katiebear21 0 #1 September 19, 2003 Just got a call from my girl Ligeia who left Kuwait 2 days ago. Seems as though she's been stranded in the Azores (Lajes Field) because 2 birds flew into Engine #2 of her 2 engine jet plane. They dumped several gallons of fuel over the Atlantic and had to land with one engine at the nearest AF base! I started to feel sorry for her until she told me she's been put up in BOQ with a fully stocked mini-bar and saw this. Not a bad layover! -KatieEdited to add pic of one of our last nights here... Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #2 September 19, 2003 My grandparents (mother side) are from the Azores. I've never been there myself but someday I will. I'm half Portuguese. All Irish on Dads side, thats why I'm a drunk I've heard that its beautiful. Some whacko's think that the Azores are what is left of Atlantis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #3 September 19, 2003 So, Gia finally broke down and is coming to visit me huh? Hurry up and get back home girl!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #4 September 19, 2003 QuoteSo, Gia finally broke down and is coming to visit me huh? Yep, in fact, she was probably the only one who actually got emotional leaving this place. She was definitely ready to go but it's hard leaving good friends! I'm not far behind her... 16 Oct! I have to stop through the Azores too... hopefully I'll be able to get out and take some pics. It looks so beautiful! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #5 September 19, 2003 Right On! Coconut Monkey is here at the Hill. We made a fabulous 11-Way last night. Had dinner and some beers. You were definitely thought of their Katie-Bear! I guess he is going to stay until Sunday Morning. I am trying to convince him that he needs to take another week off and goto Perris with me. Wish you could be here at the there Girlie. The Hurricane sucked all the bad weather away from us. It is simply amazing!! No Clouds and the Humidity is actually low. Wishing You Could Be Here for Jumps, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #6 September 19, 2003 cool! I lived at Lajes Field for two years. Was the best! It's such a beautiful place, and the Portugese natives are very kind and, at least back in the early 80's, were relatively untouched by modernity. It was an incredible experience. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #7 September 19, 2003 We broke down in Sicily on the way to the desert, not a bad place for the plane to break! It would SUCK coming back though, however the Azores would'nt be too bad, it could have been Greenland or somewhere north. "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #8 September 19, 2003 There are indeed FAR worse places to be stranded. I wish I'd get stranded in a place like that... My dad played in a pro-am golf tournament there a few years back. He STILL goes on about how nice it is. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #9 September 19, 2003 It really does look like a beautiful place... My flight back is going to be a nightmare 5 stops to my destination of Atlanta with layovers in Italy, Frankfurt, Azores, and Baltimore. Then I get to ride a bus from Atlanta to Columbus. My chances of getting laid over at one of those places is pretty high! I will make the most out of it though! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #10 September 19, 2003 funny how there is always something to cuase a hold over in an awesome place I was "STUCK" in sicily for 3 days when I came back form kuwait- the other group got "STUCK" in moron,spain for a week....porr bastards. I don t know how they were able to tolerate it! HAHA`My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #11 September 19, 2003 damn chuck your one lucky SOB!!!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #12 September 19, 2003 lajes field is one of the places i could get stationed and serve a short tour but i thoght it was such a good idea untill i was told you are traped on a small ass island unless you take leave even though they have scheduled flights back to the mainland..... it does seam to be a nice place!!!!!!!!!! she could of ben stuck worste places...... like goose bay canada!!!!! that was one cold and deserted place wen i stiopped through... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #13 September 19, 2003 are those triscuits I spy in the background? Did you have access to creamed cheese? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #14 September 19, 2003 Damn Air Force! (Sorry, JT, Dave, had to do it!) Yes, Andy, those are Triscuits! No cream cheese though! Plain only. And yes, Arthur, Chuck and I are both very lucky! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
