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Frost on the Leaves

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Rob

Early morning walks after a cold night mean frost everywhere.  I guess I am accustomed to frost on hard surfaces but softer items, for some reason, didn’t seem like things that would have frost on them.  Plants are not warm … Continue reading →

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Renton Flight Line

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Rob

The flight line near the runway at Renton is always worth a look.  The majority of the planes (when production is normal) will be airliners but one spot at the south end is likely to have a P-8 Poseidon in … Continue reading →

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Framlingham Castle

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Rob

Suffolk is full of castles.  A lot of groups fell out with each other and figured that castles were a necessary way to make sure you could take care of yourself.  Framlingham is one of the more substantial ones that … Continue reading →

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The 767 That Never Was

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Rob

Prior to the KC-46 Pegasus, Boeing had another go at selling the 767 to the USAF as a tanker.  The aircraft that they had intended to be the solution at that point was a different configuration to what ultimately made … Continue reading →

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Port Alberni River Mist

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Rob

The drive across Vancouver Island on our way back to the ferry was exceedingly pretty.  The temperature in the passes was pretty low and what I imagine happens is that the mist freezes on to the trees.  The result was … Continue reading →

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Haneda Seems to Be Home to Special Liveries

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Rob

I spent a little time at Haneda on a recent trip to Tokyo.  It was not an ideal day for photography but it had its possibilities.  One thing that really surprised me was that I seemed to see a bunch … Continue reading →

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Smith Tower

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Rob

For a long time, Smith Tower was the tallest building west of the Mississippi.  Now there are many buildings in Seattle alone that are taller than it is but it is still a building that stands out.  However, I had … Continue reading →

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Dreamliner Wings Moving to the Factory

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Rob

I have shown a bunch of images of the Dreamlifter bringing in components to Paine Field for the production line including shots of the unloading of parts.  During a more recent visit, I happened to be there when they were … Continue reading →

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Haven’t Seen Many Slingsbys Around Here

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Rob

The Slingsby T-67 was a design that was quite popular when I was younger.  They were aerobatic and were used for training by a number of establishments.  I didn’t think of it as a plane that got much traction outside … Continue reading →

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Butchart Gardens Christmas Lights

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Rob

While we got to Butchart Gardens before the sun set as seen in this post, the purpose of the visit was to see the illuminations.  I had been there before during the day and knew it was a pretty garden … Continue reading →

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