A couple weekeds ago I went to the Chicago Air and Water Show. I didn't wake up early enough to see the water show portion, but the air show was plenty of excitement for me. I've only been to the Kansas City Air Show, and Chicago's show definitely trumps KC's. You just had to be there to experience the wonders of our airplane/jet technology. I think I'm a bit more fanatical from dating Chris. May I remind you that the man is obsessed with all things involved with an air show.
I went to the show on Friday afternoon and all day on Saturday. Laying out on North Avenue beach while the Blue Angels stormed overhead was amazing. I just kept staring in wonder. The Oracle was entertaining, and did tricks that I thought were impossible for a plane to do. I could go on and on about each performer, but it's an event that you just have to see in person. Indescribable.
I left a little early on Saturday, since I had already seen the Blue Angels perform the day before and the heat was taking its toll on me. As I was walking through the city to catch the bus, I watched the Blue Angels above the buildings surrounding me in order to regroup for their next formation. It was then when I noticed a homeless man gripping the life out of a stop sign with his eyes bugged out staring at the sky. The poor man was scared to death from the "unknown" jets flying overhead. I'm sure flashbacks from 'Nam were popping up...along with a case of the crazies. He looked like the stop sign was going to save him from the attack that was about to happen in his head. I laughed, but I did have afterthoughts of sympathy. It was quite the sight though.
Here's a few photos and a video that I attempted to capture of the weekend. Really wish I had a "quick capture" camera for that weekend.
Question: Who knows what movie my title is from?
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Was it Steel Magnolias?
Something like that.
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