Some Alternative Travel History:
The Double Eagle II finished its historic journey on August 17, 1978, landing in a field near Miserey, France (about 60 miles northwest of Paris), after flying 3,233 miles from Presque Isle, Maine, in 137 hours and 6 minutes.
Flight Details
Pilots: Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman, all from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Duration: 137 hours and 6 minutes in the air.
Distance: About 3,233 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
Craft: A helium-filled balloon standing 112 feet high with a gondola named The Spirit of Albuquerque.
Historical Impact
First Success: It was the first time a balloon successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean, following nearly 20 prior failed attempts by other adventurers. [1, 2]
Current Location: The original gondola used by the trio is preserved and kept on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
What are you cooking tonight that requires two sticks of butter to make it truly great? 😂 This Mustards Napa cornbread is getting the full honey-butter treatment.
Congratulations to @SoCalMike and @Watchinaw. Your questions were chosen for tonight’s Ask Greg and the Panelists.
@SoCalMike Is there a television family your family was most like growing up?
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Our latest addition to the feline brood is "Sun."
He may have a little trouble adjusting to the other cats since he was raised with a monkey!
Happy Monday, Gutter Friends! It's a beautiful 70 degree sunny day here in the windy city. Had a wonderful weekend with family and hoping to get a lot done today. Up early and started. Hoping my car will be ready today, dealer has had it for a week, but have to say I have not minded driving the brand new loaner they gave me. I offered them an even trade, I keep this one, they keep my 5-year old car; the guy said, "You're hilarious!". I took it as a compliment. Doesn't hurt to ask. 🤣 Wishing everyone a wonderful Monday. JM
