I have not posted here in a while. I have been tatting - I have things to show for sure. But I need to express myself today. This is not tatting related so skip if you want. It is me needing to put a horrible event in to perspective and gain control to move on. On the 10th July I lost the one most important thing in my life quite unexpectedly and nothing has really seemed worthwhile. To those of you who knew Jamie in person or through his (usually wicked) forays into the chats on MSN you will know how much he loved life, a good laugh, good company and that he gave me his incredible support in my chosen vice - tatting. To those of you who did not know him. You have missed knowing one of the most charming, intelligent, caring and loving individuals that has ever walked this earth. I have to post here - my voice to the outside world. I have to have an avenue to express publicly how much this man meant to me. Get it out there in words. But the words are so har...
yes my family used to have one when I was growing up. I call those planes the Volkswagen of the sky:) its the way they rumble and feel to me.
ReplyDeleteWOW. I've just gone GREEEEEEEN with envy. I went up in a glider twice when I was in my late forties and the second time we did stunts. I LOVED it. Probably better with an engine, though!!!
ReplyDeleteI asked John what sort of plane it is - a Cessna? Fly up to Qld - and there's PLENTY of room to fit a shuttle as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! This post made me smile. The theme for Palmetto Tat Days this year is "Tatting Takes Wing".
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WOW looks like you are having fun, love to you both
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Plane is a Tecnam P92 super Echo. a gorgeous (if a bit squishy) little machine and I had a ball flying it. Looking forward to going again soon.
ReplyDeleteMy husband was surprised to learn about this aircraft. It certainly resembles the Cessna 150 he used to fly way back from 1968 to 1972, on floats. (We were ages 24-28). He acquired the seaplane license first, to fly from the rivers around here. Then he got his land rating just to say he had it. Sady, in 1972 the seaplane base was destroyed in a flood here in Pittsburgh (due to Hurricane Agnes), but the 3 planes were saved (floating on a barge) by a quick thinking towboat captain. The Cessna was converted to wheels ( funny to see it that way). We built our house in 1973, and flying was too expensive. I also bravely went on a few flights but was not comfortable and I feel the same about commercial flights (but did make it to Hawaii twice, and a few other places). I wanted him to achieve his dream
ReplyDeleteand did feel bad about his giving it up, but i did worry when he went up. We've spent a lot of time at air shows and museums. I am impressed and envious that you want to learn to fly. By the way, his seaplane instructor and seaplane base ownerwas a woman! In those days she wouldn't have been allowed to fly the big commercial planes. She did have a multi engine rating, and was an excellent pilot and instructor. She went to Florida where she became an FAA examiner.
Kathy...they are about the same size and engine capacity. Apparently the main difference is the fuel consumption on the Tecnam is about half of the Cessna which is why the school uses them. Squashy inside but a lot of fun to fly!!
DeleteThanks for the info about the plane! My husband thinks it would be a lot of fun to fly it! It did look like a tight fit for two! I admit I'm still not fond of flying, though. So I truly am envious - but happy - that you love it! I think of all the adventures we could have had . . . !
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