We left on Highway 31 to Highway 131. As we were driving along, we saw a sign for an Air Zoo. Now I never heard of an Air Zoo, but what made us turn around was the SR-71 on the small bill board.
SR-71 will always be hubby's favorite. Beale AFB, California (back in Regan's time) was our first joint assignment after getting married. So, we turned back and followed the signs to Portage, Michigan. I wish we could have stayed longer; but we saw the important (to hubby) display.
There were a number of these stencils leading from the parking lot to the front door of the Air Zoo. We used to see these all over Kadena AB, Okinawa. Hubby would not admit to doing a few of them himself. ;-)
We looked at a few other displays, like an actual engine from an SR, an interactive weather video and a few other things, but we barely scratched the surface. The SR was one that had been used by NASA, as you can see.
I did see my first one of these, while I was there:
Fortunately I was the only one using it at the time, so I didn't have to wonder...
If you want to know what all you can see (and what we missed), click on this link for the Air Zoo.
And a little store we actually discovered about 4 years ago. Wilson Farm Market. A great little farmer's market type store in Amish country. We specifically made sure to stop there on the way home. And should have bought more! We thought that last time, too.
Click the link to see more, because I didn't think to take pictures. The Pumpkin Roll we bought was great. I thought about getting the Red Velvet one also, but didn't.
We did buy a dozen jumbo brown eggs (hubby's favorite), and they all had double yolks! (Again, hubby's favorite!)
We'll just have to go there again!
You all be safe and God bless!
Sounds like a fun day. My Rhode Island Reds used to lay double yokers. You should get a few, you certainly have the land for chickens.
ReplyDeleteWe've talked about it. But he won't buy a ready made coop, and hasn't gotten around to making one yet.
DeleteSo we support the local economy and buy from local farmers. Not double yokes, but better than the store. :)
Glad you turned around and went back for the Air Zoo. I've never heard of that. My first husband, father to my two daughters, was in the AF for 16 years. He was once stationed in Okinawa too. Those eggs are so pretty. Right now our hens are laying smaller eggs and not as many.
ReplyDeleteIs it because of the time of the year? I've heard they slow down in winter, or when they molt. :)
DeleteWe've been to the 'museum', it is a pretty neat place. A lot of cool planes and exhibits.
ReplyDeleteAir Zoo. That is a very clever name.
ReplyDeleteIt is. They have kids rides and all sorts of stuff there. We will see more one day.
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