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Spirit of America

blimp.jpgVerna and I were out and about today. We happened to pass the Carson Goodyear Airship Operations Facility and saw the airship “Spirit of America” moored on the landing pad. Sensing a photo opportunity, we stopped in the parking lot and went to the observation deck on the west side of the base. Verna took this photo of the “blimp” from the deck. Click the image to enlarge.

The Goodyear Blimp Website describes the operations at this site:

Four pilots direct operations of the California-based Goodyear airship — the Spirit of America — Jon Conrad -Pilot-in-Charge, Matthew St. John – Assistant Pilot-in-charge, Kristen Davis – Senior Pilot and Nathan Brooks – Senior Pilot.

In addition to the four pilots, the Spirit of America operation has a crew of 16 including aircraft mechanics, radio and television technicians, riggers, heavy-duty maintenance mechanics, ground handlers, and a public relations manager. Three support vehicles complement the Spirit of America’s operations, including an 18-wheel tractor-trailer mobile maintenance vehicle, a 22- person MCI bus, and a nine-passenger van.

March 11, 2010 by Aerospace Photography

Digital Keyboard

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Several months back (a year maybe?) my digital keyboard gave up the ghost. I have been thinking about a replacement, so I went on-line and ordered this one. It’s a Yamaha 61-key synthesizer. It got very good reviews and was priced around $270 USD including shipping and accessories.

I started playing when I was five years old and I have almost always had a piano or organ, so I sort of missed having one. I’m looking forward to playing this nice new shiny rig.

Click on the image above for a larger view.

March 7, 2010 by Culture Entertainment Leisure Something Shiny

New Doormat

We’re fans of Kokopeli, an ancient subject of petroglyphs and pictographs throughout the southwest. Last week, we got this nice new doormat to place on the front porch in honor of Verna’s birth state, Arizona.

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March 1, 2010 by California

New BBQ Grill

The old BBQ finally gave up the ghost a couple of weekends ago. Yesterday, we went to Lowe’s and purchased this replacement. I am in the process of assembling it now. I will be posting about the inaugural cookout sometime soon.

Here’s the specs:

grill.pngBBQ Grillware model GGPL-2100DW

Grill Width (Inches) – 52.4
Grill Depth (Inches) – 23.0
Grill Height (Inches) – 46.0
Porcelain coated cast iron grate
141 sq. in. warming rack
28 1/2 Lb. burger capacity
Porcelain coated lid
624 sq. in. cooking surface
Electronic ignition
Liquid propane fuel system
5-gallon tank capacity standard
3 stainless burners plus side burner

February 27, 2010 by Food and Dining Something Shiny

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