tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30009482032834571862024-03-13T09:45:43.560-07:00Mark's MilieuMark Economouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799733712327057900noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000948203283457186.post-73883012494881935442012-06-19T01:17:00.001-07:002012-06-19T02:03:13.641-07:00Retired Air Traffic Controllers This month I've seen two good friends retire from Air Traffic Control--<a href="https://www.facebook.com/glen.scott.182" target="_blank" title="">Glen Scott</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyHoward" target="_self" title="">John Howard</a>.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YSkCyccx0D8/T-Aszb14HII/AAAAAAAAAVI/S2IcI5jhCIU/s1600/P1016964.JPG.JPG" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YSkCyccx0D8/T-Aszb14HII/AAAAAAAAAVI/S2IcI5jhCIU/s500/P1016964.JPG.JPG" id="blogsy-1340096576596.3916" class="alignnone" alt="" width="500" height="264"></a></div>This is from Burbank Tower with Glen on the left. I worked with John at <a href="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00004ro2fY1niWk/s/600/600/aerial-photo-Palo-Alto-airport-AHLB4314.jpg" target="_self" title="">Palo Alto Tower</a> from '89-91 then we both moved to Burbank Approach contol in '91.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; "></div><h1><strong>Congratulations</strong>! </h1> <br/><br/>Mark Economouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799733712327057900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000948203283457186.post-782928681136814742010-09-18T17:05:00.001-07:002015-08-01T22:47:59.931-07:00Artsy Reno Shot of the Day<p>Day two of the Reno Air Races. 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The announcer said the F18 that was going to fly past will be just short of Mach 1. When he went by, the BOOM BOOM was loud and clear, he had broken the sound barrier. What a thrill! I was abler to record the action on the iPhone 4. 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I'm looking forward to seeing the Canadian Snowbirds as well as all the vintage aircraft. Life is good. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://picasaweb.google.com/markatc1/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCPqeudjx8fCdWQ#5517573917450170434'><img src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_GkgcWLnJC7k/TJJcPpuT8EI/AAAAAAAAAPo/QLetDwT4-r8/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Inyokern,United%20States%4035.641420%2C-117.882579&z=10'>Inyokern,United States</a></p>Mark Economouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799733712327057900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000948203283457186.post-10060188003690933542010-04-08T12:46:00.000-07:002010-04-08T12:50:08.778-07:00New iPad means new postsNow that I've received an iPad, it will be much easier to post things to the blog. 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Interesting how it played out from my perspective: Jim Bolt calls me on the way to a funeral saying he’s looking at a pretty bad motorcycle accident on the freeway as he precedes to describe the damage. While talking to Jim, Sandy calls me so I tell Jim she’s calling and I take the call. She proceeds to tell me Paul’s been in a motorcycle accident and we need to go to the hospital right away (not knowing his condition). I call Jim back to let him know that the accident he saw was Paul and to pray. He told me later that he immediately pulled off on the side of the freeway to pray. <br />
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So, for a moment, I’m thinking the worse (Jim’s description was not promising...) and am simply perplexed as to what to do or think. Then it occurs to me to simply call Paul and see what happens. I call and he answers! He tells me he’s in an ambulance being taken to Holy Cross, that he’s in lot’s of pain but basically all right, considering. Phew. I then call Sandy to let her know and off we went to the hospital.<br />
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Sandy and I were able to attend the Laker game the other night with a season ticket holder’s tickets. I’ve got to go to one of their championship games this year!!!<br />
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This is what you’re supposed to do when you retire...<br />
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This is taken from the backyard today. Global warming at its peak. Snow everywhere!<br />
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Funny thing about Southern California, one day it’s 80 degrees, the next we have snow. I took these coming home from Burbank in our surrounding hills.<br />
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Sandy and I went to a dinner party in Pasadena celebrating Noble Trenham’s trip around the world fifty years ago (1959-1962). They drove 80,000 miles for a total distance of 110,000 miles (including the water trips), hitting all 6 Continents. What a story they told (he went with one other person). They brought the truck for display. This is kind of like our trip in 1976 across the western United States...right guys?<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span>Mark Economouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799733712327057900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000948203283457186.post-59151146561822893422009-01-01T10:19:00.000-08:002009-01-06T21:53:27.957-08:00Africa and Atheists        <br />I have a good friend who is giving up his medical practice to become a missionary/teacher in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malawi">Malawi, Africa</a>. He’s gently prodding us to join him, but I don’t think we’ll join him for various reasons--as much as I think the work would be rewarding. He came to mind when I read this article this morning and thought I’d share the article as a good thought for the new year...<br /><br />Title: <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article5400568.ece">As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God</a> <br /><br />CORRECTION:... Becoming a missionary in South Africa. (He’s been going to Malawi, Africa for the last few years...)<br /><br />Mark Economouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799733712327057900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000948203283457186.post-68924862289929704672008-12-30T23:54:00.000-08:002013-12-19T22:21:48.872-08:00Claim Jumpers<br />
And the Holiday keeps rolling on, this time at Claim Jumpers:<br />
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Mark Economouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799733712327057900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000948203283457186.post-86799578702325029402008-12-29T18:17:00.000-08:002008-12-29T18:19:04.805-08:00I Should Be a Genius...<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Based on this study, I should be a genius...<br /><br /></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081223123530.htm">Chocolate, Wine, and Tea Improve Cognitive Performance</a> <br /><br /></strong></span>Mark Economouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799733712327057900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000948203283457186.post-72498649050839994532008-12-27T23:10:00.000-08:002013-12-19T22:25:04.506-08:00Typical Day<br />
Today was a typical Christmas Holiday day. It started at the <a href="http://www.valenciamarketplace.com/storesrestaurants/SmokeZone.html">Smoke Zone</a> with <a href="http://www.ukiahbiblechurch.org/pastors.html">Dave</a> enjoying a fine cigar...<br />
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Life is GOOD!!!Mark Economouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16799733712327057900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3000948203283457186.post-71972428663596653272008-12-26T00:35:00.000-08:002013-12-19T22:27:06.564-08:00Merry Christmas! <br />
She liked the Care Bear...<br />
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After about 7 months without being able to hold Penelope in my arms, I held her. Life is good!<br />
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Who could have even predicted we’d ever get snow 3 miles from the house. On the way to the tower I took these pictures in the Newhall Pass. Then, at the tower I was able to get a panoramic view of the valley’s snow fall. Cool.<br />
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Here’s the Newhall Pall by the house (14 and 5 interchange)<br />
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