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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

2009 Chicago Airshow

I used to go to these a lot and make a day of it, but recently ....not all that much interested. I did go to last years show on bike, and had a good time - and so I did this year as well.

My good astro buddy John and his son Mike joined me in biking up to Oak Street beach to catch the jets. (Not a big fan of the paratroopers or the lame water show). I loaded the Chevelle with my racer and off we went.

We missed some of the acts, but caught a few of the more nicer ones:

• Aeroshell Aerobatic Team

Heritage Flight: • A-10 Warthog, • F-15, F-16 & • P-51 Mustang

F-16

• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

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After the air show, we all biked leisurely and explored the Northerly Island area, (formerly Meigs Airport and I have never been there). Nice long bike trails, wild prairie gardens and access to the Lake Michigan shore, not often visited. I came across a rock strewn area and built me a rocky homage to The Chicago Astronomer.

Heaving a boulder high over my head as a feat of strength, I was ready to construct my Joe-Henge

I wonder how long my mysterious Joe-Henge will remain...?

It was a nice time to spend with friends on a beautiful summer day...

[John]

Joe,

Your pics are amazing, as usual. You captured the aircraft so much better than I with my lesser Nikon Coolpix. We had lots of fun. A return to the N.Island bike path soon is a must. We wouldn't want our metallic lovelies to miss us.

WP

John

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

John...

What are you doing up so early on a Sunday Morning?

We need to make the N. Island more of a hangout, and I bet it's quite pretty in winter as well.

Must figure out way to set up telescopes there...must.