2005 Guestbook Archive
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Well actually... A quick check of the directory revealed that there are 30 HI sigs in the DC area. 14 in MD, 1 in DC and 19 in VA. The DC area probably has the largest HI sig population outside of Daytona Beach. See you all at B-day. Reese send message Kensington, MD - Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 20:26:24 (PST) Actually, they'll be 4 in the DC area come December 31. At least for 3 weeks, I'll be back home, moving into my new condo. Just when I get OUT of debt, I have to go and jump back in. As of now I have 11 days, 10 hours, 54 minutes and 36 seconds before my plane leaves Kuwait on the way home. Anyone in the area at that time who feels the need to drink til we're stupid (which after 6 months of no alcohol should be about 2 beers for me) can feel free to call or email me...my address in the roster is up to date. Right now I am at the proverbial "undisclosed location" somewhere in Iraq. And let me tell you...where I'm at isn't close to the end of the earth...it IS the end of the Earth! After all this, I still have an abbreviated tour coming up, but I WILL be in DAB for the b-day party! Well my time on the computer is up. Take care! In Hoc- Big Lar PS I really wanted to see the CC come down...I hope someone took pictures. Also, when is the hotel info for b-day coming out? Don't forget to email those of us without reliable mail service (or post it on the website here). Larry Hesterberg send message Craphole, Iraq - Monday, December 19, 2005 at 11:05:26 (PST) Well, it has been a while since I have posted (or even read) on here, so hope everyone is doing well. Just got back from dinner with Schelke, who is now moving away from the DC area, which I think leaves like 3 of us in the DC area. As for guys serving overseas: THANKS! I could use a mailing address if possible, as Julie and I have started a program to get people to show their support. We have started a program called Scrapbooks for Soldiers (http:www.scrapbooksforsoldiers.org). What we are doing is collecting pictures of people who want to thank the troops for doing what they do, putting them in scrapbooks, and sending them out. It really is nothing more than a morale boost, but there have been people who want to send care packages as well. It has been difficult getting addresses for soldiers (the U.S. government doesn't exactly just hand that info out). So again, anyone serving overseas, or knowing someone who serves overseas, get us an address and we will send a scrapbook and maybe some goodies for you or the person you know to share with your/their unit. So far we have sent books to Iraq, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed Medical Center, and even to a soldier recovering in Georgia. I have contacted Sigma Chi HQ and so far we have recieved a chapter photo from Austin Peay and someone who is going to send a chapter photo from the University at Waterloo. An Eta Iota photo would be awesome to add in. In fact if we could make an entire album of nothing but Sigs, I think that would be awesome. So, let me know. Again, I hope everyone is doing well and has a safe and happy holiday season! Tony Leggieri send message Frederick, MD US of A - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 19:24:59 (PST) Congrats Pat, that should be a kick in the pants. Hate to say it Carson, but think he gotcha there. Don't know if you guys have seen this one either but its pretty good too. Check it out. http://www.jibjab.com/Home.aspx Click on the 2-05 cartoon. Later Chris Tomlinson send message Deetoilet, MI - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 14:01:10 (PST) For anyone that's interested... I found out today I'll be flying F/A-18C's out of Virginia. Start date less than a month a way. Any Sigs still in the DC area? McKrotch send message - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 22:36:01 (PST) And it was more like 20ish weeks! Mefesto send message - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 22:05:59 (PST) Ya I got hung up in OCS there Carson, but I didn't pay for training! ZING! Mefesto send message - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 22:03:38 (PST) Contrats! Now, that carrier training will come in mighty handy after you get out and need to land in Midway! Bill Palmer send message San Diego, CA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 21:23:42 (PST) Lets not forget that the 2.5 years includes the Navy's 47 week officer training school that Pat "soared through." Congratulations Pat! We all knew you could do it! Ryan Carson send message - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 21:16:01 (PST) Yup... McKrotch it is. I've also finally finished my 2.5 year journey to becoming a tailhook aviator. This past weekend I was in Jacksonville finishing carrier qualifications. Flew out to the JFK which was about 90 miles off the coast, got 5 carrier arrested landings and 4 catapult shots Saturday, spent the night on the boat, got up early sunday, got 5 more of each, and then a shot back to the beach, and I'm done! Finally got my gold wings. Find out tomorrow where I'm going, I do know it's a Hornet I'll be flying, just don't know which one or where. McKrotch send message - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 20:16:35 (PST) Can you believe that tommorrow I finish my On the job instructor class? Me training other Air traffic controllers... wow, this should help bankrupt the industry. All your requests for direct in the Caribbean will now be granted... by my trainee... So make a lot of them. -justin Justin Dailey send message Coram, Ny - Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 15:27:27 (PST) I can't wait to hear "McKrotch" on the radio!! Well I guess it sure beats having to say "Wisconsin", "Fagship", "Jetlink", etc. I am thinking that I will enjoy "Cathay" much more, atleast the paycheck. Myatt send message - Friday, December 09, 2005 at 06:39:37 (PST) Well Pat sorry, I gotta do it. Gotta let the cat out of the bag and let everyone know what callsign you got because I'm sure they'll find it just as entertaining as I did. The Navy thought it befitting to give brother Pat McKelevey the callsign "McKrotch". Pat "McKrotch" McKelvey. (Pat-my-crotch for you slow types at the house that have been drinking too much Busch light) Hope someone got a good laugh outta this one, I know I did. Later, Tomlinson Chris Tomlinson send message Deetoilet, MI USA - Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 20:01:36 (PST) Pretty dumb I know but I was laughin over this one a good hour this morning. Check it out if you want. Later, Tomlinson http://www.usafitz.com/SupportingPages/iceman.htm