Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2020 21:45:34 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: It was always about the bets 180 Once again it was not a late night but it was fun and the drinking was very limited and there were no cigarettes. I was back in my room by 11:00 and soundly asleep shortly after. I was up early and put coffee on and was waiting for Cole as it appeared to be another great day. The run was all of us and Sean and I took a ribbing for missing yesterday. Once the run was complete, I filled my travel mug and left for the gym to workout. I have to admit that finding time was difficult even with no school. Back at home I called Beth and JJ and firmed the timing up for the day and set the alarm on my phone to call for reservations. I asked dad about a good place to seat on Mt. Washington and then remembered the place Jack and I went to, The Tin Angle. It would be great and casual and an outstanding view. Then I thought the Grandview Saloon and decide to try that for 7:30 and secured reservations. I was upfront about the group being underage and gave them my card number, to hold the reservation. I showered, shaved and dried off and looked in the mirror and was still pleased and was also pleased with my weight at 222. I dressed in Jeans and a tight tee and found baggy trunks and a towel and threw them in a bag. I took the time to check my emails and saw one from Jack. I opened it and it simply said wheels up at 7:30 you know the routine, see you there. I picked up Beth when she got in the car there was a big intense kiss. I was thinking shit, I'm already horny. We picked up JJ and finally Dee and while JJ was getting her, I got another intense kiss. I said so I take it you are glad to see me? All I got was a slight punch in the arm. At Sandcastle's, I was glad to see that it wasn't a mob scene and we changed into suits and JJ and were talking as we waited for the girls. When they came out my jaw dropped when I saw Beth and fuck, I was instantly hard and thankful for the baggy trunks. She came up to me gave me a hug and felt me up saying, so you like what you see? I laughed and said why did it take so long for you to put so little on. She laughed and asked, so how long did it take you to squeeze into that tee shirt you wore? I laughed and said good point. We claimed a spot and it was off to the water slides and after 4 rides with the lines getting longer, it was off to the lazy river. Beth and I were just laying in a big tube and chatting and then there was a hand on my thigh and I was in no mood to move it and then it was slightly under my trunks and I moved to make it easier and more discrete and I felt her fingers on my balls and fuck I was at full mask. She stopped and kissed me and said while laughing, well that was progress, I thought for sure I would be stopped. There was no way I was getting under anything she had on, so I simply kissed her. We reached the end of the river and JJ and Dee were right behind us and I noticed he was more than a little clubbed up. We found our stuff and I asked if they wanted to eat here or go somewhere else. JJ said how about Greentree as its close. Both girls looked and i said well this is really fun so let's go. It was a quick shower and once again JJ and were waiting on the girls. We found the car in a very full parking lot and drove to the bar in Greentree. I got the usual greeting and said usual rules please, except for me and it needs to be iced tea. We found a booth and I told the girls, iced tea means beer and sprite means white wine. That they should order half sandwiches unless they wanted to feed the entire family. Everyone ordered iced tea and when the drinks came it was 3 beers and an iced tea. Everyone looked and I said flying lessons tomorrow and I shouldn't drink. I said next round will be exactly what you order, it's one and done for the beers. We all ordered sandwiches and everyone took my advice and ordered half sandwiches. I cancelled the fries and ordered a basket of fries. We had a great meal and Beth kept feeling me up so I decided turn about was fair play and started feeling her up. She lean in and whispered the fore play is fun, can it go further back at your place? I said fore play is fun. Then I added we need to talk and I'm getting damn close, but this is a big step for me, so not today. She smiled and whispered back, I knew that's what you would say. The girls were amazed when there was no bill. We drove home and I dropped Dee off then JJ and went to Beth's. I gave her a big kiss and said babe, thanks for understanding about the guys being in town and for not pushing the sex thing. I was serious about it being close but not yet. I kissed her again and walked her to the car. Back at home dad and Megan were on the back patio and I joined them with an Arnold Palmer. The both looked and dad asked son, where is the beer? I said in the refrigerator I imagine, do you need one? They both laughed and dad said Mike, what's up? I said a long cross country flying lesson tomorrow so I'm not drinking. Where are you going? Well