Up in the sky …. 20 Sept 2020

What a treat and what an experience!

Alana, a good mate turned 65 recently and to celebrate decided on a joy ride in the air.  I was her special and lucky (but unwilling) friend to accompany her.

The aircraft was an Open Cockpit WACO Biplane and is affectionately known as Marilyn as in Marilyn Monroe

She has a super sturdy aerodynamic airframe and has massive double wings, capacity of 275hp 12.5L, 7 cylinder Jacobs radial engine. 

She did look rather classy and sophisticated.

Passengers putting on a brave face

(Alana) Emily Earhart and (Jean) 
Amy Johnson - the real pilot Rodney is sitting in the rear.

Part of the Sunshine Coast

Our trip took in the Caloundra beaches, the Mooloolaba Spit, Pt Cartwright and the hinterland to Diamond Valley over Ewen Maddock Dam and Australia Zoo.  It was a lovely smooth flight with commentary from the pilot.  Of course the Queensland weather played the part to make it an unforgettable day.

Rodney the pilot even gave us more than we bargained for, on landing he opted for the grass instead of the tarmac to give us a special but safe landing.

Happy to be back on Terra Firma

 

A Fancy Dress - Sat 5 Sep

 

My latest little venture - Zumba dance.  I've been going to classes, probably 6 so far and find it pretty challenging, a lot of fun and a good aerobic workout.  I sort of know the moves of most of the popular songs and can keep up with the group, now I just need to loosen up and shake some 'boodie'.  There are a lot of learners in the class so nobody feels really foolish … lots of giggles and laughs!

Anyway just recently we had a 3 hour dance party with the fancy dress theme of Heroes and villains.  I got into the spirit of things and came up with a topical idea - the corona virus.

It was an entirely home made costume from bits and pieces - a beanie with golf tees inserted inside out with pom poms glued to the tips.  I safety pinned a garland of pom poms on the outside legs of a pair of jeans.  Also I donned a pair of Elton John glasses to be incognito.

As I left home, David suggested to watch my speed, cause if I got stopped by authorities they'd think I should be locked up!

Guess who, What am I????

As you can see the other girls were all glammed up and went as heroes - Zumba queen, tooth fairy, a suffragette, super woman, Queen Bee and a health care worker.  I was the only villain!

There were plenty of healthy snacks to keep our energy levels up and I managed to keep hydrated with my Corona beers.  It was pretty hot in our upstairs room and we only had one 15 minute break so we sweated a lot as we stomped away.  It was a fun time.