Category Archives: Toby

Is it back to school time already?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by toby

Howdy, all, I’m a little sad this week – excited, but a little sad.  You see, my friend Tim is off to COLLEGE this week, which is really, really cool for him!  But I’m going to miss him (and sharing … Continue reading →

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Dawg days of summer

Posted on August 8, 2011 by toby

So, I hope you’re all enjoying summer (or winter, if you’re “down under.” )  We’re sliding into August, and the days here on the lake have been starting out a bit cloudy, then warming up to just the right temperature.  … Continue reading →

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“In the summertime, when the weather is fine”

Posted on July 31, 2011 by toby

Busy, busy, busy!   That’s how it’s been for us here at Seattle Seaplanes! We’ve had a couple of checkrides recently – two more ASES-rated pilots passed their checkrides. Our instructor Richard worked with two really nice guys, Dale and John, and … Continue reading →

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Summertime, and the livin’ is busy!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by toby

Hey, Gang, Wow, it’s been busy around here! It’s full-on summer, and we’re enjoying it! First, a couple of shout-outs to my friends Suzanne and Tim, who both did me proud recently. Suzanne (who keeps us in line here during … Continue reading →

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“Numberrrrrrr 7 (?) Toby Wan Kenobi!”

Posted on June 22, 2011 by toby

Hey, everyone, Here at Seattle Seaplanes, we’ve become quite the fans of roller derby!  Seattle is home to the famous Rat City Roller Girls, a league composed of four rough & tough derby teams.  My “mom and dad,” and several … Continue reading →

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Dads, Grad, and Seaplanes – and congrats, Kirk!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by toby

Hey, everyone, It’s sure been busy around here!  We’re really getting into the season now, what with the weather (finally!) getting summery, and people wrapping up another school year.  In the past week alone, we’re carried many proud graduates (and … Continue reading →

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Congrats, Suzanne!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by toby

My friend Suzanne just soloed! I’m very proud of Suzanne! On Monday May 23, Suzanne got to take a lap around Lake Union all by herself.  I love it when our students solo, because then I get to go out … Continue reading →

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What a busy week! With congrats to Tim, Jim, and Lonnie

Posted on May 22, 2011 by toby

Hey, gang, Wow, it’s really starting to get busy around here!  We’ve had checkrides, birthdays, and engagement flights, too.  Not to mention it was also the week of International Learn to Fly Day, an event promoted by the Experimental Aircraft … Continue reading →

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The aviating apiarist! And, congrats, Bo!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by toby

First off, a big Congrats to my friend Bo, who just passed his seaplane add-on rating checkride!  Bo works as a pilot for NetJets, and he recently spent some time with us, having a lot of fun. 🙂   Hey – … Continue reading →

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Come see us out and about!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by toby

Hey, Gang, Spring is definitely in the air around here – the geese continue to torment me, the rosebushes are getting thick with leaves and branches, and more folks are coming to fly with us.  I love it! We’re going … Continue reading →

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