The path to glory is never easy. My thrower is recovering from a neck injury. An unexpected delivery of spare gas bags has delayed further testing at the blimp hangar. My window to try out a back up thrower has come and gone. Meanwhile, there’s every chance that Mr. Toda will extend his time aloft mark to 30 seconds or beyond. In the screenplay version of these events, this would be an obstacle at the end of act two. It doesn’t rise to the “all is lost” moment in the middle of act 3, but it feels like I’m at least a couple of months away from a chance to seriously practice throwing.

In better news, an exhibit at the Monterey Airport (Monterery, CA) has opened featuring paper folding. Some of my planes are part of the exhibit, which will run for almost a year. So, if you’re in the area, check it out.

Last weekend saw my return to Evergreen Aviation outside of Portland, Oregon. This was a well attended event. They had even arranged a television interview at the local CBS affiliate the day before the event. Fun stuff. Evergreen is home to the Spruce Goose, and my presentations are staged under the massive tail feathers. Aviation museums are always fun to present in, and Evergreen is especially fun because of their range of aircraft and space vehicles. I highly recommend a visit when your travels take you to Oregon. Say hi to the SR-71 for me, and don’t forget to be Spruce Goosed!

Here’s looping at you!