Blue Angels...Fleets in! San Francisco air show today!

 

On Thursday, those in-the-dark - were taken by surprise - when the windows began to rattle ferociously and a formation of jets streaked across open skies out-of-the-blue.

At the tail end of the week, pilots were daringly engaging in full-throttle practice runs, and gearing up for dazzling air shows slated for the Columbus Day weekend.

Most of the locals were delighted to be privy to the sneak preview, though a handful of sticks-in-the-mud - as usual - were inclined to put in a call to city officials to voice their disapproval.

“My baby’s trying to sleep,” one unhappy parent  wailed selfishly.

For the most part - San Franciscans are proud to host the annual Blue Angel’s “jet extravaganza” - which consists of fly-bys in diamond formations, roll-overs, breath-taking free-falls, breakneck solo stunt captures - and what-have-you.

Around town, there’s been quite a Navy presence, too.

A posse of ram-rod straight officers - outfitted in standard issue blues - have been swarming about the city core causing quite a few hearts to go pitter-patter.

Ah, there’s something about a man (or woman!) in a uniform, alright.

Today, the third day of Blue Angel hysteria continues.

Blue Angeles Program / Sunday October 10th

Fleet Ship Inspection / 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All ships are open to the public for close scrutiny.

Pier 27 thru Pier 35 to the North of the Ferry Building.

Pier 30 thru Pier 32 to the South of the Bay Bridge

The tower & the Clock @ the Ferry building are a great reference guide!

Space Exhibit / Fort Mason

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Space exhibit open to the Public @ Fort Mason.

Blue Angels Air Show / San Francisco Bay

Dazzling fly-bys, roll-overs, and diamond formations over SF Bay

See ‘ya there!

 
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Brett Favre shocks fans & NFL. Retires from football...again!

When I flipped on ESPN for all-the-world it appeared there was an obituary underway!

Clips of a professional athlete's illustrious 18-year career on the gridiron, a run of impressive stats sure to make any young all-star football wanna-bee cream his jockstrap, and a few teary-eyed moments when pent-up emotions were inclined to slip to the surface unexpectedly and speak volumes about the man.

Of course, all the airwaves were awash with the news, too.

Brett Favre plucked up his cell bright and early this morning and informed the managers and owners of the Jets that he was quitting football - again!

The news media breathed a sigh of relief!

Maybe the mercurial Favre finally meant it?

"He's fooled us so many times," one reporter chortled.

But, many are tittering that this is surely the end to a brilliant stretch on the field, at long last.

Of course, there is the issue of Favre's age.

Off-season, a player needs time to recover from injuries.

With the older dudes, well, the process takes longer.

Has Favre been struggling to meet the challenge?

Maybe that's where performance-enhancing drugs come into play for a handful of desperate athletes?

"For an older football-player, it's tough," one commentator opined.

After all, football - sports enthusiasts lament - is a year-round game.

Yeah, the players may have a few weeks off, but they're back on the field shortly thereafter interacting with their team-mates, getting all-primed-up and ready to charge forward in the upcoming season.

"It's all about timing and chemistry. If the quarterback isn't going to show off-season for the practices, it's bad for the morale of the team."

Some speculated that coaches, managers, and team owners weren't going to afford major players such luxuries in the future.

As to Favre's retirement, does the pro stud mean it this time?

Insiders speculate that this is definitely the closing chapter of an exciting football career - fraught with highs and lows - but one that assures Favre a memorable place in the prestigious annals of Football History.

According to Wikipedia

Favre was the first player to win the AP MVP three times (1995–97) in NFL history, and led the Packers to seven division championships in 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, and 2007, four NFC Championship Games in 1995, 1996, 1997, and 2007, two NFC Championships (1996 and 1997) , and one Super Bowl Championship (XXXI).

He holds a number of NFL records including: most career touchdown passes (464), most career passing yards (65,127), most career pass completions (5,720), most career pass attempts (9,280), most career interceptions thrown (310), most consecutive starts among NFL quarterbacks (269; 291 total starts including playoffs), and most career victories as a starting quarterback (169).

The handsome jock wasn't any slouch on the field, that's for sure.

One sportscaster enthused:

"He played hard, won championships, and gave it his all."

What now for Favre?

Another comeback (didn't think I'd really flake out, did 'ya dudes?), endorsements - just maybe - sports-casting duties?

It's written in the wind that flew beneath his cleats!

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