Sunday, July 25, 2010

Skyfest 2010

Oh, it's so nice to have Skyfest back! It was a sad year last year when they decided not to have one. But now it's back! And what a great summer day to have it. Almost too hot. I have to admit we were "melting" a little bit on that tarmac! But it sure didn't ruin our fun. Ever since I was a young buck, I've LOVED planes, the look of them, the sound, everything. For a while as a child, I even wanted to be a pilot (of course this was about when TopGun came out!). Seeing as my dad was in the Navy, I got to be around them a lot also. Austin seems to really enjoy them as well (though he could do with less noise!). It was a super day, a bit longer than we originally planned however! It took us 2 hours to get out due to all the people and a medical emergency (not ours luckily!). But we finally made it home and have lots of great memories of the day. Thanks to the Keeneys for joining us for a bit, sorry the boys weren't having much fun... next year!
The Stealth Bomber was doing fly-bys when we were in traffic on Hwy 2
That sums it up!
The KC-135 Refueler
Creepy eyes make a creepy car!

Who knew Pumba had his pilot's license?? lol



Gavin and Austin being good sports for me


I believe this is the Pitts Biplane flown by Jacquie B
Normally I don't do sun glare, but I thought this looked cool





Thank goodness for Camelbacks!


Checking out the crowd
Don't Garrett & Joe look thrilled? lol
I love his natural smile!








EA 18G Growler



F/A-18 Super Hornet
Everyone's vampire crazy! (It's even got my initials on it!)




The UH-1N Iroquois








The F-4 Phantom, my dad used to work on these!
The Phantom, A-10 Thunderbolt & P-51 Mustang
X300 versus Jet Car!


X300



Jet Car


PT-17 Stearman




F/A-18 Super Hornet




(Pix of the Thunderbirds are in the next post....)