So – mix 6+ inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours with a major thoroughfare and ground already soaked from another heavy rain 48 hours ago and…
voila’ instant NoVa traffic mess. Just a couple blocks from YHS’ humble abode. Estimates to repair – “maybe a week or two” allows Virginia DOT, which being the VDOT we all love and adore *cough* translates to probably about the same time the Dems and Repubs sit down on the Hill together and sing Kumbaya…
When snowglobes reappear! (hint:Â Watch for the mermaid and Santa early on) Almost finished with some other projects that have had us burning the candle at both ends and the middle – should be back to regular posting later this week so in the meantime, kickback and have fun with the snowglobe 🙂 – SJS
What military aircraft are you? EA-6B Prowler You are an EA-6B. You are sinister, preferring not to get into confrontations, but extract revenge through mind games and technological interference. You also love to make noise and couldn’t care less about pollution. Take Quiz here
Much has been going within and outside the household these past several weeks – and that explains a lot of the paucity of posts of late. Foremost amongst these was the passing of my wife’s father, a Korean War vet, railroad worker and longtime sufferer of Alzheimer’s. Word to the wise — if you haven’t…
Red Flag has always been a varsity exercise and in recent years, it has seen increased participation from allies and friends. This year has been no exception with Brazil (F-5s), Sweden (JAS-39 Grippens), France (Rafales) and Turkey F-16s) among the many participants. This was in addition to the usual USAF, USN and USMC participants. Notable…
Cars, chases and guns…but not what you think (see esp. beginning at 7:34)…. (h/t: SailorBob)
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