The Flight of the Saltire

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Jamie, I whole heartily agree that the grand airship should after a brief refueling stop continue onward with her journey. There are many places yet to visit, friendships to form, and logbook entries to record. Should the wee ship make it's way to my home port I'd be happy to post my accounts of her visit here for all to see.

[Tartan Hiker]

Gathering dust and rust in a forgotten hangar? Posh! The Saltire must fly again, Sir!

If the original journal is full, my wife has volunteered to make a new leather-bound journal to log future flights. The Saltire has not yet experienced the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, among other wonders of the eastern coast.

And I add my thanks to the others who have already sent theirs. The Saltire was an inspired idea. Good show, Jamie.

[Whidbey78]

I have to concur with others here. A ship (even an airship) is at its best when underway.

Of course, all ships retire at some point, and that is ultimately your call to make. But, because she is such a familiar symbol, if the original never voyages out again I suggest the name(and mission) be carried on by a new ship of upgraded design. The XMTSAS Saltire II? Maybe...that is also your call.

Just my $.02 USD.

[Downunder Kilt]

I have flipped through the 56 pages of the Saltire's travels and yet to find any trip south of the Equator. Surely she would like to experience life upside down before any retirement. Let the Saltire Fly