Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Look in the sky … it's a bird … it's a plane


No, it’s not Super Man … it was what I suspect were Air Force transport helicopters!
Air Force flyover 001
Air Force Flyover 004
Air Force Flyover 003

I was inside and heard a deep rumbling.  A truck out on the highway?  No, it kept getting closer.  Perhaps a helicopter heading to the hospital?  No, it was way too loud.  I decided I’d better go outside to see just what was making that noise … and saw 4 huge Air Force transport helicopters (Chinooks?) heading straight toward me!  At first, I was so awestruck that I just stood there watching them come my direction … finally I came to my senses and ran inside to get my camera.  Unfortunately, by the time I got my camera, they’d passed overhead and were continuing on to the south (I assume to the Air Force base about 20 miles south of here).  So I had to settle for these shots … I zoomed in a little on the second shot and even more on the final shot … but these photos do not come close to doing justice to the awesome spectacle.  I wish I could have gotten a shot of these heading toward me … spectacular.



I may or may not have a busy day ahead.  Winking smile  I’ve got a doctor’s appointment at 8:30, and I scheduled some time with a trainer at our gym (part of the membership) … I want to work out on the weight machines, but I suspect that I need some assistance so I can use them properly.  I may, however, have to reschedule that appointment as DD is hoping to be able to have lunch with a friend (her friend has cancer and is in the midst of a serious depression), so I’ll watch the Ts.  Either way, it looks to be a great day here at Chez Nana!

8 comments:

  1. Enjoy your day, Nana; those hopti-choppers are amazing, I can only imagine how it felt to witness them in person! Wow~

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  2. Ahh - good for DD for trying to raise some spirits... bless her friends heart! :(

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  3. SO what were the helicopters doing and hope your doctor appt. went well. sandie

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  4. I love the pictures, you did a great job getting the shot. Have a great day.

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  5. Was the president onboard? We used to get clusters of them here when Reagan was in town and visiting his ranch. They would place him in one of them - unknown as to which one for security's sake - and fly him up to his ranch.

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  6. Years ago, we used to have those giant helicopters flying over a lot, since we live about 20 miles away from Ft. Stewart. These days, they don't fly nearly as much, for some reason.

    Enjoy your day, whatever you end up doing :)

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  7. Well you got some pictures. I haven't seen that kind in awhile. We are close well sort of to Edwards Air Force base so we do get some traffic.
    I hope you have a very nice day. Your workout sounds great. Being up and down on a ladder yesterday has sure made me sore today. I need to start working on Pilate because I realized I am not very flexible. Have a great day with your grands.

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  8. I am often outside and I think it's time to keep the camera around my neck. I miss so many great things. Good for you working out at the gym!!!

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