Take Your Wife to Work Day

On Friday May 14th, Neal's squadron organized a Spouse Taxi in the T-38, and I had the really cool opportunity to get a very tiny taste of something Neal does on a regular basis. The day was very well organized and lots of fun! I am sure I looked ridiculous in Neal's flight suit that was enormous on me.

When we showed up, we were briefed on the morning events. Next we went to egress training where our super smart pilot husbands taught us how to literally strap ourselves to our ejection seat, and then "Egress Egress Egress!!" as fast as we could out of the sim cockpit. For anyone who wants to know, the cockpit is really small, and the seats are absolutely NOT comfortable. And there were a bazillion straps and buckles to remember how to unbuckle in an emergency. Next our group loaded up in a van and rode out to catch our sweet rides! I climbed into the jet, while Neal helped me buckle in and his friend took a million ridiculous pictures of me trying to look cool in my shiny black machine. Finally, we taxied to the runway, and I talked to the control tower to get cleared for our "flight" (all the wives had to make the calls).

AND THEN......3-2-1....blastoff....a little extra boost with after-burner....and....then.....it was over! Just a taxi folks... I'm not as priviledged as Diane Sawyer, so no take-off today. Maybe another day if the rules ever change.

Thanks for a super fun day! Neal, you are SO COOL!! (I'm serious!!) And in case anyone wants to know, there is no such thing as a U-2 Spouse Taxi, unfortunately. You can ask Neal why sometime, too complicated for me to explain :)