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Springtime for Seaplanes and Toby James

So, it seems like people like to talk about the weather a lot, and nobody does anything about it.  That’s what they tell me, anyway.  Me, being a Doberman, I don’t really give the weather a lot of thought. (except … Continue reading

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The scoop on the show!

Hey, Gang, I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse! Did you make it down to the Northwest Aviation Conference?  I wish I could go… but they don’t let dogs inside! If you did make it, thanks for stopping by … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Jennie!

Hey there, I wanted you to know about something special that’s happened here.  My friend Jennie, who works here keeping the office shipshape, is also a full-time student.  She’s enrolled in the South Seattle Community College program for Aviation Maintenance … Continue reading

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Love is in the air!

  Did you know it’s almost Valentine’s Day? Here at Seattle Seaplanes, we’re all about love and romance. I mean, we get to fly people for their special occasions all the time.  We’ve had people meet on our flights, propose … Continue reading

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The Boat Show, The Boat Show, The Big Seattle Boat Show!

  January can be a quiet time around the lake. The weather usually keeps most folks inside, rather than out on their sailboats or paddleboards or what have you.  Or, at least, there are a lot fewer boats out at this … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Carl

We have a new solo pilot around 0W0!  My friend Carl Rosevear took a few laps around Lake Union all by himself.  It was a fantastic day for it: sunny, reasonably calm, and nice & cool. Carl couldn’t stop smiling afterwards, … Continue reading

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A crisp, dry start to the New Year

Hey, everybody! Can you believe it’s already 2011? I hope you’ve had a good holiday season, wherever you are. It’s sunny, crisp, and cold here on Lake Union. Contrary to popular belief, it does not rain all the time in … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays, everyone!

December in Seattle means changeable weather, among other things. It means snow in the Cascades and Olympics. It means Santa is water-skiing on Lake Washington.  It means downtown is busy with shoppers. (I hope somebody’s going to the pet store … Continue reading

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C’est magnifique! “Occupation Double” comes to Seattle Seaplanes!

Recently, we had real, live TV stars at Seattle Seaplanes!  Let me tell you about it, because it was exciting! There is a TV show from Quebec, Canada, that’s called “Occupation Double.”  It’s a reality show in which guys and … Continue reading

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Snow Day!

  It’s a “La Niña” year, so they tell me, and here in the Pacific Northwest, that means snow! We didn’t get a lick of it in the winter of 2009-2010, but this year, we’ve got our first snow in … Continue reading

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