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[Shutter]

I noticed R99 hasn't checked back in since T-bar? hope he is ok...

[Bruce A. Smith]

Robert99 stayed at T-Bar long after Meyer and I left. I believe he had a motel room in Portland through Monday. Then he was driving back to Arizona. Give him another couple of days, I would think.

[Robert99]

Robert99 stayed at T-Bar long after Meyer and I left. I believe he had a motel room in Portland through Monday. Then he was driving back to Arizona. Give him another couple of days, I would think.

Bruce, after Meyer and I locked the Fazio gate, I followed him and you back into Vancouver.  I did stay in Portland Sunday night but headed home Monday and got here late today.

You are right that it was hot and very humid at Tina Bar on Sunday.  The film people put in a complete day of work and seemed to manage the weather better than the desert types such as myself (I guess they could handle the humidity better).

If Meyer looked like a deer caught in the headlights, then where does that put me?  I was bundled up in a long sleeve shirt, sunglasses, and hat pulled down over my head (I'm suppose to stay out of the sunshine currently).

If our "lines" survive the post-production process, then Meyer and I probably won't recognize ourselves in the finished product anyway.

[Bruce A. Smith]

Robert99, your taciturn nature and the soft delivery of your words gives you enormous credibility. You appear very authentic, and not someone who is posturing for the cameras.

"Mike" the sound guy, repeatedly told the crew that he captured your audio adequately. They can amp it, clarify it, filter it, and make you sound like Frank Sinatra. Don't worry. If they thought they couldn't use you, trust me, they wouldn't have.

Towards the end of the day, when I felt like a beached whale and was pooped, I remarked to Amanda, the exec producer, that you were still bounding around like a bunny rabbit.

"He's more like a little puppy," she replied.

Welcome home, and it was a delight to work with you at T-Bar.

[nickyb233]

Update guys, first I am bummed that I could not make it to the bbq or the t-bar search but I had more important matters to attend to. Bruce how did it go with RB? Second I am happy to announce that me and my uncle have worked out our differences with TJC (he has dropped the suit against us) and we are now official members of his investigative team. The reason I could not make it to Ariel was because I was in San Diego interviewing RWR who agreed to an off the record interview with me (hes actually took me out on his boat poverty sucks.) After leaving the interview... I am convinced more then ever that Rackstraw is Coop. I can not say much right now as TJC has a gag order on me.

[Bruce A. Smith]

I had no contact with RMB. He has been openly hostile and manipulative for years, so I do not seek any meeting. He often sends me emails explaining his position on why he "can't trust" but none of them make any sense, and I don't bother reading them at this point.

I did see the BBQ from a short distance, and I was glad to have first-hand knowledge of the fete.

I assume that RMB didn't want me at the BBQ because I not agree with his theories on Kenny, so I think it was in some way he felt my presence would "show him up." Regardless, I've had years' worth of challenging his opinions, all to no avail. So, I don't bother.

Bottom Line for me is: the people I care about hold the same view of RMB as I do. The rest can drift off into Hate World.

As for Tom Colbert and Airborne Bob, that's a tricky wicket. Be careful.

[MeyerLouie]

Greetings Cooper colleagues:

It's been a long time, and I have truly missed y'all at the forum these past couple of years.  I had a serious eye condition that needed immediate and long-term attention.  That's under control, my eyesight has been restored, for the most part.  A true miracle.  I am grateful.

I had an absolute great time this past weekend at Ariel and with R99 and Bruce at the Tina Bar Travel Channel shoot.  What's this "deer in the headlights comment" R99?  Ha.  Was I that nervous?  Maybe so.  I am hoping we pulled it off and I did right by you guys at Tina Bar.

 At Ariel, I talked at length with Bryan, he took me around and showed me all the things he wants to do to turn the Ariel structure into a memorial for his mother Dona (his main objective, I might add) and all the remodeling that will occur to change the building into a museum-type setting.  Serving booze is part of that plan, according to Bryan.  The Ariel crowd was sparse last Saturday, unfortunately, but I still had a good time.  I even got up and sang a song with the band.  They missed a lot of the chords, but so what.  It was still fun.  They were good kids and we all tried to make the best of it.  Got to meet the Travel Channel, Expedition Unknown folks there too.  And I bought an old painting at the auction -- one of Dona's from the old store.  It appeared the auction was a successful fund raiser. 

