Tuesday, August 21, 2007

August 18-19

August 18

Today most of the guys went to play golf. Doreen made a commissary and BX run while Bob and I went to explore his old neighborhood of Huber Heights. As in any return to the place where one went to high school, there was much growth in the area. We found Bob's house with little problem.
We all met to go to dinner at an Italian place Ernie knew about in Dayton. Unfortunately, when we arrived it was closed for remodeling. Next, we went to the Oregon District. There were many choices for us. The group chose Dublin Pub. As we finished eating, a band was setting up, but they took so long setting up we returned to the Hope Hotel for more memory sharing and family updates.
August 19
Sunday was our last day together. We ate breakfast, then went to the National Museum of the Air Force. If you have never been, put it on your places to see if you like history and/or flying. This was Bob and my third visit and the first time we visited the exhibit with the former presidential planes and experimental aircraft. Orlen was lost World War II and missed the trip to the annex.

This is Ernie, Hammy and Hammy's twin in Truman's plane, 'The Independence.'
Since this was our last night together, we decided to order pizza and stay in the patio area of the Hope Hotel. As usual, Orlen missed the first group pictures (he was calling to wish his dad a happy 91st birthday).

We finally got all the guys together for a 2192 Comm. picture.



A great time was had by all thanks to Ernie who contacted everyone and made the reunion possible. Great job, Ernie!

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