Wondering if anyone knows how Bub (Skylane) is doing or where he's at these days. He was posting here a lot until he announced the onset of a debilitating disease (ALS) and I havent heard from his since.

I talked with him on the phone about his experience with Sheble's IFR rating school and he was hery humble and helpful. He talked of selling his Skylane and possibly buying a Ridgerunner of some sort. He made a pass thru Utah but we were unable to hook-up. Hope he is well-

Anyone have any info??

I visited Bub yesterday.I was glad to have the opportunity for the visit. He is doing ok considering the battle he is fighting. He is here lurking. Maybe Bub will give you all a update and say hi.

Rob

Cliff from the dodge dealership in burns has a cessna 182 ,he will be taking Bub to johnson crk. this weekend,,,then sulfer crk.for breakfast on sunday,,

I was wondering the same thing and thinking I had not heard from Bub for a long time. I do hope he is getting along ok. I will be checking to hear what is going on with him. Bob

Thanks to all for the info. I received some PM reply's stating that Bub is alive and well, however he is unable to fly the Ridgerunner anymore. Hope he stops by here for an update to all.

Hey, I'm still hanging around. Just got back from JC this morning and 52 Romeo said I was being asked about. I'll make a trip report forthcoming.

I'm still walking, however have lost my abilty to speak, not that I had a lot to say anyway. In a nut shell the ALS is kicking my ass. I have marked weakness in both arms and hands. Fine motor movement sucks, have to wear slip on shoes because I can't tie shoe strings. Have gone from 252 pounds to 209, something I needed to do, but not this way.

Did fly the Ridge Runner II a few times, hooked some sagebrush in a crosswind landing and messed up the left gear leg, got it all fixed. Have a tough time getting into the little bugger now, so I'll be selling it. I'll put a FS post with info a pics.

Rob stopped by the other day and we had a good visit, oh yeah! I have a voice generating computer, I type, it speaks. Makes for a slow conversation.

Family did a road trip first of last month. Jackson Hole, Grand Teatons, Yellowstone, Helena, Custer National monument, Devils Tower, Sturgis, Rapid City, Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Rawlins Wyoming, ( high school buddy), The Lagoon in Farmington. Golden spike site then home. Fun, but glad to get home. Talking of another trip. Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, all the area I can see down there in a week. Most likley BOI to LAS via SWA. HEY, never wait until you're CTD to do this stuff. Get out and go.

C ya, Bub

Hey Bub, there is this application for the iPhone/iPod Touch called "Speak It!" that is a great voice synthesizer. It really has high quality speech synthesis, and you can store preset phrases. I bought for my iPhone just to goof on people, but it might be really useful for you.

Good to hear from you, looking forward to your JC report.

bubba
glad to hear you are seeing the sights
shawn

Hey Bub,

Sorry to hear the ALS has progressed as much as it has but sure glad to hear you're taking life by the horns and getting out there and enjoying it.

Skylane wrote:Rob stopped by the other day and we had a good visit, oh yeah! I have a voice generating computer, I type, it speaks. Makes for a slow conversation.

People will think you're Stephen Hawkins. Just start saying things like the universe will eventually collapse into a small cat and you'll be treated like a celebrity.

Craig.

Hey Bub, thanks for the update. Your in my prayers bro. I'll see you when I get back from OSH, and we'll go fly some.

Rob

RobBurson wrote:Hey Bub, thanks for the update. Your in my prayers bro. I'll see you when I get back from OSH, and we'll go fly some.

Rob

Let me know when you guys meet up and go fly somewhere (breakfast, lunch, or anywhere?). Been wanting to meet Bud for the last year or so. Pat

Glad to hear from you Bub, I wish you the best. Bob

Very sorry to hear about your ALS. I wish you all the best and it was good to hear from you.

GSP

Bub-ba,,are you going to put those pic's of J.C.crk,and sulfer crk.on the wedsite.I would like to see them too.I hope ya took some good shot's [pic's]

52Romeo wrote:Bub-ba,,are you going to put those pic's of J.C.crk,and sulfer crk.on the wedsite.I would like to see them too.I hope ya took some good shot's [pic's]

Hey Ernie,
Buddy I'm working on it. Did you fly over to a wedding Saturday? Neighbor said he saw a Cherokee 180 just like yours at the airport. I told John, "No it couldn't have been Ernie, He would have stopped by"

When our PC crashed last month I lost all my bookmarked sites, and dang if I could remember what photo hosting site I used. But figured that out finally. So should get a trip report in this week.

C ya, Bub

That's why I use X Marks with Firefox. All your bookmarks are automatically updated and backed up away from your PC. And if you want all your computers to have exactly the same bookmarks this program will do it for you.

Oh Crap,,ya it was me,,sorry about not coming over,I went to Thad's wedding in Hines,,My wife wanted to get home before the winds pick up,it didn't work ,the winds knocked us round on the way home,,boy she was piss-ed off.we'll be back over there later on.I've got to give Thad and Mindy a ride in the plane for a wedding present,,hopefuly the winds will be calm ,,I'll take them up early in the morning,,Then i'll come by and take you up,,but it might cost you lunch,,It's nice to have back on the website,,So keep talking to everybody here,,Ya need to get Cliff on here someday,,

Bub, I answered your PM and let me know if you receive it. Bob

skybobb wrote:Bub, I answered your PM and let me know if you receive it. Bob

Bob, haven't gotten a thing?

C ya, Bub

skybobb wrote:Bub, I answered your PM and let me know if you receive it. Bob

Bob, where were you hiding on Sunday at Owyhee? I saw your plane parked there but didn't see anyone. I didn't walk down to the Hilton or around much (didn't see anyone around when I flew over). I dropped in around 4-5ish for a 15 minute break.