Although hurricane Ike is a few days away from the United States, it currently looks to be the most threatening storm heading towards the U.S. mainland this year. Predictions have it at a CAT4 ( 131-154mph wind) with the current path of south Florida. As someone with family in Delray Beach, this storm has me sitting up and taking notice. We are obviously in the middle of a strong hurricane season with Gustov recently coming ashore in Louisiana, Hanna projected for the Carolinas and Josephine moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean. Better get those hurricane shutters and plywood ready!
Alaska’s Governor Sarah Palin delivered one of the finest speeches at a political convention that I can recall which without question re-ignites the slumbering McCain for President campaign. Palin’s energy and speech delivery were exactly what the Republican convention needed. I think America is going to like and listen to her. From her smart ‘small town’ wit, to her conservative appeal, the “hockey mom” of five is going to give middle American Independents and undecided Democrats something to think about. By the end of Wednesday night, Arizona delegates officially confirmed the Republican ticket: McCain/Palin. (photo above: Sarah Palin fishing in Alaska)
In keeping with short posts and photos, my EAA Chapter 284 had its annual Fly-In and Pancake breakfast this past Sunday morning. Thanks to the great weather and hungry pilots, our event was well attended and the most profitable in the last several years. Who said high priced AVGas would keep taildraggers away?
Although I spent most of my time behind the scenes working with my fellow planners to keep the TDIFest organized, I did take a few moments to walk through the parking lot and Rally destination (Red Stewart Airfield) taking a couple photos.
I’m back dating a couple of blog entries so I can include a few photos and video from this past weekend — TDIFest OH8. Here’s a great video by TDIClub member “TeDeEye1” of the “timed drive” Road Rally:
Currently a tropical storm packing peak winds of 60 knots, Gustav the killer storm in the Caribbean looks to be taking aim at the Gulf Coast of the United States. Cities like New Orleans are not taking chances and are getting early information and preparations in place. The predictions are for Gustav to strengthen and land sometime near Labor Day. Oil prices are already heading up and I just received a text message from local filling station chain that their gasoline prices are going up at noon today (Thursday). No doubt oil traders will not going into the holiday weekend ‘long’ on oil.
I’m hoping its the fact that too many things are going on right now, but I’ve not found time to do much more on the Internet than answer a few emails. After moving my son (photo right – moved his stuff to the ninth floor! Ugh!) and daughter to college, visiting my father-in-law for his 83rd Birthday and help plan for my EAA Chapter Fly-In/ Airshow/ Pancake Breakfast and the TDIFest OH8, I’m barely finding time to get some actual work done. But once the weekend is over, I think I’ll find a bit more time to ‘surf the net’ and add some commentary. High on my priority list will be the purchase of a new flat panel HGTV for our bedroom (the previous TV was sent up to my son’s dorm room — no doubt video game and sports central!)
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First one my list is one of those new Samsung 120Hz 1080p models … nice, but since it is a bedroom set and lighting is not a problem, I’m considering saving a few hundred dollar and going with a plasma. Panasonic seems to have a nicely priced middle of the road unit where I can still afford to upgrade my Tivo? Well see, but any advice would be appreciated.
I’ve used this photo for the last couple years but knew it was from a birthday celebration at my parents house in August of 2008 … so since I’ve updated the “ABOUT” page on 6/2011, I’m archiving the older photo in the year it was taken.
We spent Friday and the weekend moving kids to college and tacked on a day celebrating my father-in-laws 83rd birthday in western New York. All in all was successful trip but it was a long weekend. While returning we stopped to fill up at the Mt. Gilead renewable fuel Sunoco station on I-71 (exit 151 between Cleveland and Columbus Ohio. Prices were a bit higher than other interstate based station as we did see $3.49 regular gasoline and $4.03 diesel.
As mentioned earlier, there is a great country airshow in Waynesville Ohio this upcoming weekend. (Red Stewart Airfield) Also for those camping out under the stars or just flying (or driving) to the airport on Sunday morning our EAA Chapter (284) will be fixing a pancake breakfast.
I’m hoping its the fact that too many things are going on right now, but I’ve not found time to do much more on the Internet than answer a few emails. After moving my son (photo right – moved his stuff to the ninth floor! Ugh!) and daughter to college, visiting my father-in-law for his 83rd Birthday and help plan for my EAA Chapter Fly-In/ Airshow/ Pancake Breakfast and the TDIFest OH8, I’m barely finding time to get some actual work done. But once the weekend is over, I think I’ll find a bit more time to ‘surf the net’ and add some commentary. High on my priority list will be the purchase of a new flat panel HGTV for our bedroom (the previous TV was sent up to my son’s dorm room — no doubt video game and sports central!)
