Awesome memory, still etched in my mind

I don't recall the exact date, or even the year. But about 7-9 years ago, Laura, me and the kids went down to Brownsville for the air show down there. It was during the fall months, as we were not sure if they were going to actually have the show because there was a strong cold front forecast to arrive that day. We got to tour the hangers, watch a few planes fly around. But the main event was a flyby by a Stealth Bomber. As the event went on, they were not sure how much longer the event would last and if the bomber would make it. It was flying in from the Corpus base I believe. The low dark clouds started moving in, and it looked very dismal. Those of you that have lived down here know what it looks like when strong fronts come in.

Over the PA, they kept announcing that the Bomber was in route, it did leave it's base and would attempt a flyby, hopefully before the rains started and there was still some visibility. The weather started getting worse, so we all made our way to the parking lot, to our car. The PA announcements started getting faint, but I could hear they it was close, all of us looking around the sky to see if we could see it.

Then, out of the dark clouds, this HUGE BAT flew down, roaring like giant. Slowly flying over us, ground shaking, people pointing and hollaring. It was the most amazing sight I have ever seen. I was extremely impressed and extremely proud of our country. In awe at our accomplishments. It's a sight and memory that I will never forget.

This morning I happened upon a video of another flyby, not near as impressive as what we saw, but impressive none the less. Enjoy, although I wish everyone could have experienced what we experienced that afternoon.

Do Overs!!!!?

I should have known better. I had high hopes... We were on the right track... But... After watching the debate last night, I realize that we have the two terrible candidates for president that we could have. Whats with McCain proposing yet another bailout on live TV last night? sheeze! Bailout Bailout! Shut Up McCain! Quit giving my tax dollars away!

I will also admit that the debate itself was not what I expected. It was supposed to be a town hall meeting. Not your regular old typical debate questions. Questions that we have already heard answered on the campaign trail and in other debates. There were only two "original" questions asked last night, both were great, but out of all the questions, only two of them sparked new information. One was the question on Israel, the other was "What don't you know, and how will you learn it". Of course both candidates skipped over the question and continued talking about the same stuff we have heard for the last 3 weeks.

My only hope now, is that McCain can pull off a win on November. Why? Well, of course, to me he is the lesser of two evils. Secondly, if he whens, Palin will get some much needed experience which will hopefully put her in a position to run for President in 2012.