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I LOVE AIRPORTS



This is a very poorly shot video of a plane taking off. I was amazed at how it vanished. I was standing in the parking area forever waiting for a plane take off, and then as I give up and head to the car, here comes the plane.


A plane landing last Friday at Tampa International. Still a fun thing to witness.

I used to go to Stapleton International airport in Denver when I was in grad school to see the planes land and take off. It was great entertainment and except for the gas, it was free. A kid from a town of 250 was and still is amazed by it all.

We took Brendan to the airport in Tampa so he could head over to England for a 10 day trip to see Karen. Karen informed us the next day the kid had a bit of a hassle upon arriving. Seems they had some questions regarding why he was back so soon, why he didn't have a job, and other things. After an hour interrogation the authorities let him go and, we hope, is having a great time.

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