A lesson on ATV riding

Well today I decided to enjoy the great weather by taking a ride on the ATV up Big Hollow road. Just a lesson to others, always wear boot, gloves and a helmet. I was being very careless and yes indeed stupid. Driving at over 50 mph heading west towards the turn at Polly's Peak I could not make the corner, lost control and rolled the four wheeler several times. After being dazed and confused I managed to drive home. Off to the hospital at Nephi for a checkup. Still can't move my right shoulder and right knee. Lots of pain and a helmet that was damaged pretty good by rocks and sage brush. Doing fine just mad at how stupid driving that fast on a dirt road is. So lesson learned, slow down, enjoy nature and most important wear your safety gear!

Hero's and Freinds.

Just thought Id put this link for the adventurous to watch. It's about the Red Flag war games out of Nellis AFB, Las Vegas Nevada. As a young 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF I started my USAF flying career at this base. Now with over 2,000 hours in the F-4 Phantom II jet fighter, this movie made me homesick, wishing I was again airborne. I have flown in dozens of these Red Flag missions over a number of years. Yes indeed,the best training any military member can get anywhere. It is also very dangerous. It was an acceptable loss to lose at least one aircraft and it's crew every Red Flag. I have lost many great friends during these missions. All were hero's, that I am proud to have served with.
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http://www.hulu.com/watch/24197/fighter-pilot-operation-red-flag
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Don

WOW, What a week

Hard to believe that winter is just around the corner. This last week has been unbelievable, warm and sunny. Could this be a mild winter or just a tease prior to the snow blizzard storms that are to follow? Get outside and enjoy the weather.

Fountain Green Humanitarian Day 2008

A beautiful day and a great gift was given by the Saints and Citizens of Fountain Green to those in need. Dozens of families and individuals turned up and cheerfully gave of their time and talents to make items for distribution worldwide in time of need and disaster. Quilts were tied, blankets cut, toys stuffed, block sanded and painted, hygiene kits were filled and cheer was shared with each other. A great day and a wonder gift to others, THANKS!

Don

So Many Gave So Much

Lest We Forget

View More of my Veteran videos at www.pond5.com Do a search for "Despain veteran"

Veteran's Day

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day. An important day in my life since I served proudly in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, retiring as an officer. I have been so blessed to be able to call many men and women my friends who served side-by-side with me. I have had close friends give their life while in service and many more who served with courage and dedication. Let's never forget to honor those who have given their all to our safety and freedoms. Never forget to tell every veteran you meet, thanks. This is not for me, but every time someones thanks me I indeed feel proud and yet humble to have to have been able to do what I have done.

Tomorrow in the Fountain Green Theater, there is a special program but on by the Elementary School children for the local veteran's, THANK YOU!

Don

Humanitarian Day

Today was beautiful, warm, sunny and a chance for the church members to participate in a Humanitarian Service day. Most of the day members met at the chapel and graciously gave of their time, talents and money to make items for distribution throughout the world to needy and those affected by disasters. A great time tying quilts, sewing blankets, stuffing dolls and toys, painting wood blocks and putting together sanitary kits. A great time to meet each other and help others. THANKS!