May 4th Update

Well it's been a while since posting here but I figure why post often with nothing. Better off waiting a while then filling you in.

As you can see by the picture to the left, I finally finished building my F-117A Stealth fighter. As you can also see by the accurate design I knew my flying skills would be put through the test.

The first 2 attempts at launching it was a disaster. I believe my tail may have been a hair off. (not noticeable to the naked eye) But the plane kept wanting to torque roll to the left immediately after launching it. This resulted in nosing it into the ground but avoided any major damage. I went home scratched my head and came up with nothing. So I took it back the next night and tried again. This launch was successful but the plane was still rolling left and I fought it the entire time. I landed the plane and was so happy I launched it again only to meet the same fate as the first two launches. This time the battery ejected through the front and it needed some repair work. I had extra foam so I repaired it back to the condition it was before ever flying it. I decided I did not want to wreck it so I took a step back and trimmed the plane so if anything it would roll right countering the left torque roll. There was no way of telling if it was to much or to little with out flying it so it made my flying fleet for tonight. God must have been smiling on me because the adjustment was perfect. There is no way I could have guessed that well. It left my hand and sailed perfectly up and out. After patrolling the dangerous skies over LCCC looking for enemy aircraft I brought it in for a perfect landing so it will make the fourth of July airshow.

Also today was a great day as the Ruby throated hummingbirds returned to our back yard. It was only one I believe but it was a male. That was the first male I've seen in our back yard. We always have several females but I've never seen a male until today. So with any luck he'll set up shop and stay even after the others arrive.

I also saw a Yellow Rumped Warbler, A ruby crowned Kinglet and a white throated sparrow. So the migration is in full swing and it will be a great time to watch your yard as you may see some birds you won't see any other time of the year.

If you watch the new I'm sure you've heard that Continental will not be merging with United. This "SHOULD" be good in terms of keeping my job. It's amazing that they feel comfortable enough that the do not need to merge because they feel they are strong enough on their own, yet they can't find it in their budget to return the $2.60 they took off me along with hundreds in other benefits in 2005. Oh well if god lets me live 11 more years I'm taking my 30 years in the form of a buy out and getting out. I've had enough. The sad thing is I honestly believe that I will be making less money then than I was in 2005. CEO's (Especially airline CEO's have had a field day these past eight years) I pray every night that our next president no matter who he or she is puts an end to the madness but I'm not holding my breath.

Tomorrow May 5th is Chocolate Cheese 3rd Birthday. I'll pick him up a cupcake and bone on my way home from work. He still acts like he's 3 months old.

Toni the guy I fly with says he remember you and Chuck. He graduated the same year as you from EC. His name is Chris Raynak. His wife also home schools their children and I gave her your blog address. She never seemed very personable but seems to be coming along lately so you never know. Perhaps she'll show up on your blog one day.

If you have not been by the bird blog you may want to stop by. I made a decision on keeping it up for a while as well as stated how often and when I will be posting.

So I'll end the update here and come up with a plan I can stick to as to when and how often I'll post here. That way you'll know when to look and I'll work it out so I have something new to post each time. Until next time thanks for stopping by.