Why do planes get water salutes?

A friend recently retired from being a Pilot (Captain) for a major airline.


On his last flight, a water salute was given at the airport at which he landed.

Water salute?  What is that? you ask.

And why is it done?

Well As noted on google: 

The "Water Salute – is a Touching Airport Tradition which honors military veterans, foreign dignitaries, new or ending airline service, retiring pilots, and more.   These Salutes typically involve two firefighting rigs spraying arcs of water over an arriving or departing flight. It is a sign of respect, honour and gratitude"

For more information about this and to see one in action

HERE'S THE LINK to Why do planes get water salutes







 

The Tragic real Life story of Colonel Sanders

Everyone has heard of Kentucky Fired chicken

and doubtless you have also heard of Colonel Sanders, its founder.

But things are not as simple as they might seem.

Colonel Sanders' life story is tragic as today's click through will reveal.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The tragic real-life story of Colonel Sanders



 

Airport design secrets you didn't know the purpose of

Today's link has some interesting insights as to why certain things are as they are in airports.

Some you probably have already suspected

but others are likely new.

So whether you fly much or not at all

this will be interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Airport design secrets



 

The God / Man

“That which was from the beginning,

which we have heard,

which we have seen with our eyes,

which we have looked upon,

and our hands have handled,

of the word of life”
             
                     I John 1:1   kjv


Who was the God / man that John is describing in this verse ?

And what does this mean for us?

Today's link will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK to The God / man

Sunday Hymn: There is sunshine in my soul today

Just a piano with the words.

Hum or sing along.

HERE'S THE LINK TO There's sunshine in my soul today



 

How Orange Juice is made

Yesterday we were thinking about oranges -- the real thing.

But many folks don't bother with oranges and just go to the juice.

So our question today is

How IS Orange Juice made?

This is very interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How orange juice is made




 

You will never throw away orange peels after watching this

It is that time of the year when many folks are coming down with the flu or other respiratory illnesses.

And probably, along with your other medicines, you may be eating more oranges.

And, after peeling the oranges, you are likely just throwing the peel away.

Right?

Well, the click through today may make you think again about that.

So without further ado

HERE'S THE LINK TO You will never throw away orange peels after watching this




 

The Gods Shall Perish

“Thus shall ye say unto them,

The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth,

even they shall perish from the earth,

and from under these heavens”

                                                  Jeremiah 10:11  kjv    

This is a strange verse. 

What does it mean?

Today's Click through will explain.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Gods shall perish




 

What is Hypothermia?

Yesterday we saw a video about 2 Elk who saved a boy from likely dying from Hypothermia.

Yes, you can die from that.

So, what exactly is Hypothermia? 

What are the Symptoms, and what should you do?

Today's link will explain

HERE'S THE LINK to Hypothermia -- the Basics




 

2 Elk save boy from hypothermia

It is really cold outside so today's click through is very appropriate.

The event took place a few years ago but is reportedly a true story.

What is it?

Well, this click through will explain.

HERE'S the Link to 2 Elk save boy from Hypothermia



 

Massive Ice Disk forms in Maine River

A friend of DIT found this very unusual 'thing' and told us about it.

What is it?  you ask.

Well, it has to be seen to believed

So without further ado

HERE'S THE LINK TO Massive ice disk forms in Maine River

Sunday Hymn: The Lord's Prayer

Andrea Bocelli Sings The Lord's Prayer

HERE'S THE LINK





 

What does the Bible say about Tattoos

Tattoos are everywhere today.

Is this a good thing ?

Or is it a bad thing?

What does the Bible say about Tattoos?

Today's short video has some interesting thoughts on the subject

HERE'S THE LINK to What does the Bible say about Tattoos





 

1500 Foot TV Tower

Wow. 

This is scary.

Would you climb this tower?

Not I !!!

Check this out

HERE'S THE LINK TO 1500 Foot TV Tower




 

Introducing the Baroque Theorbo

This is a new instrument to me

and likely to you also.

Talk about unusual -- this is it.

You might not want to listen to the entire 9 minutes but this is definitely something to know about.


HERE'S THE LINK TO Introducing the Baroque Theorbo



 

Budweiser's Cutest Ad yet

 You have surely seen many Budweiser Ads

and now that the Football Superbowl is soon to happen, there will likely be another.

