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@formerlywtc.bsky.social
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Account exists mostly to monitor those I like (and some I don’t) whom have abandoned that other platform across the street Occasional observations, sports & travel stuff Also a dual citizen. Been to all 50 🇺🇸 states, almost 100 🌎 countries

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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
When I checked this morning there are still plenty of (Economy) seats available on the Friday & Saturday 10/16 $10/17 IAD-FRA flights. Really on the fence about getting on board one of those flights, but would need to get to IAD first.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Since many in the #AvGeek groups across the street are sharing their photos of the soon to be retired terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), I’ll do the same. Taken at sunset 🌅 in February 2018.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Current status of #Costco at 4:45pm today… If you’ve ever wanted to shop at Costco on a day with minimal crowds today’s your chance.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Also a video of the United B777-300ER on its low pass…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
From earlier today at Fleet Week I call this one “Formation Over Alcatraz”…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
When you’re on the way to the Fleet Week Air Show (with much better weather) but you run into the Italian 🇮🇹 American Parade on your way there…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Today we’re not at Fleet Week watching the air show because we’re trying to conduct some business this afternoon, and we’re doing that near the campus of a small Catholic University. Anyone recognize the campus of the said Catholic university? 🤔
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
This afternoon the Blue Angels tried to perform the “Flat” version of their demonstration due to the low clouds. They tried until the show was officially canceled about 20 minutes in.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Currently it’s looking like a June Gloom type of day in early October over San Francisco… Unfortunately the chances for the Fleet Week Air Show don’t look good for today.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Strangely enough until now I haven’t noticed this building in our neck of the woods in Silicon Valley… Professional in the front, ramshackle in the back.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The winter months are a great time to visit. It stays reasonably warm, doesn’t rain too often and hotel rates are generally lower than usual. During that time if you have a car don’t forget to visit Anza-Borrego State Park east of the area.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A #TBT to exactly a year ago when I stopped on the Interstate, got out of the rental 🚗 just to take a photo of this city…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Will the concourse be connected by the Air Train on the first day of normal operations or will accessing it require a ride on a bus or mobile lounge?
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Are you going to San Diego for a specific event or just a general visit?
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thailand, Mexico, most of Eastern Europe, etc back in the day. Even Taiwan two generations ago according to stories from my mom.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I miss those days when you’d get pulled over in a foreign country, you hand over a $10 bill and all of the sudden that interaction never happened.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I don’t mind it. If only they could do something about the mentals. There was someone throwing glass bottles at random things/people and everybody there is acting like it was completely normal behavior.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In case if you’re wondering if Covid era street closures are still a thing…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
UA moved to the B Concourse early this year and it’s a big downgrade.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We’re fairly close on actual miles flown…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Worth mentioning that on Saturday instead of attending my trade show for a few hours I took a road trip to somewhere I hadn’t been previously. That’s where I learned the “dells” of Wisconsin Dells aren’t visible without taking a boat tour, which I didn’t have the time to do…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
For the first time in over 6 months runways 1R/19L & 1L/19R at SFO are back in use. To prove it here’s my video of a B777-200 takeoff on 1R from last night…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tonight we’re on a big and almost very empty ✈️ So empty I refused the upgrade and voluntarily downgraded myself.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It’s actually kinda funny when you see it at a supermarket or Costco parking lot, when someone walks out with a cart full of stuff only to stand there by the car for a few minutes while they try to figure out how to load their groceries into the trunk.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Tonight’s adventures in Silicon Valley… This day spa is “closed until further notice” after it was raided earlier this month for operating as a brothel. The apparent giveaway was single middle aged male techies aren’t exactly day spa target customers but dozens showed up every night.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The current terminal really is a disaster waiting to happen as the gates and apron area have no separation from the runways. I’m more disappointed with the idea of having to take a shuttle bus to the rental car garage from the new terminal. Didn’t know about the new Metrolink station.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The one drawback the new terminal will have is it’ll be in a less walkable location than the current terminal. From the current terminal you can walk over to the rental car garage which’ll put you almost right on Hollywood Way with hotels and numerous places to eat within a few minutes’ walk.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Good thing I don’t need diesel ⛽️…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
How are the MTV #VMA ‘s still a thing when the network itself is no longer a thing anymore?
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
By remixing the jingle it’s ruined…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It appears there are some regions not at high elevations that are starting to see autumn 🍁 colors. This is one of those places… Also there’s the maple leaf adorned 🛶 for added Canadianness.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A much more serene scene compared to the one from earlier today…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Apparently shootouts happen north of the border too… Note the bullet location markers all over the sidewalk.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The #ViewFromTheAirport parking lot…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
IAD. The Concourse D club.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Doesn’t happen all that often these days but I just landed at an airport I have not flown to previously until now…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Dungeon would be an upgrade right about now… 🤦🏻‍♂️
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Yes, this is an ✈️ lounge, and yes it resembles a dungeon…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If it’s any consolation our team here is currently sitting at 92 losses so far this season…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I love booking international ✈️ trips on 1 1/2 days notice. Feel like going somewhere? You book it, there’s hardly a waiting period.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Almost feels like Amtrak pulled a full Tonya Harding on the airlines…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
As political pundits have said in the recent past, PA is Pittsburgh in the west, Philly in the east and deep, dark Alabama in the middle. The wealthy Philly suburbs have been traditionally red but have turned blue recently. The formerly pro union cities in the middle were once blue are turning red.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
If you’re ever wondering what the Nevada side of the shores of Lake Tahoe look like on a mid September weekend day, you’re in luck…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I’m at our annual event at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, NV. The state museum occupies the former U.S. Mint Carson City Mint building. Museum comes with a still functioning coin press, replica ghost town & mine shafts.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It’s certainly is a thing how just about every time I stay here I get basically the same #ViewFromTheRoom. No complaints at all as this is one of the best views available anywhere in town…
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is the wildfire that is still minimally contained and is currently burning near the tracks that I was concerned about possibly affecting train service.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Visible smoke on the eastern side of the #FloristonFire seen from the Amtrak California Zephyr. Westbound I-80 remains closed near the California-Nevada border.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
View of Donner Pass & Donner Lake from Amtrak’s California Zephyr 🚂
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Look at how (unusually) empty the sightseeing car is this morning. Because the conductor is a stubborn numbnut it looks like this’ll be my seat for the next 6 hrs.
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WTC @formerlywtc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚂 There’s apparently a fast moving wildfire between here and there that’s burning close to the tracks but it seems we’re a go… My chance of actually arriving at the destination and not getting stranded somewhere a route? 🤷‍♂️ Also the train has about a 30% load but the conductor is a numbnut.
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