Chris Tomlinson send message Waterford, MI USA - Saturday, December 03, 2005 at 07:47:40 (PST) Hey all- I'm preparing to finish my second tour of the lovely country of Iraq. I have spent most of it getting a warm reception from the locals at FOB Kalsu, south of Baghdad. Neary every night the locals put on a fireworks show for us using rockets and mortars, and twice we were treated to car bombs at the gate (OK, one was a truck). Thanksfully, I will be heading home on December 31, arriving in DC just in time for the last two hours of New Year's Eve (if all the connections work). Then, I will be moving into my new place which I bought (with the bank's help) in Alexandria. Now the bad news...I am coming back to Iraq for a THIRD tour. I'll be heading back the end of January. This doesn't mean that I will miss Birthday, far from it. I negotiated a shorter tour so that I'll make it back for the party. Meanwhile, back to the grind out here. In Hoc- Big Lar Larry Hesterberg send message Fallujah, Iraq - Saturday, December 03, 2005 at 03:49:01 (PST) website for Eta Iota related shirts, clocks, magnets, etc. I bought some of this stuff the first week it came out (I believe that was last week). Just got it in the mail and the clock and the sweatshirt came first ... amazing, good quality and VERY Eta Iota. I got a few of the mugs too, for Christmas presents ... the are better than great, more to come. Take a look at this stuff, I'm getting the magnet stuff next week. I hate to say this, but my affinity for Sigma Chi is my experience as an active, a recent alumni, and now an old fart alumni ... Being a Sigma Chi is almost incidental to being an Eta Iota Sigma Chi ... so getting Eta Iota paraphenalia is just as/if not more important to me as getting something from the magazine. As soon as Palmer realizes that, he'll put a premium on this stuff and we can raise the money for House Corporation and show our own pride in our Chapter for a great purpose. Palmer reigns Wrightington send message Dallas (god's country), TX - Friday, December 02, 2005 at 18:30:36 (PST) Brothers, Just wanted to let everyone know that I am enjoying my second tour over here in Tikrit, Iraq. Yeah right! One cool thing is that there are three other Sigma Chis that are in my unit. One is a Chinook Pilot, the other a Chinook Crew Chief, and finally a Flight Surgeon. Im of course the coolest because I fly Blackhawks. We have a Sigma Chi Flag and will see if we can get our picture in the magazine. Im in a pretty safe area, and the living conditions are a hell of a lot better that OIF I. I couldnt imagine being over here if I wasnt flying. Got to give credit to the grunts over here like Josh Donaldson, Jason Smith, and Mark Oneil. Those guys really have it rough and dont get the credit that they deserve. Anyways I should be home in the Spring and hopefully will get the chance to make my way down to Daytona and see some old and new faces. I think my wife will agree to watch the kids and let the "ROG" come out for old time sakes. Well feel free to drop me a line from time to time, its always good to hear from old friends. In Hoc, Roger Roger Hughey send message - Friday, December 02, 2005 at 14:31:25 (PST)
Bill Palmer send message San Diego, - Thursday, December 01, 2005 at 01:05:11 (PST)
Anyone interested in a job at the crappy regional level, should check out Air Wisconsin. They are planning on hiring 200+ F/Os between January and July. This is all to cover attrition, so if you want to fly pretty new 70+ seat airplanes, try somewhere else. Bases are DCA, PHL, and ORF all on the CL65. It is not the greatest company, but my check never bounces. Plus, you get to fly with me 'cause I finally got a Captain award. Now I just have to get through training. D'OH Myatt send message - Tuesday, November 08, 2005 at 16:26:58 (PST) And now for a little humor, check this out from our Bro's in Missouri... Goat's Rotten Week Ends With Eviction CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — First she was assaulted with spray paint, then kidnapped. Now, Sharon the goat faces eviction. The 7-month-old animal has been the mascot for the Sigma Chi fraternity at Southeast Missouri State University. On Oct. 21, someone got inside a security fence at the frat house and spray-painted the goat. Then early Sunday, the fraternity reported Sharon missing. She turned up unharmed a day later inside fencing at an animal hospital. No arrests were made in the theft. But the fraternity learned it's also a city ordinance violation to keep barnyard animals inside city limits. The fraternity has a week to find a new home for the goat, which roams freely on Sigma Chi's two-acre plot and is allowed indoors. Compiled by FOXNews.com's Andrew Hard. See ya'll at the B'day party!! In Hoc, Bernie Morrison '86 Bernie <send email> - Friday, October 28, 2005 at 06:07:05 (PDT) As a member of the class of 73,I was dismayed at the number of lost brothers from my pledge class. As we make arrangements to attend the birthday party in April, let me put out a challenge to my other brothers. See who can find these lost brothers and get them to the celebration. I for one would really enjoy seeing brothers like Rod George, Jim Hamblin, Steve Meade, John McDaniels and others. Remember that being a Sigma Chi is a life-long commitment. It's all about the ritual! In Hoc Dan Rees <send email> lincoln, ne usa - Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 08:16:39 (PDT) Dear Brother, My name is Matthew Kimball, I am a former Magister and graduating Senior at UC Berkeley, and I am writing to ask for your help. I am on a mission to raise money for our new philanthropy, the Huntsman Cancer Institute; my grandfather survived multiple gunshot wounds during the deadliest war of all time but died of cancer before I was born. I am a professional musician, have just released my first album, and wish to donate the profits from this album to HCI. My CD, Theogony, is available at Amazon.com, iTunes and several other stores, but distribution costs cut deeply into profits. It is for this reason that I have come directly to you to ask for your help: could you please help me, HCI, and the Sigma Chi Foundation by presenting this opportunity to your Undergraduate or Alumni Chapter and encouraging them to buy CDs? In less than one month, we at Alpha Beta have raised nearly $1,000 through selling CDs to friends, family, professors, and sorority girls! I would like to raise no less than $15,000, but I definitely need your help. Anyone who likes Elton John is guaranteed to like my music...hopefully others will too, but that’s the best way for me to impart to you my genre. A lo-fi mp3 of each track is available for listening on my website: www.matthewkimball.com I am selling the CDs for $12 and would like to give at least $7 per CD to HCI. Of course, if anyone wants to donate more it would be greatly welcomed and appreciated. Also, if I ship you CDs as a chapter, as opposed to shipping CDs individually, it will greatly reduce shipping costs and I will be able to donate more money to HCI and less to the USPS. You would be doing us all a great service if you could coordinate this within your chapter by: 1) Contacting me at sigs@matthewkimball.com 2) Rounding up those Brothers who would like a CD or CDs for themselves, friends or parents (CDs make great Christmas gifts), taking their donations and mailing them to: Matthew Kimball, PO Box 1901, Danville, CA 94526 3) Distributing CDs to those Brothers when they arrive. It’s that simple. I feel that there is a great potential here to raise money for a great cause. And don’t forget that Brother Huntsman will match our donations to HCI with a donation to the Sigma Chi Foundation. If you feel like you have extra-high ambition, I’m happy to work with you undergraduates on raising money outside of your Chapter and using this as a fundraising tool. Oh, did I mention that Grand Consul Keith Krach, along with the 1997-99 International Sweetheart, Metta Grokenberger, and I will visit the undergraduate chapter that raises the most money to give a live performance??? Right now, that chapter is Berkeley...but I’ve been there for 5 years, so I’d like to visit you! IN HOC,
(Mark O'Neill) <send email> Tallil, Iraq - Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 12:36:07 (PDT) Hey Everyone... Just an update on our fundraising efforts in regards to the purchase of the Country Club. We have had 39 individuals (plus the Houston Area Alumni Chapter) make donations. The donations so far total more than $8,100 !!!! This is awesome. But considering we have 39 donations and over 500 alumni, it would be great to see a higher percentage of participation, even it means a modest donation. Regardless, thanks to everyone for their timely and generous contributions. in hoc, Mike Gehman Eta Iota House Corp Treasurer Mike Gehman send message Pennsburg, PA - Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 11:12:17 (PDT) Dear Brothers: I am an old roommate of Ian McVeigh from his days at Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Circa 1990-1991.) Since his graduation from ERAU I have lost contact with him. If someone has his e-mail or phone number (I believe he remained in the U.S. and did not return to Australia) I would appreciate any info. Thanks for your help and best of luck to all. Alex Roger, I'm not sure if tour number two is congratulations or condolences, either way I'm proud of you brother and the other Sigs who have served in combat recently. Don't take any shit from Haji, and always err on the side of violence. Keep your head down and your rifle clean. I'll tell you like I told my guys, NEVER be afraid to shoot first. Drop a line when you get settled in and I'll send you some packages and stuff. IN HOC, Shawn T. Williams 1LT, INF, PL OIF II Veteran SHORT BUSES UNDESERVED LITTLE BROTHER BY THE WAY BUS, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE HITCHIN 1LT Shawn T. Williams send message Aiken, SC USA - Friday, September 23, 2005 at 22:31:44 (PDT) Brothers, Just wanted to let you know that I will be leaving for my second tour to Iraq today. I will be flying General Officers during my time over there. I will be joining Brothers Josh Donaldson and Jason Smith who are currently over there. We are proud to serve our great country and represent our chapter. Take care and look forward to a happy reunion. IN HOC Roger. Roger Hughey send message Clarksville, TN USA - Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 07:54:44 (PDT) I talked to Tommy via email and he is doing fine along with his family. His parents house in Bay St Louis is gone, just a slab of foundation left. I haven't talked to Barrois but from what Tommy told me he and his family made it through fine as well. Mark Nicalek send message Alexandria, VA - Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 15:57:55 (PDT) If any brothers were affected by the storm and need a place to crash, please give me a call. I have an extra bedroom and pullout couch in Houston if needed... also, if you need a buddy pass to get somewhere else (back to other family, whatever)... Also, for the airline types out there, specifically Delta/ASA/Comair... a fund has been set up to help homeless employees at the Delta Credit Union.. email me if you'd like more info. In Hoc, Chris Nevins '96 Chris Nevins send message Kingwood, TX USA - Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 10:28:55 (PDT) I've tried calling both using the numbers in the database, but cell networks, phone lines, etc. are completely hosed around here. Mississippi has been pretty torn up from top to bottom. If I remember right Tommy is from Bay St. Louis, which dosen't exsist anymore. We finally got power back here in Meridian, and our Base has become the ceneter of the relefe effort. Fema's HQ has set up shop, the Joint Task Force Commander has moved in, our Hangar is a 1000 bed hospital, our ramp is parking/staging for ~450 trucks with supplies, one of our simulator bays is now a surgery ward, 13,000 person tent city being setup, and thats only about half of it. It's ugly down here, and worse the further south you get. If anyone talks to either Joe or Tommy, please post it here. Mefesto send message Meridian NAS, FL - Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 10:02:40 (PDT) This message is to the brothers who have graduated in or around '03. Wondering if anyone has talked to Tommy Turfitt or Joe Barrois since the hurricane to see how they're doing. Mark Nicalek send message Alexandria, VA - Friday, September 02, 2005 at 12:53:22 (PDT)
