Flying in History: Riding in the DAV’s B-25 Bomber

Panchito, B-25 Mitchell Bomber Flown in WWII in Doolittle Raid

The Florida International Air Show flies into action March 26 & 27, 2011, at the Punta Gorda Airport (formerly the Charlotte County Airport). This morning I had the opportunity to check out one of the planes on display during the air show. In fact, I had the opportunity to fly in a piece of history aboard the Disabled American Veterans’ B-25 Mitchell Bomber flown in World War II including the Doolittle Raid in 1942.

Get Married by Kayak: Paddle to Say I Do in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands

Wedding Vow Ceremony by Phoenix Rising Kayak Tours, Don Pedro Island State Park, Fla.

The bride didn’t wear a dress with a long train and the groom didn’t wear a tuxedo. Attire was eco-casual. As I watched the couple exchange vows, my bare feet sunk into the soft sand as the Gulf of Mexico surf washed over them.

Last month I had the opportunity to witness a vow renewal ceremony which began at Don Pedro Island State Park Land Base. Warren Resen and his bride, Jeanne O’Connor, have been married for about 8 months but when I told Warren about this new service, he and Jeanne were game to renew their vows.