I decided to do an Open House on my South Bellmore waterfront property today with the full realization that the likelihood was, there would be little to no traffic on this absolutely beautiful Memorial Day weekend. After a brutal winter and a water logged spring, people were champing at the bit to have something to celebrate. With events all over Long Island commemorating the reason for this holiday, those who died in the service of this country, there was no shortage of places to go. All you needed was some gas in your car and a willingness to deal with the traffic to get there.
I got unexpectedly lucky. Forget about foot traffic into my listing, there was little vehicular traffic on the streets anywhere in town. I decided finally to get some air and possibly take a short walk down the street to get some exercise. As I approached my car, to put some things away, I looked up in response to a cacophonous sound that made me jump just a little. There, above me, in perfect formation were a few of the planes from the Bethpage Federal Credit Union air show at Jones beach.
Reaching for my camera, which these days has a semi permanent perch in my passenger seat, I had to change lenses to try to capture anything of the show before it disappeared into the ether. Though I missed the best shots, I did manage to get a few on their last run.
Tomorrow, on what was originally called Decoration Day, I will take a few moments to reflect, in grateful appreciation, on all those who fought valiantly and died to keep us free. There is no greater gift. God bless them all.
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