Now, listen to this:  I had a nice, cordial conversation with Robert Blevins.  We haven't seen each other in like 3-4 years.  He cooked hot dogs and hamburgers, I sat next to him, ate several hotdogs, and we talked about a lot of things.  Blevins and I have turned over a new leaf.  We have let by-gonres be by-gones.  I have no problem with Robert.  He's put a lot of time, effort, and some funds into helping out with the Ariel restoration.  I cannot, and will not, find fault with that or Blevins himself.  In fact, I have offered to help out in any way I can.  It's time to get along and work together.

The Travel Channel shoot on Sunday at Tina Bar was an incredible experience.  A bucket list experience for me.  I have never been in front of a camera before, but I did my best for all my Cooper colleagues.  I hope it turns out okay.  Josh Gates is one energetic, competent guy!.  It was a pleasure standing side by side with Bruce and Robert.  It's always fun when we go to Tina Bar.  This is my 4th trip now, I think, in total. 

I love getting in my pickup and taking a drive to Cooper country.  It always turns up something fun, interesting, or exciting.  I have read most of the books, many many posts and emails about our buddy Cooper, but nothing takes the place of actual, real research, in the field, up close.

It's so good to be back.  I have missed you all.  I look forward to studying, researching, and discussing all-things-Cooper. 

Meyer  

[MeyerLouie]

All you have to do is look for the sign that says Ariel and MDRA.  It's pretty easy.   Meyer

[Shutter]

I'm going top try and make things perfectly clear...

Nobody wants Bryan to fail, nobody ever stated that. concerns were brought up about the future.

I'm sure Robert has done a lot for the Tavern, but that doesn't change things with me.

end of story...

[sailshaw]

MeyerLouie:  Great to see you back in the Forum. I guess that I should have visited Tina's Bar with you guys but thought it a waist of time as it was so many years since the money find. That find I think was a plant by Brian's dad to launder the DB Cooper money he might have earned the night of Norjak for just happening to bump into Cooper and help in his get-a-way by taking him to Portland PDX. I still think that DB offered three bundles of loot to the 727 crew and it was refused. So, then he removes his clip on tie and stuffs the paper bag he brought onboard with the three bundles into his shirt for the jump. Then DB could have happened to run into Brian's dad and ended up thanking him with the three bundles of twenties for the ride to PDX. Just makes sense and explains why the dad knew where on that large beach to have Brian look and find the money. We need to water-board Brian's dad and get the truth out of him.
Anyway, welcome back!

Bob Sailshaw
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PS  Maybe the Travel channel will get to me and hear my story of the FLAW I found in Sheridan Peterson's phony alibi to the FBI and also my new theory that Sheridan was a CIA guy in the past (Vietnam) and that is why the Seattle FBI office closed the case. We were getting too close as to who DB was!

[georger]

Greetings Cooper colleagues:

It's been a long time, and I have truly missed y'all at the forum these past couple of years.  I had a serious eye condition that needed immediate and long-term attention.  That's under control, my eyesight has been restored, for the most part.  A true miracle.  I am grateful.

I had an absolute great time this past weekend at Ariel and with R99 and Bruce at the Tina Bar Travel Channel shoot.  What's this "deer in the headlights comment" R99?  Ha.  Was I that nervous?  Maybe so.  I am hoping we pulled it off and I did right by you guys at Tina Bar.

 At Ariel, I talked at length with Bryan, he took me around and showed me all the things he wants to do to turn the Ariel structure into a memorial for his mother Dona (his main objective, I might add) and all the remodeling that will occur to change the building into a museum-type setting.  Serving booze is part of that plan, according to Bryan.  The Ariel crowd was sparse last Saturday, unfortunately, but I still had a good time.  I even got up and sang a song with the band.  They missed a lot of the chords, but so what.  It was still fun.  They were good kids and we all tried to make the best of it.  Got to meet the Travel Channel, Expedition Unknown folks there too.  And I bought an old painting at the auction -- one of Dona's from the old store.  It appeared the auction was a successful fund raiser. 

Now, listen to this:  I had a nice, cordial conversation with Robert Blevins.  We haven't seen each other in like 3-4 years.  He cooked hot dogs and hamburgers, I sat next to him, ate several hotdogs, and we talked about a lot of things.  Blevins and I have turned over a new leaf.  We have let by-gonres be by-gones.  I have no problem with Robert.  He's put a lot of time, effort, and some funds into helping out with the Ariel restoration.  I cannot, and will not, find fault with that or Blevins himself.  In fact, I have offered to help out in any way I can.  It's time to get along and work together.

