tonight i had dinner with a friend from high school. it has been 21 years since we graduated, but it is funny how it seems like yesterday.
tonight we sat at a bar in colton california and watched an injured jet liner land without incident. the front landing gear was turned to a 90 degree angle, unable to roll with a normal landing. we sat with the thought that we might witness disaster right there on the tv screen. the plane had been flying on a circle out in the ocean, dumping fuel and burning it so they might not blow up into a fire ball upon landing. we watched as it flew around, waiting for eminent danger. i imagined the horror i might witness and how i would react or how i would feel. a few beers into the ordeal, i was greatly moved and concerned.
the pilot of this aircraft is a true hero and one cool customer. i have never seen a more perfect landing in my life and all, essentially, without a front wheel. it was really good to see something good happen on the news for a change. well done.
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it was one of those great moments that you will remember for a long time. like the memories of seeing 9/11 unfold, they will never go away and remain as a somewhat painful thing. this plane landing is such a good memory and one of the best landings i have ever witnessed - wheels straight or not!
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