drjump 0 #26 January 12, 2006 Hi Pat--I can't answer your question about the origin of the Galveston Skydiver's patch, but I'll give Jack Joerns a call for some info. Last I heard (years ago) Joe Stone was selling metal buildings in OK. I've got one of those old patches sewn on my gear bag and am asked about it all the time. Short lined PCs!!!!!!! Oh what fond memories.--Don Stewart D-2785 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phossil 0 #27 January 12, 2006 Hi Don, with a little more research on the web I found the 502 PIR history web site. If you go there you can find a picture of Sgt. Constantine B. (Gus) Anagnostis and possibly his brother(?) SSgt Demetrius Anagnostis both of Co E, 2nd Battalion, 502 PIR. It also states that he received a battlefield commission to 2nd Lt. There is a picture of the original 502 PIR (Widowmaker) insignia so compare this to the Galveston Skydivers patch on your bag and I think we have our answer. One time when I was visiting Doc at his home in Hitchcock, after Stevie had died, his lady friend Edith, brought out a set of military jump wings she had had custom made as a birthday present for him. They were sterling silver and had two diamonds in place of the bronze stars normally used to represent combat jumps, very nice. At that time Doc told me he had made the D-Day jump at Normandy, the Operation Market-Garden jump at Eindhoven in Holland, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge at Bastogne in Belgium. Doc Anagnostis was, without a doubt, one of the “Band of Brothers”, a genuine American hero. I consider myself honored to have known him. If anyone is interested, here is the link: http://www.ww2-airborne.us/units/502/502.html Good to hear from you Don and take care -- Pat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #28 January 12, 2006 QuoteTalk about wild parties on Saturday night!!!!! I didnt make any of those.......but just down the road from you we were doing sunset loads into the "Branding Iron"......setting off expired JATO's from Jess' twin beech and taking turns at the Browning machine gun shooting the empty tequila bottles on the runway........but compared to some of the goings on at Valley Mills(cattle rustling) and Cleveland,I guess we were pretty tame by comparison Doc, I think I know you from somewhere...........Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phossil 0 #29 January 12, 2006 In response to original post on this thread, yes I did jump at Doc's DZ in Dickinson and yes, I remember Sam's Place. My first jump there was on 08/26/72. It was #23, a DRCP on a 28' 7TU from Doc's C-180 and was signed off by some guy named Don Stewart - D2785. Although I was never one of the “heavyweight” jumpers, I still have great memories of all the neat people I met and of course, all the “high energy” action! Or could it be I was 32 instead of 62 years old? Nahh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #30 January 12, 2006 QuoteDoc Anagnostis I didn't start jumping Spaceland until 1990, but made a few with Doc. I remember a photo on the wall of Doc, flanked by two DC-3's in the background. The title was: "Three tough old birds". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #31 January 12, 2006 John--Iv'e got the photo you spoke of. Edith gave it to me years ago. It looks like it was taken at the old Spaceland airport, and was signed by all of Doc's old jumping friends--Dave Boatman, Roger Pickens, Mike Bate, .. D330, Mike Smith, Laird Cogburn, Mike Turroff, J. Wilkens, Jack Joerns, Bob Cockran, Diane Stenson, Chuck Stenson, Jack A ..D-8539, Frank Wilson, Ron Mills, Lindsey Carlton, Jim Parker, John Hill and a couple of others.---Don Stewart D-2785 bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #32 January 12, 2006 Mark--Carl Maroon and I used to run Houston Parachute Service in La Porte, Tx. We started a student DZn in Cleveland with a C-172. Shortly there after Hall brought his DC3 in from Millican and A&M. Ever have any of those wild mushrooms from the woods in Cleveland? Don Stewart Nscr 677 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,116 #33 January 12, 2006 I'd be thrilled if you could scan that picture in.... WendyThere is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #34 January 12, 2006 QuoteJohn--Iv'e got the photo you spoke of. Edith gave it to me years ago. It looks like it was taken at the old Spaceland airport, and was signed by all of Doc's old jumping friends--Dave Boatman, Roger Pickens, Mike Bate, .. D330, Mike Smith, Laird Cogburn, Mike Turroff, J. Wilkens, Jack Joerns, Bob Cockran, Diane Stenson, Chuck Stenson, Jack A ..D-8539, Frank Wilson, Ron Mills, Lindsey Carlton, Jim Parker, John Hill and a couple of others. Hi Don. Gosh, I actually know almost all of those people. - Roger