Have I told you that I LOVE our little city!?!
We got to the airport and there were 5 planes tied down. We watched one take off right away. I spread out our blanket by the parking lot as there was a plane in our usual spot. We ate and watched 2 more planes go out, including the plane in our spot. Of course, we moved over.
Jacob and I sat on our blanket and watched 3 more planes take off and we heard parachutes open! "Mommy! Wook! I see them!" as 3 skydivers came down. We watched them take off again and jump...again. It was a beautiful clear day and you could hear the conversation between the jumpers.
The skydiver plane came in for fuel (our spot is fairly close to the fuel pumps) so we watched him fill up and another plane came in behind him and was waiting his turn. The guy in the 2nd plane came over to talk to us. I believe he is the airport manager. He'd seen us there a few times and was curious. He told us about the skydivers and when they jump, he also told us about the Fly-in next weekend, we were planning to go anyway, and he answered a lot of questions I had. The Fly-in is like an airshow on the ground - and they'll be giving plane rides for a small fee. They have a pancake breakfast, concessions, etc.
He also let us know that it was okay for us to come there and picnic and stuff - I was a little concerned about trespassing/being in the way. This guy also gave us permission to go down where the skydivers land, if we want to.
The guy invited Jacob over to check out his plane. Jacob stood on the wing and looked inside. Then, then, THEN, the guy had to move his plane up to the fuel pump and rather than start it up and taxi the few feet, they have a little bar - looks like a wagon handle that hooks to the front wheel to pull the plane. The guy took the right side and Jacob took the left and he helped pull the airplane! Oh, he was so excited!
Of course, I was without a camera...
You know, we really are blessed to live where we live. The people in our community constantly amaze me with extra efforts they take to put a smile on a little boy's face. I LOVE this place!
Just an addition to how awesome they are.... Jacob and I were taking a walk through town and one of our City Ploice officers drove by and waved at Jacob. We continued on our walk and decided to go to the park next to the police station. While walking there the same police officer pulled into the driveway and called out to us. "Hey", I turned around to see him. We walked toward him, "I have something you might like" with that, he pulls out a sticker that is in the shape of a police badge. Now, mind you, that gesture in itself although nice, doesn't come across as extroardinary. What impressed me was that we didn't know he was back there, he could have just parked and gone in and we would not have known. He went out of his way to put a smile on Jacob's face. - Jeremy
I too am impressed with the people of your city - that is so awesome that he let J help him pull the plane in. How cool. I also love that you guys go picnic to watch the planes land. We have a small airport close to our house I'll have to keep this in mind when Keaton gets a little older.
ReplyDeleteHow cool! It really is great that people there take the time to talk to you and accommodate an excited little boy! I'm so glad you've gotten to make so many neat memories this way. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet!!! You could never do that here in are good old town,but we do get to see the choppers land at the hospital which is pretty neat. At night when they land it looks like an alien attack. The planes fly pretty close to my house when they are coming in ,which is scary for fear they will crash through it one day.And always remember to CARRY YOUR CAMERA EVERYWHERE YOU GO. Learned that from expirence, and I see you are catching on to that to.
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