Does anyone know with possible thurnder storms for the weekend will the Blue Angels perform still? I work about 1/2 mile from Mather and I haven't heard them come in an practice KCRA had them due in today.. Just curious
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 01:17 PM
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 01:20 PM
QUOTE(hopeanelli @ Mar 12 2008, 01:17 PM) 
Does anyone know with possible thurnder storms for the weekend will the Blue Angels perform still? I work about 1/2 mile from Mather and I haven't heard them come in an practice KCRA had them due in today.. Just curious
The tickets I have say the show goes on rain or shine.
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 01:21 PM
QUOTE(Darthvader @ Mar 12 2008, 02:20 PM)
The tickets I have say the show goes on rain or shine.
Have you been to the last few? I have misc errands to do Saturday and thought I would come down to my work and let the boys at least see them perform wondering if you new approx times they perform...
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 01:25 PM
QUOTE(hopeanelli @ Mar 12 2008, 01:21 PM)
Have you been to the last few? I have misc errands to do Saturday and thought I would come down to my work and let the boys at least see them perform wondering if you new approx times they perform...
Show starts at 10. I didn't go last year but the year before we went to a neighborhood/empty lot at the end of the flight line and it was awesome. I'd say the Angels won't start until after 1.
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 01:38 PM
QUOTE(Darthvader @ Mar 12 2008, 02:25 PM)
Show starts at 10. I didn't go last year but the year before we went to a neighborhood/empty lot at the end of the flight line and it was awesome. I'd say the Angels won't start until after 1.
That is what I am thinking my son's school traveled to a school yesterday to launch their rockets in Mather and it was right at the end of the runway planes right there thought I would sneak there and sit on the field (as long as no thunder rolling around) and see what happens.. Thanks
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 03:54 PM
It sounded like there was a practice flight this morning!
I just moved to Mather a few months ago, and I have a ton o' errands on Saturday. How bad does the traffic get?
I just moved to Mather a few months ago, and I have a ton o' errands on Saturday. How bad does the traffic get?
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 04:21 PM
traffic is horrendous, don't even try it. Drive to the Sunrise light rail and take the train in. They have buses waiting with police escorts, they take you right in.
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 05:11 PM
QUOTE(Darthvader @ Mar 12 2008, 02:25 PM)
Show starts at 10. I didn't go last year but the year before we went to a neighborhood/empty lot at the end of the flight line and it was awesome. I'd say the Angels won't start until after 1.
That's what I did last year and it was great. The police are really strict though at the east end of the runway by mather golf course with people parking on the side of the road or near the fence at the end of the runway.
If you go into the show, do what John said and use light rail. I took light rail from the Iron Point station rather than drive to Sunrise though.
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Posted 12 March 2008 - 07:58 PM
My son and I went last year(10 year old) We had a great time. Arrived around noon NO traffic problems drove up right to the gate. Saw all of the aircraft and watched the Thunderbirds. Bring water,some cash for food and stuff and ahve a great time. We will be there this year again.
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Posted 13 March 2008 - 06:51 AM
I and some friends will be there on Sunday.
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Posted 13 March 2008 - 09:30 AM
HOLY MOLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are practicing and they are so louddddddddddddddddddddddd! I am glad I have a window in my office to watch!
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Posted 13 March 2008 - 01:52 PM
They're there all right. On the news yesterday a.m., and I've been hearing the jets all day long, although it's tough to see anything with all the clouds.
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Posted 13 March 2008 - 11:55 PM
Well I'll be going against the traffic...leaving Mather to go run errands. My parents are watching the kiddos and the show from my backyard. I've seen the show the past two days, they are practicing right next to our neighborhood.
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Posted 15 March 2008 - 03:44 PM
Anyone know what time Blue Angels performed today?
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Posted 15 March 2008 - 04:05 PM
QUOTE(cw68 @ Mar 15 2008, 04:44 PM)
Anyone know what time Blue Angels performed today?
Fat Albert was in the Air at 3:10PM followed by the Angels a few minutes afterwards. The show was GREAT and the traffic was light. Tomorrows show should be even better! The sound is incredibly powerful and they seem so close sometimes you can see the pilot. The Blue Angels show lasted until about 4:10PM the clouds made for a great backdrop as it gave you perspective to just how fast and far the awsome machines can go. These guys are AWSOME!!!! here are some shots from today. Enjoy!
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