Pickens died in a CRW accident around 1995. - Mike Bate moved to Washington state. - Mike Smith and Janice Wilkins, married, touring the country in an RV. - Laird Cogburn: I don't see him much, but run into him at the NASA Ballunar jumps. He may be a Spaceland regular - I don't get down there much. - Mike Turoff: gone inactive about a year ago. - Chuck and Diane Stenson: gave up jumping in the late 90's. - Ron Mills: now has about 8 or 9,000 jumps. - Lindsey Carlton: don't know what the latest word is on him. - Jim Parker: which one? Married to "CJ", or "Pecker"? - John Hill: departed mid 90's for the northeast to marry a sweetheart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markd_nscr986 0 #35 January 13, 2006 QuoteEver have any of those wild mushrooms from the woods in Cleveland? I dont know what you're talking about If you go here you might see some guys you recognize http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Personal_Galleries/markd_nscr986Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites patworks 5 #36 January 14, 2006 Yes. Fact. Gus jumped with the 502. One of his combat jumps was over Anzione (SP?). Much of the stick landed in the sea and died. Gus landed in the middle of a German Army encampment. Impressed the hell out of him and them, too. Me three. PatPat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #37 March 9, 2006 Pat--Attached is the patch you spoke of--The one and only--Galveston Sky Divers. Doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #38 September 8, 2006 The competetive edge was keen at Doc's DZ in those days. The "Hit and Chug" combined the disciplines of parachute accuracy and beer drinking, and always allowed the finest to rise to the top and be recognized... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #39 September 15, 2006 YES, BUT A LOT OF COMPETITORS WERE DISQUALIFIED FOR "EXCESSIVE" DROOLING! STEVIE WAS A HARD JUDGE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #40 September 16, 2006 Drooling???, sounds to me like they spilled beer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kkeenan 13 #41 September 19, 2006 Yeah, Doc was a real piece of work. I'm sure that was the only DZ where you could get a free chiropractic adjustment after a downwind landing in the peas. He would stretch you out on that old wooden bench and start cracking bones. Here's my Galveston Skydivers patch. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #42 September 19, 2006 QuoteYeah, Doc was a real piece of work. I'm sure that was the only DZ where you could get a free chiropractic adjustment after a downwind landing in the peas. He would stretch you out on that old wooden bench and start cracking bones. He sure would! In between sips of that greek wine that he drank, and a little crown for good measure! But, we earned those free adjustments, we were tying down the C-180, putting the door back on, picking up all the empty cans in the peas, etc., etc. Gus was my mentor-he taught me how to adjust the spine and get sick people well. He told me to learn the book work from the college to get my license. There will never be another Doc "A". I miss the old fart, hell I'm an old fart now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites punishernyc 0 #43 September 29, 2006 Just found this site today Doc Aangnostis is my uncle he came from alarge family 7brothers and two sisters.I only spent a small amount of time with him to my disappointment What i can say they were all strong extremely so in character mentalaly and physically .They grew up as farmers work and schoolwas all they did six days aweek.What they didnt have they improvised or did without .The stories they told as they were growing up always were inspiring .They all developed strength and endurance to meet what was expected of them by their parents along with vallues . Now during WWII Gus and Jimmey (Demetrius)were in the same unit.Jimmy received the Purple heart and Silver Star and hewas just another Anagnostis all the same mold ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tresmoo 0 #44 November 1, 2006 Did you ever meet a guy named Hop Harbeson by chance??? He mentioned to my boyfriend and I once on our way to Spaceland for our first tandems that he used to jump out at a place near 517. and he has a patch from Galveston. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jim_Hooper 3 #45 July 13, 2007 Could any of the '60 and '70s Texas bunch have a look at my Try Again thread and give me the handles of the unnamed Valley Mills jumpers? Hoop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #46 July 13, 2007 Jim--That was 36 years ago!!!!!!!!!! Man, have people changed. I tried, but can't help you with names. But the drop zone (Valley Mills) was along the south side of TX Hwy 36, west of Waco. