Pedal to the Meddle

After securing the Tour Trophy this past summer, Liam makes his obligatory appearances around the country as the season winds down.  It is a gesture of appreciation for the fans, patriotism, and a reinforcement that one can achieve victory without the use of unnatural or illegal substances. 

Soon a Tune

Rogers and Hammerstein, Lennon and McCartney, George and Ira, Garfunkel and Simon, they all took their lessons from somewhere.  Now the world knows where their inspiration originated.

Strive Dive

From a long line of ama divers comes a new breed, fitting for our modern civilization.  They eschew the grab for organic gems in favor of valuable produce.  A rare few are able to discriminate quality while still in the drink, and only the most successful dare to release an early catch in favor of the finest specimens.

For the Hail of It

Who knew clouds could lay eggs so indiscriminately?  They didn't seem to care much about placement, but that's probably what any species will do when unloading about a half million of them in 7 minutes. 

Blanket Party

Effectively transmitting useful smoke signals is a far cry from some casual effort by amateurs.  Generations of ancestry have practiced it through the millennia.  Here we see the elders providing a lesson for the next in line.

Caved In

In order to coax the native species out of its dwelling, one must be extremely patient.  It requires unique soft, soothing sounds to draw their attention and other techniques that appeal to their senses.  The sound of mutilating candy bar wrappers, the pop of a soda can opening, the cheers from a portable sports video game.  If those fail, the starting-up of a familiar automobile engine will always do the trick. 

Bed Head

It was supposed to be just a short happy-hour gathering of friends who had other obligations later that evening.  But things just got out of hand as they fed off each other's energy, and once the dancing started there was no stopping.  That is, until they all collapsed into a deep slumber.  At that point, it was a matter of grabbing any spot that was available. 

Rare Air

Once in a while he likes to break-open the hangar and let the entire fleet out on the lawn for some fresh air, great food, good times.  It helps him choose which one to jump in for a flight.

Prone, but not Alone

World class astrophysicists must seize opportunities to view their favorite celestial bodies, even if it means blowing off football practice.  A quick slip out of the locker room and voilà, let the research continue.

Fab Four

Equipment testing continues during autumn in advance of the first sign of flying flakes.  It's a team effort; everyone contributes to make it a safe, fun-filled adventure every day of operations.

Fair Chair

Many years ago, a wonderful season had ended, but there was still skiable snow and Liam just couldn't get enough.  Easily solved with a quick hike up the hill and some reminiscing from the vantage of a cushion-less chair.  

What They Saw

They only needed a few sharp tools to generate a full truck bed, as long as beverages were available.  Extra fuzz on this summer's woolly worms portends a long cold winter, just the ticket for a cozy fire.

Towering Ivories

The audience was captivated by the beauty and elegance of the maestro at his craft.

Landed, not Stranded

The Squadron Commander brings his trusty steed to rest after a lengthy jaunt out East -- Missouri, Tennessee, and beyond. 

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air...
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark or even eagle flew --
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

John Gillespie Magee, Jr