Me and Yeager's Grandaughter

Reading through the messages in this forum, I started thinking you guys might get a kick out of this story. So, here it goes!

When I was in college, I lived in a dormitory for a while that was co-ed. Down the hall from me was a young, stunning brunette girl who I got to know. One day she mentions to me that her last name is Yeager... I was like... "Wow, just like Chuck Yeager, eh?"

Then she says, "Ya... he's my Granddad."

"Wait, are you kidding? Really? Holy cow that's amazing!!" I proceeded to fawn over her even more knowing that she was from flight royalty. I mean really, I was one step removed from General Yeager himself! Well, we kept talking for a while and I suddenly remembered something that I thought she'd get a kick out of.

"You know, I just remembered, my dad used to fly in a squadron that your grandfather was the commander of. In fact, I even have a picture of your grandfather pinning a medal on my father's uniform."

So she says, "Wow, no kidding... why don't you get the picture to me and I'll have my grandfather sign it for you!"

Ok guys, this is where I crash and burn... We were pretty good friends and I kind of felt like teasing her a bit, so I say, "How about I get my dad to sign a copy of it, and we can send it to your grandfather? Ha Ha..." In any event, she took it like I meant it, just a funny joke and we carried on the conversation. Honestly, she was one of prettiest girls I'd ever met... not that that matters much... but geez...

Ok, so here is the part where I realize the crash and burn. Later that year, I'm back at home visiting with my parents and I suddenly recall the fact that I'm living in the same dorm as Yeager's granddaughter. I remember the funny way I ended the conversation and I'm eager to tell my father the story... I'm sure he's going to think it was totally awesome of his son to be so 'proud' of his father. So, I relate the story... yep, being proud of what I said to her.

"What!?! I could have had it signed!?!? You DUMMY!!"... ya, he was not happy... We did have a bit of a laugh though, but honestly, I had no idea that he would have wanted it so much... so ya, I did feel like a horse's ass.

I don't know... I think its a funny story. I've attached a copy of the picture below. I'm still totally proud that my dad flew in Yeager's squadron... this was in Vietnam.

Cheers everyone,

Cru

Reading through the messages in this forum, I started thinking you guys might get a kick out of this story. So, here it goes!

Enjoyed that little tale, thanks for posting, the classic DOH moment ;-)

Well, we will assume that since she was pretty, and you were young, that your brain wasn't working properly. Understandable. :D

Well, we will assume that since she was pretty, and you were young, that your brain wasn't working properly. Understandable. :D

LOL... ya... certainly in hindsight, I should have taken the opportunity... Oh well.

LOL... ya... certainly in hindsight, I should have taken the opportunity... Oh well.

So you lost touch with her and have no picture of her either?...too bad...

Sadly, it was only that one year and I transferred to a different college.... As an Air Force brat myself, I was never really the type to stay in touch. Honestly, I can't even remember her name. Jennifer maybe? Oh well, one day she'll read this post and remind me, eh? :)

Well, we will assume that since she was pretty, and you were young, that your brain wasn't working properly. Understandable. :D

+1 :megalol: