Mudge

[BigGrey]

Sad to hear about Mudge. He never failed to put a smile on my face. My condolences.

[Matt Gunsch]

I am at a loss for words, I never met Mudge other than chatting thru WIX but I wish I had. Mudge sent me a custom painted motorcyle helmet that i used on special occasions, it now has one more reason to charished.

God speed Mudge, I hope there is a P-38 waiting for you

[Mark Allen M]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVRXn5Qjqs0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6McV4L_K7xA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awi6A9eLZ3k

"A solo flight in a P-38L on a breezy summer day,
Up out of Santa Rosa, and up over Bodega Bay.
Broken white cumulus cauliflower clouds gently floated by,
And this day I will always remember, until the day I die.

Music, I wanted music, so I turned on commercial radio,
And what a surprise-the station I got, was XEMO, in Mexico.
Instead of the usual Latin fare, to my amazement and delight,
Sounded the thrilling Blue Danube Waltz, crowning my favorite flight.

From my earliest years I loved music, the Victrola in our house
Was sheer magic to me, especially the waltzes of Johan Strauss.
That beautiful city, Vienna, often chided for her naughty faults,
Was the world's capitol of music, and she gave us the Viennese waltz.

Lured by the mood and the rhythm, the lilting three-quarter time,
I waltzed above and below each cloud, in smooth descent and climb.
I looped and rolled and Immelmanned, wing-overs and chandelles,
Sweet lazy eights and rallentandos lent their soaring spells.

Suddenly the music stopped, and staccato Spanish was spoken,
I turned it off, tuned in on my base, for now the spell was broken.
Coming in to land, I felt a strange bitter-sweet confusion.
Did this fabulous flight really happen, was this just a dreamy illusion?

Feet on the ground, I pondered. Was this ecstasy real or false?
This I know: The Lightning, clouds, and I, all fused into the Viennese waltz.
Few days of my life have been perfect, but this unforgettable day,
I relive the P-38 waltz with the clouds, up over Bodega Bay."

Rest in Peace ...

[Jerry O'Neill]

I always enjoyed Mudge's posts. My condolences to Mrs. Mudge and family.
Blue skies, Brad, and Godspeed.

[mustangdriver]

Farewell Sir. It was always a pleasure.

[K5DH]

I was wondering what was up with Mudge because I hadn't read anything from him in a long time. Very sad to learn of his passing. He will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

[seagull61785]

He seemed to post with an economy of words, but always to the point and making excellent sense. Not without humour I would like to add.

He will be missed.

Mudge the Departed

From Seagull the Saddened.

[APG85]

I am truly sorry to read about this. I always enjoyed his posts.
Fair winds Mudge. God bless you and your family...

[Jeff Hunt]

He has been missed in the TOM tent for a couple of years now. I will always remember him sitting just inside the edge of the tent to stay out of the sun until something that really peaked his interest would take to the air. Always the spinner of a good yarn, he was a great fellow to sit and chat with.

Condolences to you Mrs. Mudge.

Jeff

[Lynn Allen]

Very sad to hear about the loss of Mudge, He'll be missed by all. My condolences to his family...

Lynn

[CWBuff]

I neither met the man, nor had any direct communication with him through the forum.
But he never failed to provide a chuckle with his sharp wit or provoke thought with his plainspoken frankness.


Steve the disheartened.


Fade to Black...

[6trn4brn]

Oh no

So sorry for your loss Ma'am. As many others have said, his wit and dry sense of humor was so entertaining. He will be missed.

[Waltz41]

Very sad to hear. RIP Mudge.

[Nathan]

I am deeply saddened and hurt to hear this news. I've been thinking of him a lot as he hasn't been posting for months now. Met him many times, first time was at Thundre 2010. Im waiting in line and someone behind me with a shallow voice said quietly, "Hi Nathan". Turned around and looked up..it was Mudge!

We love you and we will miss you Mudge...............RIP

Prayers to the family. The WIX forum lost one of the greats.

Nathan(the heartbroken)

[Fouga23]

He will be missed. RIP Mudge, it was great reading you here. Condolences to the family and friends.