Empty Nest Syndrome

The day after a tour ends is always strange for me.  My tour mates are not at my breakfast table.  I'm not a slave to the camera, constantly looking to capture the day's events.  There is no timeline to follow, no problems to solve.  My own bizarre empty nest syndrome...

But it was a great trip with a super group of people and beautiful flying across the Colorado Rockies and the desert southwest.  My gratitude to you all:

Peter, Ludo, Beto y Rober: for rising to the challenge of traveling so very far to join us, renting a plane that is not your own, to fly in airspace and environments much different from home

Paul, Marilyn, Carl and Barbara: for forever being our Moose Team, a favorite Skylane foursome with whom we have shared many adventures

Garney, Carolyn, Robin and Shane: for your great wits, and sense of adventure

Jim & Dan, for taking on the task of making sure Ranger Kathie got a smooth ride and attended all functions

John & Stephanie, for reminding us that we do, indeed, have a pretty awesome job

Mike & Ginny, for keeping us all laughing, helping with the driving to Zapata Falls, and giving Cat Herder a seat in the Seneca, when the situation demanded it

Chester & Suzanne, for showing us a great team in the cockpit, as well as the pointers on all things photography (oh, and the excuse to gorge on a 5-layer chocolate cake)

Ernie & Kris, for your good humor and downright kindness to everyone around you

We couldn't have a successful tour without all of you, so thanks again!