Monday, September 21, 2009

My World # 50

This is my posting for the My World Meme. It is hosted by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Louise and myself. Won't you join in, I want to see where you live and thrive.

Mac an I are having a header challenge based on water. Check his out here.

I was out the lake for the Ravenna Thunderbirds annual water fly show. The crash in the header occurred because of a loss of a part on take-off. It is always a fun weekend and the slight ripple on the water gave some planes trouble. The owner had cut his self so was at the emergency when the plane crashed. It is a good thing I got this shot for the FAA to determine cause of the crash (just kidding). I was not in my boat but on the shore for the show. You launch the plane and then it is all radio control. If you stall the engine you have to row and get the plane.
Here is one coming in for a landing.
They were mostly gas powered except for one electric model.
Here is one lifting off and headed for the sky.
It was a fun day in my world with a lot of nice people with a different hobby then mine.
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39 comments:

  1. Regina September 21, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Absolutely a fun world!

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  2. CarlettaSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    That looks like a fun time!

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  3. DarlaSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    I'm sure the FAA will be on your doorsteps soon! That looks like a fun thing to watch..(not the crash for heaven's sake)

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    HI Tom, I called the FAA for you--since you didn't have time!!!!! ha ha ha

    Great hobby for someone. I'd love watching them also.

    Betsy

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  5. Sylvia KSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Oh, what fun, Tom! Looks like a great day and your photos are terrific!

    Enjoy your week!

    Sylvia

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  6. CarverSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Great shots. Those look like so much fun. I also love your water themed header.

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  7. Joe ToddSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    I used to do control-line planes years and years ago. Landing and taking off off water can't be easy..Sure looks like a great time

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  8. Ruth's Photo BlogSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    This looks like a fun and interesting place to be.Thanks.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  9. NCmountainwomanSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    I love those model planes. Great photographs.

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  10. imacSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Great post Tom, nice to see all those planes in the air, and one that came down too.
    Plenty of action in your header my friend.

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  11. MojoSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    There was apparently an RC show around here last weekend but I missed it. Neat look at your world there!

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  12. foto CHIPSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Must be exciting and a great fun :)

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  13. SandyCarlsonSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    What fun! I love these shots. And your header is great.

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  14. DirkjogtSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Great, I first thought it were real planes :-)Very nice pictures

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    this is so much fun. i wonder if they have something like this around here.

    have a wonderful week fishing guy.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Oh yes, that must have been such fun. I've always loved the idea of getting one of those radio controlled planes. Looks like excellent fun.

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  17. Twisted FencepostSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    My boys would love watching that. I'll have to show this to them.

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  18. eileeninmdSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    It does look like a fun day. My son would love flying those planes. Great shots and thanks for hosting That's my world.

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  19. TomSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    That looks a great way to spend a day..
    I've joined you and Imac and put a Water themed header on my blog.... and tried to keep my land rover on as well...:O)

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    What a fun post, Tom! I didn't realize they were remote control planes at first!!!

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  21. Elaine YimSeptember 21, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I think this is a great hobby. It sure look like fun.

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  22. CarolynSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Tom, you had me fooled for the first picture...what a wonderful way to spend a day. Thanks for sharing.
    Smiles

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  23. Jenn JilksSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    What great fun!

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  24. GaelynSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Good thing the row boat was in the background or I'd have been worried about passengers.

    My brother played with gas powered remote control planes when young, but I never got a chance at the controls.

    Still looks like fun.

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  25. JanieSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Ah, this brings back memories. My husband and sons used to build and fly radio controlled planes. They had a blast with them -- and after the first one, which met a sad end, they learned to avoid crashes!

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  26. MaritesSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    that really looks like fun! :) I'd like to play with those planes someday and see if i would be able not to crash it somewhere:)

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  27. LewSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Great capture of the crash and planes in flight!

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  28. Pietro BrosioSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    What great fun, Tom!
    The pictures are very nice!

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  29. magiceyeSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    that indeed must have been thrilling!

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  30. SAPhotographs (Joan)September 22, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    What a fantastic fun event Tom. You captured the planes so well.

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  31. Reader WilSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    I can imagine that this was great fun! It needs a great deal of skill, probably! Is it a kind of competition? Thanks for sharing?
    Have a great week, Tom!

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  32. Esther GarviSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    Now, THAT's a lot of fun!

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  33. DellaSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    A world quite different from mine. Nice to see.

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  34. TipperSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Looks like lots of fun!

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  35. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I love the red and white plane. Very cool shots.

    You've stumped me on the guessing game, though!

    If you'd like to see my snapshots of a very small, rural New England town, stop by the Pagan's Eye!

    Thanks for hosting, I love this theme!

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    I've never seen a large group like that, only one or two at a time. This looks like a big party, with planes.

    and I love your header photo. Quite striking!

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  37. Jack and JoannSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Oh, my, I thought you were up in that little plane! Scared me to death! But that does look like fun.

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  38. JSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Boy and their toys... ;) Looks like a nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon.

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  39. LouiseSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    How fun is that? My dad used to fly model planes years before remote control. Never on the water, however. I love it!

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