SFers? FA-18s on patrol 10/6

[SCpoloRicker]

hAyO:

Weird one just now... at least two FA-18s are in a fairly tight circle over the city right now.

Anyone else see this? Any idea whats going on?

[behemoth]

They're going to drop bombs on you.

YOU.

Just you.

[kramer]

Im on the 48th floor in SF at the bank I work at - Im watching them as Im writing this - they seem to be just circling.....pretty cool tho.


will try to get pics..............

[Steelrat]

hAyO:

Weird one just now... at least two FA-18s are in a fairly tight circle over the city right now.

Anyone else see this? Any idea whats going on?

F/A-18s? Any carriers in the area? I don't remember there being any naval air stations or Marine aviation bases in the area.

Practice maybe? Possible flyby over a game or event? TEOTWAWKI?

[Muzikman]

EVENTS more events
Fleet Week 2005 (Thu/6-Mon/10)
Angels Ascend Again
The Blue Angels are back, and they're ready to show you what they're made of as they swoop and soar above the City during Fleet Week 2005. The aerial fun begins Thursday with some practice flights, and runs through the weekend. In addition to the usual amazing showstopping stunts by the U.S. Navy's Angels and others, you can grab a seat down at the waterfront Saturday to catch the final stop of the Red Bull Air Race World Series, a seven-event race featuring nine of the best pilots in the world competing in an event that requires skillful flying through strategically placed gates and performing specific stunts over the Bay. The winning pilot will be the one who completes the course in the fastest time. Later on Saturday, meet the men behind the wings of the Blue Angels. And don't miss the parade of Navy ships Saturday, as well as the chance to take a free public tour of these stunning ocean dwellers Sunday and Monday. Let's give these pilots a hearty "welcome back." -- Lisa Zaffarese, SF Gate
Fisherman's Wharf and the Embarcadero, SF; Thu-Mon, check Web site for schedule.


Maybe?

[behemoth]

EVENTS more events
Fleet Week 2005 (Thu/6-Mon/10)
Angels Ascend Again
The Blue Angels are back, and they're ready to show you what they're made of as they swoop and soar above the City during Fleet Week 2005. The aerial fun begins Thursday with some practice flights, and runs through the weekend. In addition to the usual amazing showstopping stunts by the U.S. Navy's Angels and others, you can grab a seat down at the waterfront Saturday to catch the final stop of the Red Bull Air Race World Series, a seven-event race featuring nine of the best pilots in the world competing in an event that requires skillful flying through strategically placed gates and performing specific stunts over the Bay. The winning pilot will be the one who completes the course in the fastest time. Later on Saturday, meet the men behind the wings of the Blue Angels. And don't miss the parade of Navy ships Saturday, as well as the chance to take a free public tour of these stunning ocean dwellers Sunday and Monday. Let's give these pilots a hearty "welcome back." -- Lisa Zaffarese, SF Gate
Fisherman's Wharf and the Embarcadero, SF; Thu-Mon, check Web site for schedule.


Maybe?

damnit, i thought they were there to shoot ricker.

[Muzikman]

They might still do that

[Steelrat]

damnit, i thought they were there to shoot ricker.

I say we take off and nuke Ricker from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

[SCpoloRicker]

Just in case we have any close encounters.

[behemoth]

Airsoft "hardball shotgun" vs. FA-18..


RICKER WINS


PEW PEW PEW

[SCpoloRicker]

Ha, its nice to be loved guys. Apparently it is the Blue Angels thingie. Odd that they are so close to the downtown buildings...

Im on the 48th floor in SF at the bank I work at .

Dude, I work in SOMA... Folsom and 2nd (top of the hill before 80). We should get together and grab a beer sometime.

/best coast liberal-Thorde unite?

[SCpoloRicker]

Airsoft "hardball shotgun" vs. FA-18..


RICKER WINS


PEW PEW PEW

Misplaced reference, anyone?

/There can, uh, there can be no firing in there. Apone, I uh, I need you to secure magazines and frags. Flame units only people.

[kramer]

Ha, its nice to be loved guys. Apparently it is the Blue Angels thingie. Odd that they are so close to the downtown buildings...



Dude, I work in SOMA... Folsom and 2nd (top of the hill before 80). We should get together and grab a beer sometime.

/best coast liberal-Thorde unite?

sure no prob bro - keep in touch (either here or on the Thorums via PM).

[rkjunior303]

The Blue Angels are great -- real fun to watch.

/Gold Star for the 'Aliens' reference.

[TheDuelist]

Are the planes painted blue and yellow? That would be the first clue.