People are surprised when I say my wake-up pleasure is hearing the low growl of the nearby Kenmore Charter floatplane fleet lift off the step into the wind. Immediately, pictures of the fascinating places to which they are destined brings a “get going” to my morning. I find myself sending up a prayer for the safety of each one.
In my Seattle-based suspense, The Covered Bet, Diana and Hawk own a charter flight service. Why? Doesn’t everyone depend on the big commercial jets whining at the huge airports? No one I know looks forward with glee to the long trip to the airport—getting there two or three hours ahead of time so they can stand in a long line at the ticket counter; hike to the next long line; go through security’s x-ray; hike some more; find a seat in a crowded waiting section; and be herded into the plane. We won’t go into the seating, luggage holds or food.
Why would you spend long hours in ferry lines or waiting at the Canadian border when you could fly to the San Juan Islands, Victoria or Seattle in under an hour? Kenmore Air has scheduled floatplane flights to over 45 destinations in an easy, hassle-free alternative to the way I just described.
Not hard to tell, when possible, this family-run Seattle seaplane airline with a warm approach to hospitality is our favorite way to go. (Besides the fact we’ve spent many lovely, warm afternoons polishing our own airplane there.) The owners and staff are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for travelers. No glacier ice or snowy mountains as in their history! Their fleet of Beavers, Otters and the new Caravan (which we’ve used many times) are noted for sturdiness and safety and give each person a view!
If money is not an issue, the private Jet charters could be a choice. Plush luxury for a hurry.
This is not a paid ad for Kenmore Air. Just wanted to show why Diana and Hawk Gunn operate an air charter business — and why I thank God when the setting sun outlines the returning fleet — one by one returning from adventures. My evening is complete.
Safe journeys,
Roberta
Photos courtesy Kenmore Air
Do you have valentines from your mother’s or grandmother’s era? You know,–flouncy, puffy, honey-combed ? It wouldn’t have surprised me if Diana Gunn’s grandma, in The Covered Bet, had put one or two between the pages of the special book.
Bottom line in my findings: They are worth having.
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