Jack thinks St. Louis and I will see if we can change it to Blacksburg. Megan said, St. Louis please there are no mountains. I said it's simply too far. Then she asked what I was up to all day and I said, well JJ and I and the girls went to Sandcastle and then to Greentree to eat. Just a teen day, nothing dramatic. I said that JJ, Sean and Ray were having dinner on Mt Washington and that I would be home early as it was wheels up at 7:30, according to Jack. Dad immediately asked, why not Jim? I said he need another take on my ability. There will be a lot of lessons this week and if I pass an exam and those two agree, I get to Solo. Dad turned pale and I said dad, it fine as I've landed every time we have been up. I'm very careful and neither of the Majors take it easy on me. With that, I decided to get out of Dodge and went to my room and called Jack. When he answered, I said can we fly to Blacksburg tomorrow that about 90 minutes and that would give me three hours. St. Louis is kinda far and long. He said well we can fly to Blacksburg have breakfast/lunch and come back the long way through Harrisburg. I said fine, but you need to file the flight plan as I assume I am being moved to IFR's he said correct and that's a chore for me as I hate being tied down to a fucking plan, I'll adjust. Let's make wheels up at 7 so be there at 6:00. Oh, no drinking. I said my last beer was last night so I'm good and I'll chock down ice tea tonight. So how are the wedding plans? He laughed and said complicated and we can talk tomorrow, it's not like we won't have all day. I said well I have not gotten that special request from Riley, as of yet. He screamed, BABE YOU NEED TO TALK TO THE JERK ON THE PHONE. Riley got on saying, sorry about that, I have a big favor to ask. I said ok, ask. Any day between Christmas and the 31st can asshole have our reception at Oakmont, I'm hoping EARLY dinner and about 200 people. I said well I'll get a loan and see what I can do. She laughed and said thanks. I changed into appropriate clothes and went downstairs and joined dad and Megan in the game room. Right on time there was a mob in the kitchen and we loaded into my car and drove to the restaurant. We had a great table with a better view and drinks were ordered and as they were all soft drinks there was no issue. This time I started on Ray about his college choice asking would he give up this terrific view for the hills of backwater Virginia. Sean almost fell out of his seat laughing. Then I asked when he was visiting Pitt and he said soon. I asked when he had to be back at school and he said, that's complicated and changed the subject. Collectively we were all good with that and it turned into a very fun and relaxing time. It was amazing how well we all got along together. Dinner was great and we even ordered desert. I remembered to mention that I was not running tomorrow unless they wanted to meet up at 4:00. Ray laughed and said we didn't think you would be back by then. The ride home was uneventful and they all went to the apartment and I went in the house and said good night to dad and Megan. I asked about Cole and was told with his new girlfriend. I said please tell him not to wake me and I went upstairs and jumped into the shower dried off set the alarm and climbed into bed. I was excited about the day and tomorrow and fell asleep thinking how good it felt when Beth was playing with my balls. The next morning I was up before the alarm and rearing to go. I grabbed a travel mug and filled it with coffee and was off. As was typical the airplane was there and I started my check list using a card in my log book. I was just about finished when Jack appeared asking if the bird was safe to fly, I said still working on that and I continued to work on the checklist. Finally I checked the fluids and said Jack, we are good to go. I looked around and Jack was coming out of the building. He said, flight plans. Are you up on your studies? I said yes. He said well we will see, get in. I asked if he wanted to do a check? He said well if you feel it's safe to put your ass in there, I'm good. Once inside he said what's different today? I said it's windy. So what's ATIS telling you? I replied, well put the headphones on and find out. I knew the winds were 5 knots gusting to 10 knots out of NW. Jack listened and asked what does that tell you and I said crosswind. He said correct, have you done that before? I said, no but I think I'm good. He said if I say hands free it's my plane and don't fucking hesitate. I said, understood. We started with the inside checklist and I started it up. Jack said nothing just looked, I checked the oil pressure and the gas gauge, looked at Jack and I asked, you ready? He said are you? I said flight plan please, I want to look at it. I reviewed it and said ready. He said and the crosswind? I said aileron full into the wind, reduce it as craft responds and right rudder. He didn't say anything so I simply said: Allegheny ground, Cessna One Seven Two Romeo Kilo, at line service, taxi for takeoff with Lima, northeast departure. A few seconds