I've had a couple of interesting flights recently...none long, but all remarkable, at least a little.

Flew to Giddings with Chris and Mick a few weeks ago. The skies were low (<2000) but winds were fairly calm, so off we went! We had trouble finding the airport once at Giddings, but caught sight of some RV's in the air and sniffed after them to the field.

The folks there were great! Filled up OJ with gas and put $10 in the kitty, and enjoyed all-we-could-eat pancakes, sausage and orange juice! Walked the ramp, saw a bunch of RV's and some other craft...all too soon it was time to leave, but we'll be back for sure.

Last week I took Mom and Dad for a spin around College Station. The skies were hazy, so we didn't go far, but they enjoyed a smooth ride and took lots of pictures. I hope that becomes a ritual of sorts for every family visitor. It was fun.

Then yesterday I did 5 takeoffs-and-landings at CLL in 20 kt gust 25 winds from 170 for practice. The landings were pretty good, all in all, and in the middle I had to go to the ramp while a military fly-by took place for TAMU graduation. Then back up for 2 more touch-and-goes with JMR as a passenger. Excellent again, and exciting as I turned downwind, banking like a surfboard catching a wave.

My charts for the Georgia trip came last week, so I've got planning to do soon. I love it!