The Taylors (and Thomas)

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Some time ago Thomas McCormack asked if he could stay with us during the Miramar Air Show. This is an amazing airshow. He didn’t ask us to come with him but Lisa and planned to join him because it is always an amazing experience. The airshow was on September 26. The airshow runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday but we planned on going on Saturday.

As it turned out, Samarah and family were on a cruise the week leading up to the airshow. The cruise left out of Long Beach Harbor and for convenience they were planning on staying in a hotel close to the harbor. They arrived back on Friday, September 25 so Lisa and I decided to go up and meet them at the ship and spend the day with them. Thomas could come with us or chill at the house.

In the end Sarah asked if we could bring them home and then take them to LAX on Saturday. That was much better because it allowed us to spend more meaningful time together with their family.

The port was quite fascinating. I’ve worked with the port on various projects but I’ve never actually been there. I finally made it through the huge line of cars picking up passengers and then headed home. Thomas came with us.

The first thing we did when we got back was give everyone their birthday gifts. The kids were very excited, and it was fun to watch them open their presents.

The second thing we did was make lemonade. I love how this has become a tradition and it is the first thing the grandkids ask for when they come. I never have to suggest it, they always ask to make lemonade.

Mom wanted to go to a Westview football game that night and asked Thomas and Sarah if they wanted to go. Thomas is always up for football and Sarah wanted to see some of her old teachers. We only stayed until half time, but it was fun and Sarah was able to see lots of people. I think this guy’s name is Jamal.

Saturday morning, we had to divide and conquer. Sarah and Sam had to get back to LAX. I felt I needed to go to the airshow with Thomas plus I wanted to anyway. Mom didn’t want to drive back from LAX alone, so I went with Thomas, Mandy agreed to go with Mom and Samarah, and we all had a fun day.

The airshow was amazing. My two favorite things were the new F-35B. From what I can tell it is the most dangerous weapon on earth. The Navy has a couple of F-35B’s. The F-35B has a lift fan so it can take off to enable short takeoff and landing. It can work from an aircraft carrier.

And then of course, I always love the Blue Angels.

Mom and Sarah had some time in the morning, so they went to the beach before heading north.

On the way home mom and Mandy stopped for dinner and checked out some shops.

It was a long but very fun day for all of us.

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An average dog is about as smart as a two year old child. 

That explains a lot about them both.

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