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RUSS BRIDGER'S BOOK PUBLISHING blog page - Do you have a book to publish? Let's talk! No costs. The books are available to preview and/or purchase at www.LULU.com (Scroll down to see all books) Formats available: computer download eBooks, and large 8.5" x 11" Softcovers. Click on each book to check it out!! These books make excellent gifts for any occasion to family & friends. You can contact me at rbappraiser@comcast.net .
With great sadness, this is to announce that my brother Russ has passed away from us, as of June 17, 2022.
His obituary can be seen at the following link: https://epilogg.com/obituary/russell-james-bridger-brooklyn-center-mn-usa-5164
I found this on the Oconto County Historical Society web page under the 2011 awards section.
This is the 11th book published by me and authored by "Family & Friends", and is the first one in the "Science Fiction" category. Written by Ernest Meyer, Dark Exodus is now available at www.LULU.com in Softcover for $11.25 (over 400 pages). Reviews welcome!
Coming Soon!! My 11th published book authored by "Family & Friends", and first science fiction story; the second publishing of "Dark Exodus" by Ernest Meyer.
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http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/history-of-the-bagley-nature-area-neighborhood-university-of-mn-duluth-%28and-other-stories%29/12580052My 8th published book is now available. "History of Bagley Nature Area Neighborhood, University of MN., Duluth (and other stories)" is John Larson's 3rd book. "Airplane Rides" and "Bob Jubin - Aviator" are the other two. Available at LULU.com .
"A Night of Coincidences and Success!"
An interesting back story to my 1st flight lesson is that while I had the controls flying at 3500 feet, in the middle of nowhere up there, Tim noticed another plane flying at us a little to the right and a little bit down from us. He grabbed control and sharply banked to the left, and mentioned it was the closest he's come to another plane in the air in over 10 years!! I would guess it was 200 yards away from us as we passed each other. Lookee there. I'm already telling "tales" of my flying career! I didn't see this plane until we were very close. Yikes!
Sunday, 9/25/2011, was my very first flight lesson for a Sport Pilot certification! What a thrill. It was an absolutely perfect, cool, early fall, almost cloudless, day in southeast Minnesota.
New photos are added relating to the books published. Scroll down to see them.
Hi all,
It's official! John R. (Jack) Larson's new book "Airplane Rides" is now available at www.LULU.com in eBook or Softcover format. This life story of 180 pages combines his occupations of writer, pilot, and photographer. Many great photographs! Thanks for supporting the "Family of books, by Family & Friends".
Would you believe my flight lesson tonight was canceled due to the Tecnam in for maintenance...again? At least I got to talk to my new instructor, Tim, on the phone, and had a nice chat. He is to call me tomorrow morning and advise of the one and only plane for teaching Sport Pilots. I asked him if he liked his job, and he said he loves it so much he would probably do it for free. I said I like that, because I feel the same way about driving bus. Would you believe he works for a publishing company during the day??? What a coincidence.
Well, it turns out that my 1st flight instructor is leaving the company in 2 weeks, having found a job with a commercial airline. I guess that is the goal for most instructors... waiting for a better job.
Would you believe I was stood up by my first flight instructor? I arrived 10 minutes early for my 1st flight lesson that was scheduled last week with the Chief Flight Instructor, and was told I didn't have an appointment listed. Here I am, a 57 year old, mature professional, willing to pay thousands to this company to train me to fly, and I get stood up! WTF? Is this any way to run a railroad? I'm still awaiting an explanation 4 hours later. Man, what a bitter taste in my mouth. This is a heck of a way to start a long-term business relationship.
Today is the day. 11 AM this morning. 1st flight lesson scheduled. Naturally it rained this morning. But, as of 9 AM things are clearing up. Went to bed last night at 11:30 PM and couldn't get to sleep until 2:00 AM. What a surprise. Over 2 hours to wait now. Wish me luck!