Summer Of 63

Summer Of 63

 

In 1963 when I was 20 years old and going to college, I got a summer job at Philtex Plant in Phillips, Texas. The plant was only a block from my house so this was an ideal summer job for me. Philtex Plant had started out being a research facility for developing speciality chemical processes. The test plants they built were so profitable that they had commercialized the facility and they sold all kinds of speciality chemicals. There were six college students hired that summer. Here are some of our experiences. Continue reading →

The Slide Rule

 

The Slide Rule

 

I thought technology was moving fast when I was in college since the calculator I used in Engineering classes was obsolete by the time I graduated. Today, last years technology is often obsolete. My iPad 2 is phenomenal, but it is already outdated. Here’s a short story about the calculator I used in college. Continue reading →

Riding With Jimmy

Riding With Jimmy

 

When I was on the Phillips Petroleum engineers training program, I was able to spend time with personnel in the various job areas in the oil field. This story reflects some of my experiences with a field operator. Continue reading →

The Scrambler

The Scrambler

 

If you’ve never owned a Motorcycle, I recommend you try it at least once in your life. Recently,  old Buffalo Bob got him one and a few years ago my friend Gary got him one. They give you a natural high when your’re out there riding them. Here’s my Motocycle story from a while ago. Continue reading →

Expo 67

Expo 67

 

Occasionally, conditions are right for a one of a lifetime adventure which we never forget. When this happens, don’t miss your opportunity. This happened to my cousin Rick and I thanks to a friend of ours named John. Here’s the adventure. Continue reading →

The Bar Fight

The Bar Fight

As evidenced by recent Blog history, I have exhausted many of the subjects I wanted to discuss regarding the iPad. But in getting to this point, I have created another activity for “Seniors with iPads” called StoryTelling which I am really enjoying. This is of course documenting real life events that are unusual enough to perhaps be of interest to others. Therefore, I am changing the focus of my Blog to StoryTelling. “I’m sure all the family and friends of you seniors out there would love to see some documentation from your life experiences also. Here’s one story I’m not real proud of, yet it was still a part of my life. Continue reading →