Comments on: Saturday at the Aerodrome

By: Navig8r

Navig8r — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:16:48 +0000

“since I hung my khakis up for the last time. I have to say I’m still not quite used to it.”

It’s a little over 10 years for me and I still feel the same as you. Of course, I have been working for the Navy or DoD ever since, so I’ve never been far from the fold. Then again, I still feel like I’m 25, except when the aching back reminds me that I’m twice that. Doesn’t keep me from trying to act that young, though.

By: Idaho Joe

Idaho Joe — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:09:21 +0000

Sounds like a great weekend Captain. I really think I’ve got to save up and buy the daughter a set of flights for DLI graduation. You know, so Dad can gun her.

I spent my last weekend as a temporary bachelor attending a salute to North American Aviation days at the Warhawk museum in Nampa Idaho. P-51s and AT-6s as far as the eye could see and even a B-25. The talk by triple Ace Bud Anderson was something I’m glad I didn’t miss. Great old guy, great stories and some good laughs. Especially when a young boy asked him how he came to name his P-51 “Old Crow.” As you may understand there is a story for public consumption and a story for over a few drinks.

The daughters in the Navy in California, the sons off with the CAP in Mississippi and the wife is winging her way back from Europe after visiting various and sundry old exchange students. Me, I stayed home and titled a bathroom.

And if I haven’t mentioned it, next years exchange student is a cute young lady from Norway whose blonde, blue and freckled. It’s a tough job, but someones got to do it.

By: lex

lex — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:24:32 +0000

We saw “Up”actually. It’d have been “The Hurt Locker” had your host been solo, but the Pixar film was a superior date night. Good stuff, too.

By: Edward

Edward — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:53:45 +0000

Given the predilection for photos (especially ambiguous and otherwise) to be posted on the internet, it is wise indeed to let the Hobbit know of any photos taken of you with comely guest pilots. Think too of the Photoshop options available to those who are of less benign intent, and of a different political persuasion.

It is best the Hobbit be forewarned and the knives stay in that tasteful wooden block in the kitchen than be planted elsewhere to the great loss of all and sundry.

Oh, and the Nose on your Face has an exclusive on the Nork cyber attack on the US:

http://www.thenoseonyourface.com/conservative-satire/tnoyf-exclusive-north-korean-computer-virus-plays-eerie-message-from-kim-jong-il/

By: Comjam

Comjam — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:09:35 +0000

Lex:
A day spent flying…
So much so that after a month off for both personal and health reasons, I’m back in the saddle this afternoon. Albeit under the hood, being flogged soundly into near-competency on all the knobs, buttons and screens on the Cirrus. But also knowing that, all things going as planned, I’ll be doing my BFR next weekend in the Citabria, as she is now on floats for the summer! You have to pay to play…

VR,
Comjam

By: Kris, in New England

Kris, in New England — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:46:06 +0000

Sounds like a great day capped off with a date night with the Hobbit. Date nights are lovely things at this age, aren’t they. No pressure or expectations – you just know it’s going to be a good time with your loved one.

The Oracle and I did the same thing last night – took in “Transformers” then went out for an ice cream at the local drive-in. A bit chilly air portending the rain to come last night – and it was quite a nice way to finish an already nice day.

So…what movie did you see?