I am just a bit too young to have experienced Nam. A fact which shames a bit, but for which one must admit one is eternally grateful.

Many wonderful, brave young men gave the ultimate sacrifice in that hell hole.

I did, though, have the experience of riding in a helicopter with a Nam Vet. He was flying water drops in 1981 for the BLM, in a Bell Jet Ranger.

Suffice to say, he took my breath away. I am pleased to report, I did not lose my lunch.

It was an hour worth of memories that I will cherish forever.


People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.