris - an admitted bisexual - after knowing him for less than a month. He was 42; she was 75.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in November 1993 by President Bill Clinton.
Had so little formal schooling, her scripts had to be read to her.
The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was given to Raye in 1969 for her work with charities and entertaining U.S. troops; her estate gave it to the Friars Club in 1997 where she was its first female honorary member.
Daughter by Condos, Melodye Raye Condos, born 26th July 1944
Buried in Fort Bragg, NC
Had a temporary falling out with daughter Melodye when Melodye had her father cremated against Martha's wishes.
Martha left the bulk of her estate to Mark Harris, but left some money to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Harris spent a portion of his money designing a line of furs.
Martha Raye had a life long fear of flying, but because of her profession was required to make numerous air trips, which she could muster only after drinking herself into a near alcoholic stuper. Her drinking and conduct during these periods ended up with a number of airlines refusing her service particularly on her many trips into the Miami, Florida area which was a favored vacation spot.
Was an honorary Green Beret. Visited U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam without fanfare. Registered nurse Lt. Colonel, helped out when things got bad in Special Forces A-Camps. Affectionately known by Green Berets as "Colonel Maggie."
One time band vocalist with the Paul Ash and Boris Morros orchestras in the early 30s.
Once attended the Professional Children's School in New York.
Performed in a family act called "Reed and Hooper" (their parents' names) with brother Bud. Martha (whose real name was Margaret) and Bud so consistently stole the show that the name of the act was eventually changed to "Bud and Margie."
Following the demise of her TV variety show, the breakup of her fifth marriage, and a series of other personal problems, she attempted suicide with sleeping pills on August 14, 1956. After her recovery she always wore a St. Christopher's medal, a St. Genesius medal and a Star of David given to her by wellwishers. At the end of her TV programs she also would say "Good night, Sisters," a reference to The Sisters of St. Francis Hospital in Miami where she recovered.
Born backstage at a local vaudeville theatre in Butte, Montana where her song-and-dance Irish immigrant parents Pete Reed and Mabelle Hooper were performing. Two days after Martha was born, her mother was back doing the act.
You're very welcome, Sam. ;o)
Sounded like an interesting idea though.
In theory.
But theory only lasts so long when confronted with reality in combat.
You could take the treads off that thing and run on the wheels?? I guess that's why they call 'em "road wheels"??
Hey radu. They don't seem to get storms like we did (and you do still)back east. We just get clouds, cool air and steady rains. It's like fall weather with light spring rains. Pretty nice. The change of the seasons is always bad where you are. Stay safe.
Good morning Aeronaut.
Morning EGC. Another overcast day.
Good morning alfa6.
And help us rise above despair
Amen.
Keep Kerry out of office, too!
Nice looking planes. Thanks alfa6.
LOL. Now that you mention it.
Good morning dear Colonel.
There's our tankette. Good morning feather.
And good morning to you, dear friend! How have you been?
Nice Marine flag-o-gram. Thanks PE.
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