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #47 July 14, 2007 QuoteJim--That was 36 years ago!!!!!!!!!! Man, have people changed. I tried, but can't help you with names. But the drop zone (Valley Mills) was along the south side of TX Hwy 6, west of Waco. Edited 7/14 to correct the highway #. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #48 July 15, 2007 QuoteAnyone ever jump W/ Doc Anognostus & his bunch @ Dickenson Tx. Sam's place 50 yds away , make 2 jumps and retreat to Sam's A/C for a couple? of beers and back to jumping and so on and so on. Anybody know the wereabouts of Larry Morris? Clyde wallace? Lou Call? Larry Fojt? Bob Williams? Remember The late wild & crazy Carlos Wallace? Great times! How did we survive it? What about Hugh Lundquist? He was flying or being my JM on some of my first ten jumps. I uploaded these some time back, but here's a refresherRussell 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 fastphil 0 #49 January 9, 2009 Here's a couple pics from one of Doc's "Hit and Chug" contests. Took a good all around skydive/beer drinker to win one of those. I didn't know Larry Fojt then, but we work at the same company these days. It's a small world. I just happened to make my 1,000 th during the competition (second pic), so I got a suprize pie following my beer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #50 January 9, 2009 SCOTT MEEKS WITH THE PIE AND DON STEWART, WITH THE BLACK HAT AND STOP WATCH. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THAT WAS A FAST WINNING TIME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 2 of 4 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 2 2 Go To Topic Listing
phossil 0 #29 January 12, 2006 In response to original post on this thread, yes I did jump at Doc's DZ in Dickinson and yes, I remember Sam's Place. My first jump there was on 08/26/72. It was #23, a DRCP on a 28' 7TU from Doc's C-180 and was signed off by some guy named Don Stewart - D2785. Although I was never one of the “heavyweight” jumpers, I still have great memories of all the neat people I met and of course, all the “high energy” action! Or could it be I was 32 instead of 62 years old? Nahh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #30 January 12, 2006 QuoteDoc Anagnostis I didn't start jumping Spaceland until 1990, but made a few with Doc. I remember a photo on the wall of Doc, flanked by two DC-3's in the background. The title was: "Three tough old birds". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #31 January 12, 2006 John--Iv'e got the photo you spoke of. Edith gave it to me years ago. It looks like it was taken at the old Spaceland airport, and was signed by all of Doc's old jumping friends--Dave Boatman, Roger Pickens, Mike Bate, .. D330, Mike Smith, Laird Cogburn, Mike Turroff, J. Wilkens, Jack Joerns, Bob Cockran, Diane Stenson, Chuck Stenson, Jack A ..D-8539, Frank Wilson, Ron Mills, Lindsey Carlton, Jim Parker, John Hill and a couple of others.---Don Stewart D-2785 bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #32 January 12, 2006 Mark--Carl Maroon and I used to run Houston Parachute Service in La Porte, Tx. We started a student DZn in Cleveland with a C-172. Shortly there after Hall brought his DC3 in from Millican and A&M. Ever have any of those wild mushrooms from the woods in Cleveland? Don Stewart Nscr 677 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,116 #33 January 12, 2006 I'd be thrilled if you could scan that picture in.... WendyThere is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #34 January 12, 2006 QuoteJohn--Iv'e got the photo you spoke of. Edith gave it to me years ago. It looks like it was taken at the old Spaceland airport, and was signed by all of Doc's old jumping friends--Dave Boatman, Roger Pickens, Mike Bate, .. D330, Mike Smith, Laird Cogburn, Mike Turroff, J. Wilkens, Jack Joerns, Bob Cockran, Diane Stenson, Chuck Stenson, Jack A ..D-8539, Frank Wilson, Ron Mills, Lindsey Carlton, Jim Parker, John Hill and a couple of others. Hi Don. Gosh, I actually know almost all of those people. - Roger Pickens died in a CRW accident around 1995. - Mike Bate moved to Washington state. - Mike Smith and Janice Wilkins, married, touring the country in an RV. - Laird Cogburn: I don't see him much, but run into him at the NASA Ballunar jumps. He may be a Spaceland regular - I don't get down there much. - Mike Turoff: gone inactive about a year ago. - Chuck and Diane Stenson: gave up jumping in the late 90's. - Ron Mills: now has about 8 or 9,000 jumps. - Lindsey Carlton: don't know what the latest word is on him. - Jim Parker: which one? Married to "CJ", or "Pecker"? - John Hill: departed mid 90's for the northeast to marry a sweetheart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #35 