The view from our front door

Today, Saturday October 17th (ignore the date on the pictures, the camera is still set to Florida time), the view from our front door was pretty special in two ways. 

First of all, check out the kiddos on their wheels!  While Katya has been proficient at the two-wheelers for some time now, Alex just began.  In fact, we took his training wheels off only yesterday!

One good thing about North Base (the part of base where we live) is that it is so deserted right now, on account of the homes only recently being remodeled, that there is ample space for the kids to ride their bikes.

 

I really enjoy watching them riding around and having a good time.  And I'm happy that my kids really enjoy playing outside.  No video games needed. 

Now for the other view from our front door.

 

The Thunderbirds (US Air Force) are in town for an air show tomorrow (Sunday).  The base is expecting at least 250,000 attendees (yes, a quarter million) from all over Japan!  It's going to be the biggest event they've ever held.

The Japanese air show team Blue Impulse are also here, and they were practicing right over our heads.

And one more . . .

Because the event is so huge, I have to actually work all day tomorrow on standby with the emergency response team.  I'll be right down there in middle of it.

This is also the biggest fundraiser of the year.  And the most popular sale item is boxed cakes.  Yes, Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker are having a heyday.  Lyana and I made only 16 cakes (each box makes two 8" rounds) and each cake sells for $5.  Others signed up to make 32 or even 100 cakes!  No frosting, just plain cake.   Gotta love it.

till next time, Sayonnara

Robert