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yellow helicopter, whose is it ?

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Started 2 years ago by HeardOnthe44
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HeardOnthe44

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Husband and I have been wondering out loud for many months now....whose yellow helicopter is that which we often see flying over Ballard, Greenwood, Wallingford areas ? Is that SPG ?

Posted 2 years ago #
Kat

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I saw that the other day too! It looks small, so I was thinking someones hobby copter, but it was flying really low (which is how I saw it and wondered if they could see me!)

I posted this in another thread, but never got replied to, so I'll try again. Does SPG REALLY fly a helicopter or is this a long running joke because of his avatar? Also, if its not digging to far, what does SPG stand for? These questions just drive me crazy!!

Posted 2 years ago #
julesage

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spg will tell you many tales so be prepared to uncover the layers of the mystery. :) i think he may really be a pilot but i can never tell with him! ill ask his cute wife and she will tell me. all joking aside, i have been told it belongs to a rich guy. in magnolia. no idea if it is true.

Posted 2 years ago #
iPlod

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SPG's upside down flying is what was responsible for all the excess noise at julesage's birthday bash because of the cursedly low ceiling inside Kings Hardware.
I gotta admit the extra breeze was pleasant, but I didn't appreciate the accidental haircut I got on the way to the cake.

Posted 2 years ago #
Nora Charles

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iPlod...you're so sassy!

Posted 2 years ago #
SunriseSunset

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. . .and, classy.

Posted 2 years ago #
Jonathan Pryce

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Yeah, that low ceiling reminded me of just how much high frequency hearing I've lost. I can hear flea fart when it's quiet (they produce quite a melodious sound, BTW), but with any background din, I'm lost!

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iPlod

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^^^^@@@@****((((%%%% !!!!Flea Farts!!!!%%%%))))****@@@@^^^^

Posted 2 years ago #
Geoduck

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HOT44 - The yellow copter is mine. I use it to fly the lovely tourists round our fair city. They quite love it and I can afford to send my brood to private school with the proceeds.

Posted 2 years ago #
Gilman Girl

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Its patroling the locks / canal.

Posted 2 years ago #
SPG

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I'm offended that anyone would suggest that little yellow flying lawnmower would be mine! Pfeh! A cheap little Robinson piston engine helicopter? If you look to your left you will notice that I have a much nicer Sikorsky S-76. Yes, it's got some hours on it and I know about the little tear on the side of the front left seat, but I'm going to get new heated seats this winter so why bother fixing it now?
I don't know whose poor excuse for a real helicopter that is as I don't associate with any pilots who can't afford a proper turbine powered aircraft. My guess is they're doing something very low brow like flying tourists over the same route over and over...how boring!

Posted 2 years ago #
julesage

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if we ever *do* find out whose this is, will they please contact me as i have a proposition for them.

i am looking for a pilot. thanks.

Posted 2 years ago #
HeardOnthe44

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oh SPG...I figured the little yellow flying lawnmower was just ONE of your many....

@ Julesage: Geoduck says thats his/her yellow bird...

from now on...I shall point to the sky and yell "Geoduck!" everytime I see it fly by..

Posted 2 years ago #
julesage

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geoduck: is it really yours? i need to go flying so if so, please email me directly. thank you.

Posted 2 years ago #
TropicsOfBallard

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I believe that this is the helicopter:

http://www.seattlehelitours.com/

These are indeed scenic flights, note each route listed on the site goes past Golden Gardens and the Locks.

Posted 2 years ago #
allisonw

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Someone left the cake out in the rain.

Posted 2 years ago #
great idea

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I'm pretty sure it's T.C. bringing Higgins over to Robin Masters' North Beach estate.

Posted 2 years ago #
Gilman Girl

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I have some chums who live on a boat (forget which dock) and last time I was there, the comment was that there were 2 copters that 'watch over the area'.

The vibe I caught was 'oh blank, hide that doobie, here comes the yellow copter'
Of course I'm just using a doobie as an example (no sarcasm)

I'll be seeing my chums this weekend and will ask for clarification.
The Tropics could very well be right though.

Posted 2 years ago #
Suzaroo

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great idea - LOL!!

Posted 2 years ago #
julesage

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ggirl: yes, please do clarify things for me a bit.
especially regarding the doobie.

Posted 2 years ago #
Gilman Girl

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What don't you get Jules?!*
A member of the Doobie Brothers was there hiding from his band.
Yellow copter came by with the band manager looking for him.

<hope to see you Sat at the Seafood fest, xoxo>

Posted 2 years ago #
julesage

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oh, much more clear now gilman girl:)
..it takes me a minute sometimes! ;) have a super weekend. my plans are up in the air right now, where i wish i was, hanggliding! these days are ever so perfect for it. xo

Posted 2 years ago #
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sure GG, sure.

that's what a fool believes! that's what a fool believes!

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/7536e454fc/yacht-rock-episode-1-what-a-fool-believes-from-jdryznar

Posted 2 years ago #
HeardOnthe44

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jules and gg..whoa o o, listen to the music....
lol...you all crack me up ! is the heat getting to everyone ?
I joined MyBallard last year during the heatwave and
LdOL at the "Bad Poetry inspired by the heat" thread.

On the 'copter: thanks TropicsOfBallard
I think you have finally solved the mystery for us all....

but I'll probably still point and yell "Geoduck !" when ever
I see one of them fly overhead...

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