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Sunbeam lodge · 03-24-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Islander

You may have seen the wooden bear on Bear Island facing Pine Island. It was purchased from donations as a memorial to our son Stetson. During the summer many boats with children visit "Phillip the Bear."

Sorry to hear about your son. I live across from Beaver Island and always take the children by your place to see the bear. While here in Naples Florida for the winter the first thing I do every morning is to check your Bear Cam to see what is happening on the lake and get ready for the treck home..
Good luck in your journey.

BroadHopper · 03-24-2010, 06:55 PM

about the loss of your son at a very tender age. The bear 'memorial' is fitting as it gives many children something to look forward to. Now that I know the story behind it, I would let my daughters know.

Good Luck on your flight. What a bucket list!

jayp603 · 03-25-2010, 06:45 AM

about your son, cant imagine the heartbreak. keep us posted on your flight.

SIKSUKR · 03-25-2010, 10:08 AM

Great memorial BI.

Islander · 04-26-2010, 11:07 PM

Almost missed this article in the Citizen

http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll...935/-1/CITIZEN

LIforrelaxin · 04-27-2010, 08:35 AM

BI,

You have always shared a piece of your adventures with us, and that is just a testament to the type of person you are. Although you are doing these things for yourself, you don't mind letting us in on the adventure to some degree.

I have of course seen the bear by your place on the Island. I never realized the significance. I know there are now words to say about the loss so I will not. (Yep, even big stubborn guys like me get tears in my eyes about things like this).

Hopefully someday at a forum fest or by some chance meeting we will have the chance to meet. You strike me as the type of person that makes everyone that much better of just for having known.

ok not to mention, I think your a great debate opponent!!!....

Lakesrider · 04-27-2010, 07:51 PM

Wow. I too have motored by "The Bear" not knowing it was a memorial to a lost son. Now that I know, I will give it a little nod and a little wink, and say a prayer.

lawn psycho · 04-27-2010, 07:54 PM

So what's the earliest you could expect to go up? WAY FREAKING COOL!!

Given the steep price I hope they at least keep you updated fairly often.

Bear Islander · 04-28-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lawn psycho

So what's the earliest you could expect to go up? WAY FREAKING COOL!!

Given the steep price I hope they at least keep you updated fairly often.

When I fly depends on how the current testing program goes. I hope it's in about a year.

Virgin Galactic has a website where future astronauts can get together. And there are special events, adventure trips etc. We also have some astronaut training we go through like zero-g flights and riding the centrifuge at the National Space Training Center. I have been centrifuged to 6 gravities, a fantastic ride.

SIKSUKR · 04-28-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear Islander

I have been centrifuged to 6 gravities, a fantastic ride.

I think we should have a 4 G limit.

Sorry BI. Good luck on your adventure. Will I be able to e-mail you in space like the South Pole?

03-24-2010, 06:55 PM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,621 Thanks: 3,248 Thanked 1,119 Times in 803 Posts	Sorry to hear............... about the loss of your son at a very tender age. The bear 'memorial' is fitting as it gives many children something to look forward to. Now that I know the story behind it, I would let my daughters know. Good Luck on your flight. What a bucket list! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

03-25-2010, 06:45 AM	#3
jayp603 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 50 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	so sorry about your son, cant imagine the heartbreak. keep us posted on your flight.

03-25-2010, 10:08 AM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Great memorial BI. __________________ SIKSUKR

04-27-2010, 08:35 AM	#6
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,930 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 902 Times in 532 Posts	BI, You have always shared a piece of your adventures with us, and that is just a testament to the type of person you are. Although you are doing these things for yourself, you don't mind letting us in on the adventure to some degree. I have of course seen the bear by your place on the Island. I never realized the significance. I know there are now words to say about the loss so I will not. (Yep, even big stubborn guys like me get tears in my eyes about things like this). Hopefully someday at a forum fest or by some chance meeting we will have the chance to meet. You strike me as the type of person that makes everyone that much better of just for having known. ok not to mention, I think your a great debate opponent!!!.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

04-26-2010, 11:07 PM	#5
Islander Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Almost missed this article in the Citizen http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll...935/-1/CITIZEN

04-27-2010, 07:51 PM	#7
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Wow. I too have motored by "The Bear" not knowing it was a memorial to a lost son. Now that I know, I will give it a little nod and a little wink, and say a prayer.

04-27-2010, 07:54 PM	#8
lawn psycho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On the move... Posts: 987 Thanks: 113 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts	So what's the earliest you could expect to go up? WAY FREAKING COOL!! Given the steep price I hope they at least keep you updated fairly often.