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Great fall weather…. and congrats, Catherine!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by toby

Hey, everybody! Well, it’s turning into fall here in the Northern Hemisphere.  The days are getting shorter, and we’re having a fine “Indian Summer” here.  Although any time of year is a great time to fly around here, our autumns … Continue reading →

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Way to go, Alex!!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by toby

Hey, everybody, As summer is starting to wind down, we have a pilot whose flying life is just starting up!  My friend Alex flew his first solo flight! The solo flight is a very important rite of passage for a … Continue reading →

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Heading into the “Dog Days of Summer”

Posted on July 24, 2012 by toby

Greetings, everyone! It’s busy season for us here at Seattle Seaplanes.  We’re flying scenic flights, giving lessons, and flying to all parts of the greater Puget Sound region on charter flights.  I’m loving meeting all these new people! Here are … Continue reading →

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Tony Bourdain at Seattle Seaplanes!

Posted on July 10, 2012 by toby

Hey, everybody! We had a thrill this week — Anthony Bourdain came to see us, and he took one of our scenic flights! In town to shoot for his television show “The Layover,” Tony and his crew flew over the … Continue reading →

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Congrats, Christine!!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by toby

Hey, everyone, We’re really ramping up here at Lake Union, what with summer and all.  (Yes, it’s summer here, even if the temperatures seem a bit cool!)  I’m so proud of my friend Christine – she just passed her checkride for the … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 7, 2012 by toby

  Hey everybody,   Did you know we can make your wishes come true?  It’s true – and we do it every day here at Seattle Seaplanes.   Here’s a picture from a flight that my “dad” Jim took with … Continue reading →

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Thanks for my birthday best wishes!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by toby

Hey, everyone, So, it’s that time again – I turned seven on May 21!  I wanted to write a quick Thank You to everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday! It’s a great time of year, May.  Here in Seattle, … Continue reading →

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Gearing up for a BIG 50th celebration

Posted on April 19, 2012 by toby

Hey gang, Sorry it’s been a while – I’ve been busy chasing geese! Anyway, we’re well into spring here on the lake, and we’re ramping up for a great season.  What’s really exciting, though, is we have a ringside seat for one … Continue reading →

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Springtime!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by toby

Hey, everybody, Happy Spring!  (or Happy Autumn, if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, like my friend Merisha :)  We’ve got cherry trees blooming, daffodils popping up everywhere, and it’s almost time for the famous Skagit Valley tulips to be in … Continue reading →

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Turnin’ wrenches…..

Posted on February 29, 2012 by toby

Hey, gang, It’s been a busy few weeks here at Seattle Seaplanes.  We’ve got a project going on right now which is all the more exciting because it’s outside and over water.  AND, it’s being crewed by nearly all females!  … Continue reading →

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