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[ScaleSpeedShop]

I'm going to try to make it down for the meeting next Sat. I talked to Gary yesterday and he told me where the new store location was, can't wait to check it out.

[modelguy( jeff)]

cool ron bob you think you can make it to the meeting this saurday @ 1p.m

[Danno]

Oft I miss the simpler times of life in Hoisington and the exciting times of life in Wichita ... but alas, everything changes.

Had life not taken me away, I probably would know all you guys today!

My adult Wichita days were spent as a DJ at KEYN and hanging at the Library and the Office. I went to WSU but always dreamed of being an alumni of Friends University of Central Kansas. Well, at least the Tshirts and sweatshirts were cooooool beyond belief!

[modelguy( jeff)]

had fun last saturday new members is always a good thing
where are you now danno

[Danno]

had fun last saturday new members is always a good thing
where are you now danno

Phoenix.

It's a little dryer and warmer here, but at least I don't have to shovel snow or chip ice.

Still haven't found a burger as good as Jack's North Hi Carryout, though.

[Maaso]

I'm from Kansas too, a small town a few miles West of Wichita....

[Danno]

Now How COOL is this!
Ah KEYN 103.7 " The Rock of Wichita" I know oh so well, they now play "Classic hits" 70's & 80's hit tunes. I still listen to it! I seem to remember a "Danno" as a DJ now, wasn't that your air name as well? Steve "Mac" Macintosh is still at it but on talk radio 1330 AM. I remember when the station was over next to "BB hills" right off of 29Th st north. I remember Mike miller & Used know another DJ that was there Phil Padilla. Some times we would go up there while he was working & hang out & pass time. The last I knew he was in Salina 104.9 & disappeared after a year went by. Dejavu

Well, I was probably there a lot earlier ... my air name was Danny Merit and at the time we were located at 3357 W. Central in a converted two story house on the south side of the street; we had several acres of land with four radio towers in the back yard. At that time, we simulcast on 900 am and 103.7 fm ("The Big 10-4") and KEYN's logo tag was PACESETTER RADIO.

Those were the days we did remote broadcasts from a small travel trailer that was converted to a mobile studio, and we had a newish Dodge Charger "mobile unit" that we'd run around in ... park somewhere and call in to the on-air show ... and give away a six-pack of Walter's Beer to the first couple of people who drove up after hearing the call-in. Yep, those were the days!

One thing that was 'cute' about the Charger: We had it lettered "Mobile Unit #2" on one side and "Mobile Unit #3" on the other side. You'd be suprised how many people thought we had a whole fleet of Chargers!!

I was proud of my ratings! I came in number 1 in my time slot ... kicked KLEO's patooty. 'Course I have to admit I didn't talk much about the fact that I was overnight and KLEO was off the air once a week while I was on-air! I really pulled in the numbers when they were silent!!!

Don't know why I still remember the address; I have a hard enough time remembering to do my chores!




PS: "BB Hills?" 29th Street? Weren't KWBB's studios on 29th Street 'way back? Did KEYN buy KWBB? Make any sense to you?

[ScaleSpeedShop]

Last Saturdays meeting was good. We had a good turnout, and I picked up one of the new Revell Midget Racers.
See how things go next month.

[Maaso]

Goddard? or Cheney? How about coming to the next club meeting!

Cheney, and I might....might. I don't do too well in groups, plus I have a thick Irish accent and a raspy 200-year old smoker's voice; so most people can't understand me. Not to mention the few models I've built aren't worth showing off.

[Danno]

That would be right on the old KWBB property. Since then they have moved years ago into a better neighborhood. I'll have to jump start some brain cells to remember the Charger & all.

Wow. Well, if you really wanna stretch the gray matter, reach back into KWBB's rock-n-roll heydays and recall Randy Landis, Dick Schmidt, DJ Jones, and the 'BB News Director Jim Setters?

[Maaso]

SO where is it? What time? What all goes on, etc....

[ScaleSpeedShop]

SO where is it? What time? What all goes on, etc....

We're just a bunch that gets together to talk models, share tips, ideas ,and help each other improve our skills.
Hope to see you there.
Ron

[modelguy( jeff)]

ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW AND OLD BLOOD
so come on down glad to see new ppl at the meeting
and just bring anything we love to see what you build

[Maaso]

I work Saturdays, usually nights from 3p-1a. I'm not going to promise I'll show up, but I will try. Probably can't stay long if I do stop by.

[modelguy( jeff)]

i moved this over to model clubs if you want to keep the post going
over on there

[Dirty Gringo]

ANother KS here Haysville

[jayhkr]

Born, raised, and live in the Kansas City area.

[Speedster]

Northwest Kansas here. Where the dirt and wind mix.

[Gramps2u]

Another one from the Air Capitol of Kansas.    

[THarrison351]

Been living for 16 years in Wichita and have been purchasing kits from Automobilia for as long as I can remember. I don't know the owner by name, but he always recognizes me when I come in. Real nice guy. I was just there yesterday looking for foil, but the club had purchased the last of his stock. Got some from Hobbytown USA. I would like to meet with the club, but I work on saturdays and probably always will for the foreseeable future.