Air Force Armament Museum - Goofy Golf - Fudpucker's Alligator Park - Florida Gulf Travels

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[@vincentschmitt7597]

Call the local small museums in advance. They are usually staffed by volunteers and may open for you with advanced notice.

[@poeridley5942]

That's a great idea!

[@vincentschmitt7597]

@@poeridley5942 it's what my local town's museum does. They said any time I have family that wants to see it to call them and they will come by and open it.

[@anelson8856]

Yes! Here in Oshawa, we have a Regimental Museum which operates every day of the week except Sunday. My family did not know that and years ago we came by to tour the museum. Despite being closed, the volunteers there were gracious enough to show us around! Volunteers are the best and their passion for their museums is beautiful.

[@ironpony42]

I love that you were confused by the noise in the sky... Jacob, that's the sound of freedom!

[@syedhamidi5643]

the longer the video takes, the longer it took to edited it. Really appreciate all your effort Jacob

[@shannonking7617]

Thank you so much for visiting my neck of the woods. I live 20 miles north of Valparaiso in Crestview. Adam the Woo lived in Niceville right next to Valparaiso in the early 90’s! (You probably already knew that). Makes me smile when the vloggers I subscribe to visit!

[@jessicasmith2654]

I'm a born and raised local from the area of this video now located in Arizona, but I love getting to see others explore the area I grew up in. I often feel I underappreciated some of these great locations as a kid. An it's nice to know they're still around for the next generation. Thanks Jacob, for all that you do.

[@BryceRabbits]

So many fond memories with my roadside enthusiast grandparents. I love your channel, man.

[@Sparty-pi3jq]

That Martin Baker ejection seat, saved my life 40-45 miles off San Diego back in 04. I had a catastrophic electronics failure, that led to emgine failure. I am actually a member of the Martin Baker tie club. Great video as always Jake

[@laughingsnake1989]

What you fly ? F18 ?

[@Sparty-pi3jq]

@@laughingsnake1989 Yeah I flew the Super Hornet for some years, before I got a shot at the 35.

[@braves9652]

Lol lol, when I saw the double seated interior of the outhouse, I started laughing so hard it sounded like Marty McFly's dad. Your videos get better every time. ❤🎉Thank you for getting me through some tough times.

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Good morning Jacob thanks for sharing.the goofy golf ⛳ and the funpucker's alligator 🐊 park and other things. You have fun. 🤓📸👍the air force museum, that looks awesome.

[@chipkankel4073]

My wife used to live in Ft Walton Beach. It was fun watching her squirm every time you said “Elgin”.

[@juanzapata492]

Valparaiso is paradise of Florida

[@susannegibson6008]

I love your museum rule. My family does it with the brown signs on the highway. Its usually a state park. We yell "brown sign! Brown sign! and we go.

[@edaltounian7118]

😢 I can totally relate to the issue of places being closed or not following their posted hours/rules. Being a vlogger in Michigan, most smaller museums are closed from Jan 1st through May 1st. Makes no sense to close an indoor location during the time people want to do things indoors, but it is what it is.

[@mollysmith1226]

I live in Cadillac in Michigan 😊

[@edaltounian7118]

@@mollysmith1226 ❤️ I used to snowmobile up there every year back in the early 2000s. Beautiful area! Look me up at YourAdventureCompass

[@clydehunter9666]

I live in Valparaiso, just down the street where you were at at the post office. Welcome to Eglin AFB…the jet sounds you hear overhead is what we call the Sounds of Freedom

[@tammypanhandleap399]

You were right down the road from where I work at Eglin AFB. I actually work right outside the base at the Veteran's Affairs medical clinic. Glad you got to visit our area. I live in Defuniak Springs, FL. You should come visit us up here.

