The View From Where I Sit

I took my still-grumpy self to Marine Stadium for tonight's Muni Band Concert.

I was determined to be cheerful.

As it turned out, I was well entertained before the concert.

The following pictures were snapped as I sat in my chair on the band stand.

The tide was high tonight:

This monster C-17 was easy to spot (and hear) as it lumbered its way to Long Beach Airport:

A daring lenslinger hung from the open door of a police helicopter as it repeatedly buzzed the crowd before the concert (it left promptly at 6:29):

It was HOT and sunny on the stand.

Clarinetist David, seated directly behind me, found cover for his bald spot:

Clarinetist Larry was stylin':

Okay, I feel better now.

Tomorrow, El Dorado Park.