| Deborah(Staples)Park | Email |
05/15/06
Where do you live now? Sarasota,Fl.
How many years were you in the desert? 1967-1973 Burroughs High Class of '73
Are you willing to help with pictures? I dont have any, Im afraid
Are you willing to help with stories? Sure, I have very warm memories of motorcycles riding,desert exploring,and adventures
Comments:
I still love the desert, a strange but wonderful place to grow up. I haven't been back in years!
05/12/06
Where do you live now? Santa Barbara
How many years were you in the desert? Concieved Old Harmony Borax works. 15years
Are you willing to help with pictures? Sending one
Are you willing to help with stories? Have some
Comments:
I have enjoyed your history, My earliest recollection of Ridgecrest was a crossroads with 4 buildings, two abandoned. Doc Drummund was our Dr. at Boron. Here is a picture of me swimming at Trona with Ralph, Les, John Griffen, Wayne and Leland Golden and Me circa. 1940.
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L to R Griffen boys John, Les, (with tongue) Ralph, Leland Golden (with cap) Me and Wayne Golden
05/04/06
Where do you live now? RIDGECREST, CA
How many years were you in the desert? 20 YEARS TO PRESENT
Are you willing to help with pictures? NO
Are you willing to help with stories? NO
Comments:
I WORK IN MIC LAB AT PRESENT.
| Eddie Larosche, Jr. | Email |
05/03/06
Where do you live now? Huntsville, AL
How many years were you in the desert? 14 - 1962 to 1976
Are you willing to help with pictures? some
Are you willing to help with stories? sure
Comments:
Here is a good story from the early 1970's. The Blue Angles were on the base for a show (it must have been Armed Forces day). My buddies and I were dropped off at the main gate by our parents. We took the bus to NAF for the show.
We always liked the shows. Cool airplanes and big explosions were great for teenagers. I had never been on an airplane and they were offering 15 minute rides on a trainer for $10. My friends helped me cough up the money.
Mike Whiteman and Eddie Telles teased me that the plane would crash. I don't remember the pilot's name but he was a great guy.
We took off and went to circle back to the air field. The radio didn't work and the backup wasn't much better. The pilot told me that we would fly out to Inyokern airport to call back into the tower.
We went to the Inyokern airfield and landed. The pilot bought me some food and drink then called the tower at NAF. We got back into the plane and flew in after the airshow had started. The Blue Angles look more impressive from the air than the ground!
Mike and Eddie about had a heart attack and were wondering what to tell my parents when I didn't show up after 15 minutes. Over 2 hours later I came back and we all had a good laugh!
Thanks to that pilot. He handled the situation well and I remember the event to this day.
05/02/06
Where do you live now? Orange County, CA
How many years were you in the desert? Born in 1955 in China Lake Naval Hospital...moved away in 1978.
Are you willing to help with pictures? If I can
Are you willing to help with stories? I'll rack my brain
Comments:
My grandfather helped to build the base and later worked for Civil Service. In fact both sets of grandparents worked and lived on the base and my parents grew up there. My Mom, Mamere and two sisters still live there so I visit quite often. The night sky is the best part of Ridgecrest. You can reach out and touch the stars! Telling people I was born in China Lake is always a great conversation starter and I'm amazed at how many people know of it!!
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