Alumni Sandstorm ~ 02/27/15
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7 Bombers sent stuff:
Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Steve CARSON ('58), Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Ed QUIGLEY ('62), Shirley COLLINGS ('66)
Dwight CAREY ('68)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Shannon CRAIG ('50)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marilynn WORKING ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Grant RICHARDSON ('67)
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Dick ROBERTS ('49) & Carol TYNER ('52) '59 years in '13
WEEKLY BOMBER LUNCH: Mostly '52ers, Noon, Sterling's GWWay (Fridays)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52)
To: David RIVERS ('65)
I think you did a good job on Facebook with your entry regarding
the law and how it works. Frankly, gotta admit I was very
surprised by the "apparent" vehemence (I qualify "apparent"
because we sometimes can't know the tone in a written statement)
generated by your post.
To: Betty McELHANEY Hudspeth ('57)
Maybe you haven't noticed that the Sandstorm has gone back to
its boring self since December? It saddens me to realize that we
aren't allowed "thought provoking" entrees. I don't understand why
we can't have DISCUSSIONS. Seriously, I'm thinking about opting
out for that very reason. Ho hum.
[WHY? Because NOBODY wants to EDIT that stuff! Do you? -Maren]
-Marilyn "Em" DeVINE ('52) ~ Richland
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
On this date, at least one year ago, but maybe further back in
history, Dick ROBERTS ('49) and Carol TYNER ('52) got married.
They are nice folks, and I wish them all the best, and maybe we
can do lunch again when you are in town.
There is another remembrance on this date. And, unlike certain
younger persons, I rely on more than stickies on the computer
screen to keep track of important dates. I must admit that I
believe I forget one year, but made my apologies the next day
with out committing some grievous "fox pass" and digging the
hole deeper.
Having said all that; it is now time for the ceremonial tipping of
the ol' propeller beanie, a hearty "Happy Birthday!" cheer and a
rendition of "Hail to the Chief" for Marilyn WORKING ('54). I have
been informed that it is now necessary to be bowing as one backs
out of her presence. Geez! No one did that when I was president of
Club 40, had I only known.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
weather guessers are calling for a sunny but cool week-end.
There is supposed to be snow in the mountains down around
the 3,000 foot level.
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>>From: Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
Re: 2/26/15 Sandstorm
Then just opt out quietly. I guess I missed "the mess in
December" that outraged you. For me the Sandstorm is a daily
pleasure. Totally unique and special and Maren and the subscribers
are a source of great memories and sustained values.
-Steve CARSON (Championship Class of '58)
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>>From: Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
Re: Quick trip and fireworks
At the last minute Jackie and I decided to go to Winterblast. The
pyro version of "Spring Break".
We used some mileage for seats on Alaska Air to Las Vegas. I
showed my special card (there is a story about the card for
later) from Budget and we were off driving to Lake Havasu City.
Fortunately some member had room he did not need and we got it.
The city was full for several events and there were NO rooms
available.
A friend of ours is new to the pyro business and after selling
his life business he retired to do pyro. So we gathered group of
friends and in 2 days started from scratch and set up his display
using 500 multi-shot devices. These were single effect devices.
That means all of the either 12 or 16 sots in a given device
were the same. Normally that would be a bit boring. But not if
carefully arranged. After the fireworks each night we spend a
couple of hours working on a beer keg and talking fireworks.
Monday after the Blast we mashed the throttle and hot footed it
to Algodone,s Mexico and made it in time to get measured for new
glasses. Thanks to Gus KEENEY ('57) for the kind loan of a bed for
the night we were off to pick up the glasses and get back across
the border and drive the near 650 miles back to Vegas as we had 7
1/2 hours to get there. The speedo in the car went to 160! Nah...
I did not dare to try it. But hiway 95 was deserted, flat and
straight. Suffice to say we made it with time to spare. Jackie
did not even get nervous. So I will take that as a compliment.
Here is the URL to view our blog about the trip.
http://www.travelpod.com/z/jackies-world/136/1424380608
There are pictures of us and others both working and at the Blast.
Near the bottom of the page is a place to click on and see the 5
minute display we cobbled together. A friend designed it, but
Jackie and I gathered a crew and got it set up and ready to fire.
You will see me sitting in a chair as my new knee was not ready
yet, and any other position is/was quite painful. But I cannot
work pyro and drive taking pain pills.
Bomber cheers and Thanks for the room, Gus KEENEY ('57).
"Happiness is the sky in bloom"
-J. Larry MATTINGLY ('60)
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>>From: Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
Hey guys,
I've been thinking about this for awhile, and I think that I'm
going to join Betty McELHANEY Hudspeth ('57) and Brad UPTON ('74),
in bailing from the Sandstorm subscription list, but for different
reasons. I feel as though what a lot of subscribers want, is to
simply relive the "old days", and avoid any subjects that might
stimulate thoughts or emotions about stuff that is going on, right
now, that have a direct impact on our lives, as they are now.
I loved my days, growing up in Richland, and going to school
there, but my Life didn't end back then, and going over and over
and over those memories is just not what I choose to spend
whatever time I have left, doing. I had my second brush with my
own mortality last year, and once again it was brought home to me
just how valuable our short time here on earth is. . .
Motorcycles, music, writing, and now "new" hobby (photography)
keep me in the here and now, and I don't want to miss a minute of
it; I have already lived the past.
Just sayin', and I don't mean to give offense to others who don't
feel the same! "Live long and prosper!"
:)
-Ed QUIGLEY ('62)
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>>From: Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66)
Re: TBT (Throwback Thursday) from 2/26/15 Tri-City Herald
Published originally on February 21, 1965, of the Winter Formal
Royalty at Columbia Basin College:
Chuck Miles and Paula Jill LYONS ('64), King Jeff BOSTON ('64),
Queen Jill LANGE ('64), Alexandra MANOLOPOULOS ('64) and
Larry Williamson.
http://AlumniSandstorm.com/Xtra/Col/150228-TBT.jpg
-Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66) ~ Richland
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>>From: Dwight CAREY ('68)
Bombers -
Just got this video... pretty amazing... wanted to ask Larry
MATTINGLY ('60) if this is for real??
"The Chinese are not only the inventors but still the masters of
fireworks: "
Click to view
[I sent the above link to Larry and he answered. -Maren]
This is NOT real. It is high tech, expensive, software
designed to simulate display fireworks.
It is used to develop choreography programs for
displays. There are 3-4 brands of this available, some
much more pricey then others. Some is too fancy and far
from the real appearance. I have a version of it called
Finale in my computer. Current price is over $1000 for
all sections.
I mostly use it to get the timing right with a music
program. When you want a comet to rise with the rise in
the music or a shell to open to a word in a song. I
recently used it to set the timing of the rise of
comets across the sky to a point of music.
If you open the Jackie's blog if us at Winterblast
there is a place to click on that will open the finale
program used to sim the display we set up and fired to
music at Winterblast.
Hope this answers the question. Dwight can contact me
directly if has more questions.
-Dwight CAREY ('68)
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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