At right is the General in Boppa and Gramma's driveway, surrounded by people and soon-to-be pilots. From left to right is Maddie, two friends, Morgan (Maddie's sister, in green), Laura, Kevin, Brian, Fernando in the back, Zach, and Ian.
From the beginning: they made it to Boise, lived up to their stereotypes of stupid boys, found the keys, and got off the ground. They then made fuel stops in Baker City and The Dalles (Oregon) before making the final leg to Fall City.
Brian was texting with Mom frequently throughout the trip, and at one point noted that the General was ahead of them (Bruce, Kevin and Brian in the Trinidad) and that they needed to catch up. So they did. Mom asked if they took a picture as they were going by. Brian said no, they were going too fast. :) Poor GG... not the fastest plane in the sky, but definitely the most loved!
Well now that she's home (whew, big sigh of relief), we're now noticing how much work she needs. The radio doesn't work (in fact it's out of date and illegal), half the instruments don't work, the paint is peeling and faded (New Mexico heat), and the interior leaves something to be desired. Short of winning the lottery or robbing a bank (or two), we've got our work cut out for us! Ah well, she'll be worth it in the end.
With smiles and sighs of relief,
Redneck Airlines
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