This overeager acorn fell onto our sidewalk recently, but was off target and had poor timing. We are at the height of the acorn season now and are wary of the little projectiles falling from trees, sometimes bouncing off heads before reaching the ground. This produces the time-honored ritual that began decades ago when IContinue reading “Noggin Knocker Season”
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French Polynesia 2012 Day 18: Return To Nuku Hiva and Ua Pou
Saturday Travelogue
Advanced Training
The distinct growl of a big, radial engine grew into a deafening roar as this AT-6, a WW-II advanced trainer airplane, departed a local airstrip recently. Leaving a trail of white smoke from its airshow smoker, it left more than just a passing impression. Decades ago, planes like this prepared young pilots for war inContinue reading “Advanced Training”
Skirting the Storm
The late-season hurricane Rafael formed quickly in the Caribbean and moved north and west but will not be heading our direction. It is projected to proceed due west across the gulf and then downgrade to a tropical storm before reaching Mexico. Yet, clouds on its margin obscured the sky over Ocala (marked with an asteriskContinue reading “Skirting the Storm”
The Calm Before
The Harvest Moon and the Hunter’s Moon have passed and Halloween is a memory accented by discarded candy wrappers. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and soon the full holiday rush will be on. But for now it’s calm; enjoy the peace and quiet of the moment. #holidayrush #harvestmoon #huntersmoon #halloween #holidayseason
Charlie B. Happy
Wow! Look at this active sun with all of its prominences, filaments, spots, and flares. I could go on and on, but wait! Look at the two spots just above center of the photo and also the long, curved filament to the lower right of center. It almost looks like Charlie Brown, only with aContinue reading “Charlie B. Happy”
Well ‘Vetted
A couple of dozen Vettes assembled at the American Legion Post in Lady Lake, Florida, then took off to fly (figuratively) in formation to a local airport to attend a fly-in. Though we drive an Altima, not a Corvette, friends invited us to tag along. It was a fun and engaging group, but we choseContinue reading “Well ‘Vetted”
Flying Colors
Sleek and eye-catching, I can’t help but imagine that its bright colors must add at least 10 mph to its cruise speed. I also wonder what the whirling propeller looks like as it blazes through the sky. Flames come to mind! #airplane #colors #airspeed #flame
Art of Aviation
This beautifully restored Stearman biplane, named “Old Crow,” rested brightly in the morning sun as well as in the mind’s eye on canvas. Thanks to the tender care of Hans Nordsiek of the Netherlands, “Old Crow” has served as his messenger to share the love of flying with children, young and old, in both EuropeContinue reading “Art of Aviation”
French Polynesia 2012 Day 17: Ua Huka, Woodcarvers and Whaleboats
Saturday Travelogue #aranui #marquesas #Ua Huka #frenchpolynesia
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 