RANDOM STUFF...

Heidy-Ho, Blogging Buddies!!

I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving... and did not overindulge any more than you planned.  :)  (Yes, planning one's overindulgences can be beneficial.)

Well, I haven't been terribly busy so I don't have a whole lot to share... but I figured this would be a good time to show you a few random pictures.

First of all, my personal trainer did a BIG reno/expansion at her studio, Sculpture Training.  After spending some time training at a different location (believe it or not, we were working out in my old second grade classroom!), she had a wonderful grand re-opening.  You can visit the "old" studio here so you can compare a little bit.  :)

I know many of you are fans of some of the signs I run across (and others send to me), so I want to share one my friend, Debbie J., sent to me recently.

Finally, I have culled through some of my early-morning walk photos and thought you might enjoy seeing them.  A couple of sunrises, some low fog, and a beautiful moonset make that walk less daunting!

That's really all I have for you today.  I did make a run to the Alexandria Zoo with my friend, Charlotte B., recently.  While she was there to take really good photos, I snapped a few with my phone that I will share with you all soon.

Until next post...

IT'S VERY "PLANE" TO ME!!!

Heidy-Ho, Blogging Pals!!

What fun there is to be found at the local airport (Beauregard Regional)!

The weekend of November 3rd found a veteran's salute at South Beauregard.  A gentleman there reached out to obtain some flyovers in tribute.  Since it is difficult (and expensive!) to book formation flying teams (Blue Angels, etc.), he worked with some really great individuals who are WWII airplane enthusiasts.  These terrific folks own and fly their aircraft privately... but they are nearly always ready to provide tribute flyovers just for the cost of fuel.  After all, it gives them a great opportunity to fly together and enjoy their (expensive!) hobby!

Our airport was the most convenient to the festivities so we were fortunate enough to have the entire "fleet" fly in!!  They fueled up, chatted, and prepared for their flyovers.  They were scheduled in three groups.

The first group included my friend's (Mr. Bonnie Lee) two Stearman as well as two Bird dogs he owns.  You have seen them in previous posts and I was not at the airport when they arrived to fuel up.

A beautiful pair planning to fly together was comprised of a P-51 Mustang and a Corsair.  These are both incredible aircraft.  The very kind gentleman with the P-51 allowed me to climb into the cockpit!!  Oh My!!  I didn't want to leave it... but I did.  Sigh.

P-51

Corsair

There were four T-6 aircraft which would make up the third group, arriving in formation, peeling off to land one right behind the other.  It was great to see young men (and their wives/girlfriends/significant others/friends) climb out of the two-seater, tandem planes.  These are easier to find (more survived) and less expensive to operate/maintain so many are being snapped up and restored.

And here they are, all lined up for their portrait.  :)

You can see what a beautiful day it was, perfect for flying.  What fun to have this group at our airport even for just a brief time.

And a big thank you to individuals who make sure these planes can keep flying.  As new technologies overwhelm us in every facet of our lives, we need to remember it was the old technology that provided us, and other countries, with the freedoms we continue to enjoy.  When you hear the roar of one of these massive engines, just look up and smile.  There is a pilot up there who is smiling as s/he enjoys flying a little history.  :)

Until next post...

WHERE DID OCTOBER GO?!?

Greetings, Blogging Buddies.

I cannot believe I have let an entire month go by without posting!  While I recognize I have absolutely nothing to share that is important or makes an impact on your daily lives, I still like to at least make sure you know I am alive!  My apology.

Now then... with all that said, I don't have anything huge to share with you.  I do, however, have a few photos for you and hope you will enjoy them.

While I did swear I would NEVER paint again, I have to admit the urge overcame me.  It was NOT cabinets!!  I did decide I was tired of the one exposed painted wall in the kitchen (and the one behind the refrigerator) so began considering my options.  After FIVE (count them... FIVE!) test quarts from Sherwin-Williams to check out various colors, I decided on a paprika-flavored shade that actually does well with the cabinet colors.  At least I think it does.  A couple of Before/After for you:

I think it gives the room a little more "personality" instead of the wall just blending into the trim!  I am a fan of color.

There were a couple of signs I thought you would enjoy.  The first was sent to me by a friend.  The second was one I ran across while driving in Lake Charles.  We made a loop to be sure to capture it for you!

HUH?!?!?!?!?!?!?

So WHERE, exactly, should we discharge our students?!?!?  On the grass?  In the ditch?  Help me out here!!

Ya' gotta' love the things people put in writing!  :)

At any rate, I have some more photos of some great airplanes that came through here to refuel and to do formation flying over a Veterans Celebration in South Beauregard Parish.  Will try to get those posted for you later in the week.

Have a wonderful Veterans Day!!  Remember those who provided you with the freedoms you enjoy today.  Say Thank You to those in uniform when you have that opportunity.  They deserve respect.

Until next time...