January 13, 2006 QuoteEver have any of those wild mushrooms from the woods in Cleveland? I dont know what you're talking about If you go here you might see some guys you recognize http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Personal_Galleries/markd_nscr986Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites patworks 5 #36 January 14, 2006 Yes. Fact. Gus jumped with the 502. One of his combat jumps was over Anzione (SP?). Much of the stick landed in the sea and died. Gus landed in the middle of a German Army encampment. Impressed the hell out of him and them, too. Me three. PatPat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #37 March 9, 2006 Pat--Attached is the patch you spoke of--The one and only--Galveston Sky Divers. Doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #38 September 8, 2006 The competetive edge was keen at Doc's DZ in those days. The "Hit and Chug" combined the disciplines of parachute accuracy and beer drinking, and always allowed the finest to rise to the top and be recognized... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #39 September 15, 2006 YES, BUT A LOT OF COMPETITORS WERE DISQUALIFIED FOR "EXCESSIVE" DROOLING! STEVIE WAS A HARD JUDGE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fastphil 0 #40 September 16, 2006 Drooling???, sounds to me like they spilled beer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kkeenan 13 #41 September 19, 2006 Yeah, Doc was a real piece of work. I'm sure that was the only DZ where you could get a free chiropractic adjustment after a downwind landing in the peas. He would stretch you out on that old wooden bench and start cracking bones. Here's my Galveston Skydivers patch. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #42 September 19, 2006 QuoteYeah, Doc was a real piece of work. I'm sure that was the only DZ where you could get a free chiropractic adjustment after a downwind landing in the peas. He would stretch you out on that old wooden bench and start cracking bones. He sure would! In between sips of that greek wine that he drank, and a little crown for good measure! But, we earned those free adjustments, we were tying down the C-180, putting the door back on, picking up all the empty cans in the peas, etc., etc. Gus was my mentor-he taught me how to adjust the spine and get sick people well. He told me to learn the book work from the college to get my license. There will never be another Doc "A". I miss the old fart, hell I'm an old fart now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites punishernyc 0 #43 September 29, 2006 Just found this site today Doc Aangnostis is my uncle he came from alarge family 7brothers and two sisters.I only spent a small amount of time with him to my disappointment What i can say they were all strong extremely so in character mentalaly and physically .They grew up as farmers work and schoolwas all they did six days aweek.What they didnt have they improvised or did without .The stories they told as they were growing up always were inspiring .They all developed strength and endurance to meet what was expected of them by their parents along with vallues . Now during WWII Gus and Jimmey (Demetrius)were in the same unit.Jimmy received the Purple heart and Silver Star and hewas just another Anagnostis all the same mold ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tresmoo 0 #44 November 1, 2006 Did you ever meet a guy named Hop Harbeson by chance??? He mentioned to my boyfriend and I once on our way to Spaceland for our first tandems that he used to jump out at a place near 517. and he has a patch from Galveston. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jim_Hooper 3 #45 July 13, 2007 Could any of the '60 and '70s Texas bunch have a look at my Try Again thread and give me the handles of the unnamed Valley Mills jumpers? Hoop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #46 July 13, 2007 Jim--That was 36 years ago!!!!!!!!!! Man, have people changed. I tried, but can't help you with names. But the drop zone (Valley Mills) was along the south side of TX Hwy 36, west of Waco. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #47 July 14, 2007 QuoteJim--That was 36 years ago!!!!!!!!!! Man, have people changed. I tried, but can't help you with names. But the drop zone (Valley Mills) was along the south side of TX Hwy 6, west of Waco. Edited 7/14 to correct the highway #. