Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[GonePlaid]

We had an A4 jockey come back onto the E after taking a 37 mm shell through the wing, luckily missing anything vital. He did a practice approach next to the ship and, since everything was working, he brought it aboard. They brought the a/c down into the hangar bay, roped it off so no one got too close(no phone cameras in '67)and he went to debriefing. Afterwards he came down and stood up through the hole and had his picture taken by the ship's photographer. He then went back upstairs and turned in his wings.

"Funny" story about the A6 guys on the Enterprise: there was a mission planned to"take out"a power plant near the Tonkin Gulf. Those guys loved to fly in lousy weather 'cause no one expected them as they would bomb their target by radar. They came in low over the water and when the radar picture lined up, they let go. Photo recon next morning showed NO damage to the power plant but a lot of bomb craters in the shallows. They'd forgotten to allow for low tide and the exposed mud flats matched the profile of the shore line. 2 nights later they did allow for low tide, quite successfully.

 

[Al Kraft]

We had 2 squadrons of A4s on the Enterprise in '67 but I never noticed a suffix. Doesn't mean there wasn't one, though.

Probably CVW-9 and they could have had A-4C/E/F birds in that time frame.

 

[Al Kraft]

That's an odd patch as I seem to recall the original A-4 actually used a D in it's early designation (like A4D-X) and the version these guys would have flown would have likely been A-4C's. I may be wrong but I don't recall the D designation being used during the series letter changes probably to avoid confusion with the original version designation using the D as it did in a non-T/M/S kind of way (which may have stood for delta wing?).

I did some research and that original A4D-X designation was prior to the 1962 adoption of the modern T/M/S designation methodology. The A was for the mission and the 4D indicated that it was the fourth attack aircraft manufactured by Douglas (the D). The current and post 1962 designation system does not include a reference to the manufacturer. So to prevent confusion it makes sense why we never saw an A-4D designation used.

 

[GonePlaid]

Probably CVW-9 and they could have had A-4C/E/F birds in that time frame.

Unfortunately my memories of specific squadrons has faded. I remember there were 2 A4, 2 F4, and 1 A6 squadrons plus a detachment of RA5Cs, 2 or 3 A1s, 2 C1As, and some helicopters-S3s and a smaller type. I particularly liked watching and hearing the F4s and RA5s launch. Lotta racket!

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Hey @BadExample and @Al Kraft I just remembered-- one of the pilots also gave me this heavy coin. It's gold and silver. The unit side is all gold and the aircraft is silver on the flip side.

 

[beans-on-toast]

I've never been that young; old and bitter straight out the box.
Hey, grumps; anyone have a favorite black speaker surround caulk? Have a pair of Yamaha S8M's and one of the mid speakers has a bit of cracking around edge-- that I'd like to repair (I mean their barely broken in). I'm talking paper cone to particle board on exterior of baffle gap of 1/4 inch.
never tried any,
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I’m also not clear what the problem is.

If the rubber surround is cracked a little, I would leave it alone and watch it. At some point the rubber surround will have to be replaced. That could be years away.

Anything applied such as a thin layer of rubber cement to seal the cracks may buy you a little more time but eventually, the surround will have to be replaced.

Before any cracking is present, a wipe on rubber treatment can be used to seal and protect the rubber. What you use depends on the “rubber” material. You can use glycerine. This seals the rubber and helps it from further drying or breaking down. It doesn’t fix the cracks. You have to be very careful to not get the glycerine on a paper cone. Both sides of the surround have to be treated. Like I said, since it is already cracked, this may not be your best option.

 

[Passinwind]

Was Jamerson her bassist of choice?

During the classic era many of us especially love he was a contracted Motown artist and she wasn't. They did work together a bit eventually, but for many of us the deep cuts from Muscle Shoals with Chuck Rainey, Jerry Jemmott, or Tommy Cogbill are the thing. Aretha also worked with a ton of other killer bassists too though.

 

[BadExample]

Hey @BadExample and @Al Kraft I just remembered-- one of the pilots also gave me this heavy coin. It's gold and silver. The unit side is all gold and the aircraft is silver on the flip side.

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Wooooooooooaaaaaaaa so cool!

 

[Old P Bass Guy]

During the classic era many of us especially love he was a contracted Motown artist and she wasn't. They did work together a bit eventually, but for many of us the deep cuts from Muscle Shoals with Chuck Rainey, Jerry Jemmott, or Tommy Cogbill are the thing. Aretha also worked with a ton of other killer bassists too though.

Ahh...was wondering if the "Swampers" would enter into her stuff. Taking nothing away from Motown and LA, I always liked the artists from the south like the B Barkays, Duck, Booker T. Etc.

 

[BadExample]

I’m also not clear what the problem is.

If the rubber sourround is cracked a little, I would leave it alone and watch it. At some point the rubber sourround will have to be replaced. That could be years away.

Anything applied such as a thin layer of rubber cement to seal the cracks may buy you a little more time but eventually, the sourround will have to be replaced.

Before any cracking is present, a wipe on rubber treatment can be used to seal and protect the rubber. What you use depends on the “rubber” material. You can use glycerine. This seals the rubber and helps it from further drying or breaking down. It doesn’t fix the cracks. You have to be very careful to not get the glycerine on a paper cone. Both sides of the sourround have to be treated. Like I said, since it is already cracked, this may not be your best option.

Last time I re-foamed home stereo speakers, I sealed the foam with: Speaker Foam Guard Cone Edge Sealer, Cloth Surrounds, Foam Surrunds, MI-1291FG I've never tried it on original foam or damaged foam.