[@mcash4063]

We were just down in Destin in November. Love Fudpuckers

[@oliviar_12]

I spent so much of my childhood traveling to Pensacola. I was always so fascinated by that bus full of mannequins! I was dying to walk up to it and look inside. I can confirm that at least the driver was once a functioning animatronic (not quite sure I remember the others moving). I believe he either waved or at least moved his torso back and forth. I can’t quite remember the movement but I know for a fact he at least moved. As someone who has always been very fascinated with animatronics, he definitely caught my attention! 😁

[@marybmccormick]

Crazy today thank you for sharing this love Mary ❤️💓💓😊

[@Breadonbread98]

The standing gator looked delicious

[@vincentschmitt7597]

I believe that mini golf shark had dead eyes...like a doll's eyes.

[@BroadwayAmateur]

Aw I remember going to Fudpuckers with my grandparents when we went to visit my great uncle

[@STho205]

Fudpuckers prices went up significantly since 2019. It was always a bit of a tourist trap but $15 to 20 meals used to be the Bill of Fare.

[@iceomat]

My nephew used to work there as one of the gator handlers. Unfortunately, I've never been there.

[@BroadwayAmateur]

They used to give you a toy Dino when you ordered a hamburger

[@STho205]

Some of you are confusing Fudpuckers (Destin Beach Tiki Bar&Grill + Alligator park) with Fuddruckers upscale hamburger restaurant chain out of Texas.

[@nikitatro5508]

It's funny that You did the " guns, guns, guns" song ...I was just noticing that You hadn't done that in a while 😹 and then You sang a bombs song 😹🎶 🙌 I LOVE the ' eum rule ✨💗 I am glad that You found a warm place 🌴 and Thank You for visiting the ocean 🌊 and bringing Us along with You Jacob 🙏💝😻

[@ShelleeGraham]

16:27 Swastika is an ancient symbol that was common around the world long before the World War II-era Nazis adopted it. I’ve seen this symbol in vintage images of Native American wigwam structures as well as woven basketry and rug designs. At one time, it was good luck, well-being. In many cultures, it still is.

[@silverghostcat1924]

Not sure if I'm remembering correctly but I think the Nazis switched the direction of the swastika from that used but native cultures.

[@vincentschmitt7597]

My town's historical museum is only open 4 hours on Thursdays but will open if you call them. I donated a few items and they told me depending on how many people stop by my house my items may get more visitors.

[@nurseydebdeb8539]

I am excited to say that my area in Kansas has finally broke out of temps below freezing. We are still gray and overcast but I believe this weekend the sun will be making an appearance whoot whoot! Enjoyed this video, I was the Hospice nurse of a very special veteran lieutenant Brimer pilot of p51 mustang in the European theater. He developed alz/dementia his wife took immaculate care of him. He was bed bound but developed 0 none zip pressure wounds or bed sores. Most beautiful thing I witnessed is their love they had , he never forgot her name "my Mary". His taught him to respond to the question...whose your favorite nure? He responded "my nurse Debbie" made my heart melt and he would give me a salute. He loved his mustang he did get get shot a couple different and that plane got him back safely. The day he died he still had shrapnel from his plane in him. So when you showed that mustang I shred a couple of tears and thanked lieutenant Brimer. Sorry I rambled on there. Destin Beach did look beautiful. Are you going to the festival of the arts at epcot. Tell Goofy hi for me.. Keep up the great worķ

[@allensherrill850]

Jacob’s tombstone will say “I didn’t see any alligators 🐊 “😮

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

Would love someone to do a lifesose statue and or statue bench of Jacob with the the red suitcase.

[@suemoo22]

That’s hilarious!

[@allensherrill850]

@@BanazirGalpsi1968 don’t forget the hat and his crocs

[@cnkirby1]

The skeleton in the top hat patch that you pointed out belongs to the 95th Fighter Squadron, known as "The Boneheads". It is still an active fighter squadron at Tyndall AFB just twenty miles east of Panama City Beach. The aircraft was an F-80 that the 95th use to fly years ago. The 95th has since flown the F-15 Eagle, F-22 Raptor and are currently flying the F-35. I was an Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist (Weapons Loader) in the 95th from 1993 to 96 and 1997 to 2007 when they were flying the F-15. One of my jobs was to load the things that go boom on the aircraft.