Bill Palmer send message San Diego, ca - Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 16:32:35 (PDT) Thanks to those brothers (listed on the home page) who have donated to the Country Club purchase fund. As to everyone else, PLEASE consider donating whatever you can, so the chapter can take control of that property away from Wrightington! :-) Bill Palmer send message San Diego, ca - Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 16:28:12 (PDT) Got back from the DAB last week. Good job on the kitchen guys. Looks like you can cook in there now without getting frikkin ecoli. Pauly, Fenton, Woody, Walrath, good to see you cats again. Partied pretty hard the first night. Chilled at the house and grilled out the second day. Good ol ocean deck on the last day. A group of us were gonna shoot some guns the last day. But I figured being around Walrath and Fenton half hung over with sub machine guns was probably not a good idea if I valued my life. All I could think about was the scene from Jackal where Bruce Willis tells that cat to hold up the cigs and blows his ^$%# arm off! Oh well, maybe next time! I want to sincerely thank whoever framed and hung Donley's jersey upstairs, thought that was really cool. God help us all Walrath is about to get his first airline job! Bus you are in some serious S^%#% next month particularly if OD and Lanford have anything to say about it. Oh yeah Detroit still sucks. Batman Chris Tomlinson send message Deetoilet, MI USA - Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 14:24:02 (PDT) Nice archives, Wrightington. "Anthony Hammond chased a girl to New York and wants to be married"? Gee, I wish someone had told ME -- you know, "the girl". Last time I ever google an ex. I hate the interweb. Well, you boys have fun in Key West. Can anybody tell me if O'Neill is alright? Peace, Gabrielle Does anyone have, or know of someone who has an old Wooden Propeler for sale? Kenny Bott your camera seems to be broken, it made me look fat. Carmen just informed me that the photo is correct and to scale. I will be back at fighting/drinking weight by Birthday. Well I will be at drinking weight for sure. Rich Schooley send message Roswell, GA cobb - Thursday, August 04, 2005 at 17:47:53 (PDT) And by the way if you are going to fly out on sunday try to get a late flight because it is a 3 1/2 to 4 hr drive from key west to FLL and MIA and I don't think anybody will be in good enough shape to drive early in the morning I know that I want be Shawn Lowe send message - Monday, August 01, 2005 at 06:49:17 (PDT) Man! Bus has a huge head! Mr. Bojangles send message - Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 20:15:14 (PDT)
Shawn Lowe send message - Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 19:52:54 (PDT) The Notorious BUS Okay guys here we go the time to really humiliate Bus is getting closer ( not that he really needs the help). The bachelor party is going to be September 9-11 in Key West. We will be staying at the La Concha Crown Plaza on Duval Street( 129 a night ). If you plan on flying into FLL or MIA on Thursday or Friday let me know because we are going to be leaving at 3pm on Friday to drive down to Key West. In which case we will be renting a van to drive down and some will be driving their own cars. If you get in later than 3pm on Friday you need to let because we will not be here we will be on our way to a drunken grand ole time. You can fly into Key West if you want to. Hopefully, everybody will be able to come to join in the festivities, if not we will let you know how much fun we had and how Bus was molested and the thrown in jail for just being Bus. Unfortunately, I do not have everybody's email address so if you could forward it to any other guys so that we can get as many guys to come to embarrass the hell out of Bus. If you have any questions give me a call (954) 648-0433. "Lowe" Shawn Lowe send message - Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 19:39:29 (PDT) Thanks for the coozies in the mailbox at Eta Theta Chapter in Americus guys! I don't know if we missed y'all or what, but the coozies are kick-ass!!! Shoot us an email and come back and see us for the big Derby party Friday, September 16th. We are having the Bo Henry Band at the local fairgrounds and it should be a helluva time. In Hoc, Stephen Moreno Pro-Consul Eta Theta Chapter (Stephen Moreno) <send email> Americus, GA USA - Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 21:46:58 (PDT) Bros- Love all the new pix. After what has to be the shortest month in history, I am back in the lovely Middle East (average temperature...who the hell knows, the thermometer exploded). I am currently stuck here in Doha, Kuwait, while waiting for transport back to Fallujah, Iraq, and then off to an undisclosed location south of Baghdad. Hey, the fun never ends! I am going to be back in Alexandria, VA, on December 31st at 10PM which should put me at the Union Street Pub at 11PM. Anyone in the area is welcome to celebrate New Year's with me and my friends there. Also, since I had to move out of my apartment when I was back (lease expired), anyone (except Wrightington) know a good real estate agent in the Alexandria area? Looking for a place to spend my hard earned contractor money on. At least, after this next six months, no more Iraq for me (I'm pretty sure...I think...I hope)! Anyway more later. In Hoc- Big Lar PS Ramano, that is a goofy looking picture! Larry A. Hesterberg send message Camp Doha, Kuwait - Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 07:21:18 (PDT)
Chris Nevins send message Kingwood, TX USA - Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 21:05:22 (PDT)
Chris Nevins send message Kingwood, TX USA - Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 20:54:26 (PDT) Yeah...uh...uhhhhh. Well, uh, I guess I have issues. Yeah, well, who doesn't right? All funds will be accepted in the form of beer. No cheap crap. Micro-brews or Belgians only please. Send contributions to "MarreroisPatheticandinNeed ofHopsandBarley@boozerpilot.com" Your charity is greatly needed and appreciated.--Marrero Chris Marrero send message Houston, TX United States - Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 18:52:03 (PDT) Yeah...uh...uhhhhh. Well, uh, I guess I have issues. Yeah, well, who doesn't right? All funds will be accepted in the form of beer. No cheap crap. Micro-brews or Belgians only please. Send contributions to "MarreroisPatheticandinNeed ofHopsandBarley@boozerpilot.com" Your charity is greatly needed and appreciated.--Marrero Chris Marrero send message Houston, TX United States - Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 18:50:13 (PDT)
James "Gassi" Ahrens '90 send message Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 09:10:50 (PDT) Speaking of which, does the Maine house also have a tree growing up through the living room floor? Eric Hockman send message Woodbury, MN - Monday, June 27, 2005 at 10:53:47 (PDT) By the way Wrightington, I think I was with you that Sunday that you bought the SCCC. Thought about that when I actually came across a ceremonial SCCC shirt in a box of things my wife had set aside for Goodwill donation. By the way, what's the address of the house in Maine, so we can come drink all the beer out of your fridge and leave the empties (while you're out). Assume that you still leave the door unlocked and have your attack dogs watching the place... Kenny Bott send message ATL, GA USA - Monday, June 27, 2005 at 10:25:29 (PDT)
Kenny Bott send message Atlanta, ga US of A - Monday, June 27, 2005 at 10:16:39 (PDT)
