Miscelaney

One (typically) sunny weekend each summer, Seattleites are treated to the sheer grace and impressive fluidity of precision flying performed by the Blue Angels. Every year, the first weekend of August brings locals and visitors alike an unforgettable air show during annual Seafair activities.

 Arriving in town the Thursday before Seafair weekend, the Blue Angels are undeniably the highlight, and buzz, around town. Literally. Much like an easter egg hunt, well, an easter egg hunt in the air moving faster than the sound barrier, one never knows when they might spy the infamous diamond-pattern formation. Whether they buzz your building or your balcony, or fly atop wherever you may be perched, it’s always fun. And c’mon, who can get enough of ‘em, really?

This year, I was glad to be able to share this fun summer tradition with my mom, who happened to be in town for her first Seafair weekend. After exposing her to the hottest weather we’ve ever experienced here, I was glad to be able to offer her an upside. While we could actually see the BA’s Thursday from my balcony, we grabbed lunch in Madison Park, in order to catch them first-hand practicing over Lake Washington.

Thursday being a warm-up of course, the fam got together on my aunt and uncle’s boat for an authentic Seafair Sunday. Ice chests brimming, the cousins, kids, in-laws, aunt, uncle and my mom motored out with the rest of the area to drop anchor and enjoy the best seats around for Sunday’s Air Show. Always leaving you wanting more, the Angels owned the clear skies and left us all slightly electric and full of homeland pride.

Along with the Blue Angels, Seafair enthusiasts can enjoy many, many other related activities (Torch Light parade, Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, Milk Carton Derby, hydroplane races, and so on). The largest summertime celebration in these parts, Seafair is designed to offer the best of what summer has to offer. However one chooses to join in this unique summer celebration, the arrival of the Blue Angels always means we are in full swing of summer and better make the most of the sunny days we have left because they will be gone almost as fast as a Blue Angel fly by.