[@agerven]

Thanks for that information. Inside knowledge, in this case of the air force, is always appreciated.

[@drshepherd1969]

The noise you heard in Val-P was the sound of freedom. It was fighter aircraft taking off at EG-LYN is how you pronounce it by the way. Air Force personel are considered Airman, not soldiers FYI...the fire fighter suits are for fighting fires on aircraft-its a special suit for the temps that the plane can have. I lived on Eglin back in the 90's stationed at Hurlburt Field. The armament museum has definitely improved since I've been there many years ago. My best friend worked on the MOAB program back when it was being developed. You would be surprised how many times maintenance crews/pilots would forget to remove plugs before flight. The red covers and streamers obviously makes it easier to see and be reminded of their removal. I love goofy golf, played there many times over the years. Awesome vlog!

[@TheParkLark]

lol The Goofy Golf was a hoot! The gorilla’s eyes were stolen! That’s mean. lol Enjoyed the museum and the gator exhibit.

[@mimi1561]

Tip for small museums - call them. I hate talking on the phone but it’s a call worth making. Usually if they know you’re coming and have a travel channel they’ll open special for you.

[@spicytsunami775]

LOL

[@parklynrakocy-sheckart3384]

Thank you for stopping in Okaloosa County.

[@suemoo22]

Good for you, having a lot of healthy food in your mobile kitchen! The Air Force Armament Museum was amazing, I loved it. And the Destin Beach was beautiful. Thank you for taking us!

[@gilbertgranby9339]

The Heritage Museum was a bank and at one time a Jr. College (Okaloosa-Walton) 😎✌️

[@user-zm1nw2cb2o]

Love the alligator stuff!

[@beachsideyeti8510]

Shame that you didn't get the chance to feed the alligators with bait and a pole. Lot of fun but its probably shut down because its so cold. Glad you stopped by my town of Destin🐊

[@user-ew5vr3vz7l]

Thank you again Jacob. Always interesting. Bev GB xxx

[@ralaun2000]

Don’t forget about my Goofy Golf in Lake George, NY… I still have my original scorecard from it in the Seventies, with a character named Sir Goofy Golf on it! Of course, the Haunted Castle attraction next to it at the same location isn’t open anymore, but oh well.

[@suemoo22]

Maybe the last people haven’t checked out of your room yet! They might come back. 😂

[@deborahnodd9414]

Ahhh Valpo IN Live next to the city for many years.( Hobart ) It is a wonderful place with lots of history. Always love seeing you at places I'm familiar with. I now live in Central Florida, Groveland.( Clermont near the tower.) Your show is my favorite cuz I love unusual history. Have fun in Florida!

[@talfacprez]

Some day you should visit the Alligator farm in Colorado up in the mountains.

[@nickvalentine6438]

Dang i was driving around town that day oblivious to my favorite traveler just a few blocks away

[@MattTheLizard]

I did not know there were othe Goofy Golf locations. Fun fact: the family of the current owner of the Mysterious Mansion in Gatlinburg developed the one in PCB.

[@TheCarpetbagger]

Vincent Valentine!

[@lisac9388]

Jacob I bet if you called the museums in advance they would probably open for you. People love you and any extra exposure would be welcomed I'm sure.

[@viviennemorgan7217]

i love the air force museum.

[@viviennemorgan7217]

it's time to learn some history lesson.

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

I don't know about in general but in Rochester a lot of museums are closed Monday

[@andrews.7204]

I think we drove past you yesterday in Valparaiso, over by the the post office.

[@kristaseyler654]

Id love to see you go to tarpon springs which is a cute little greek town and village. The sponge docks are fun to see soak in the greek atmosphere and other stuff as well 😀 😊

[@bonesmanchronicles]

Thanks for touring the Air Museum. I hope to get there soon. I love mini golf too. the zanier the better.