later I heard: Cessna One Seven Two Romeo Kilo, Allegheny ground, taxi to runway one six via taxi way alpha, cross runway Two-two. I rechecked the airport map and started off. Once there I said: Allegheny Tower, Cessna One Seven Two Romeo Kilo, ready for takeoff. Almost immediately I heard: Cessna One Seven Two Romeo Kilo, cleared for takeoff one-six, left turn approved I put the Aileron hard left adjusted the rudder and started off. I kept the center line and increased rpm and I felt a slight drift so I moved the Aileron slightly and before I knew we were climbing an I turned slightly into the wind. Then I was instructed to a heading and an altitude and we were heading to Blacksburg. Once we were clear of the area and no communications till the Charleston hand off, Jack asked, I'm here why? I laughed and said so you could suck my cock and we both laughed. There was a lot of the tower to us communication that I needed help with and Jack was very patient. He made me do it all but schooled me. Was constantly scanning around and checking the instruments when all of a sudden the engine stopped. I didn't even think, I immediately pushed the start button and it fired right up and I looked at Jack who was laughing. He said well that was the fastest, calmest stall test, I have ever seen. I shook my head and asked, so if it would not have started then what? Well there is a small airfield a mile over and and we would easily put her down over there, but good job. Do you ever get raddled? I said yes, usually after the fact and you are an ass. As we approached the small executive airport near Blacksburg, I checked the ATIS and there were no winds so I radioed the tower identified my self and position and asked permission to land with ATIS. We were cleared for landing as the winds were calm it was a routine landing and I did it with no hops. We taxied to the service area and deplaned and went in the small terminal. Called a Cab and had lunch right off campus. It was a fun time with Jack and once we were finished eating it was back to the airport. I did the checklist and checked the fuel levels and we were off in very calm weather. I was able to deal with the various tower transfer with less and less assistance from Jack. We got just outside Harrisburg and asked for a 270 heading and were on our way home. I checked the ATIS just about 10 miles out and and at 5 miles checked in with ID, location and asked for landing clearance. There was little or no wind and this time, I must have been tired or something and it was a one hop landing and Jack immediately blasted my ass. Saying that I stopped paying attention as I was too confident. I told him that I didn't think that was the case but that I thought that I was tired and less focused. He asked so dude, what the fuck is the difference? I looked at him and said I get it but there is a difference to me. Jack said Mike, that was an easy landing. Then he said you were so good all day. Make sure you understand the issues, for the record that was a reasonable landing. You are so fucking good, reasonable pisses me off. Then he put his arm around me and said that was an excellent day, I would let you solo tomorrow. He asked for my log book, wrote in it and handed it back. I said thanks, but I need to study more and get comms. down, but this was fun. I drove home and went right to my room, stripped and jumped into bed. I woke after about an hour went downstairs grabbed an iced tea and maybe a salad and sat down with the paper. Just then my phone rang and it was Major Jim. He said well you hit a home run with Jack today. I said well there was that last landing and Jim laughed saying he had to rag your ass about something. By the way did you check your log book? I said nope, in fact I left it in the car. Well when you do don't get any ideas, there is a solo certification, it's good for 90 days and I'm asking you not to use it until we have more flying time. I said Jim, I'm actually good with that. It was fun but exhausting. Mike it get much more relaxing as you get familiar with the language. Study and let me know when you are ready for the test. I said thanks. He said I guess you haven't seen the business section today? I said I was just getting to that, why? Well I did it, it was my turn to send a message. I said thanks and I'll see you tomorrow. Back at the paper I saw a medium sized article indicating that MJS Enterprises would be delaying the start of building 2 because of zoning issues. I went right to my phone and there were 4 messages from the Mayor. I laughed and sent an email to Major Jim and asked him to call the Mayor. Just then Cole came in and asked if I had looked at the sports page? I said that was next and I opened it and there was an article about my round of golf with Coach B at Oakmont and a player and a recruit. They even had our scores and that we stayed for lunch. Then the article went on to say that even with my score, I wasn't the best golfer in the house and my stepbrother Cole was a world ranked junior golfer. Then went on to list the tournaments he was splaying in. I