Category Archives: Transportation

Close to Home

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Roger

After our excursion to the San Luis Valley last weekend, we decided to stick closer to home this Saturday. Our first stop was lunch, at Bingo Burger in downtown Colorado City. A Bingo Burger, by definition, had Pueblo peppers ground … Continue reading →

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Forney Museum of Transporation

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Roger

This Denver museum had a little bit of everything. The dozen or so late-model Rolls Royces didn’t interest me much, but otherwise, I enjoyed it. A restored bumper car from the 50’s. 1923 Hispano Suiza Victoria Town Car. It was … Continue reading →

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The Airplane Restaurant

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Roger

The Boeing KC-97 first flew in 1944. It was mostly used as an in-flight refueling tanker. The one at the restaurant operated from 1953 to 1976 with the Texas Air National Guard. We were given a choice of eating in … Continue reading →

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Air Show (?)

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Roger

The news went around that the French Air Force would put on a brief air show to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United State’s entry into World War I. The show would take place over the Air Force Academy, … Continue reading →

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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Roger

Today was the 100th birthday of the National Park System. We celebrated by visiting Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. Of course, they had cake. There are several sites scattered around Dayton. We visited the Wright Cycle … Continue reading →

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