If you hate clothes (and tan lines) give a free beach a try. What is a free beach? It's a place where you have freedom to wear something or nothing at all, unlike everywhere else. Here's a great one in Central CA.https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/pirates-cove-beach-avila-beach/

Winter in California is Nude Beach Season. See you there!
https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/los-angeles/best-nude-beaches-in-california

The last day, last Gold class races of the last Reno Air Races ever after 60 years of racing. T-6 Gold race now, followed by Sport, Jet and Unlimited classes. You can watch it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSAeMkAaWKI

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a country on Earth that believed in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all? You know, someplace that believes in freedom? Too bad such a place doesn't exist.

Anyone up for a grilled cheese?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbdUGdxX7ww

https://www.insider.com/nudists-spain-say-clothed-people-beaches-make-them-uncomfortable-2023-8

When it's 120 degrees outside, you spend all day naked in the pool.

This is our first 4th without a dog in 22 years. Had to put our last one down a few weeks ago. I miss him, but I'm glad I don't have to watch him suffer from these idiotic fireworks. I hate this holiday.

So, my tax dollars are being spent to rescue a bunch of billionaires on their toy submarine operated by a company that thinks safety is a waste of time? I think it's a waste of taxpayer money.

Amazing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW4TXPrB8Ug

Anyone see the latest episode of Succession? Were you surprised?

Netflix recommendation: The Night Agent.

Pismo Beach today. This is not seaweed, it's wood from bush and tree branches. Miles of it. Presumably it's been washed out of the canyons by the heavy rain. Amazing.

"99 red balloons
Floating in the summer sky
Panic bells, it's red alert
There's something here from somewhere else
The war machine springs to life
Opens up one eager eye
Focusing it on the sky
The 99 red balloons go by"

Update: We have him on Vetoryl to treat the Cushing's and Galliprant to treat his OA. Got a belly strap to hold him up when his back legs get too weak in the evenings so he can go out to do his business. He's eating, active and seems happy, so we'll keep going. Yeah, it's expensive, but he's family, right?

I think NASA needs to start worrying about the stability of SpaceX now.

Pop quiz: When the sky is this color, what should you be doing?

Deleting junk emails about my car's warranty...

You can have only one:

1969 Oldsmobile Hurst 442

1971 Pontiac Firebird TA 455 HO

2010 Chevy Camaro SS 6.2L V8

A Tesla.

What do you choose?

I've been a pilot for 40 years as of today. Everyone asks me how many "hours" I have, but the real measure of a successful flight is the landing, of which I have about 28,000.