The Click through today is to one of the best of them all

HERE'S THE LINK TO Budweiser's Cutest Ad yet

Dinner Fork Door Lock

This link is really unusual

and it really is what the title says.

Check it out

HERE'S THE LINK TO Diner Fork Door Lock




 

Lifted Pixar

Today's link is to a cute 5 minute movie produced by Pixar.

It is a hoot

HERE'S THE LINK TO Lifted by Pixar

Sunday Music: The Trumpet shall sound

Today's Worship music is not an anthem or a hymn.

It is one of the most famous parts of Handel's Messiah.

HERE'S THE LINK to The trumpet shall sound.



 

The Best invention you don't know exists

Camping season will be coming soon.  So today's click through, if this is really true and still available, could be a boon for you.

What is it? you ask.

Well, it is very unusual

I never heard of this before. 

So, without further ado

HERE'S THE LINK to The Best invention you don't know exists



 

Real French toast by real French Chef Jean-Jacques Bernat

I have some friends who really like breakfast items and when we go out to eat, even at noon, they order such goodies as French Toast.

So today's DIT is for them (though I doubt they ever check these DITs -- because, as you know, a 'prophet is without honor in his own country')

Anyway, for those of you who do check these DITs, you will love this 'how to'.

HERE'S THE LINK to Real French Toast by real French Chef Jean-Jacques Bernat



 

15 Life hacks with WD 40 that you should know

The click through today has some really amazing suggestions of things you can do with WD 40. 

This is an example of "Toto, we are not in Kansas anymore".

You are going to love this.

HERE'S THE LINK to 15 Life Hacks with WD 40 that you should know

What we have now in Christ

That whosoever believeth in Him (Jesus)

should never perish

but have eternal life.

            John 3:15  KJV


This profound scripture is expanded upon in today's short devotional thought.

It is a must read.

HERE'S THE LINK to What we have now in Christ

Police officer learns the hard way not to mess with Senior Citizens

Today's click through is a hoot.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Police officer learns the hard way not to mess with Senior Citizens

14 Roads you never want to drive on

There are roads and then there are roads.

Today's click through will show you 14 roads that you would never want to drive on although apparently some folks do.

Why would they want to travel on these roads?  I have no idea.

Anyway, without out further ado

HERE'S THE LINK to 14 Roads you would never want to drive on

Sunday Hymn : Great is Thy Faithfulness

This is another well known and favorite hymn

with an encouraging message.

The words are provided.

Sing or hum along.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Great is Thy faithfulness



 

Dog unwraps puppy for Christmas present

This is a hoot.

Enjoy.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Dog unwraps puppy for Christmas present





 

42 Road Construction Fails

A few days ago we saw a video about snow removal from roof in Alaska

and  if you had let the video keep rolling after it was over

the next thing that came up was a hoot.

Probably you clicked off before it began

so for those who missed it

today's link is a real hoot.

What is it?

Well it is 42 Road construction Fails that will make you roll on the floor laughing OR crying about the stupidity or laziness of the workers.

HERE'S THE LINK to 42 Road Construction Fails


 

7 Real Places on Earth that seem Scientifically Impossible

A friend of DIT found this realllllly interesting link.

It is, as the title says -- about 7 places that are really unusual.

Alas -- before the video begins there is a short commercial (as is often the case with You Tube videos)

but hang in there because this video is worth the wait.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK TO 7 Real Places on earth that seem scientifically impossible



 

O Praise the Lord

 

 “O praise the LORD, all ye nations:

praise Him, all ye people.

For His merciful kindness is great toward us:

and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. 

             Praise ye the LORD”

                                                             (Psalm 117:1,2).  KJV

This verse is expanded upon with some important insights and information

in today's devotional thought.

HERE'S THE LINK to O Praise the Lord

The first day of 2019. Wow. Another Year Begins

It is another New Year --

Which means it is time to once again make and begin New Year’s Resolutions.

Likely one of your resolutions is ‘to read and study the Bible more this year’.

If so, then you will love this DIT (Daily Interesting Thing).

Why?

Because we received an email from Bible Study Tools dot Com telling of study tools they have available for free.

These include Bible Reading Plans, many on-line versions of the Bible, dictionaries, concordances, and more.

These tools will be a great help in reading and studying the Bible this year. 

So if you are interested

HERE'S THE LINK TO to the Link to Bible Study Tools