I was able to take advantage of the amazing weather yesterday. I’m still trying to use up some vacation hours that are above and beyond what I can carry over into the new fiscal. I took a couple hours off yesterday and went for a flight. I didn’t go far – I just ascended to about 4000′ above the airport and worked on my loops. I did at least ten, plus some stalls and spins. I then joined the circuit and did three touch and go’s and my final landing. It was really a nice flight. I’m looking forward to my next aerobatic lesson.
I had the day off today (compressed) and my mother and I went to some stores around St. Catharines. Our first stop is usually Tim Hortons. We decided to go to the one just off of the QEW near Glendale. As I pulled into the parking lot, I noticed the CHCH News van next to an empty spot. I eased my car into the spot a little slower than normal, as the camera dude was standing on the curb in front of the space, facing the other way. The reporter was watching, and started laughing as I slowly edged up, and stopped before pegging him off. We got out and Lauran Sabourin approached us about a story they were doing, regarding careless driving. I told her I could have demonstrated it if I had taken out her camera man! She asked if we would say a few words about cars getting flat tires or running out of gas while driving on the Skyway, and we agreed. Here’s a snap shot of us on the news:
Aren’t we cute?
After we chatted on camera, I mentioned to her about how I will be flying my plane over the Walk For MS sites in Niagara this year. I was hoping she could do a story on it, and I handed her a couple of my brochures and cards. I really hope she calls! What a great way to get the word out there for this fund raising event (April 18th). You can follow the link through my home page to get to my fund raising site and make a pledge. We are also joining hockey legend Marcel Dionne on April 8th at his store in Niagara Falls, to try and raise more money for the Walk.
I’m so glad tomorrow is Friday. I still have to use up one more full day of vacation leave by March 31, so I might take Monday off. The weather isn’t looking too good though, so we’ll see.
Today’s symptoms: Feeling pretty good. I’m just drained from our day of running around, and I have a fairly bad headache.
Posted by Lizzy McFly at 3/25/2010 5:59 PM
Lizzy McFly 