Falmouth, MA (USA)

After an interesting weekend on the Cape, my dad drove me back over to Otis Air Base at around 1500.  Carolyn came along and I took everyone on a tour of the aircraft - this was a big hit!  We had to get night time for Nate so we didn't leave until around 1700.  Our itinerary to Meridian was via Camp Springs (Maryland) and McGhee-Tyson (Tennessee). Good weekend training mission overall - and a great experience...

Dennis, MA (USA)

Spent most of the day with Katie and Carolyn - had nice visits with the relatives, too... [Dinner at Imperial Terrace in Quincy - gas fillup at the Sagamore Rotary (1915L)]

Falmouth, MA (USA)

Had a chance to take a plane to Cape Cod this weekend - and got to try something new. Wanted to fly into Otis Air Force Base, but ran into lots of snags (no fuel available, field closures, etc.). Eventually got the Coast Guard to buy off on letting us park there if we had enough fuel to get home. Had a student with me (Nate) who grew up a few towns away from me - he was really happy to try the trip. Got all the training done on legs from Meridian to Shaw (South Carolina) to Dover (Delaware) to Quonset State. The weather was awesome - could see all of Narraganset Bay and across Buzzards Bay to the Cape. Took our time flying over and landed right on schedule. Nate's dad was waiting and, in the course of meeting him, I learned that he and my dad went to high school together! That was something! My dad arrived soon after and those two talked for a bit. Before departing Camp Edwards (1615L), I got a room for two nights at their CBQ (only $10, per night, due to "substandard quarters rules").  Eventually, we were all on our way... Had cookout at home and then went out to see some of my friends. Bed pretty late.

Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)

[(date uncertain (with Nicky or did she go alone?) - gas fillup at Speedway in Tuscaloosa (1145) - shopping in Tuscaloosa - gas fillup again 1730 (?)]

Jacksonville, FL (USA)

[checked out of the Holiday Inn (on US-17) - later, flew back to Meridian]

Jacksonville, FL (USA)

[worked all morning - drove over for parts at Don Barry's Classic Mustang Shop in Jacksonville (1255L) - Ruby Tuesdays for dinner - staying at Holiday Inn on US-17]

Jacksonville, FL (USA)

[worked all day with Big E - staying at Holiday Inn on US-17]

Jacksonville, FL (USA)

[worked all day - staying at Holiday Inn on US-17]

Orange Park, FL (USA)

[ferry to Jax - Mulligans for lunch - stayed at Holiday Inn on US-17 - dinner at The Loop (pizza) in Orange Park]