tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post3939631403300075821..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MSTravels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-56128153742016470922011-03-21T21:52:01.232-05:002011-03-21T21:52:01.232-05:00We went to a 70th Anniversary air show at Luke AFB...We went to a 70th Anniversary air show at Luke AFB in Phoenix on Sunday. We were there for 6 hours. Luckily, it was overcast or it would have been way too hot to sit in the sun for all that time. We also saw the Golden Knights and the Air Force Thunderbirds. My pictures aren't as nice as yours because of the clouds, but at least it wasn't hot!RV Khronicles of Kevelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612195786405870520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-1942313965251562222011-03-21T20:07:01.474-05:002011-03-21T20:07:01.474-05:00I love watching planes but have yet to see an air ...I love watching planes but have yet to see an air show. I really want to go to one. The heat can sometimes take it out of you though. Too bad they wouldn't let you bring in water but such is the world we now live in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-50873812952411431302011-03-21T06:16:24.168-05:002011-03-21T06:16:24.168-05:00My Dad was in the Confederate Air Force (as it was...My Dad was in the Confederate Air Force (as it was then called) & helped restore a B-17. I went to many air shows at Ellington AFB as a younger adult. Later, I joined the CAF and volunteered at the shows. Great fun, unpredictable weather - I remember sheltering under the wing of a vintage plane when a cold front blew through. Awesome, awesome. Added benefit was lots of men in uniform! ;)Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-26766432263350254442011-03-20T23:19:49.563-05:002011-03-20T23:19:49.563-05:00Oops...make that "practicing"!Oops...make that "practicing"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-7027616511767495892011-03-20T23:19:16.656-05:002011-03-20T23:19:16.656-05:00We lived in Virginia Beach and saw the Blue Angels...We lived in Virginia Beach and saw the Blue Angels peacticing often. It was really amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-59011537888239085062011-03-20T18:38:14.777-05:002011-03-20T18:38:14.777-05:00Enjoyed the air show pictures. For many years. I w...Enjoyed the air show pictures. For many years. I was an air show groupie. It took me back a bit to realize that there are folks who have never been.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-23829190541471064352011-03-20T15:58:51.259-05:002011-03-20T15:58:51.259-05:00The next time you go to an air show, stay back fro...The next time you go to an air show, stay back from the flight line in the shade. The show is up in the air and easy to see from a great distance. The only reason to be on the line, is if you are one who must smell the oil or feel the breeze. Sorry to hear that you could not bring in water. Someone was out to make money. Come to Oshkosh, 10,000 aircraft to see (almost) touch or walk through. Also you can bring in anyting, except alcohal.wautaushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838790997650857274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-1043164940647283632011-03-20T12:59:08.688-05:002011-03-20T12:59:08.688-05:00Even though I am much older than you, I understand...Even though I am much older than you, I understand the melting in the sun. When I was younger never even gave it a second thought, now it is my first thought. I don't think I would have made it as long as you. You could have just stayed in the car with the air on and still saw the Blue Angels... :)pidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392703561667529032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-24761551213010426512011-03-20T11:43:05.389-05:002011-03-20T11:43:05.389-05:00Being military retirees, we have seen our share of...Being military retirees, we have seen our share of airshows -- now, we try hard to avoid them for the reasons you stated...too many people, too hot on the flightline, too much traffic!! Guess that means we're old too...LOL!Alan and Marilyn McMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473233016633229141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-11707141744904573112011-03-20T10:19:24.480-05:002011-03-20T10:19:24.480-05:00I'm with you about sitting out in the sun on a...I'm with you about sitting out in the sun on a runway and a lot of people and cars,not my thing any more.Kenny And Angela's Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760482956166260722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-2614489479683957452011-03-20T09:02:12.317-05:002011-03-20T09:02:12.317-05:00I absolutely LOVE military aircraft...Keesler is w...I absolutely LOVE military aircraft...Keesler is where Dennis went to electonic's school while in the Air Force age 18...(51 years ago..the planes were biplanes and taildraggers...JUST KIDDING!!) We have an airshow in Oshkosh Wisconsin every summer that has lots of military planes...Actually, McGuyver got his pilot's license at age 40 and had his own Cessna 150...I like riding in a plane about as much as I like labor pains...I just like WATCHING...looks like you had a great show!Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-34748086785014451552011-03-20T08:28:04.752-05:002011-03-20T08:28:04.752-05:00To bad you missed the blue Angels, they are a real...To bad you missed the blue Angels, they are a really class act. Have fun out there. Sam & Donna...Sam&Donna Weibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405315775347233295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-165581455722134662011-03-20T08:18:15.827-05:002011-03-20T08:18:15.827-05:00Nope, no shows in hot sun or with lots of people f...Nope, no shows in hot sun or with lots of people for us anymore, either!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31275727118889050292011-03-20T07:31:51.134-05:002011-03-20T07:31:51.134-05:00I went to my first open house/air show in 1983 at ...I went to my first open house/air show in 1983 at Hill AFB in Utah. No restrictions in those days like they have now, and we were allowed to go inside several aircraft. Getting home afterwards was a miserable affairs with long miles of cars exiting the base. As much as I enjoyed the air show, haven't been back because of the crowds.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51464256755957211422011-03-20T06:59:25.502-05:002011-03-20T06:59:25.502-05:00Air shows were one of my favorite things years ago...Air shows were one of my favorite things years ago & I attended many of them. Would drive for miles just to see an air show. However, that was years ago & this is now. I no longer have the patience for hordes of people, hours of standing in the sun & the massive traffic jams after the show. Glad I got to see all those great aerobatic teams when I did......Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-29635456090403846102011-03-20T05:21:51.369-05:002011-03-20T05:21:51.369-05:00When I was a sales rep-many moons ago, I got to s...When I was a sales rep-many moons ago, I got to see them practicing near Corpus Christi. I pulled over and watched them for over an hour. It was great but I don't think I would bake for hours in the sun for it. :)Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-58136715266698380202011-03-19T23:33:30.155-05:002011-03-19T23:33:30.155-05:00Yes, air shows are sometimes an endurance test. A...Yes, air shows are sometimes an endurance test. Always crowded, always hot, etc, and I guess I didn't realize that they would have stringent security checks just like at the airports. But the Blue Angels, wow--it's fun to see them perform!Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-11189106770625222132011-03-19T23:10:04.451-05:002011-03-19T23:10:04.451-05:00great shots from the airshow!!..great shots from the airshow!!..Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-25755956888879685862011-03-19T22:57:46.614-05:002011-03-19T22:57:46.614-05:00I got to watch the Blue Angels from my backyard on...I got to watch the Blue Angels from my backyard once. Our house was right in the flight path for the air show out at the airport. I became so engrossed, I burned the roast I had in the oven! But I don't think I would sit in the hot sun for hours to see them. Guess I'm getting old too.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-6998737591521146382011-03-19T22:45:32.718-05:002011-03-19T22:45:32.718-05:00Looked like a great day with lots of folks having ...Looked like a great day with lots of folks having a good time.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-61620970616329644152011-03-19T21:52:57.545-05:002011-03-19T21:52:57.545-05:00There was a big air show here this week-end and no...There was a big air show here this week-end and no, we didn't go. I figured with the 230,000 people they expected that it would not be fun. And hot. And hard for Jim to walk around. I worked on our tax return instead. And how fun is that!Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-40088473119717221112011-03-19T21:50:41.390-05:002011-03-19T21:50:41.390-05:00I guess it's a sign of my aging but I won'...I guess it's a sign of my aging but I won't wait in long lines for anything these days, nor would I sit in the hot sun for hours waiting to see planes doing tricks. I think I saw the Blue Angels perform years ago, and enjoyed it then.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-22395495601778369062011-03-19T21:07:38.010-05:002011-03-19T21:07:38.010-05:00oh, Judy, i got to see the Blue Angels in Pensacol...oh, Judy, i got to see the Blue Angels in Pensacola, they were great!!! But it was a LONG wait to see them, they were the last to perform. I also did not know it was such a long procedure!!Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-41396945749204778462011-03-19T20:51:12.212-05:002011-03-19T20:51:12.212-05:00I went to one airs show when I was a teenager. I ...I went to one airs show when I was a teenager. I got to go up in a very small plane,two seater. It was very exciting and I will remember it always.<br /><br />Someday i want to go up in a balloon.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-54271188625844758112011-03-19T20:51:10.529-05:002011-03-19T20:51:10.529-05:00We have an airshow here every August and we never ...We have an airshow here every August and we never miss it. I love the thunder of the huge fighter jets and the purr of the old bombers. I'm like a little kid every year!Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022234110520917314noreply@blogger.com