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| Co-pilot Deb holds here place in the book she read on the trip today. Note her thirty-year traveling companion Lambie-Pie reading over her shoulder |
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| Click on pix to enlarge. This GPS/xm weather satellite view shows the huge weather system |
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| Another xm radar view of the system we flew around today |
When I saw the system building in size and intensity, Deb and I packed quickly and launched off northward to do an end-run. We went from Peachtree City to Chattanooga, to Bowling Green, Kentucky, then west to Little Rock. We were in constant turbulence and occasional heavy rain as we flew. Even the airliners and corporate jets were moaning about the bumpy ride. Deb made not a peep about it! Great co-pilot!
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| Memphis in the distance-double click for detail |
We normally pass about forty miles south of Memphis. Today we passed about 20 miles north. We had a clear view of the city from our eight-thousand foot perch. We flew by Blytheville, Ark and right over Little Rock AFB where I flew C-130's some 28- or so years ago in a previous life.
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| The mighty Mississippi north of Memphis |
When we landed at North Little Rock Airport my landing was graded by a flock of buzzards on the runway. They circled us as we taxied in, swooping in front of us. Guess the word is out on my landings, huh?
Son Trey called from Belgium as we unloaded Gracie to tell of a miraculous escape he had as his car wrecked and tumbled end over end. The emergency crews responding said they expected to pick up pieces but he did not get a scratch, PTL!
We heard from our condo realtor a number of times as folks here are trying to overcome the issues with financing a condo in these troubled times. Perhaps it would not be the best investment decision but unless it gets worse than it is, my opinion is that if it helps Deb, makes her happy and brings some joy into our lives, we will probably risk it. Tomorrow there will be some actions that should satisfy the underwriter. Stand by for news.
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I thought about calling Deb today to see what the wx looked like in Georgia. We had a system move through here the last couple of days--rain around us but not in San Antonio. I am glad you made the call to get out early--I think it was a good one, Mr. Pilot! I am going to pray that the wx we have today will move quickly your way--it feels and looks like Colorado today! We are praying for some great results from your tests. We will watch your blog to get the update. Enjoy your evening in Arkansas and the next few days. We love you guys! Barbara (and John)
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm glad you made it safe in the plane!! There really has been some crazy weather lately!!! Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :) :) :)
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