efs4ever 3 #1 March 15, 2004 Rainy day spent digitizing slides. Found some more shots of ELMO, including his inner self.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 March 15, 2004 Did you ever hear about the time I carried Shorty into an 'air show' bar... He was wearing the Elmo suit... ALMOST created an international incident! ...I'm SERIOUS! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #3 March 15, 2004 Aaannd? No. Haven't heard it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #4 March 18, 2004 Some more recent pictures of Elmo jumping at a boogie in MN last year. Check out his awsome form at pull time. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #5 March 18, 2004 Damn, Elmo dosen't look like he's aged a bit since 1982.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #6 March 19, 2004 Quote Some more recent pictures of Elmo jumping at a boogie in MN last year. Check out his awsome form at pull time. *** ...And YOURS is better??! (hey...email me your snail mail address, I have a Dig. tape of yours to send back) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #7 March 20, 2004 It's a better ending than the time he BASE jumped the water tower at Muskogee. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 135 #8 March 21, 2004 QuoteSome more recent pictures of Elmo jumping at a boogie in MN last year. Check out his awsome form at pull time. look like he broke the 2 femurs...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #9 March 25, 2004 QuoteAaannd? No. Haven't heard it. *** It was in the 90's... all sorta runs together anymore. We had done several big venue air shows pretty much 'in a row' and for those unaware, air show performers are like a big family. You continually run into the same people all over the country, and a kind of professional bond develops. The time that I speak of, the Russian contingent was making the air show circuit for the first time ever. They traveled the nation showcasing their top aerobatic planes and pilots... both civilian and military. We'd worked the Oklahoma City show, then one of the best and biggest going. Met and partied with many from the Russian group. Most all were at one time skydivers in their country, and they enjoyed playing with our gear and 'talking shop'. (The translator traveling with them was this cute little red head, from L.A. a female airline pilot...we now have three kids!) The Russians put on a hellava show! Their fighter routines were designed to blatantly out class the standard, somewhat subdued performances featured by the U.S. military. The Su26 civilian aerobatic monoplane was also being showcased...and put all others to shame! The civilian performers watched with respect and amazement. The military wasn't so congenial... Though polite, you could tell many of the Air Force performers were shall say... stressed...at being shown up in their 'house'. Fast forward to the EAA Oshkosh show later that summer... Regarded as the biggest air show in the world... it's a hectic week long affair that from a performer stand point wears on you, and when we as group get together to blow off steam it gets 'interesting'. Not far from the hotel where the performers all stay is a little hometown bar that for the week of AirVenture Oshkosh, is taken over by the performers. Cliental in the bar is 90% air show professionals of one sort or another... And of course jumpers being jumpers... we often provide the 'entertainment' Elmo had some free time that year, being 'on the run' from yet another of his adventures outside the law, and traveled with us to most of the shows we did. He was as charismatic and popular as always... making appearances in the morning briefings... up on the announcer stand, riding 'shotgun' in the convertible that takes the performers down the show line following their act. Elmo even had his own stool in the over crowded 'air show bar' every night. !/2 a beer in front of him and a burning cigar in his hand... it was always a hoot to see someone 3 sheets to the wind, try to strike up a conversation with him. On one night, Elmo actually got invited to the "Back Room" of the bar. A large area apart from the main room that was a restaurant the 51 other weeks of the year. It was mostly a gathering spot for the military guys and gals of all branches. Elmo was given a large chair in the rooms center, so many back there could sit with him for pictures. Gathering countless pins and patches from armed forces groups worldwide, Elmo was a hit! The 'life' of the party! Many were amazed to find just how well old Elmo was 'outfitted' anatomically, when some tried stuffing some of the trinkets he'd amassed into his pants! Many of the female "Ramp Rats" gave up their jet jock 'husband for a night' for a chance to "get to know Elmo" a little better!!! In fact things were getting so crude... We thought it best to give the old guy a break from the action, and we took him outside for a little air. .....As has been done before~ Shorty gets into the Elmo suit. As he's doing so, the Russian guys... also outside leaving the bar, decide that in light of what we the jumpers are doing... They'll stick around a bit longer. I throw Shorty over my shoulder... just as I had Elmo on the way out. And head back into the bar... "Elmo" now sobered up, is returned to his place of honor in the back room where he sits silently alone for half an hour. No longer the center of attention he was, to get things moving along... a Russian pilot asks a female Army chopper pilot to sit with Elmo for a photo... She...in a happy stupor gladly complies. "I vant picture of beautiful American pilot and handsome parachutist together" the Russian says. "He IS a handsome man," she says sitting down 'ON' Elmo, Reaching to his fly she loudly exclaims... "AND.. the "Best Hung" guy in the room!" The zipper is 1/2 way down when Elmo turns his head and lays a big sloppy kiss right on her cheek! She screams... drops her drink and heads for cover. The Russians and the Skydivers are on the floor laughing... Most of the other guys there look around confused, trying to figure out if there's ALWAYS been someone 'in there'!!! ....Well, A couple of U.S. military guys with 'beer sensibilities' thought the Soviets were laughing a bit TOO hard, and wanted to reinstate their 'honor' ... probably a building sentiment going back several shows. Things cooled down... And in the interest of Glasnost... We sent Elmo packing! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diverds 0 #10 March 26, 2004 He has had some very similar experiences in stripper bars as well. Funny stuff. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #11 March 26, 2004 QuoteHe has had some very similar experiences in stripper bars as well. Funny stuff. *** I throw Shorty over my shoulder... just as I had Elmo on the way out. And head back into the bar... ...And, I'm hear to tell ya! He was called 'Shorty' and not "Skinny' for a reason!!! That ole guy was THICK! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #12 March 31, 2004 Elmo~Shorty Elmo~me... We're getting 'The Word!' ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
