tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post5313349617173611570..comments2022-11-17T07:03:14.486-05:00Comments on WhackADoodle Dandy: My One True CallingOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-7346846830882743992010-12-10T12:06:53.583-05:002010-12-10T12:06:53.583-05:00I love airplanes too. We live close to WPAFB and ...I love airplanes too. We live close to WPAFB and the air force base museum. It is so cool to walk around and look at the history and all the different planes they have in the museum. <br /><br />Cool post!Kimber Leszczuk.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10600447859414457126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-73911904993296115712010-10-25T08:02:13.287-04:002010-10-25T08:02:13.287-04:00Whackadoodle? Better than being just a boring whac...Whackadoodle? Better than being just a boring whacky dude, yes?nickhttp://getnickt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-51748559773832501932010-09-23T09:19:52.450-04:002010-09-23T09:19:52.450-04:00growing up I dreamed of becoming a helicopter pilo...growing up I dreamed of becoming a helicopter pilot in the Canadian forces. When I met up with the recruiter, he practically laughed at me. I was female, way too short and nearsighted. But he said he had lots of desk jobs for me...<br />I was out of there so fast his head must have spun. So here I am, writing:-)Cinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453731550912619157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-55926170071984047852010-09-13T14:49:37.044-04:002010-09-13T14:49:37.044-04:00Hey Olivia - I wanted to fly too!! But I have terr...Hey Olivia - I wanted to fly too!! But I have terrible eyesight as well. Then I almost joined as a linguistics person. Something stopped me as well. Great post! And Top Gun - the soundtrack, the kiss - all of it. I agree. Awesome!!RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-43911152815506471762010-07-27T03:26:42.447-04:002010-07-27T03:26:42.447-04:00Dream, Olivia! You don't need 20-20 for a priv...Dream, Olivia! You don't need 20-20 for a private pilot's license. Maybe not the same as a fighter plane, but it still gets you up there. I think that quite a few kids who sign on with the Navy with the dream of being fighter pilots end up with a rude awakening when they actually take the time to find out what the prerequisites are.<br /><br />Ceauşescu, now there's a name I haven't heard in awhile. He definitely marched to the beat of his own drummer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508114700180229059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-640614614303620152010-07-26T20:55:54.113-04:002010-07-26T20:55:54.113-04:00Terry, I'm so glad you dropped by and thank yo...Terry, I'm so glad you dropped by and thank you for your thought-provoking post and for bringing back this memory. I literally got to relive those moments with fine clarity. It was quite refreshing and invigorating. I love both our vids and, if you'll click over on the one I posted there are several more.<br /><br />Wally, homework? Seriously? Okay. If I havta. :)<br />Is that the only clue I get? Hmm, now I'll be looking for sure! If you sound out Ceausescu and keep the last 'c' soft, her name could be pronounced 'so says you'. So you got a twofer out of that one! :)<br /><br />~OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-19419329355230699182010-07-26T17:58:08.199-04:002010-07-26T17:58:08.199-04:00Olivia:
Among other things I am a history buff. ...Olivia:<br /><br />Among other things I am a history buff. So when I write my science fiction, and my humor, and the combat stuff, I also tried to sneak history into it. All 13 books are inspiered by hidden historical facts, people and quotes.<br /><br />The female private's name, Elena Ceausescu, comes from recent history (l990's?). Check the internet for details, but she was the wife of a Romanian communist dictator who was over thrown during a place revolt when the peasants did not like the speach her husband was giving.<br /><br />They both were quickly put on trial and executed. The later court scene in my first book was inspired by the transcripts of that trial.<br /><br />Of course, every thing I wrote was meant to be humorous and entertaining, and I try very hard to not knock people over the head with my politics, or any politics. It's a parody, making fun of my characters, not matter how serious they try to be. <br /><br />But every page comes from somewhere. Some of it is an inside joke, but most, if you are well read or know your history, movies, and TV, you may spot. Good luck with that. <br /><br />I'll give you a homework assignment. Try to find a Woody Allen Quote "buried" somewhere deep.