Keith & Chad's Excellent Adventure

A few weeks ago, Suzanne emailed to ask if Chad might like to come out to Comox for family day at the base. One of the highlights was going to be a ride on the Aurora! Chad didn't have to be asked twice and Keith was eager to go along as Chad's chaperone instead of Suzanne picking him up from the ferry. Even though it was on our anniversary weekend we knew this was quite an opportunity so we really didn't mind.


They headed out from Horseshoe Bay late Saturday afternoon.

Just in time for a stunning sunset.

Very sadly the Aurora was found to have a broken front landing gear that morning (kinda essential I suppose) and so all flights had to be cancelled. I suppose these things happen with 40 year old planes. Good ole Canadian military. But, no mind....Keith and Chad had a great time anyhow poking their nose in the planes and other equipment.

Chilling out in the 'lounge' of the plane. The Aurora became a static display for the day.

Keith found the fire rescue vehicle of course!

Chad enjoyed this massive tow truck that pulls the planes out of the hangar.

Keith said he didn't dare take too many photos....security and all that.

Then they had a nice lunch and also stopped at Goats on the Roof in Coombs.

They caught the 5:20 pm ferry home....easy to make the ferry last minute when you are a foot passenger!

Back in stunning Vancouver. Wow...those mountains are gorgeous!

A slice of pizza and then off to home. A very quick but great trip for Keith and his clone!

Nate, Liam and I had a great time back on the homestead....but boy oh boy was it good to be all together again!