Chris Nevins send message Kingwood, TX USA - Monday, June 13, 2005 at 08:24:49 (PDT)
wakefield send message kalispell, mt - Monday, June 13, 2005 at 03:37:54 (PDT)
Anthony Hammond send message - Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 22:57:25 (PDT)
Anthony Hammond send message - Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 22:48:28 (PDT)
Anthony Hammond send message - Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 22:39:08 (PDT)
David Hines send message - Tuesday, June 07, 2005 at 15:05:54 (PDT) I couldn't resist showing off my little girls on their 4th birthday. The old lady's not bad either, I guess. The day after their birthday, I packed my crap up in my car and headed to Atlanta to start my new job. My wife will work on selling the house while I work 1 to 2 days a week. I've got a little apartment in Midtown with lots of Georgia Tech students running around. Makes me feel young again. I'm flying for a developer up here out of PDK. The job consists of one out and back during the week, then a trip to either Naples or the Bahamas every other week. I get to fish, drink, eat, drink, and drink while I'm on the road. "Yeah, honey. I worked my ass off today. How are things at home?" I'm not sure I'll want to go back to work when American turns things around in 2025. Looking forward to renewing some bonds while I'm in Atlanta. By the way, why the hell do they call it Hotlanta? The only thing that's hot is my temper when I'm stuck in traffic. Jon, congrats on the job with Caribbean Sun. I've been talking to their CP for about 5 months now, hoping to get hired as a DHC-8 captain off the street. They're backed by that guy who is friggin' loaded. I think they'll do well. Look forward to hearing from you guys. Dave Hines hines4@verizon.net 813-504-4746 Dave Hines send message - Tuesday, June 07, 2005 at 15:03:21 (PDT)
Wrightington send message Dallas, TX - Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 17:36:45 (PDT) Who's BUS? Mr. Bojangles send message - Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 21:27:02 (PDT) Alright brothers the time has come for us to embarass the hell out of Mr. Chad Not So Bright Aka (Short Bus), not that he really needs anymore help. The festivities will be in Key West September 9-11, in which case I will be setting up reservations within the next few days, so if you are coming down let me know, because after I set up reservations it will be up to you to get a hotel room. We will probably be staying at the La Concha Crown Plaza on Duval Street. There are not many more of the Beeeoooothces(BH) that are still single so we have to make sure the last few are a blast and send Bus home with the worst hangover and a grin on his face. If you can't get into Key West let me know because you can come into MIA, FLL, and PBI which is where I will be driving a van from. Let's make sure that Key West knows we were there and that they never want us back again like we do with most of the places we visit as a group. Shawn Lowe send message - Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 08:37:57 (PDT) Wrightington, isn't the Sun a Star? Anyway, I am down to 3 weeks here in lovely Fallujah, although there is a possible deployment just before I leave (of course). I will be in Alexandria, VA, from June 12th through July 13th if anyone wants to watch me get drunk on 2 beers (no booze since December 18, 2004, thank you very much, not that I'm counting or anything [this is also killing my Anheuser-Busch stock, so someone drink up for me]). Also, in the ever hopeful spirit that, someday, an alumni's dream will come true and buy J's Island, I now own www.jsislandpatio.com. If you can't buy the bar, buy the domain. As always, In Hoc Big Lar Larry A. Hesterberg send message Fallujah, Iraq - Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 02:10:21 (PDT) Hey congrats to the Lowe's on their MS ride! Guess the old man didn't keel over dead after all, and they even raised $1500 bucks in the process! Way to go! Mefesto send message - Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 21:29:04 (PDT) Well, just to keep up with Ebbe and others, I'm moving to another company to satisfy my urge to continually be in limbo. Going to a relatively new company - Caribbean Sun and Caribbean Star (sister carriers in the Caribbean *duh*). Sun is 121 based in SJU, Star in Antigua. I'll be in FLL as the main holding company base. Nice part about this company is it's being bankrollled by a billionaire with a goal of building an airline infrastructure in the Caribbean. ATA ... frustrating Wrightington send message Dallas, TX US - Friday, May 06, 2005 at 10:13:53 (PDT) Talk about a small friggin world. I'm on overnight in Philly the other night taking the van to the hotel. I get get on the bus, no big deal. There's another crew sitting behind us, but nobody is saying much because it is late and everybody wants to get to the hotel and crash. The other crew sitting behind us in the van was staying at a different place, so the driver decides to go there first. Me and the captain get out for a min to let the other crew out, and who steps outta the friggin van. None other than the infamous Mr. Bonini. WTF?! Pretty random huh? Oh well, probably won't be the last time, but pretty cool runnin into frat bros randomly on the road. In Hoc, Tomlinson Chris Tomlinson send message Deetoilet, MI USA - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 11:46:08 (PDT) Sorry my donation was late.. better than never though! Did ya make it? Mefesto send message - Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 21:08:56 (PDT)
Mefesto send message - Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 20:59:35 (PDT) Oh yeah Hey pat I am not the one that joined the navy to be on a boat for months with nothing but guys on it. Shawn Lowe send message - Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 11:06:27 (PDT) First off I would like to thank those of you who have donated for my MS ride this weekend. I am still short of my goal and I am sending this out for my last chance to ask people to donate so that I can meet my goal for the ride. When you read this email I know it is easy to just delete it and forget about it, BUT BEFORE YOU DO THAT THINK OF THE LIVES THAT YOU CAN CHANGE WITH JUST $1.00. People with this unfortunate disease did not ask for this, they just want a chance to live their lives like most of us are able to and with your donation they just might have that chance. No amount is to small or big and again thank you to those of you who have already donated. Here is a link where you can donate on my website and you even get a chance to write a message for everyone to see. Thank you very much for your donation. Any questions give me a call 954-648-0433. https://www.nationalmssociety.org/FLS/personal/default.asp?pa=51473132&pd=FLS0EMS120050416BKL J. Shawn Lowe Shawn lowe send message - Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 10:46:55 (PDT)