immediately called Liam and he answered saying Mike it wasn't Bill or me, I'm not that fucking stupid, but I get why you should ask. I also can tell you it wasn't Bill. Oh, we both need to find a way to thank you for the scholarships. I said Liam we can talk about that sometime soon and I trust you. I called Jim and said Major, check the sports page and I need answers. He said that he just saw it and understands. I copied and scanned the article and emailed it to Coach B. I reread the article two more times and thought it was legit but I was pissed about the details and glad for the mention of Cole. I just need to know the source and I would call the reporter tomorrow. It had to be an Oakmont leak. The question were who and why. I took the paper up to the apartment and showed it to Sean and Ray. Sean said well that's fucking fantastic, everyone knows I can't play worth shit. Then he said MJ, I get that you are pissed, just make it bigger. I said well figure something out that we can do tomorrow night and I bet I'll have answers by then. Ray immediately said I'll take that bet. I laughed and said goodnight. Back in the house I found dad and we talked and his guess was someone at Oakmont and the Mayor. The question then is why? Well the answer to that is that you scare him. It was a poor attempt to make you look bad, all you did was play golf with your future coach, a friend and your cousin. You paid for everything so what's the big deal. Dad, it's the integrity around all this. Then I changed the topic to the flight and how much fun it was and that we even had lunch in Blacksburg. Dad clearly didn't want to talk about it so I thought it's time to have Jim talk with him about private aircraft safety. I simply said good night and I'll see you in the morning. Up stairs, I checked in with Cole and asked about his dates with Mandy and he said so far so good and Sam and Kathy are really connected at the hip. Then he said MJ, I'm starting driving lessons this week and I'm so excited and my birthday is less than a month away. Dude, you have no idea how happy that makes me. I said see you for the run. The run was a blast as the larger group and everyone being in shape there was banter and kidding. It was a quick shower and off to the office. I didn't feel like making coffee so I did the McDonalds drive thru. It was early and there were a good many people working but in the executive area, I was the first one in. I immediately started on my emails and made notes concerning the voicemails. With that done I looked at the piles on my desk and there was a set of drawings, which were the long awaited "as built" ones. The other stuff was routine. With my desk clear, I went to fill my coffee and said good morning to Ruth. When I returned Ruth said that there was a Bob from Oakmont holding for you. It was the head Pro and he started with an apology about the newspaper article. I asked if he knew how it happened and he said yes and that it was a former assistant Pro who sent it to a friend and that he was not sure what happened after that. I said, thanks and you could hire the dude back, if he wanted and I asked to be transferred to Clark. Clark answered with Mr. Simmons what can I do for you? I said, good morning and I was wondering if there was a chance you could host a 200 person wedding some day between Christmas and Dec. 30th? He was quiet for a moment and said well there is the evening of the 28th open and the 29th for a lunch event. I said please reserve the 28th and just as I said that Riley showed up for the morning meeting. I asked Clark to hold a moment and asked if the 28th worked for the wedding and she smiled and said absolutely. I got Clack on and said that will work nicely. We will be in touch. Mr. Simmons, please tell me that isn't your wedding, I laughed and said God no. I thanked him and hung up. Riley sat down and said thanks, that was very nice of you. We got to work and I handed her the new set of drawings and she was elated. Then, I asked if we had a date for the Michigan trip and I was told not yet and they were talking about delivering some furniture and holding the meeting here as they wanted real pictures of the site. It was my turn to be elated as I was having fun and Sean wouldn't be here all that long. Once Riley left, I started on the structure of the company and was pretty comfortable where we stood. What I deeded now was a department list and the numbers in the department. I know all that was done by Jodie as they laid out the furniture. I called Mason and asked, if he still had that information and he said yes and that he could have it to me tomorrow morning, I said thanks and great job. There was a lot of unstructured time on my schedule and while it helped others it was just ok for me. Major Jim knocked and I waved him in. He said that article you wanted looked into was complicated. It started with a Pro at Oakmont (fired) and then to a friend and to the city council president and then to the reporter. I thought for a minute and said well let's let this go. It's a shame jobs were lost. He asked about