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #48 July 15, 2007 QuoteAnyone ever jump W/ Doc Anognostus & his bunch @ Dickenson Tx. Sam's place 50 yds away , make 2 jumps and retreat to Sam's A/C for a couple? of beers and back to jumping and so on and so on. Anybody know the wereabouts of Larry Morris? Clyde wallace? Lou Call? Larry Fojt? Bob Williams? Remember The late wild & crazy Carlos Wallace? Great times! How did we survive it? What about Hugh Lundquist? He was flying or being my JM on some of my first ten jumps. I uploaded these some time back, but here's a refresherRussell 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 fastphil 0 #49 January 9, 2009 Here's a couple pics from one of Doc's "Hit and Chug" contests. Took a good all around skydive/beer drinker to win one of those. I didn't know Larry Fojt then, but we work at the same company these days. It's a small world. I just happened to make my 1,000 th during the competition (second pic), so I got a suprize pie following my beer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #50 January 9, 2009 SCOTT MEEKS WITH THE PIE AND DON STEWART, WITH THE BLACK HAT AND STOP WATCH. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THAT WAS A FAST WINNING TIME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 2 of 4 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 2 2 Go To Topic Listing
patworks 5 #36 January 14, 2006 Yes. Fact. Gus jumped with the 502. One of his combat jumps was over Anzione (SP?). Much of the stick landed in the sea and died. Gus landed in the middle of a German Army encampment. Impressed the hell out of him and them, too. Me three. PatPat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #37 March 9, 2006 Pat--Attached is the patch you spoke of--The one and only--Galveston Sky Divers. Doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #38 September 8, 2006 The competetive edge was keen at Doc's DZ in those days. The "Hit and Chug" combined the disciplines of parachute accuracy and beer drinking, and always allowed the finest to rise to the top and be recognized... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #39 September 15, 2006 YES, BUT A LOT OF COMPETITORS WERE DISQUALIFIED FOR "EXCESSIVE" DROOLING! STEVIE WAS A HARD JUDGE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #40 September 16, 2006 Drooling???, sounds to me like they spilled beer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #41 September 19, 2006 Yeah, Doc was a real piece of work. I'm sure that was the only DZ where you could get a free chiropractic adjustment after a downwind landing in the peas. He would stretch you out on that old wooden bench and start cracking bones. Here's my Galveston Skydivers patch. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #42 September 19, 2006 QuoteYeah, Doc was a real piece of work. I'm sure that was the only DZ where you could get a free chiropractic adjustment after a downwind landing in the peas. He would stretch you out on that old wooden bench and start cracking bones. He sure would! In between sips of that greek wine that he drank, and a little crown for good measure! But, we earned those free adjustments, we were tying down the C-180, putting the door back on, picking up all the empty cans in the peas, etc., etc. Gus was my mentor-he taught me how to adjust the spine and get sick people well. He told me to learn the book work from the college to get my license. There will never be another Doc "A". I miss the old fart, hell I'm an old fart now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites punishernyc 0 #43 September 29, 2006 Just found this site today Doc Aangnostis is my uncle he came from alarge family 7brothers and two sisters.I only spent a small amount of time with him to my disappointment What i can say they were all strong extremely so in character mentalaly and physically .They grew up as farmers work and schoolwas all they did six days aweek.What they didnt have they improvised or did without .The stories they told as they were growing up always were inspiring .They all developed strength and endurance to meet what was expected of them by their parents along with vallues . Now during WWII Gus and Jimmey (Demetrius)were in the same unit.Jimmy received the Purple heart and Silver Star and hewas just another Anagnostis all the same mold ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tresmoo 0 #44 November 1, 2006 Did you ever meet a guy named Hop Harbeson by chance??? He mentioned to my boyfriend and I once on our way to Spaceland for our first tandems that he used to jump out at a place near 517. and he has a patch from Galveston. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jim_Hooper 3 #45 July 13, 2007 Could any of the '60 and '70s Texas bunch have a look at my Try Again thread and give me the handles of the unnamed Valley Mills jumpers? Hoop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #46 July 13, 2007 Jim--That was 36 years ago!!!!!!!!!! Man, have people changed. I tried, but can't help you with names. But the drop zone (Valley Mills) was along the south side of TX Hwy 36, west of Waco. