Tag Archives: Astronauts on the Town

Astronauts come home

Posted on September 19, 2015 by redharparts

The Museum of Flight invited the public to celebrate the 50th Anniversary today.  There were many activities available but I was most interested in seeing all the “Astronauts about Town” gathered together on display. I was able to have some … Continue reading →

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Final Astronaut

Posted on August 14, 2015 by redharparts

Ziggy Stardust  by The Museum of Flight Marketing Department  is installed behind TSA Security at SeaTac Airport.  Since I have no plans for travel this summer, my husband took lots of photos on a recent business trip.  This is the … Continue reading →

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Next to Last

Posted on August 9, 2015 by redharparts

I first checked the traffic to be sure I missed the crowds going to the Mariners game this afternoon and then set off about 12:30 for Number 6 Cider in Lower Queen Ann.  I was on the way to get … Continue reading →

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Day 3 in the North End

Posted on August 8, 2015 by redharparts

This is Friday, August 7. It was 53 degrees in the early morning, so I did not go out to sketch.  I had not really come prepared for such cool weather!  I didn’t even bring socks and wore only open … Continue reading →

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Day 2 in the North End

Posted on August 8, 2015 by redharparts

This is Thursday, August 6 First stop of the morning was the Museum of Flight Restoration Center.  The purpose of my visit was two fold.  First, to sketch the astronaut.  Second, to tour the facility.  I’ve heard for years that … Continue reading →

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Day 1 in the North End

Posted on August 8, 2015 by redharparts

This is Wednesday, August 5. Dropped Himself at the airport and took off north.  This was my little trip to sketch the four Astronauts on the Town that are placed in locations north of Seattle.  I also connected with some … Continue reading →

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on Third Place Books

Posted on August 5, 2015 by redharparts

I’m on their blog today! http://blog.thirdplacebooks.com/2015/08/astronauts-on-town.html

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Salty’s on Alki

Posted on July 24, 2015 by redharparts

The ad hoc outing met at Salty’s on Alki.  This venue offered the opportunity to sketch pieces of the (now scrapped) historic ferry,  Kalakala. The traffic wasn’t as bad as expected, so I arrived at 9am, an hour early!  I … Continue reading →

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Off to the Races

Posted on July 16, 2015 by redharparts

I arranged to get in to Emerald Downs race track to sketch the astronaut there.  Turned out it was just a few feet inside the gate. It looks like an old fashioned gentleman on his way to bet at the … Continue reading →

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Astronauts landed at Seattle Center

Posted on July 14, 2015 by redharparts

This is a long post as I had a lot of fun sketching today!  This Astronaut hunting expedition has been planned for almost a week, ever since it was predicted that today would be cooler. I took my new Field … Continue reading →

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