Dave Barry's Blog: ALASKA AVIATION UPDATE

October 28, 2017

Monday, Scott Babcock shared a photo and video of a bearded seal cavalierly lounging on the runway at the airport with the caption, FOD-- airport slang for "Foreign Object Debris."

(Thanks to Ralph)

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The Great Seal of the State of Alaska.

Posted by: Meanie the Blue | October 28, 2017 at 02:51 PM

Playboy--er Playseal material?

"You won't seduce me madam!" which allegedly John Wayne said to a harlot.

Posted by: funny man | October 28, 2017 at 04:38 PM

"Incoming aircraft,this is Barrow Tower Control. Please pull up and circle the airport. The landing strip has been temporarily sealed. Thank you for your patience."

Posted by: Le Petomane | October 28, 2017 at 04:48 PM

There's never a Polar Bear around when you need one.

Posted by: Ralph | October 28, 2017 at 05:06 PM

"Low sealings" wins the internets for today. Or maybe the week.
If you are outside at the Anchorage airport do not be alarmed at the loud booms. They use carbide cannons to scare away the geese.

Posted by: Terry | October 28, 2017 at 05:35 PM

He gave it the seal of approval.

Posted by: PirateBoy | October 28, 2017 at 06:55 PM

I never got past trying to pronounce "Utqiagvik" in my head, so I totally missed the article.

Posted by: Ms. Flukey | October 28, 2017 at 11:43 PM

Ms. Flukey, we pronounce it “Barrow”.

Posted by: 655321 | October 29, 2017 at 03:22 AM

"Animal control removed the bearded seal, that's estimated to weigh 450 pounds, with a sled."

Soooo, what did it way without the sled.

Posted by: pogo | October 29, 2017 at 03:47 PM

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