PVA based, but it doesn't seem like white glue. It stays soft and flexy. I used their glue to glue the foam too. The foam glue might not be any better than white glue, but it wasn't very expensive since I was ordering anyway.

If I had a cherished MI speaker with a problem, I'd let a pro do the work.

 

[agedhorse]

PCA glue is totally different than regular white glue.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Sorry I'm late GOF's but roll call. Account for all fingers toes and appenges accounted for...? What exciting or interesting do you have going on this weekend?

First again, sorry for our great loss of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. On a personal note, as I'm coming up on my 67th next February, it's getting spooky that the age is looking too familiar to me. With all due respect, I think Aretha was old school nutrition wise. When I read she died of pancreatic cancer I've started looking for supplements that help the pancreas. I had elevated blood sugar levels and the doctor said I was pre-diabetic. I started taking supplements designed to control diabetes naturally and at my last exam, my blood sugar was 109 AFTER having lunch, and the doctor was very surprised. He said I did a good job but the main thing I've done is eating less starches and more vegetables and an aggressive regimen of vitamin supplements

Getting back to pancreatic cancer. I did some online research and found there are a few important supplements that help make the pancreas job easier. Along with modifying food diet, here are some supplements that nutritionists and doctors have found improve the health of your pancreas:

When wife Carey started a regimen of vitamins and supplements some 25 years ago I thought she was eccentric. The more I do my own (very unscientific) studies about supplements and our health, the more I realize we REALLY ARE what we eat. That's all I got for now...

 

[nomaj]

During the classic era many of us especially love he was a contracted Motown artist and she wasn't. They did work together a bit eventually, but for many of us the deep cuts from Muscle Shoals with Chuck Rainey, Jerry Jemmott, or Tommy Cogbill are the thing. Aretha also worked with a ton of other killer bassists too though.

Tommy Cogbill always comes first in my mind when thinking about killer bass lines in Aretha's hits, since he was the guy on 'Respect' and 'Chain of Fools' and 'Think.'

Perfection.

 

[Passinwind]

Sorry I'm late GOF's but roll call. Account for all fingers toes and appendages accounted for...?

Broken toe on Thursday, had to very reluctantly cancel a comp'ed wedding sound gig for an old friend on one day's notice. If I could even get a shoe on I probably still would have done the gig, but the band can most likely actually cover things just fine anyway, or someone else in the audience can grab the iPad and handle it, I guess.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Back in the early 70's when I played a P bass and Acoustic 360 Folded Horn beast, we had a six piece band and an excellent singer. We did this song for years and it always packed the dance floor. There's such a great feeling playing this song through a P and an Acoustic in a packed, sweaty, smoky club where the whole crowd almost seems to move as one. Sweet memories.

 

[Al Kraft]

Broken toe on Thursday, had to very reluctantly cancel a comp'ed wedding sound gig for an old friend on one day's notice. If I could even get a shoe on I probably still would have done the gig, but the band can most likely actually cover things just fine anyway, or someone else in the audience can grab the iPad and handle it, I guess.

It's amazing how much an otherwise relatively unnoticed and minor part of the body can create stifling pain and totally alter activities of daily living when injured. Best wishes for speedy and complete recovery!

 

[GonePlaid]

Broken toe on Thursday, had to very reluctantly cancel a comp'ed wedding sound gig for an old friend on one day's notice. If I could even get a shoe on I probably still would have done the gig, but the band can most likely actually cover things just fine anyway, or someone else in the audience can grab the iPad and handle it, I guess.

Broke the little toe on one foot, 2 weeks later did the same to the other foot. Question: how do you limp w/ a broken toe on each foot?

 

[Al Kraft]

Broke the little toe on one foot, 2 weeks later did the same to the other foot. Question: how do you limp w/ a broken toe on each foot?

...awkwardly??

 

[bassmike2010]

Sorry I'm late GOF's but roll call. Account for all fingers toes and appenges accounted for...? What exciting or interesting do you have going on this weekend?
Playing a gig with a three-piece Blues Band. I booked it and it's around the corner so... yay!

First again, sorry for our great loss of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. On a personal note, as I'm coming up on my 67th next February, it's getting spooky that the age is looking too familiar to me. With all due respect, I think Aretha was old school nutrition wise. When I read she died of pancreatic cancer I've started looking for supplements that help the pancreas. I had elevated blood sugar levels and the doctor said I was pre-diabetic. I started taking supplements designed to control diabetes naturally and at my last exam, my blood sugar was 109 AFTER having lunch, and the doctor was very surprised. He said I did a good job but the main thing I've done is eating less starches and more vegetables and an aggressive regimen of vitamin supplements

Getting back to pancreatic cancer. I did some online research and found there are a few important supplements that help make the pancreas job easier. Along with modifying food diet, here are some supplements that nutritionists and doctors have found improve the health of your pancreas:

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When wife Carey started a regimen of vitamins and supplements some 25 years ago I thought she was eccentric. The more I do my own (very unscientific) studies about supplements and our health, the more I realize we REALLY ARE what we eat. That's all I got for now...

Yeah my wife's deeply into health Consciousness along with pineal gland stuff. She's trying to break me of Old Habits Like starches and cheese and racks of ribs. She's going to live forever I think. Me I'll just be like an old elephant and wander off into the woods quietly. And she can figure out a way to sell all the basses and PA gear LOL

 

[BadExample]

All good and necessary parts are here.

Sorry to hear you got a hurt hoof @Passinwind

ALB: I've got 2, 4 and 5 covered. Forgot about Chromium. It does indeed seem to help me regulate sugar better. Thanks for the reminder. I'll get some.