Enjoyed many a night talking to Boone and Jerry (K4UBR sk) on the local 2 meter repeater. These guys made amateur radio to me. They knew (and flew) every aircraft from the "Connies" on. Many an evening till wee hours of the morning were spent rolling on the floor laughing. Great stuff that I still pass on to anyone that will listen. Boone was hurt in a airline incident (wind shear as I remember it) and a few of us locals would go over from time to time and help with antennas or just hang out. His wife was always the consummete host.