Awesome

Beautiful day and I was cruising down to Montgomery to buy some stamps and do a few errands and the huge ladder truck was stretching it's wings at the station. Couldn't resist taking a pic although I could not get all of the ladder extension in the pic. Montgomery has 2 fire stations that are very close to April Sound, this includes the EMS attachments. From past experience, I can say that they are always "johnny on the spot" when needed.

Another trip tomorrow, so I'll be away for awhile. Will bring back pics and post asap. Not taking the netbook on this trip.

Today's thought from good ole' Ben Franklin, one of my favorites "Speak ill of no man but speak all the good you know". Have a great week.

Double Hitter

No, I'm not talking baseball, even though the World Series is exciting - I'm talking the date, November 3......November 3, 1963 my oldest son, Stephen was born. Click on the pic to see the details....Stephen (aka Steve) was a cute, rough and tumble little kid who loved anything with wheels. Today, Stephen is still a cute, rough and tumble guy who loves anything with wheels (i.e. bikes). He is a devoted son, wonderful husband and father and loving brother and I wish him many more great years. He has done himself proud, worked hard and accomplished much - never wavering in his love for wheels. Switching gears to the 2nd important November 3 - first Tuesday of November - it's time to VOTE! Whatever elections are held in your area - it's important to do your civic duty, a responsibility and an obligation to honor this privilege.

Happy happy birthday Stephen and don't forget to VOTE! have a greatttttttttt day!

Spruce Goose - 1947 & today

http://www.sprucegoose.org/aircraft_artifacts/exhibits.html

In 1947, on this date, Howard Hughes piloted his huge wooden flying boat, "Spruce Goose" on it's only flight, which lasted about a minute over Long Beach Harbor in CA.

Last year (2008), I had the opportunity to actually see the Spruce Goose. I had traveled to Seattle for my granddaughter's birthday and my plans to follow up by going to LA to see my daughter and son-in-law fell thru. So I decided to take a detour, via Portland, OR. One of the fun things I did was take a "gambling bus" to Spirit Mountain, a very large and lovely Indian casino. On the way, as we passed thru beautiful countryside, we came upon the Evergreen Aviation Museum. Although the bus did not stop, we could see the Spruce Goose very plainly - it was a real thrill. I've never forgotten it and also, the countryside in Oregon is absolutely soooo beautiful. I'd love to take that trip again, this time making special plans to actually go to the museum. Check out the link above to see more about the Goose.

Today's thought from Rene Descartes "If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things".

Gray Matter Sunday #8

This is a great choice, especially with Veterans Day approaching. I'll be gone (again) so this will be today and next Sunday's Gray Matter. Even though many years have passed since this appeared in the WSJ October 1982, and many things have changed in our country, I would like to believe that PATRIOTISM is still alive and well in the USA. Sometimes I wonder!

For this message, United received 4,942 letters and mailed 23,559 reprints. When "Dear Abby" or Ann Landers reprint our messages, we know that they have reached millions. And when Abigail or Ann say, "Beautiful", as "Dear Abby" did for this one, we know we've done something right.

Boooooooo..........Sights around Montgomery

'Twas Halloween Day and all thru Montgomery, it was happening...Bazaar at the Storage Company (Fall Back Bazaar), at the Tennis Center in April Sound, preparations for the carnival this evening, and a few colourful characters hanging around. Added plus - a beautiful sunny day. How bad can this all be? I'd say pretty good.

Hope your day and eve is filled with fun and surprises.

Happy Trick or Treating...and don't forget to "fall back"....

ASLA Craft Luncheon Pics

Today was the ASLA Ladies Luncheon and Craft Show. There were approximately 50 vendors and lots of early shoppers (members) then luncheon and more shopping for the general public. It was a lot of fun, good spirits and as usual, Chef Paul prepared a great luncheon. I purchased several gifts for the holidays and naturally a little something for myself. It was nice to see everyone as I have missed several functions because of travel. Unfortunately I will miss almost all of the November functions and December functions. sigh...

Oh well, there is always next year.

Today's thought from Syrus "To lose a friend is the greatest of all losses."

ASLA Craft Luncheon

friends at luncheon....