ChasingBlueSky 0 #1 August 19, 2004 Anyone else getting buzzed by these guys today as they practice for the weekend? I'm about a mile west of the lake and they and part of their return trip is right above my work. Actually, four of the planes approach then two break off just as they get near here. I don't think I will be able to concentrate today. Ok...need to go back outside and watch them._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #2 August 19, 2004 The Air Force Thunderbirds just left my base Bo. They were here for the Atlantic City air show. What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #3 August 19, 2004 Definitely getting buzzed by the Blue Angels here at the Chicago Historical Society--we're a few blocks west of North Avenue Beach! _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shananay 0 #4 August 19, 2004 Oh my God they were in Atlanta over Mother's Day weekend so the Friday before I had the total pleasure of watching them practice all day long. It was FANTASTIC! They were buzzing the parking lot and setting off car alarms. My office is literally 1.4 miles from Dobbins Air Force Base so I think I had the best seats in the house. I could read the serial numbers on the pilots facemasks as they flew by.. Do it Again! P.M.S. #22 LaLa Gang #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,683 #5 August 19, 2004 There will be GKs at the Airshow, and also at SDC this weekend. I heard a rumor (at Rantoul) that Oprah would be doing a tandem with them on Saturday at SDC.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #6 August 19, 2004 OMG, the funniest thing. I've been in this office for 6.2 years & so am quite use to this annual pre-airshow practice. My co-worker is the 50+ lady that is an IDIOT!! I really think she's certifiably crazy, execpt she has Phds in like 3 fields. ANYWAY, they just buzzed our bldg, she ran out of her window office, hands flying around, yelling "what's goin on, what's going on? did you hear that? whawhawha..." then ran back into her office & slammed the door shut I wanted to roll on the floor laughing. Like chicken little, the sky is falling the sky is falling! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #7 August 19, 2004 Yeah, they keep buzzing my building too. The last one sounded really low! I can't see anything though. I've got a great view of the brick wall belonging to the parking garage next door! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #8 August 19, 2004 Sounds like she's been practicing her emergency procedures... If a plane is flying at your building, run around like a chicken with it's head cut off, then eliminate avenues of escape. It's people like this that the "Executive Parachute" were made for. If you can't find the stairs on your own... well, try BASE jumping. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #9 August 19, 2004 I wish this woman would try BASE - out her stupid window onto the bldg. next door 10 stories down - grrr. growing up in FL we had huge storms where the thunder would shake the bldg. W/ the BA passing by, I get a bit of a warm memory feeling buzz. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygirlpc 0 #10 August 19, 2004 Thats so cool! I work with a lady who's husband is on the Blue Angels team. She left today for Chicago. I guess living in Pensacola we take seeing the Blues for granted. Whenever they are flying around here everybody is like "Oh it's the Blues again". I bet it's pretty neat to see from an office building though. They really do put on a good show, loud, but good! Danielle "Life is either a great adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #11 August 19, 2004 It's kinda funny for me. I live four blocks from Midway Airport and hear jets all the time...the noise never bothers me, in fact I love it. (gotta love walking out the front door in the morning and smelling JetA!). I find this jet noise and how much they make the building shake to be very enjoyable! Its intersting watching the whuffos here at work complain about it._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #12 August 19, 2004 Yup, been hearing them all day! I am just west of the lake at Adams & Wabash."At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #13 August 19, 2004 QuoteThere will be GKs at the Airshow, and also at SDC this weekend. I heard a rumor (at Rantoul) that Oprah would be doing a tandem with them on Saturday at SDC. BTW, does anyone know when the GK's will be doing their thing at the airshow? I've never seen them."At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygazer 0 #14 August 20, 2004 Have NEVER been to the show. Love the planes, hate crowds but really have the urge this year. Anyone have any tips on good spots to watch from? I tried Metromix for info but the local clubs/restaurants are soooooo pricey. Usually not a problem to hoof it to get to a spot but hubby has a sore ankle and can't go too far. Any help is appreciated111111_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginandjuice 0 #15 August 20, 2004 I got the privilege of being woken up by them They were flying real close to my apartment (in Ukrainian Village). It was insane! GinnyThe words I have to say, May well be simple but they're true, Until you give your love, There's nothing more that we can do-David Bowie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
