Saddened to read about a long distance hiker found dead in his tent in Maine. Nothing suspicious mind you, but it hits hard since the guy was my age. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
From my notes, I crossed ME Route 17 on 7 September 2014 after staying in Sabbath Day Leanto.
07 August 2019
29 July 2019
28 July 2019
Boeing's nightmare
It has been over four months since I had a first hand experience with the Boeing 737 Max cancellation fever. I was returning home from Nevada when I got a text alerting me that a delay would mean I would miss my connection later that day. Scrambling around to find my options, we opted to take the delayed flight, spend a night in Dallas - Fort Worth and make the connection the next day.
Sorry folks, red eyes are not my idea of fun, although I realize it is a function of those transatlantic flights we need to do to get across the Big Pond.
Seems that the grounded that day in March has caused thousands of rescheduled flights, cancellations of orders from airlines for new planes and is otherwise is a big pain.
Also seems to be a time of name calling, from blaming Boeing, the airlines and the federal government for pawning off the responsibility of regulatory oversight.
Seems to be a time to increase regulations, if not to reduce deaths, but the economic pain experienced by the airlines AND the consumer since the market place has failed here.
And while deaths in aircraft pales in comparison to auto deaths, when it happens, it is quite dramatic.
Sorry folks, red eyes are not my idea of fun, although I realize it is a function of those transatlantic flights we need to do to get across the Big Pond.
Seems that the grounded that day in March has caused thousands of rescheduled flights, cancellations of orders from airlines for new planes and is otherwise is a big pain.
Also seems to be a time of name calling, from blaming Boeing, the airlines and the federal government for pawning off the responsibility of regulatory oversight.
Seems to be a time to increase regulations, if not to reduce deaths, but the economic pain experienced by the airlines AND the consumer since the market place has failed here.
And while deaths in aircraft pales in comparison to auto deaths, when it happens, it is quite dramatic.
20 July 2019
Today, on the moon
Fifty years ago, where were you?
I wrote about my location during the moon walk two years ago.
And today, while not in camp, I do want to celebrate this date in history and encourage more exploration in Space.
Today, go to Google for a short video and for more information.
Truly, Space is the final frontier.
I wrote about my location during the moon walk two years ago.
And today, while not in camp, I do want to celebrate this date in history and encourage more exploration in Space.
Today, go to Google for a short video and for more information.
Truly, Space is the final frontier.
10 July 2019
Fireworks and Fourth
or should it be Fourth and Fireworks. Anyway, we tend to celebrate the Fourth of July with massive fireworks. I was in the Midwest over the holiday and tents lined city streets selling the latest boom, sparkle or smoke. I bought these items at a local grocery store for our post BBQ show.
Maybe next hire we can hire this company to do a bigger show?
But probably not.
Maybe next hire we can hire this company to do a bigger show?
But probably not.
06 July 2019
Mad Magazine
Mad Magazine is dead. So sad to read this news. The long lost piece of my child growth, Mad Magazine is ending a fantastic career in print media. Of course, I have not been a faithful reader these past few decades, but I am still sad.
In the meantime, you can read some of the issues on my favorite website.
In the meantime, you can read some of the issues on my favorite website.
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