I am glad you were able to see the eclipse-it was not in my area, but my 12 year old grandson who lives in another state saw and got it on video. So when i see him, i will get to view it.
I don’t think i have ever been star struck, i have been to concerts and have maybe followed some for a time being, but don’t recall being star struck, but happy for you that you got to meet “Neil.”
Thank you, Mary ~ I wasn't that excited about the eclipse until I started watching it. It was really an amazing thing. I wonder what your grandson's video will look like. I really needed the special glasses to see it. I hope you let me know... Blessings to you too, Friend. xoxo
Thanks, Lynn ~ I definitely have been blessed in life. Sometimes people think living in a small town is boring -- not if you're looking in the right places. ha ha! Would love it if you lived closer to me. I bet we'd be friends. xoxo
Isnt it amazing to be able to tell our grandchildren where we were when they landed on the moon. We were sent home from school to watch it on TV, which we had only just acquired.
I was married a couple years by the time Armstrong walked on moon in 1969. I remember it really clearly. My grandkids don’t seem as impressed as I did. 😂 One works for The Space Force. Wonder what they have planned? 😁
Wow, Jan, what a great story! Well done! Mrs. Kinley would be very proud of your writing skills! 😉 I, too, once had a brush with a famous celebrity: I actually played football in high school with Al Stoneburner! Great player, teammate, and just an all around good guy. Have you met him???
Hi Jan, What a cool story and great memory. I had to think for a while for any similar experiences - only one came to mind - meeting Willie Mays, the baseball player.
This is so very pertinent with our grandchildren just learning their grandfather also was an old friend of Neil Armstrong, then visiting our Museum’s recent display featuring Armstrong and experiencing the Eclipse. As always, Jan your writing strikes a positive chord for this lucky, community you serve! Thank You!
Oh, Vicki ~ isn't it great sharing these stories with our grandchildren?! That's one reason I am writing this blog. When there's no one left in your family to answer questions, etc. you realize keeping some kind of records is really important. xoxo
Thanks, Friend! I bet Happy has some great aerospace stories. My grandson-in-law-to- be has just begun working for The SpaceForce as an engineer. Did you guys get to see the Solar Eclipse?
This was a fun read. I was star struck when I met Tom Watson practicing out on a driving range in Las Vegas. I'd forgotten about it until you mentioned the LPGA tournament. I've been around a lot of stars (in close proximity but never in deep conversation or anything that exciting) and rarely got tongue tied, except one time. I was at an after concert party for Frank Sinatra and he was there, something I didn't expect, and seeing him up close and personal definitely left me speechless. I couldn't stop staring at him. He had an amazing powerful presence for such a little guy.
Thanks, Patti! One time I met Annika Sorenstam in the ladies' room at a LPGA tournament. Ha! I still can't believe we carried on a short conversation while waiting in line. OMG Frank Sinatra!!! Isn't it amazing how these "huge" people are often small in physical size, but huge in charisma?!
It's true! Sometimes I say to my myself, how can people be so star struck? Ha! And then it happens to me. The charisma thing is huge, and amazing... not everyone has it.
I am glad you were able to see the eclipse-it was not in my area, but my 12 year old grandson who lives in another state saw and got it on video. So when i see him, i will get to view it.
I don’t think i have ever been star struck, i have been to concerts and have maybe followed some for a time being, but don’t recall being star struck, but happy for you that you got to meet “Neil.”
Enjoyed your story. Blessings friend!!
Thank you, Mary ~ I wasn't that excited about the eclipse until I started watching it. It was really an amazing thing. I wonder what your grandson's video will look like. I really needed the special glasses to see it. I hope you let me know... Blessings to you too, Friend. xoxo
Wow…. What a thrill that must have been,such a fantastic memory Jan thanks for sharing . You have so many incredible story’s love them ❤️🌗🌒🌑
Thanks, Lynn ~ I definitely have been blessed in life. Sometimes people think living in a small town is boring -- not if you're looking in the right places. ha ha! Would love it if you lived closer to me. I bet we'd be friends. xoxo
We certainly would ❤️
Isnt it amazing to be able to tell our grandchildren where we were when they landed on the moon. We were sent home from school to watch it on TV, which we had only just acquired.
I was married a couple years by the time Armstrong walked on moon in 1969. I remember it really clearly. My grandkids don’t seem as impressed as I did. 😂 One works for The Space Force. Wonder what they have planned? 😁
Brought tears, thank you Jan.xoxo hugs!
🌛HUGS
Wow, Jan, what a great story! Well done! Mrs. Kinley would be very proud of your writing skills! 😉 I, too, once had a brush with a famous celebrity: I actually played football in high school with Al Stoneburner! Great player, teammate, and just an all around good guy. Have you met him???
Ah, Mike —you are so sweet! Definitely good memories!!! We will be married 57 years in a few weeks. I ‘m finally getting to know him. 😂
Hi Jan, What a cool story and great memory. I had to think for a while for any similar experiences - only one came to mind - meeting Willie Mays, the baseball player.
OMG Willie Mays! I’d be star struck too. xoxo
This is so very pertinent with our grandchildren just learning their grandfather also was an old friend of Neil Armstrong, then visiting our Museum’s recent display featuring Armstrong and experiencing the Eclipse. As always, Jan your writing strikes a positive chord for this lucky, community you serve! Thank You!
Oh, Vicki ~ isn't it great sharing these stories with our grandchildren?! That's one reason I am writing this blog. When there's no one left in your family to answer questions, etc. you realize keeping some kind of records is really important. xoxo
I love your perspective in every one of your stories!❤️
Thanks, Friend! I bet Happy has some great aerospace stories. My grandson-in-law-to- be has just begun working for The SpaceForce as an engineer. Did you guys get to see the Solar Eclipse?
This was a fun read. I was star struck when I met Tom Watson practicing out on a driving range in Las Vegas. I'd forgotten about it until you mentioned the LPGA tournament. I've been around a lot of stars (in close proximity but never in deep conversation or anything that exciting) and rarely got tongue tied, except one time. I was at an after concert party for Frank Sinatra and he was there, something I didn't expect, and seeing him up close and personal definitely left me speechless. I couldn't stop staring at him. He had an amazing powerful presence for such a little guy.
Thanks, Patti! One time I met Annika Sorenstam in the ladies' room at a LPGA tournament. Ha! I still can't believe we carried on a short conversation while waiting in line. OMG Frank Sinatra!!! Isn't it amazing how these "huge" people are often small in physical size, but huge in charisma?!
It's true! Sometimes I say to my myself, how can people be so star struck? Ha! And then it happens to me. The charisma thing is huge, and amazing... not everyone has it.
Jan that had to of been the coolest day when you met Neil. When did you come off cloud nine ? I bet you stayed there for a long time.