The Travel Channel shoot on Sunday at Tina Bar was an incredible experience.  A bucket list experience for me.  I have never been in front of a camera before, but I did my best for all my Cooper colleagues.  I hope it turns out okay.  Josh Gates is one energetic, competent guy!.  It was a pleasure standing side by side with Bruce and Robert.  It's always fun when we go to Tina Bar.  This is my 4th trip now, I think, in total. 

I love getting in my pickup and taking a drive to Cooper country.  It always turns up something fun, interesting, or exciting.  I have read most of the books, many many posts and emails about our buddy Cooper, but nothing takes the place of actual, real research, in the field, up close.

It's so good to be back.  I have missed you all.  I look forward to studying, researching, and discussing all-things-Cooper. 

Meyer

All Good Fellows ...

Will there be Victim Compensation?

Is Tom Kaye on board with this Cooper Museum at the Adventure Books Ariel Store & Tavern?  Who will be the resident historian at this biker museum/tavern? Will the bartenders/servers be wearing speedos? 

 

[Robert99]

I had an absolute great time this past weekend at Ariel and with R99 and Bruce at the Tina Bar Travel Channel shoot.  What's this "deer in the headlights comment" R99?  Ha.  Was I that nervous?  Maybe so.  I am hoping we pulled it off and I did right by you guys at Tina Bar.

Meyer

Meyer, the "deer in the headlights" comment came from an earlier post by Bruce as I remember it.  I can't find it now, but Bruce seems to have done an unusual amount of editing of his previous posts.

In any event, my reply to Bruce's comment was to point out that I was the lowest common denominator there.

Bruce, man up and confess.

Shutter, during a break in the action, the operator of the drone (I understand they take two of them on trips) flew it right up to where Amanda, Josh, and I were standing.  He literally "parked" that little jewel about seven feet in the air right in front of us.  I have never before seen an aircraft that stable.  It actually seemed to be nailed to the ground.  And the pictures that are produced by the small shirt-pocket size camera it carries are phenomenal. 

[377]

Meyer L wrote: Blevins and I have turned over a new leaf.  We have let by-gonres be by-gones.  I have no problem with Robert.  He's put a lot of time, effort, and some funds into helping out with the Ariel restoration.  I cannot, and will not, find fault with that or Blevins himself.  In fact, I have offered to help out in any way I can.  It's time to get along and work together.

Good for you Meyer, working things out with RMB, and welcome back. Glad your eyesight was saved!!!!

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[Bruce A. Smith]

Meyer, the "deer in the headlights" comment came from an earlier post by Bruce as I remember it.  I can't find it now, but Bruce seems to have done an unusual amount of editing of his previous posts.

In any event, my reply to Bruce's comment was to point out that I was the lowest common denominator there.

Bruce, man up and confess.

Not sure what I have to confess, Robert99. Yes, I described Meyer's initial discomfort in front of the cameras as a "deer in the headlight moment." I stated that in a reply to you, Robert. Nor have I erased it.

For the moment, I will assume that the fact you couldn't find it, and continued on to suggest that I erased it through an "unusual amount of editing" is just a brain fart and not a lapse of professional respect.

[Shutter]

Shutter, during a break in the action, the operator of the drone (I understand they take two of them on trips) flew it right up to where Amanda, Josh, and I were standing.  He literally "parked" that little jewel about seven feet in the air right in front of us.  I have never before seen an aircraft that stable.  It actually seemed to be nailed to the ground.  And the pictures that are produced by the small shirt-pocket size camera it carries are phenomenal.

Yes, they very accurate. they will stop where ever you wish. the GPS will keep it steady.

Most of the camera's on board are 4K, with amazing pictures. I can also take stills. I have several options in flying the drone.

1) manual flight (no GPS) not easy...
2) Follow me mode, this will follow the transmitter where ever you go with it.
3) Watch me mode..this will always have the camera pointed in your direction.
4) Smart mode...this uses GPS which will allow you to have steady flight..

The camera is on a gimbal that allows a constant steady camera....I can move the camera up, and down. you must turn the drone for any other direction. my transmitter has a 7 inch screen on it, and on each side gives GPS coords, altitude, battery life etc.