Rob Papandrea send message Long beach, Ca USA - Monday, April 11, 2005 at 20:04:43 (PDT)
(Bill Palmer) <send email> - Sunday, April 10, 2005 at 10:32:15 (PDT) Thanks, I found that and it is exactly what I needed. When Im done Ill upload it to my server and you all can look at it. Thanks again. Jason Jason Kreisher send message Daytona Beach, FL 32114 - Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 21:06:43 (PDT)
Reese Aguilar send message Kensington, MD USA - Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 09:30:52 (PDT) "hey, I'm joining this fraternity, they have 256 furloughed pilots and Delta Chi only has 234" Wrightington send message Dallas, TX US - Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 08:41:18 (PDT)
Bill Palmer send message - Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 08:37:58 (PDT) Jason, All the employers can be found already on the etaiota.org website. Go to the membership directory and sort by employer. It'll make your task easier then waiting for 600 emails. In Hoc, Chris Nevins '96 Captain - Western Airways Furloughed - Delta Air Lines Chris Nevins send message Kingwood, TX USA - Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 08:36:51 (PDT) Brothers: Recently I came across a rush book from 1995. It is about 30 pages or so and in the back has an alumni emplyment directory that breaks down the alumni into companies which are arranged into categories such as aerospace, airlines, computers, and finance. I am redoing the entire book including the alumni employment ditectory. Here is what I need: please email me your name, year, employer, and job title. You can also include your location if you want and ill include it where I can. I am hoping to get as much response to this as possible. I think it would be a great rush tool as one of the main reasons I originally rushed was to make contacts and network. Thanks for your help in advance. My email is longstick@gmail.com Please make the subject directory Thanks, Jason '05 P.S. Pass on the info so people who dont check this will email me also. Thanks again! Jason Kreisher send message Daytona Beach, FL USA - Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 00:46:32 (PDT)
Chris Nevins send message Kingwood, TX - Friday, April 08, 2005 at 10:00:45 (PDT)
Bill Palmer send message - Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 11:30:04 (PDT) Hey Brothers, Now you can upload a picture of yourself to include in you directory listing, and also set the security level for display of your email, photo, and address data. Click on Member Directory, and update your record for all of these functions.
Hey, Eric, Those are some pretty catchy sayings there. We might be able to use a guy with literary talent like that! Kudos to our Eta Iota EXP group founders. Bill Palmer <send email> - Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 12:44:35 (PST) It's gonna suck to be a pledge and have to memorize twenty-two names of the founders of Sigma Chi Rho. Nice work, Tyrel - even though you may miss the ceremony, you can take pride that you started something that will last a very, very long time and will always have your name associated with it. But beyond that, you have also made your college, the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and literally your own chapter more honored by all men and women and more beloved and honestly respected by our own brothers. You have succeeded in your endeavor to so build yourself and so conduct yourself that you will ever be a credit to our Fraternity. We should all do so well. In Hoc, Your brother Eric Hockman (HI 1991). Eric Hockman send message Woodbury, MN USA - Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 08:44:27 (PST) Brothers, For those of you who don't know, last year I started a Sigma Chi Colony at the Embry Riddle campus in Pescott, with the help of Alumni Michael Tomai. They have been moving quickly through all the requirements to becoming a installed chapter of Sigma Chi. At this point, all chapters are voting to except or decline Sigma Chi Rho worth for installation as the Kappa Phi Chapter at Embry-Riddle Presscott. Attached is their website www.erausigs.org If your get a chance take a look at it. I must say I am impressed with their committment and resolve in seeing this to the end. As of last count all chapters that had voted FOR their installation. Installation will be on the 24 of April 2005 in Prescott, AZ. Anyone that can make it is invited. Myself, I am currently in Korea serving in the Air Force and trying to get leave approved to attend the installation ceremony. However, to my disappointment, as of right now I will be unable to attend. Hope everyone is doing well where they are. In Hoc, Tyrel JJ Gibson Eta Iota '02 Tyrel JJ Gibson send message - Friday, March 25, 2005 at 20:47:39 (PST) As a privacy and security enhancement, all email addresses have been removed from the current and archive guestbooks. For all past entries, in its palce is a link to a member list where someone can attempt to send a message through our message form page. The message goes to the email address we have on file for you. Email addresses that are not in the database are sent to the webmaster for approval, and if a qualifing message, will be posted with the sender's email address available. You can now set, whether you would like your email address displayed in non-password protected areas. Since the guestbook is one of those, that setting will affect its display. To check or change your settings click the MEMBER DIRECTORY link above, enter your last name and the password, and look for the checkbox next to your email address. By default, your email address will NOT be displayed, unless you check the box. Bill Bill Palmer send email San Diego, ca - Friday, March 25, 2005 at 19:45:27 (PST) For those of you that knew him, and those that didn't... ERAU l ost an Alum this past Tuesday in a training accident here in Meridian, Steve Elledge. Just wanted to pass the word, it was a tragic loss, and a reminder for everyone to be safe out there. He was a super nice guy, and he and his wife Sylvia worked in the housing office. Mefesto - Friday, March 25, 2005 at 07:36:17 (PST) Brothers, Watch for security enhancements on this website. You can currently set where your picture, address, and email address is displayed. Log into your Member Directory page and update your security preferences. Thanks your loving webmaster Bill Palmer <<attempt contact> > San Diego, CA - Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 21:02:21 (PST) Lowe is obviously confused. You have to get on the seat and pedal the bike, not sit on the handlebars with your feet in the basket. I can’t wait for the video…Bob Saget, “Theodore Chipmunk decides to ride a Huffy instead of raiding the fridge”..Bob getting more excided, “Look Theo is thirsty, (Lowe falling into the ocean) wait where is his shoulder going?” Good Luck BUS BUS <attempt contact> - Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 13:22:17 (PST) Hey all- I'm back in Fallujah. Just added a picture to the alumni directory of me. Check it out, GI Lar with the Kung Fu grip, with optional ATV. We plan on having the action figures in stores in time for Christmas :) Seriously though, I thought about running a long-distance campaign for a trustee seat, but I figure it should go to someone who can actually BE at the b-day party instead of on the other side of the world. Had some small arms fire outside the wire today, but other than that, just your average Monday here in the cradle of civilization. Later- Big Lar Larr y A. Hesterberg <attempt contact> Fallujah, Iraq - Monday, February 28, 2005 at 00:18:45 (PST) Any bets as to whether or not he'll have the seat on his bike? Mefesto <attempt contact> - Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 12:34:51 (PST) Not even lack of motorized transportation will keep Lowe from getting down to Gay ass Key West. He's actually riding a bike a hundred miles to get his homo love groove going! Hammond <attempt contact> Seattle, WA - Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 21:28:56 (PST) One of the guys from my brother's old chapter at Ball State brought the 150th Celebration in Cincinnati to my attention recently. I have not seen or heard anything about it from our site, but I am getting a little older a may have missed it. Here is the link. http://www.sigmachi.org/150/ Should be a hell of a good time as it coincides with Grand Chapter. Hope this finds everyone well. In Hoc, Chewy '92 John "Chewy" Williams <attempt contact> Indianapolis, Indiana - Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 08:52:22 (PST) The last time I remember Lowe on a bike was J's island patio, and I seem to remember a flip and a broken collarbone. Ahhhhh the memories. Chris Tomlinson <attempt contact> Memphrica, TN - Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 16:58:37 (PST) Good to see someone doing something positive and worthwhile. Id be happy to donate. Its also good to hear that youre getting on a bike, Lowe. Good luck! And good luck to the bike. Ryan Carson <attempt contact> Atlanta, GA - Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 15:40:51 (PST) MS Ride in South Florida - PLEASE DONATE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey guys, I'm doing a 150 mile Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour from Miami to Key Largo. I am trying to raise $1000 for a good cause. I would greatly appreciate any donations, no amount is too small. IF/WHEN I make it through this thing, I'll have a beer in your name!! If you would like to donate click on my personal MS page below: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/FLS/personal/default.asp?pa=51473132&pd=FLS0EMS120050416BKL Thanks for your support and a beer!! Shawn Lowe Thanks to all of the guys who have been supporting us overseas. I greatly appriciate what you are doing. IN HOC Shawn Lowe <attempt contact> Plantation, FL USA - Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 19:15:19 (PST) Iraq is like Daytona except no beer or women. Ive been over here for a few months now fighting in the streets. The bad guy here is very hard to find. Hadji likes to hit and run us every day. Hadji is a very bad shot though. They say we should be getting back to the states here in a bout a month so we will see. Looks like im going to miss Roger Hughey though, he should be getting here a little bit after I leave. Well its off to patrol downtown Mosul tommarow. This place really smells great too. If anyone knows what Jason Smith is up to in the Army tell him to look me up. Im at Ft Bragg 2/325 AIR 82nd Airborne. In Hoc Joshua Donaldson <attempt contact> Mosul, Iraq - Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 10:25:39 (PST) Durka Durka Jihad! You guys be safe over there... there's a lot of guys back here (myself included) chomping at the bit trying to finish training so we can get over there. A couple of Sigs have sprouted up in my squadron, and we've got a little alum club going. Get back here safe and Guard Well... Mefesto Pat McKelvey <attempt contact> Meridian NAS, MS - Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 02:31:15 (PST) Mark- Welcome to my country...salaam alakem! I am currently "on tour" here at Taqaddum AB (Tourism Motto: "WHAT? WHAT DID YOU SAY? I LIVE AT THE AIRBASE! I CAN'T HEAR YOU!"). Our unit is RIGHT on the flight line. At least this base is cleaner and nicer than Fallujah. We've got our own vehicles out here, too, so that makes life easier. As far as where I go next...who knows? Well back to work. To all of you who are out here in Iraq or Afghanistan, be careful and see you at the B-Day party on of these years. -Later Big Lar Larry A. Hesterberg <attempt contact> Habbaniyah, Iraq - Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 03:06:09 (PST) Brothers, Well not one to want to miss out on the "action", i too am in Iraq now. Congrats Shawn on making it home safe and sound. You were right it was only a matter of ,when, not if!! Big Lar you will see more action than I ever will, well done on your choice of garden spots in this beautiful land. As far as my day goes, I work in a tactical operations center tracking convoys. I do get to go outside the wire now and then. Our mission is to protect the convoys in hummers and we can pretty much pick and choose missions to go out on as staff weenies. We also have some civil affairs missions, and Allah willing I may be able to have my wifes school sponsor an Iraqi school. Imagine that, actually helping these poor people. That would be nice. Our sector is quiet, southern Iraq, though we keep a sharp eye out for the bad guys. Im sure when the sandstorm season hits and the heat picks up, the mission will become more challenging. Thanks to all who have supported the men and women who serve...always proud. Mark O'Neill, 2LT, Type One Each Tallil, Iraq Current email: mark.patrick.oneill@us.army.mil Mark O'Neill <attempt contact> Dallas, TX - Monday, February 07, 2005 at 03:30:43 (PST) Bros: Won my first trial as a student attorney back in December and now have a chance to argue a different case