Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


Last additions - PLANES, TRAINS, CRITTERS AND ODD THINGS
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No T Shirt2149 viewsBeen there,done that, no "T" Shirt.

One of every "Airdale's" dreaded duties, if you flew out of Elizabeth City, NC was to fly Ice Patrol from Argentia, Newfoundland. About the equivelent of a thirty day sentence in a freezer.

We actually located and plotted Ice Bergs and forecast their course.
Aug 23, 2011
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Grizzly1649 viewsThe bear, we were told it was a young Grizzly. was on Mt. Norquay above Banff, Alberta, Canada

It was eating grass right outside the car window. Never took the car out of gear. :)
Aug 18, 2011
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I am not an old goat.1681 viewsThis Big Horn sheep was right beside the road near Banff, Alberta, Canada.Aug 18, 2011
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Tennessee Elk2133 viewsChattahoochee valley has a very successful transplanted herd of Elk. Be advised, these are WILD Elk. Aug 18, 2011
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Mule1712 viewsI was told if I kissed this mule a beautiful princess would be awakened........somebody lied.Aug 17, 2011
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Bare-throated Tiger-Heron1658 viewsFound this aviator looking back at me from a Costa Rico mangrove swamp.

Don't blame me if it aint a "Bare-throated Tiger-Heron". I just used an ID book of birds to find out what it is.

Aug 17, 2011
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Flying1746 viewsFlying ain't no big deal, Coastie.

View from our "quarters" in Costa Rica
Aug 16, 2011
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Observer1694 viewsTypical observer, sharp eyes and very loud on Liberty.

There is a lot to be said for an aircraft with windows that open and a door between cockpit and aft section.

Osa Peninsula, Cost Rico
Aug 16, 2011
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Jose1737 viewsThis is Jose, one of our, shall we say extended crew members. Jose is taking a little R & R from cleaning bugs off the windshield of the Albatross, a job usually reserved for the Radioman and may I say, much easier while aircraft is parked.

The Osa Peninsula of Costa Rico is a perfect place for Jose to relax.
Aug 16, 2011
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Backbone Rock2257 viewsLocated on TN 133 about 5 miles from Damascus, VA.

The arch is man made for old logging trains. Note the size or the tunnel compared to the lady standing in it. Also notice the notch in the top of the tunnel. That is so the smoke stack of the train could clear the top.

While visiting the park, there is a waterfalls behind the photographer and a cascade in the park behind the lady.
Aug 13, 2011
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Slim1674 viewsIf slim had been on the freeway instead of a bike way he would be known as a sail snake.

(sail snake: a snake that has been repeatedly run over until flat and dried. Then you can pick it up and sail it like boomerang.)

Not to worry, Slim is living large in Virginia and having a fresh tourist everyday.
Aug 13, 2011
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Nobody knows the trouble I've known........2209 viewsThinking about being hamburger is depressing.Aug 13, 2011
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