Sunday, September 28, 2014

September 28, 2014 - Hermes Rocket at 30,000 feet

I did not type, this 1958 Hermes Rocket just made an appearance for the photo. I took it in honor of Richard Polt who dared to type on a plane and was then horrified at the reaction of the passengers around him.

It was unfortunate.

Here's to you Richard - for not only TRYING to spread the good word of the typewriter, but for putting yourself out there on the front lines!


Rumor has it that this classic Hermes was seen somewhere in the skies between Charlotte, NC and San Antonio, TX.

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    You missed an opportunity to stow it in the seat pocket! Nice commitment to the cause nonetheless :)

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    1. UnknownSeptember 29, 2014 at 11:28 AM

      You know, it actually would not fit in the seatback pocket. This was a Canadair regional jet and there is barely enough room for a single piece of tissue paper in those things. :-/

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  2. Richard PSeptember 29, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    A great visual—no one can object to that! And a fine sketch.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 29, 2014 at 11:31 AM

      These things are so small that people probably thought it was a laptop. :-) Thanks - you inspire people to take chances, Richard.

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  3. shordziSeptember 29, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Nice! On my own excursion up to the tops of Switzerland, no one complained, fortunately: http://sommeregger.blogspot.com/2014/04/matterhorn-typing-10000-ft.html .
    May I ask for the serial number of your machine? thanks!

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