before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. If anyone is in Minnesota on March 10 at 10:40AM - swing by the court of appeals in St. Paul to watch. Case is Johnson v. Walch & Walch and Minnesota Dept. of Employment. Looking to find a job in Florida when I am done in December 2005 - if anyone knows of anything, give me a shout. Eric Hockman <attempt contact> Woodbury, MN USA - Saturday, February 05, 2005 at 08:06:55 (PST) Brothers, New guestbook procedure. To post a message, you will now need to pass the greek letter test! This means correctly spelling a greek letter in the add guestbook entry page. This is to help fight the flood of attemtped postings we get each day for entries trying to post links to viagra, sex sites, mortgage sites, drugs sites, and on and on. Hopefully this will be an effective hurdle for those that want to make the internet an unpleasant place. Be sure to check out and post to our www.buzznet.com site. picutres posted to there also appear on the home page of www.etatioa.org. Instructions and a link for emailing your photo in are on the home page. Have fun! Bill Palmer webmaster www.etaiota.org Bill Palmer <attempt contact> San Diego, CA - Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 14:26:56 (PST) To my brother 1LT Shawn Williams: From the very bottom of my heart - thank you for your service. Welcome home and job well done! As an American on whose behalf you risked your life, I definitely do give a shit. As a Sigma Chi and your brother - if you ever need anything, you know where to find me. Sorry I missed out on the care packages, but I am not aware of any single place we can find out who among our chapter is fighting for us. YOU DA MAN! In hoc, Eric Hockman HI 1991 Eric Hockman <attempt contact> Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 06:24:26 (PST) Brothers, my tour in Iraq is complete and I made it back to my family in one piece. That's for anybody that gives a shit or even remembers who the hell i am. Anyway I would like to thank Dave Marino and his girlfriend in TX for all their support. Thank you for the care packages and the emails, they meant a lot. as for the rest of you lazy bastards, if i don't see you before the next time it rains, piss on ya. I'M HOME!! 1LT Shawn Williams BI 96' 1LT Shawn Williams <attempt contact> - Monday, January 17, 2005 at 16:13:37 (PST) (Don't know if this posted already, the 'net went out while I was posting) Hey- Hello from Fallujah, Iraq (Tourism Motto: "You'll come for the fireworks, but stay for the hospitality!"). I am out here as an engineer for Lockheed Martin Technical Operations supporting the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (IMEF). We are working on providing the Marines with some pretty cool UAV/satellite stuff (can't really say more here). I am out here until around June 15th. During that time, we will be touring the lovely and hospitible regions of al-Anbar Province, which John Kerry, when he was here last week, correctly pronounced a "shithole." It's been pretty quiet since after the holidays. It seems the Sunnis don't like Christmas or New Year's since those days (and the Eve days) were when we were last hit with mortar and rocket fire. Don't worry, for every piece of ordinance they lobbed over the wire (not very far over the wire, by the way), it was answered by about 12 rounds from our side. Other than that excitement, I'm fine (except no beer!...if you have brewery stock, I'd advise dumping it now!). Got to get back to work. Just wanted to drop a line to say "Hi" to everyone. More later. In Hoc- Larry A. Hesterberg "Big Lar" Senior Systems Engineer Lockheed Martin Technical Services USMC VSWAN Project Newington, VA/Fallujah, Iraq P.S. Thank God, at least they have Pepsi here!
Recieved the following note from Ray Belcher: I hope all is well with you and the brotherhood...Karen and I have many great memories of Eta Iota. I'm on my last great US Army Reserve adventure. I got deployed back in June of 2004 and will be in Bagram, Afghanistan until June/July 2005. We are providing VIP support in the CE-560 to the command over here. not really too awfully bad, we do get into Europe and elsewhere in the Mid East on occasion. Please give the Chapter my best for a great and prosperous New Year! Ray Belcher <attempt contact> - Wednesday, January 05, 2005 at 08:06:55 (PST) Be sure to check out and post to etaiota.buzznet.com our on-line photo blog. To post to it send your photo by email to etaiota.fred@buzznet.com Bill Palmer <attempt contact> - Monday, January 03, 2005 at 21:23:08 (PST) Wakefield, Congratulations on the Birth of your Child!!! That is great news. Fox Fox <attempt contact> - Sunday, January 02, 2005 at 21:43:34 (PST) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
I've set up a site to make Winged Sig stuff available. Click the link on the home page for the Winged Sig Webstore or go to 
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Also congrats to our Eta Iota sweetheart who we in Houston believe should have won hands down! We're still proud and wish you the best!
Congrats to Ramano on being elected Grand Praetor for North Texas. Goofy ass picture courtesy of your brothers in South Texas ;)
Just wanted to share a picture of me at Myrtle Beach at the Sun Fun Airshow. We got the University to sponsor us this year! My friend Eric Beard flies a YAK-54 and I'm his announcer. Hope to see you at a show near you - check out the schedule at 
Meant to post this some time ago, but lost it on my hard drive.... 
This game is kinda like where's Waldo... I can play too...
No kidding, what's up with this guy?
Maybe we should start a fund...........
I mean seriously.............
What the hell is with this guy?
Freakin' technology. I suck at it. Here's the picture.
Greetings ... sadly, the Country Club is on the verge of either being used as a 'burn' house for the Daytona Fire Department or much the same for the next pledge class (nah, just kidding). Bought in 1986 during a drunken flea market induced blur, it has had many Sig 'tenants', many unusually ugly looking Little Sisters, and many boxes of Franzia Cabernet Sauvignon (while watching Field of Dreams or playing Risk on my 30MB IBM). Well, sadly I'm clearing the place out and HC will hopefully profit from the land being annexed to the main property.
I go hook down in July... if you think this is gay! Doing 2 and 4 plane formation right now... wings in September (we hope). Good luck on the ride.
Hope 2005 is treating everyone well. Couldn't resist using the new photo feature in the guestbook. Here's a picture of my daughter Maya and me. She's 4 mos in the picture and will turn 6 mos in a few days. Thank goodness she got her mother's looks!
Brothers,
New Feature!