<br /><br />WallyWalter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-16904784521545851312010-07-26T17:30:18.918-04:002010-07-26T17:30:18.918-04:00Fantastic Post! Love it! And thanks for mentioning...Fantastic Post! Love it! And thanks for mentioning me. That was sweet of you. <br /><br />Oh yes, I hear you. I can't believe you came so close to the dream. Bummer! But maybe, as you said, you ended up just where you were meant to be, a writer! An honorable profession, if ever there was one. And certainly not dull.<br /><br />Love your video, too. Goose bumps! Still feel the thrills. Top Gun, oh yes, a big fave!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this. Now I have to go back and replay your video:DTerry Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726985400500572770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-716089518492933602010-07-26T10:20:48.981-04:002010-07-26T10:20:48.981-04:00Walter, I wish the heck you would get a blog so us...Walter, I wish the heck you would get a blog so us little folks could commune with you. You crack me up. As does your book, btw! I finally started it last night and am on page 78.<br /><br />I haven't laughed out loud yet, but I've grinned and chuckled and I can tell that belly laugh is coming. It took me a few pages to get in to the rhythm of your writing and then a few more pages to let go of convention and roll with it.<br /><br />Dude, you have serious mental problems. Haha. Just kidding. I LOVE your humor and want to know just one thing so far. Why did you name your female character Private SoSaysYou?? LOL<br /><br />I'm now hooked and can't wait to read more. As for aliens, aren't we all aliens of some sort or another?? Me? Yeah, it's the only explanation that makes sense. Just ask my daddy. :)<br /><br />~OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-44604731843337891862010-07-26T02:45:48.259-04:002010-07-26T02:45:48.259-04:00Being a science fiction writer, aliens are my favo...Being a science fiction writer, aliens are my favorite topic. But, they probably do not exit, except in writen and movie fiction. You know, lide elves, gremlins, and eskimos.<br /><br />I once took 4 flying lessons. I had to stop. It scared me even move than Roland's books and a back alley in New Orleans.Walter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-33045886634651650622010-07-25T23:59:29.925-04:002010-07-25T23:59:29.925-04:00Ah, Roland, you found WhackaDoodle. I neglect it t...Ah, Roland, you found WhackaDoodle. I neglect it terribly. Yes, but the dreams of children become the dreams of adults. And thank the Maker for that.<br /><br />~OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-68739978585553258082010-07-25T22:18:23.443-04:002010-07-25T22:18:23.443-04:00When a young boy, I wanted to be Commando Cody of ...When a young boy, I wanted to be Commando Cody of RADAR MEN FROM THE MOON. The weekend classic movie marathon introduced him to me long decades after the serial was dust. <br /><br />I never forgot my dreams of flying through the skies with that roaring rocket on my back. Such are the dreams of little children. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-46227466955577895542010-07-25T22:07:28.409-04:002010-07-25T22:07:28.409-04:00Hmm, no. I did not. One of my favorite movies is M...Hmm, no. I did not. One of my favorite movies is MIB II so I'm cool if he is. But, thanks for making me laugh!Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-63343004891728830312010-07-25T21:13:20.425-04:002010-07-25T21:13:20.425-04:00Roswell for my dad was pre-Wally. I grew up in Tu...Roswell for my dad was pre-Wally. I grew up in Tucson. <br /><br />Strange things are suspected of happening in Roswell, mostly UFO stuff. Did you know that Al Gore was born exactly 9 months after the Roswell Incident?<br /><br />It makes me wonder.Walter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-34954739798406750422010-07-25T20:15:08.683-04:002010-07-25T20:15:08.683-04:00Did you ever live there or was that pre-Walter?
~...Did you ever live there or was that pre-Walter?<br /><br />~<a href="http:thatrebelwithablog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Olivia</a>Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9161951983295955576.post-88781244498114219932010-07-25T19:18:32.905-04:002010-07-25T19:18:32.905-04:00My dad had that problem when he enlisted in the Ar...My dad had that problem when he enlisted in the Armr Air Corps at the beginning of WWII. His eye sight kept him from being a pilot.<br /><br />However, it also probably also saved his life. My dad was sent to safe Roswell, N.M., for the duration.<br /><br />Other than a few wayward aliens, there was not much action at Roswell.Walter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.com