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A short post today.  But its not all about length now, is it?  It's what you do with what you have that counts.  And today is pretty darn neat.  Who hasn't seen this on TV, but I saw this sucker fly right over my head.   



 

There are a lot of sounds in the skies down here.  McDill Air Force Base over in Tampa, as well as St. Pete-Clearwater airport, and Tampa International.  There is a small airport by the Bay called Alfred Whitted that caters to the smaller planes, news helicopters, and those learning to fly.  I was sitting at the computer the other day working on the blog  when I heard a stranger than usual sound from above.  Glanced out the window and lo and behold, flying smack-dab right over Shawshank was the Met Life Snoopy Blimp, and a ready-made blog entry.   Further investigation on the web told me it was flying down to Miami for the Dolphin-Buffalo Bills game on December 23rd.  Note the propellers around .34 seconds into it and the very small US flag at the rear.  Also note my heavy breathing at the end either due to running to get outside or my excitement.  I vote for excitement.

I pulled back down for a pool shot just to give you some perspective.

Oh the humanity!


BONUS POST -  Thought you might be thirsty for more so I offer this in addition to the Snoopy Blimp.

Just this past Sunday went to the Vinoy again, and like all trips to my favorite park you see something new and different every time.  Today it was the USCGC Resolute not terribly far from shore either doing routine training exercises or something super secret that never made the papers.  It circled an area and then went back and forth for probably an hour or so, then just like that it was gone.   









  
I once denigrated the Coast Guard because I stupidly believed that since they were non-combat oriented they were somehow a rung below the other branches.  I was called on it, and rightly so.  It was a stupid comment and I now publicly apologize.      

Look up the Resolute and you will discover a ship with many commendations and service citations for numerous rescue operations to smuggling operations in the Caribbean.  Glad she and the United States Coast Guard serves to protect us here at home.  By the way her Motto is:  Fama Extendere Factis.  Fame Through Good Deeds. 





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