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RollingAcres
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He had a blasts! I have pics to share, will do that in a couple of days.So, how'd it go with the DS at the Air Force base?....did he get his wings?.....
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RollingAcres
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And also correction to my own previous post, it was the Air National Guard base, instead of the Air Force base. I know there's a difference but not sure what. Just wanted to get the name right.
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DS had a great time at the aviation camp! He learned about a few different types of airplanes, learned about lift and drag of aircraft. On the last day of camp, the campers (divided into groups by age group)did presentations on the airplanes they were assigned.
They also made a trip to the Air National Guard base. Here's the group inside an LC 130.
Here's DS getting into the plane for his flight. I learned that this plane is a Mooney M20.
They also made a trip to the Air National Guard base. Here's the group inside an LC 130.
Here's DS getting into the plane for his flight. I learned that this plane is a Mooney M20.
Senile_Texas_Aggie
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Miss @RollingAcres,
Thanks for the pictures! I am so glad that your son got the chance to go. Who knows, this experience may be one that helps shape his life path? You and your DH are good parents. He is a lucky guy.
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Thanks for the pictures! I am so glad that your son got the chance to go. Who knows, this experience may be one that helps shape his life path? You and your DH are good parents. He is a lucky guy.
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Mike CHS
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The Mooney is a nice airplane and I know he had a great time.
B&B Happy goats
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What a awesome experience for your son to have 
CntryBoy777
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He'll never forget "that day".....and I bet ya couldn't "measure" the smile he was wearing, either!!.......
Baymule
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What a fun time for your son!
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Thank you everyone!
Also want to pass this along, information we learned about Young Eagles: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-flights
Also want to pass this along, information we learned about Young Eagles: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-flights
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It's back to school time for us. DS started school yesterday, 3rd grader now. He had a good first day of school. My wallet is "relief" that I don't have to pay for weekly summer camp. 
A little update on our cows we sent to the butcher. We were able to go to the butcher and learned a little about butchering. All 3 of us went, we didn't cut but we helped wrapped the meat. We were able to sell the younger cow (1/2 each to 2 other friends) and 1/2 of the older one to another friend. We kept the other 1/2 of the older one. We had since then heard back from one friend that he's interested in helping us out in fixing up the fencing because he has seen how well the meat turned out and he wants to buy another 1/2 the next time. He also told/showed his friends the meat and they are now interested in buying as well in the future. That is good news because we do plan to raise some more in the near future, mainly to raise our own food but if we can make a few $$ along the way that would be great too.
I don't really know how much (weight) meat we got back. I haven't have time to sort everything out and organized the freezer yet. We got a used chest freezer from Craigslist for $100, it's at least 12 cu ft (I forgot what she listed it as). We wanted an upright freezer but they were either too expensive for our budget or the sellers won't reply back(but continue to advertise for the item
). I'm glad we found the craigslist ad.
I'll post some pics in a bit from my phone.
A little update on our cows we sent to the butcher. We were able to go to the butcher and learned a little about butchering. All 3 of us went, we didn't cut but we helped wrapped the meat. We were able to sell the younger cow (1/2 each to 2 other friends) and 1/2 of the older one to another friend. We kept the other 1/2 of the older one. We had since then heard back from one friend that he's interested in helping us out in fixing up the fencing because he has seen how well the meat turned out and he wants to buy another 1/2 the next time. He also told/showed his friends the meat and they are now interested in buying as well in the future. That is good news because we do plan to raise some more in the near future, mainly to raise our own food but if we can make a few $$ along the way that would be great too.
I don't really know how much (weight) meat we got back. I haven't have time to sort everything out and organized the freezer yet. We got a used chest freezer from Craigslist for $100, it's at least 12 cu ft (I forgot what she listed it as). We wanted an upright freezer but they were either too expensive for our budget or the sellers won't reply back(but continue to advertise for the item
). I'm glad we found the craigslist ad. I'll post some pics in a bit from my phone.
