tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post8628871711523537901..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: Q is for Harriet Quimby - Pioneer Women in Aviation: A-Z ChallengeSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-45738317585012836472016-04-28T17:12:19.191-07:002016-04-28T17:12:19.191-07:00That's my guess too. An unfortunate miscalcula...That's my guess too. An unfortunate miscalculation. She had no idea there was a balance flaw in the plane! As a parent, the letter would have meant the world to me. We want our children to be happy. Thanks for reading Susan!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-30975690238375990492016-04-28T08:20:16.166-07:002016-04-28T08:20:16.166-07:00A lovely read about this extraordinary woman. My g...A lovely read about this extraordinary woman. My guess is that Willard leant forward, neither were wearing seat belts and the plane tipped. I love her letter to her parents to be read in the event of ...Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-39587242875026298542016-04-20T22:35:40.494-07:002016-04-20T22:35:40.494-07:00Thanks for reading Yvonne!Thanks for reading Yvonne!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-53352918138431609592016-04-20T17:27:57.532-07:002016-04-20T17:27:57.532-07:00A fascinating biography!A fascinating biography!Yvonne Ventrescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935915085584796351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-60627855697249881432016-04-20T14:30:05.260-07:002016-04-20T14:30:05.260-07:00It does feel like a snide comment. It probably cam...It does feel like a snide comment. It probably came from someone who had no idea what she had actually accomplished. I hope they were criticized later....and embarrassed. <br />Yeah, so true... I think I mentioned before these planes remind of the airplanes we put together as kids. Fragile, fragile, fragile!!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-14624130477798207742016-04-20T14:24:09.180-07:002016-04-20T14:24:09.180-07:00You know, that may be true. I think once these wom...You know, that may be true. I think once these women conquered their fears, there was no turning back, Therese Peltier being the exception so far (haven't written the rest yet :) Thanks Lee! Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-41998898898421498452016-04-20T14:19:47.161-07:002016-04-20T14:19:47.161-07:00They were so many pilots to choose from, most of u...They were so many pilots to choose from, most of us knew nothing about and online sources are amazing. So far, only two letters have been hard: X and I. Thanks! Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-65777331954021861912016-04-20T11:54:42.078-07:002016-04-20T11:54:42.078-07:00That kills me that they thought this daring lady w...That kills me that they thought this daring lady would swoon and faint. I had no idea there are that many amazing female aviators out there. She had guts because these planes look like they would crumble if you sneezed on themBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-84032306745881570112016-04-20T08:04:13.316-07:002016-04-20T08:04:13.316-07:00I know all of the women in you series were posing ...I know all of the women in you series were posing for their pictures, and we always try to look our best, our happiest when that happens, but every one of these women look truly happy. I don't get the feeling they're only happy for that picture. Another wonderful story.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-36225930736434756942016-04-20T06:36:23.590-07:002016-04-20T06:36:23.590-07:00I am truly amazed that there were so many women fl...I am truly amazed that there were so many women flying, also amazed at you finding out all about them. Well done Sharon.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.com