I have been in New York for 5 weeks now. For the past 4 weeks, I've been in training for my new job. Today was the last day of training until it continues in last August. I have 4 solid weeks to hang out! Last night, Richard and I went to a free outdoor showing of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It was held on top of the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier. Astrophysicist Dr. Steve B. Howell introduced the film by giving some interesting information about "close encounters" and little known facts about the movie. I've gotta say that I've not been a huge fan of the movie, although I've of course heard of it and have seen bits and pieces as Richard (the true sci fi buff of the family) has been watching it. Apparently scientists classify "close encounters"by something called the Hynek system. Close encounters of the
first kind refer to UFO sightings in general, such as distant lights in the sky. Encounters of the
second kind include those in which UFOs interact with the environment, such as electrical interruptions or when crop circles are burned into a field. Encounters of the
third kind include interaction with an alien. I never knew that! It was a cool experience and I had the opportunity to take photos of the aircraft collection while atop the carrier. I have always loved the F-16 because I used to work at General Dynamics in Fort Worth, where they were manufactured.
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| F-16 Fighting Falcon |
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| Grumman A-6E Intruder |
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| Richard, saving my seat. |
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