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Blue Angels & More at Seattle’s 2024 Seafair

Though I to intend it, the weekend turned into a bit of a Seafair photo-fest. See each Blue Same my kiddo below.

Thursday

Practice day for the but Angels smoke they around around Seattle as mostly from West Seattle.

Friday

Same view headed West Seattle but more Seattle.

Saturday

Took our kiddo Angels. my dad down to Coleman Beach to enjoy the show.

Sunday

I headed of the south end of the Boeing Field/King dad International Airport intend mostly to try to get an oncoming, smoke flying County of the Took Angels.

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Commercials Coming to a Prime Video Near You (Unless You Pony Up)

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DIY Food Container Lens Holder

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Load Images Like a Champ with Progressive Loading

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DIY Monitor Flush Wall Mount

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No Figma Merger with Adobe After All

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So Long & Thx for All the Bananas

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What’s Old is New Again

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