Veterans and Veterinarians

The flyover went all right today.  I was supposed to be there at 10:35 a.m., and I came over for my first circle right when the clock hit 10:35.  They had a firetruck down there with a large American flag hoisted on the ladder, a limo, and rows of motorcycles in the parking lot.  I circled about 5 times while they performed the Star Spangled Banner, and then they started their parade down 31.

It was windy and gusty, and I thought of the students I'd just been doing turns-about-a-point with, and here I am doing one, trying to make a nice tight symmetrical circle over the ceremony, and I wanted to call them up and tell them there could actually be real world application from the maneuver.  ;)

Well, in seriousness, I consider it an honor to be able to participate in events like that, and I appreciate all who serve/served.

This will be a bit of a subject transition, but this was on the door of the veterinary clinic.  I got caught taking this picture of it, but I couldn't help it.  I'm not really sure why, of all things, this would be what they wish to advertise on a hot pink poster.  I can think of lots of things that might be useful.  Tips to know if your cat/dog is sick.  An ad on the importance of certain pet vaccinations.  Pet adoption clinic numbers and ads.  I dunno.  But this?  I have a hard enough time when the vet's name tag says "Dr. Hiss", and I just want to crack a joke that I am quite sure he won't find remotely funny any more. But when I'm looking at him, and in the corner of my eye I see this, well, it's too much...

Click on it, blow it up and read it.  I'll wait.  I particularly appreciated the close-up and graphic photos.  And on that note, I'll leave you...