OK. It was the weekend before last, but now I'm ready to complain after seeing the video.

My father (even more foamy than I) was in Seattle and area to watch the doubleheader with the #844 and #4449 on the Saturday, and he had purchased a DV video recorder (camcorder, of sorts) to capture the event. He had a great time, no problems, caught the train at Auburn Station NB, Interbay NB and Richmond Beach SB. The train looked great at Richmond Beach, but some inconsiderate fools in a helicopter were following the train like they were shooting a movie from the air. His shot was ruined, and the noise was horrible. When Dad found out that the shore was fairly deserted, he was exited to be able to pan the shot over the water with as few people that there were. When the train came, it looked like a helicopter was being flown like a kite by someone in the vestibule. Curses! Who was in the helicopter? Was it a local news crew? Bill Gates (a railfan, of sorts)? How many other people were insulted by this low flying aircraft?

I sure hope it wasn't those guys from P*n*r*x. I don't want to blame them if it's not justified, but something is suspicious...........

almo