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #47 July 14, 2007 QuoteJim--That was 36 years ago!!!!!!!!!! Man, have people changed. I tried, but can't help you with names. But the drop zone (Valley Mills) was along the south side of TX Hwy 6, west of Waco. Edited 7/14 to correct the highway #. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #48 July 15, 2007 QuoteAnyone ever jump W/ Doc Anognostus & his bunch @ Dickenson Tx. Sam's place 50 yds away , make 2 jumps and retreat to Sam's A/C for a couple? of beers and back to jumping and so on and so on. Anybody know the wereabouts of Larry Morris? Clyde wallace? Lou Call? Larry Fojt? Bob Williams? Remember The late wild & crazy Carlos Wallace? Great times! How did we survive it? What about Hugh Lundquist? He was flying or being my JM on some of my first ten jumps. I uploaded these some time back, but here's a refresherRussell 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 fastphil 0 #49 January 9, 2009 Here's a couple pics from one of Doc's "Hit and Chug" contests. Took a good all around skydive/beer drinker to win one of those. I didn't know Larry Fojt then, but we work at the same company these days. It's a small world. I just happened to make my 1,000 th during the competition (second pic), so I got a suprize pie following my beer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites drjump 0 #50 January 9, 2009 SCOTT MEEKS WITH THE PIE AND DON STEWART, WITH THE BLACK HAT AND STOP WATCH. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THAT WAS A FAST WINNING TIME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 2 of 4 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 2 2
punishernyc 0 #43 September 29, 2006 Just found this site today Doc Aangnostis is my uncle he came from alarge family 7brothers and two sisters.I only spent a small amount of time with him to my disappointment What i can say they were all strong extremely so in character mentalaly and physically .They grew up as farmers work and schoolwas all they did six days aweek.What they didnt have they improvised or did without .The stories they told as they were growing up always were inspiring .They all developed strength and endurance to meet what was expected of them by their parents along with vallues . Now during WWII Gus and Jimmey (Demetrius)were in the same unit.Jimmy received the Purple heart and Silver Star and hewas just another Anagnostis all the same mold ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tresmoo 0 #44 November 1, 2006 Did you ever meet a guy named Hop Harbeson by chance??? He mentioned to my boyfriend and I once on our way to Spaceland for our first tandems that he used to jump out at a place near 517. and he has a patch from Galveston. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_Hooper 3 #45 July 13, 2007 Could any of the '60 and '70s Texas bunch have a look at my Try Again thread and give me the handles of the unnamed Valley Mills jumpers? Hoop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #46 July 13, 2007 Jim--That was 36 years ago!!!!!!!!!! Man, have people changed. I tried, but can't help you with names. But the drop zone (Valley Mills) was along the south side of TX Hwy 36, west of Waco. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #47 July 14, 2007 QuoteJim--That was 36 years ago!!!!!!!!!! Man, have people changed. I tried, but can't help you with names. But the drop zone (Valley Mills) was along the south side of TX Hwy 6, west of Waco. Edited 7/14 to correct the highway #. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #48 July 15, 2007 QuoteAnyone ever jump W/ Doc Anognostus & his bunch @ Dickenson Tx. Sam's place 50 yds away , make 2 jumps and retreat to Sam's A/C for a couple? of beers and back to jumping and so on and so on. Anybody know the wereabouts of Larry Morris? Clyde wallace? Lou Call? Larry Fojt? Bob Williams? Remember The late wild & crazy Carlos Wallace? Great times! How did we survive it? What about Hugh Lundquist? He was flying or being my JM on some of my first ten jumps. I uploaded these some time back, but here's a refresherRussell 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
fastphil 0 #49 January 9, 2009 Here's a couple pics from one of Doc's "Hit and Chug" contests. Took a good all around skydive/beer drinker to win one of those. I didn't know Larry Fojt then, but we work at the same company these days. It's a small world. I just happened to make my 1,000 th during the competition (second pic), so I got a suprize pie following my beer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #50 January 9, 2009 SCOTT MEEKS WITH THE PIE AND DON STEWART, WITH THE BLACK HAT AND STOP WATCH. IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THAT WAS A FAST WINNING TIME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
