The Flying Circus

Last Sunday, Bobby, Nate, Sylvette, Mike and I (Emily was working) went to Bealton to watch an old friend (Mike Truschel) fly his beautifully restored Navy bi-plane, that he has affectionately named the Yellow Mistress.  It was pouring down rain on Saturday so we weren’t sure if Sunday was going to work but oh, did it.  It was a gorgeous fall day and perfect for flying.  Unfortunately we missed Mike T’s flight in the show but we had an opportunity to watch him fly later.  In fact Mike T. took our Michael and (our newly engaged, just turned 25 the day before) Nathan on their own flights. 

At the end of the show the Flying Circus has a wing walker perform.  So as the show was ending and we were watching Jana Lee walk on the wings and on top of one of the other bi-lanes, I asked Michael if he was ready for his turn.  He was ready but I don’t think he thought it was really going to happen.  But it did.  Thank you Mike and Liz Truschel for making it a reality!  We were not only allowed to get into the airshow as guests but Mike and Nate were also able to feel the thrill of flying in an open air plane.  It was awesome!  A HUGE “happy life” day gift for Michael and and equally thrilling birthday gift for Nathan.

Here’s a link to some of the photos http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5171&l=62a38&id=1472454791.  The season is over so there won’t be any more shows until the spring but if you’re ever looking for something different and fun to do on a Sunday afternoon, drive out to Bealton, VA and visit the Flying Circus.  If you’re interested for more information, they have a website with lots of photos and details.   It was great fun – I highly recommend it!

Happy Birthday to my dearest friend in the whole wide world – my brittish BFF, my darling Alexandra Kilpatrick!

Happy Halloween

xxoo

OOPS!  JUst realized you have to be a facebooker to be able to see that link but I don’t have time to change it just now.  I’ll be back later to change the link!  Sorry…