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It has to be fate...or at least jelly doughnuts.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:40 pm
by Coops
Someone or something is trying to tell me something.
In 2009 John Hillerman retired to Houston very near to where I work. I basically drive by his house to and from work every day.
In 2009 my old ship, the USS Concord, gets laid up in Pearl Harbor awaiting dispostion (planned to be used in a SINKEX "sink exercise"). The ship was based out of Norfold, Va. when I was on her. In fact she was based in Norfolk all of her career until the late '90s when she was sent to the western Pacific. Now she's in Pearl.
These 2 events can't be just pure coincidence.
God is telling me to finally get my tail to Hawaii. Visit my old ship. Visit MPI filming location like I've always wanted to.
It's a sign.
Re: It has to be fate...or at least jelly doughnuts.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:53 pm
by Styles Bitchley
Coops wrote:Someone or something is trying to tell me something.
In 2009 John Hillerman retired to Houston very near to where I work. I basically drive by his house to and from work every day.
In 2009 my old ship, the USS Concord, gets laid up in Pearl Harbor awaiting dispostion (planned to be used in a SINKEX "sink exercise"). The ship was based out of Norfold, Va. when I was on her. In fact she was based in Norfolk all of her career until the late '90s when she was sent to the western Pacific. Now she's in Pearl.
These 2 events can't be just pure coincidence.
God is telling me to finally get my tail to Hawaii. Visit my old ship. Visit MPI filming location like I've always wanted to.
It's a sign.
I still think you should try to get in touch with Hillerman. Given the fact that you're in Texas, I probably wouldn't march up to his front door, but maybe drop off a letter inviting him to tea on a Sunday afternoon! You'll never regret trying, but you will regret doing nothing.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:57 pm
by Coops
Styles, I've been wrestling with that fact for some time now. On one had I really would like to do an informal interview on behalf of M-M. On the other hand I want to totally respect his well earned privacy. It's a damned catch 22.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:54 pm
by Styles Bitchley
Coops wrote:Styles, I've been wrestling with that fact for some time now. On one had I really would like to do an informal interview on behalf of M-M. On the other hand I want to totally respect his well earned privacy. It's a damned catch 22.
I really don't think you'd be breaching his privacy by contacting him in a letter. Showing up on his front lawn dressed as Magnum singing
Misty might be a bit extreme though.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:03 pm
by Coops
Ok, you've convinced me, I'll do it. I'll sign the letter "Styles Bitchley" in case he gets pissed.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:27 pm
by Styles Bitchley
Coops wrote:Ok, you've convinced me, I'll do it. I'll sign the letter "Styles Bitchley" in case he gets pissed.
Haha. Good luck!
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:35 pm
by AmandaByNight
Styles Bitchley wrote:Coops wrote:Styles, I've been wrestling with that fact for some time now. On one had I really would like to do an informal interview on behalf of M-M. On the other hand I want to totally respect his well earned privacy. It's a damned catch 22.
I really don't think you'd be breaching his privacy by contacting him in a letter. Showing up on his front lawn dressed as Magnum singing
Misty might be a bit extreme though.
HILARIOUS!
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:09 pm
by Majordomo
Keep us updated on how it goes. I would think John would be happy to greet a fan.
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:26 am
by J.J. Walters
Who's the man?
Coops is the man!
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:13 pm
by Coops
LOL! Dunno about that.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:46 pm
by Majordomo
UP-DATE!
UP-DATE!
UP-DATE!
And when you are on his doorstep and waiting for someone to answer......look to the left and imagine you are breaking the fourth wall. Then you will feel as if you are in your own episode of Magnum. Trust me, it will give you courage.
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:53 am
by Coops
Sound advice indeed! Maybe I'll have a can of dog repellant in my hand as well!
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:06 am
by N1095A
Majordomo wrote:UP-DATE!
UP-DATE!
UP-DATE!
And when you are on his doorstep and waiting for someone to answer......look to the left and imagine you are breaking the fourth wall. Then you will feel as if you are in your own episode of Magnum. Trust me, it will give you courage.
And for God's sake, Don't look at the dogs. Work the lock!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:36 am
by Coops
LOL! Nice one.
I've decided not to pursue the going to Hillerman's house idea. I will do just what he asked of us, I will leave him to his privacy.
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:45 am
by Styles Bitchley
Coops wrote:LOL! Nice one.
I've decided not to pursue the going to Hillerman's house idea. I will do just what he asked of us, I will leave him to his privacy.
I thought you were going to just write him a note?