Fifi and Speed Street (May 26,2012)

On a very nice Saturday, with a temperature of about 90 degrees outside (mine was normal) took a motorcycle ride to see this plane which is "Fifi" and is the last flying B-29 in the world. It was in Charlotte for a visit at the Carolinas Aviation Museum which is at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Nice aircraft, and amazing to see this in flight. I had seen it before a few years ago, but it had been grounded for a few years and has just in the last few months taken back to the skies. Talk about history, this is one remarkable aircraft, out of all the planes built, this one still flies.  

 Went to Speed Street in Charlotte, which is a big event around the Coca-Cola 600, There was a lot to see there, and have some more photos on my "Richmond and Me" page. I try to go to that every year if I am in town. Lots of things to see, lots of free stuff to get, and later there are a number of concerts and other events downtown (or being Charlotte should say "Uptown"). I also got to ride a bit around Charlotte, fun city to explore with a lot to see and do, and some really interesting riding can be found there. It is a big city in area, and covers a big area with a lot of different feels to the various neighborhoods in the area. 

 This was also at Speed Street, the famous Oscar Meyer Weinermobile. It was very popular, and drew a lot of kids (and many adults to it). For Speed Street Charlotte closes off quite a few blocks. They had a lot of booths there, some selling frosty cold beverages, though not with the variety you would find in a like event in Richmond. Still, it was a great time, and I liked wandering and seeing all they had to offer.
Of course, there is a lot to see in Charlotte as I noted, for instance the photo below is one such example, and was a first for me.

Went to the Wells Fargo Museum, which was at Speed Street (and will remain long after its gone). Love transportation, and did enjoy seeing this Stagecoach which was actually used, and was built in New Hampshire around 1850. I like seeing the real deal rather than a reproduction, and this was remarkable!
The previous day I got out for a bit on the bike when I got into town-had to get the state motorcycle inspection on the bike, and went to see the Budweiser Clydesdales (and their wagon) at the local Wal-Mart in Concord. Race week is a great time to be in town.