Karen, Kaitlin and I attended the air show at McChord Air Force Base last Saturday. Our nephew, Anthony, enlisted into the Air Force and had his swearing-in ceremony on base during the air show. Afterwards we watch the Thunder Birds do their thing. If you plan to attend an air show at McChord, come very early and expect to be treated more strictly than if you were about to actually fly on a plane. The bureaucracy for parking and admittance is frustrating. At least the soldiers are polite and understanding; even if they know some of the rules are ridiculous and insulting. I think Karen likes to see the soldiers more than the planes, however, so that makes up for some of the hassle. Anthony leaves for basic in a week or two. Stay well young man.