Category Archives: Lake Union

Yvette does it again!! And, I turn 11!

Posted on May 21, 2016 by toby

Hey, Everybody! I know it’s been a while – hope everyone’s Spring (or Autumn) has been good.  We are enjoying life here at the seaplane base, and I am delighted to see my pals, the turtles, back here. But enough … Continue reading →

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New Year, New People (and ramp!)

Posted on January 5, 2016 by toby

Happy 2016! Even though it’s a relatively quiet time of year for us, we are keeping busy down here on Lake Union. I want to introduce you to Joseph, who is helping us out on the weekends. There he is, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by toby

Hey, everyone! Guess what?  On May 21, I am 10 years old! Here’s a picture of me with my brothers and sisters when we were just a few months old. I’m the one not looking at the camera, ‘cuz I … Continue reading →

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Beloved visitors….. and water therapy

Posted on April 30, 2015 by toby

Hey, everyone! It’s starting to get busy down here at the lake. And we’ve been lucky – we’ve had visits from some wonderful friends.  And, I’ve started water therapy for my arthritis! First things first: Yvette’s mom, Athens, came to … Continue reading →

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Springtime! And, welcome, Crista!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by toby

Hey, everybody! We’ve had a very mild winter here on the lake. While our friends on the East coast received more than their share of snow, we’ve gotten practically none in our mountains. The flowers are all about three weeks’ … Continue reading →

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Yvette’s on a Roll (really!) (and GO, HAWKS!)

Posted on January 30, 2015 by toby

Hi, everyone! I have exciting news — my friend Yvette now has new letters after her name!  She recently traveled to California to hang out with her aunt, who happens to be a CFI and accomplished aerobatic pilot.  Yvette earned … Continue reading →

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Yvette’s a Private Pilot!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by toby

Hey, Everybody! My friend Yvette just passed her Private Pilot Checkride!  YAHOO!! Every checkride here is special, but this one is even more so.  Yvette started training with us a couple of years ago, and for the last year or … Continue reading →

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Springtime, and new ASES pilot!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by toby

Hey, everyone! Well, spring is definitely on its way to us here in Seattle. The daffodils are blooming, the cherry trees are blossoming, the geese are honking….. yep, springtime is coming! We have a newly-rated ASES pilot!  His name is Pete, … Continue reading →

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I pick the winner of the Super Bowl!

Posted on January 29, 2014 by toby

Hey, Everybody! Greetings from the home of the 12th Man**, Seattle, Washington. They asked me to predict who would win Super Bowl XLVIII. Both worthy teams, the #1 defense of the Seahawks (can I get a “LEGION OF BOOM?!”) vs. … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays, and congrats to two new ASES pilots!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by toby

Hey, everybody! Happy Holidays!  We all enjoyed our US Thanksgiving recently, and then had a bunch of fun flying with a couple of cool guys: Brennin, and Matt.   They both came to Seattle Seaplanes to earn their ASES ratings, and we … Continue reading →

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