Auntie Knows Best

Guernsey Air Show today and The Little Mister really enjoyed taking photos on his phone of the Red Arrows.

It was a lovely day, although a little breezy, and it was nice to take a couple of hours off to enjoy the planes with the kids.

Such a gorgeous day today for the annual Guernsey Air Show.

The Mister took the day off work so he and The Little Mister could spend all day looking at planes and I too a long lunch and met them for lunch.

A perfect day and topped off by my favourites…. The Red Arrows!

This week is Battle of Britain Week and on Thursday there in the Guernsey Air Display.

This evening the Aerosparx team gave a display over the seafront. Two powered gliders, illuminated with LED lights and fireworks. It was very good but too short!

We got the kids bathed and ready for bed and then popped them in a onesie each and went out. They had a lovely time although it was a late night for them!

Today we sat in Candie Gardens and watched the Battle of Britain Air Show with my inlaws, Dad, sister and all our kids.

It was a brilliant display and the weather was fantastic. Over the years we have been to many airshows, but the setting of this one, over the islands is just the best.

Today’s photo is definitely not the most interesting picture we took all dad, but it is something that we will never, ever see again. This photo is of the only two airworthy Lancaster Bombers in the world flying together. As usual the Lancaster arrived with two Spitfires and they sounded just wonderful, but there was something truly epic about seeing the two Lancasters together.

Of course this event made me and my sister think of Mum as it was pretty much the last thing we did together. So many memories, both good and bad are tied to wonderful local events. It’s been a good day but I am shattered.

Today The Mister and I went to Duxford for their Autumn Air Show. When we woke up this morning it was absolutely pouring, and it pretty much continued for most of the day. Anyway, like a couple of real anoraks we went anyway. It was absolutely-bloody-freezing… the wind was bitter and it rained for a while, but having said that (and don’t tell The Mister I said so) I had a really nice day out. I have decided that growing up with a Dad who loves planes and motor-racing means that I am well used to going to visit things, feigning disinterest, but secretly loving it. I am cultivating this look so that The Mister doesn’t think that I am having too nice a time. I need to retain some sense of self-sacrifice so that I can use it in the future when I need to behave like a martyr. Of course, just as we were leaving the weather started to clear up and you could see blue sky in the distance. Typical!

I really enjoyed the planes, but my favourite bit was The Royal Navy Black Cat Helicopter Display Team. I also really liked the really ickle plane that was looping the loop and doing all sorts. I still think the pilot must be a mentalist to want to do it though… I was surprised not to see sick on the roof of the cockpit when he got out.

So, here are my (estimated) stats from the day…

Number of hours spent at Duxford: 5 ½

Number of hours spent freezing in the cold and rain watching planes, or waiting to see them: 4

Actualy air temperature: 12 degrees Celsius

How cold it really felt: minus 12 degrees Celsius

Number of times I complained about the cold: 40

Number of times I complained in general: at least 50

Number of times I was serious about my complaining: about 5

Number of times I helpfully pointed out “oooo plane”: about 30

Number of times The Mister told me to “shush” when I helpfully pointed out “oooo plane”: about 30

Number of inches the water had crept up the legs of my jeans by the time I left Duxford: about 5

Number of cups of coffee I drank: 3

Number of times I ate healthy foods today: 0