Thunder!

Today is Thunder Over Louisville, which is the opening ceremony for the two weeks of activities prior to the Kentucky Derby.  Thunder starts with a magnificent air show and culminates with the largest annual fire works display in North America.  The past few years I've sat out Thunder, having felt like I've done my duty in years past; I can't handle sitting out in the sun all day, although the air show is usually worth it -- I get migraines from the bright sun. 

But Thomas has taken Eler Beth and her friend, B, for the day, and I will join them right before the fireworks start.  I'm so glad he has the energy and enthusiasm for going to things like this; it is a benefit to the kids.  It can be exciting to be a part of the 800,000 spectators, but, as I've said, I've done my duty in years past.  Click here to see photos and a quick idea of what this area looks forward to every year.

Last year The Blue Angels graced Thunder with their presence; they don't perform at the same event two years in a row however, and this year one of the special events will be helicopters flying maneuvers up and down the Ohio River.  Of course they always have the stealth jets and other air force wonders, and the coast guard puts on a demonstration where they perform rescues from the Ohio River.  I'll catch all of that on TV!  It's a gorgeous day for the event, sunny and clear skies and highs close to 80 degreeswill surely swell attendance.

NOTE:

"Dawn commented below to make sure that I knew that The Blue Angels are Navy and not Air Force! lol Actually I did know that, and I did not mean to imply that they were Air Force, but that there are other aerial wonders performed by members of the Air Force as well as Navy and US Coast Guard pilots.  If you click on the Blue Angels link above you will definitely see that they are Navy!  Thank you Dawn; my father was Navy, and he would not have wanted me to misrepresent The Blue Angels either, even inadvertently! lol"

Tags: Thunder over Louisville, Blue Angels, KY Derby Festival