Category Archives: Fun Times

Our Time

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Facebook has turned out to be a great way to connect with old (and new) friends.  Few are so special as the friends from our high school days when balancing on the edge of adulthood and adolescence.  We … Continue reading →

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Harley Time 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, In 1999, and after a comment made to Jeanie that I would like a “Harley”, we decided to get a motorcycle.  Not just any motorcycle, but a Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide (FLHTCUI).  A bike that was … Continue reading →

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Practical Physics – Self Taught

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, When I was a young man in my adolescence and well into my teens, maybe even a few years beyond, I self-studied Practical Physics.  I never had the academic prowess to actually take Physics in school as that … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Ideas

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jon Long Sr

January 16, 2011 Good Morning, Well in less than a month it will be Saint Valentines Day again and couples all over the country will be scrambling to find just the right gift or expression of love and affection for … Continue reading →

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Hi-Flier vs FMK

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  I have always enjoyed flying a kite.  There is just something about watching it soar high in the sky that creates in me a feeling of freedom.  It can be mesmerizing as it drifts to and fro yielding … Continue reading →

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Riding the Spyder

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning,  Today we ride!  It has been a very long time (10+ years) since Jeanie and I have ridden together on a bike.  I really missed that…the primal thrill so intrinsic with riding a bike of course, but also … Continue reading →

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Putt Putt

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, In the 1950s, I was in my pre-pubescent years.  Like most kids of that age my interests hinged around my heroes like Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans and the colorful sidekick character Gabby Hayes.  Yea I … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carve “09”

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Well we did it!  Jumped into Halloween with both sandals, so to speak.  In last weeks letter I was talking about the history and roots of the holiday, but I left out the much important “kid factor”.  After … Continue reading →

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The Overdue Ride

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Jon Long Sr

Good Morning, Last weekend, after five years of talking about it, Jon Jr. a friend Jason and I finally got to do a “Harley Ride” together.  Up to this point it has been either he or I, on a ride, … Continue reading →

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