[PRCo] Re: warmer temps

[John Swindler]

  Hi Dennis My dad enlisted in RCAF in Pittsburgh.  His passport says he went to Canada in Oct. 1941 at age 21.  He was told to tell US border officials that he was "going fishing", or so he said.  I recall he often said that there was no reason to get out of a perfectly good airplane.  Only in latter years did he mention that when the captain said to get out - then leave quickly.  He added that it happened twice, and he once landed on a road and it messed up his ankle.  But then the RCAF would have flown at night. 
I see that you have added a 'Nightingale Sings in Barkley Square' to the Armstrong Brass website.  Doesn't that go back to that era?
Concerning Truman's decision, in recent years, have become convinced it was the best decision he ever made.  It saved millions of lives.  But then Truman had first hand experience as an artillary officer during WWI. Concerning the subject line, for the benefit of others, there are some great travel bargains available to warmer climates.   Encountering the kids has been a pleasant surprise at PTM.  The 4 and 5 year olds that drag their parents/grandparents to PTM because of Thomas and/or the Polar Express.  The one year olds that cry in terror at the strange guy in the white beard, the 2,3 and 4 year olds that gaze in amazement, and the 5 and 6 year olds who have their lists.  I prefer the younger ones.  I also prefer watching Santa and the kids interact, rather then be a primary participant.  Pumpkin Patch also brings out the young families.   CheersJohn  > From: dfc1 at windstream.net> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org> Subject: [PRCo] Re: warmer temps> Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:28:58 -0500> > My dad served with Company "H" from Washington in the 28th Division. It > never ceases to amaze me that he was 28 years old when we invaded France > through the Normandy coast and 30 when he was finally shipped home after VE > Day. He rode the Washington interurban from Pittsburgh to Washington as the > final leg of that journey. If it were not for Truman, he was going to have > to go across the Pacific to invade Japan.> > Some of my happiest times come from playing Santa at PTM. I never had > children, so it was joy; most of the time. I knew to never promise > anything, unless their mom was nodding to me as I listened to the child. > The saddest was a request from a little girl who told me all she wanted from > Santa was to have her parents get back together after a divorce.> > Having spent 33 years working with young adults, I know they can bring > intense joy and intense sorrow.> > Remember the song, "Letter from Camp?" sung by Allen Sherman to the tune of > The Dance of the Hours? Life is good, sometimes it just takes a little > time. If it is not good, get off you butt and fix it.> > Dennis F. Cramer> Trombone> > > > 
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