We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:53:56 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Yesterday, the Master and Mistress of Argghhh!!! avoided trouble with the TSA despite having posted negatively about them (we'll see if we make it back...) and winged our way to the Capital of All That Is Evil In The World (unless a Democrat is President, in which case it is Paradise). At least that's what I learn from the NYT. Getting Here was pretty much painless. Then we got to Washington, and tried to park. Snerk. We finally found a place in a parking garage in L'Enfant Plaza, after having driven all 'round from Union Station on the northwest... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:25:21 -0600 Great to hear you are going to visit 091 (our huey). Two things... when looking for her - make sure you go to the Smithsonian Museum of American History *not* the Air and Space... I've had a bunch of friends think "aircraft = A&S" not so in this case... Secondly - be sure to try to peer in through the left side windows of the main door, and behind the plasma in the right side opening of the main area... there are over 100 patches that were attached to the padding that lines the rear compartment... They were all added by visitors to our aircraft while it worked its way around the country - a few (10 perhaps) are from the first journey that helped film a documentary (a scene or two are featured on the plasma screen in the musuem) - the majority from its "final journey home"... Oh - and if I didn't mention it - 091 is a veteran of the Vietnam conflict - there from Aug 66 - 7 Jan 67 when she was lost due to enemy fire. Retrieved, sent back to the states for repair (and re-fit to an "H" model), she went on to serve till 1995. But I digresss... (I tend to blather on about this subject ) The website is in my above post for all the info... Great stuff. Enjoy the rest of your trip! - Will http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44277 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44277 Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:08:40 -0600 We're going to be here through Monday - at BWI 11ish that morning. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44251 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44251 Sat, 22 Apr 2006 05:44:58 -0600 How long you gonna be in town? I work here is why I'm asking. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44245 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44245 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:36:23 -0600 How long you gonna be in town? I work here is why I'm asking. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44244 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44244 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:36:02 -0600 John.C - I will admit I hesitated before posting the pics, but the truth is, we had the reservations before the F O'B thing hit, the hotels in the area were full, and Hilton is a preferred provider for SWWBO's firm, and she travels 50-70%... so damned if you do, or don't. Harvey - what part of Jacuzzi Bath did you miss? 8^) Besides, she quit smoking years ago... well, not *entirely* but certainly any vegetable products. Will - that's on Sunday's agenda. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44243 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44243 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:32:03 -0600 I am so jealous. All I ask is that someone bring me one of those cheesy souvineers like a key chain or a shot glass. A shot glass is good since it goes with the other cheesy shot glasses I have from all over the US. If it's got gold on it, all the better. LOL Not being too demanding am I? Have fun you all and be careful where you're pointing that camera unless you enjoy visits from the FBI. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44241 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44241 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:08:22 -0600 Lee's Mansion. The view of the Monumental Core of D.C., from up there is well worth it.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44237 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44237 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:40:13 -0600 www.AmericasHuey.org to learn more about the aircraft and its "Final Journey Home". It has shots of our entire journey (we visited the three major service academies, and spent time at Quantico, numerous high, middle, and elemetary schools, and other events), and shots of the aircraft in its new home. For anyone going to DC - it is a Must See! Thanks to all who have served! - Will ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44235 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44235 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:21:03 -0600 Hmmm... SWWBO looks a little flushed, and the bed looks quite rumpled... shouldn't she be smoking a cigarette instead of blogging? :-) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44234 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44234 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:08:19 -0600 but you can transfer Hilton Honors points to American Airlines, and AA has/had some sort of donor program where you can donate AA miles to help soldiers travel(?) It'll be a small form of justice... ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44233 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44233 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:30:33 -0600 *mutters to self* Next year, next year... To everyone that is there, enjoy yourself. Swing by Blair House, and the other less famous monuments in the city built by Pierre. WK, no climbing the Japaneese Cherry Trees. No scratching the trunks either to sharpen your claws. Maggie, behave youself. Enjoy the city and the sights. Stop by and see your representatives and let them know you care. (Maggie, do NOT get into a car diven by Teddy Kennedy.) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44232 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44232 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:30:16 -0600 Tim - I'm one of those people who always get funny looks from Clueless People at a cemetery full of veterans. I'm the guy who stands there and renders a hand salute. At the Andersonville cemetery a mother actually shooed her kids into the car, casting worried looks at the weirdo. Mostly, they're just Clueless. No worries - yer covered. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44231 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44231 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:13:47 -0600 If you make a pass through Arlington, would you say a prayer for our boys and girls for me? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44230 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/04/arrgghhh_in_dc.html#comment-44230 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:07:58 -0600