This is Pine Mountain Ski Jump, the highest artificially created ski jump in the world.
John and Bob at the bottom of the wooden ramp, and what a skier sees as he is approaching the point of becoming airborne. When I see this jump I think back to the Wide World of Sports video from years ago, “The agony of defeat or the thrill of victory.”
Speaking of being airborne, our next stop today was to the Glider Museum. This is a CG-4A World War II cargo glider.
Peeking inside looking out.
The front lifted up and cargo would be loaded.
Plans had been made for us to drive about 20 minutes to Chris’ home, my sister-in-law’s kid sister. Her husband, Don, was our captain today. Really nice boat! Plus wine and homemade smoked salmon spread.
Chris has trained the local hummingbirds to come when she calls, and come they did. These hummers know when their feeder is empty, they come to her kitchen window and let her know.
Another feathered friend we spotted on our boat ride. This is the first Loon I have seen.
Dinner on their deck, and then a sunset cruise. Thanks Chris and Don for a wonderful afternoon and evening.
2 comments:
No way would I ever go down that ski ramp. Now the boat ride - that would be a definite yes.
I get weak knees just looking at that ski slope:)
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