efs4ever 3 #7 March 20, 2004 It's a better ending than the time he BASE jumped the water tower at Muskogee. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #8 March 21, 2004 QuoteSome more recent pictures of Elmo jumping at a boogie in MN last year. Check out his awsome form at pull time. look like he broke the 2 femurs...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #9 March 25, 2004 QuoteAaannd? No. Haven't heard it. *** It was in the 90's... all sorta runs together anymore. We had done several big venue air shows pretty much 'in a row' and for those unaware, air show performers are like a big family. You continually run into the same people all over the country, and a kind of professional bond develops. The time that I speak of, the Russian contingent was making the air show circuit for the first time ever. They traveled the nation showcasing their top aerobatic planes and pilots... both civilian and military. We'd worked the Oklahoma City show, then one of the best and biggest going. Met and partied with many from the Russian group. Most all were at one time skydivers in their country, and they enjoyed playing with our gear and 'talking shop'. (The translator traveling with them was this cute little red head, from L.A. a female airline pilot...we now have three kids!) The Russians put on a hellava show! Their fighter routines were designed to blatantly out class the standard, somewhat subdued performances featured by the U.S. military. The Su26 civilian aerobatic monoplane was also being showcased...and put all others to shame! The civilian performers watched with respect and amazement. The military wasn't so congenial... Though polite, you could tell many of the Air Force performers were shall say... stressed...at being shown up in their 'house'. Fast forward to the EAA Oshkosh show later that summer... Regarded as the biggest air show in the world... it's a hectic week long affair that from a performer stand point wears on you, and when we as group get together to blow off steam it gets 'interesting'. Not far from the hotel where the performers all stay is a little hometown bar that for the week of AirVenture Oshkosh, is taken over by the performers. Cliental in the bar is 90% air show professionals of one sort or another... And of course jumpers being jumpers... we often provide the 'entertainment' Elmo had some free time that year, being 'on the run' from yet another of his adventures outside the law, and traveled with us to most of the shows we did. He was as charismatic and popular as always... making appearances in the morning briefings... up on the announcer stand, riding 'shotgun' in the convertible that takes the performers down the show line following their act. Elmo even had his own stool in the over crowded 'air show bar' every night. !/2 a beer in front of him and a burning cigar in his hand... it was always a hoot to see someone 3 sheets to the wind, try to strike up a conversation with him. On one night, Elmo actually got invited to the "Back Room" of the bar. A large area apart from the main room that was a restaurant the 51 other weeks of the year. It was mostly a gathering spot for the military guys and gals of all branches. Elmo was given a large chair in the rooms center, so many back there could sit with him for pictures. Gathering countless pins and patches from armed forces groups worldwide, Elmo was a hit! The 'life' of the party! Many were amazed to find just how well old Elmo was 'outfitted' anatomically, when some tried stuffing some of the trinkets he'd amassed into his pants! Many of the female "Ramp Rats" gave up their jet jock 'husband for a night' for a chance to "get to know Elmo" a little better!!! In fact things were getting so crude... We thought it best to give the old guy a break from the action, and we took him outside for a little air. .....As has been done before~ Shorty gets into the Elmo suit. As he's doing so, the Russian guys... also outside leaving the bar, decide that in light of what we the jumpers are doing... They'll stick around a bit longer. I throw Shorty over my shoulder... just as I had Elmo on the way out. And head back into the bar... "Elmo" now sobered up, is returned to his place of honor in the back room where he sits silently alone for half an hour. No longer the center of attention he was, to get things moving along... a Russian pilot asks a female Army chopper pilot to sit with Elmo for a photo... She...in a happy stupor gladly complies. "I vant picture of beautiful American pilot and handsome parachutist together" the Russian says. "He IS a handsome man," she says sitting down 'ON' Elmo, Reaching to his fly she loudly exclaims... "AND.. the "Best Hung" guy in the room!" The zipper is 1/2 way down when Elmo turns his head and lays a big sloppy kiss right on her cheek! She screams... drops her drink and heads for cover. The Russians and the Skydivers are on the floor laughing... Most of the other guys there look around confused, trying to figure out if there's ALWAYS been someone 'in there'!!! ....Well, A couple of U.S. military guys with 'beer sensibilities' thought the Soviets were laughing a bit TOO hard, and wanted to reinstate their 'honor' ... probably a building sentiment going back several shows. Things cooled down... And in the interest of Glasnost... We sent Elmo packing! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #10 March 26, 2004 He has had some very similar experiences in stripper bars as well. Funny stuff. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #11 March 26, 2004 QuoteHe has had some very similar experiences in stripper bars as well. Funny stuff. *** I throw Shorty over my shoulder... just as I had Elmo on the way out. And head back into the bar... ...And, I'm hear to tell ya! He was called 'Shorty' and not "Skinny' for a reason!!! That ole guy was THICK! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #12 March 31, 2004 Elmo~Shorty Elmo~me... We're getting 'The Word!' ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