the course work and when I might be ready to take the test and I said this weekend and I have a CMU test Saturday morning, if I pass I'll have 9 credits in the bank. He asked, when do you fit this in and I said usually around midnight. He asked if I was interested in flying tomorrow around 4:00 and home by 8:00 I said sure. Then he handed me a pamphlet with instruction on cross wind landings and I said Jim, I already have this and it scares the shot out of me, he laughed and said good. I'll see you tomorrow wheels up at 4. I was starving so I went and asked Ruth if there was a place that delivered food? She said sure, what do you want? I said the phone number as you are not ordering food or me. She gave me the number and said, simply have them charge it to the account. I thought about that for a minute and said, absolutely no and unless it's business meeting that stops today. She looked at me and said, well that's about time. She handed me a menu and I went to my office and ordered a chicken salad with Italian dressing and gave them my credit card. Once the food came I kept working on the reorganization and sent a message to HR and Accounting asking for costs of each department. I looked at the time and went to find Kyle. We talked in his office and Dillon joined us. I said, I have have furniture drawing and I would be working to locate, departments and eventually people in actual places. They were both happy as it would enable them to set the computer network. It was a very productive meeting. I went back to my office and shut down the computer. I jumped into the car and went right to the gym for a workout. I started to increase some reps as it gets harder and harder to make time for the workouts. I enjoyed the time in the sauna and it was home starving. As soon as I went in the house, I knew things were different, all the guys were there and Sean handed me a beer and said, change clothes into something more comfortable, dinner is almost ready. I said fucking awesome as I'm starved. Up in my room I was getting dressed Ray opened the door and came in and sat in a chair. I asked what's up? He asked, so how was our bet. I said well you lost and some poor Pro at Oakmont lost his job. He said Mike, I don't give a fuck about the bet, well right now but I need a big favor. Around 9:00 tonight I have a meeting with Mark and Janet. I said your mom and dad? He said Janet and Mark. I asked, so what do you need? He said you to attend the meeting with me. He said, I'm asking to be emancipated. I said, ok then what? I will be free and homeless. I said well free but you will be here. He said correct but homeless in the eyes of the law. I can attend any school I want and there is nothing anyone can do about it and I'm going to our school and graduating with my friends. Oh, I'm playing football. I said Ray, are you sure about all this? He said yes and the papers are all ready they just need to sign them to avoid a legal showdown. I got up tried to pull him to his feet and damn, I couldn't do it. Ray laughed and said so things have changed. I'm bigger and stronger but dude, I care about you. He stood up and asked, so can you help. I went up to him, pushed him against the wall and said, things haven't changed that much and I gave him a hug. Dude I'm glad to help and actually looking forward to this. He said thanks, they are coming here. Back downstairs it was t-bones, potatoes and corn all cooked on the grill. It turned out that Cole was in charge of the grill and the menu. We were all squeezed into the kitchen island and I had my last beer of the night. The food was very good and well cooked. I asked Cole were the rents were and he said at the club. We ate laughed and had a blast. Once we were finished it was a total group effort. Once it was clean, Sean and I went outside and talked. He was drinking beer and me an Arnold Palmer. He said Mike this little vacation is so much fun, I can't get over that you would move to Blacksburg. Sean, it is for my sanity, I would not have a second to fuck around if I stayed here. I went inside refilled my drink and went outside again and JJ joined us. He said ok Sean, fill us in on the VT thing. Sean said guys, the recruits are outstanding and Coach is building early. I'm here with you guys and Rod, is in North Carolina and we are both team building. Your class is off the charts and I'm fucking glad I was red shirted as I'll have 3 years with you guys. I looked at the time and excused my self and went inside to my room with Ray and he filled me in more about the meeting. He assured me it would be ugly and that he didn't give a fuck, he simply wanted them out of his life. We just sat there talking and there was a knock on the door and Cole said Ray your parents are here. He said we will be right down. We went down stairs and I said hello, would you please follow me and the 4 of us went into dad's office and closed the door. THANKS FOR READING AND I REALLY ENJOY YOUR COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS. PLEASE IF POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTE TO NIFTY.