[@robylove9190]

Have a wonderful day, Jacob ❤️

[@cheetahobscura1165]

Now ya just gotta make your way to Valparaiso, Chile!

[@bridgetkintz72]

Thanks Jacob!! Now I need to add more on my grocery list. Thanks for the ideas. 😂 ❤

[@dougs7367]

7:06 that noise is Eglin Air Force Base lol

[@craigholstine2154]

I grew up in Elorna Ind. .. south central

[@vincentschmitt7597]

Rod Serling used to volunteer to test ejector seats for cash. It was highly dangerous and volunteers did die from it.

[@warmlantern0000]

Wow didn't know that. 😮

[@SunnySideCity]

Hey! The Air Force museum is near me! I’m not sure when you actually went there! But I would’ve loved to see you there! But omg I’m sorry this is so exciting!!

[@allensherrill850]

I’m glad you fed your Yeti!

[@mariehendrick7173]

Love the E.UM rule!!!! Major imput. As you always say learn something new everyday. I think It being January alot of things will be closed up for now. Not being the season etc.... I hope you and Jenn are both keeping well.. XXX

[@bg199083]

Glad you went to the Air Force Museum Jacob! Hope you have a great day today! 😊😊

[@Brycebaer777]

You’re awesome Jacob! I appreciate all the travels and adventures you share!

[@pinksparklystyle8969]

Thank you for another awesome video. Will and Dawn from Yankee to South are in Florida. Maybe u could link up and do a video. 📺

[@MistiMc76]

The food looks yummy. 😋

[@LinecookThorJamiethaxton]

Awesome video as always Jacob keep up the awesome work and be safe out there and that is a sign of how many he shot down .

[@elchoya8432]

that building looks like it could have been a diner

[@SeekingSerpent6]

Eglin use to be a big Air Base .Wonder when it changed its name .Thank you for the Air Base Tour and other adventures..

[@alanwilliamson6421]

Awesome day carpetbagger 😊

[@mikerocks56]

Valparaiso FL is located right next to Niceville, which is one of the places Adam grew up at

[@gilbertgranby9339]

In reference to the 'girl' on the nose of the plane. A 'Goose' is when their 'bottom' is pinched or squeezed by someone. Usually, in a humorous way.

[@TrishdWolff]

Sorry to see your weather looks horrible hope you come across some blue sky soon

[@vmannontheroadonthewater1207]

Also like doing the museum videos. Yes they can be difficult to work into a schedule. Keep up the great work. I hope to see you when you visit the Buckeye State

[@rhysphil9332]

That's nice of you not to complain about the half cleaned room. I feel like I would have asked to be moved.

[@billrogers1740]

Hello Jacob, been enjoying your Florida visit even when it's been cooler there. Always cool places to visit down there. I lived in Florida for 10 year. I miss it, I'm up here in Michigan where it's been very cold lately. I lived down near Ft. Lauderdale cool things to do down there like taking The Jungle Queen boat tour ride I used to love going on that and taking an airboat ride at some of the airboat ride attractions one called Holiday Park west of Ft. Laud. In the Everglades plus deep sea fishing and trips to Miami and Key west. Plenty to check out attractions. I enjoy your visit to some of the cool restaraunts you stop at. Along all your journeys. Enjoy your travels, stay safe. Later gator.😁👀

[@zacharysherrill4749]

When you are in the area, you should check out Alligator Adventure in North Myrtle Beach, behind House of Blues. Last time I went, they had a giant live albino gator. Definitely a fun time

[@Staleena1]

Love Florida

[@c.rogers____]

You and Jen could maybe have a vacation there at the Pensacola Beautiful beach in your video

[@BennyLlama39]

Glad to see Jacob visit the Armament Museum. I always enjoyed going there, myself. 😀 EDIT-- did they revamp the weapons displays? I seem to recall the cases being less brightly lit years ago.

[@JohnFranzy]

Ah yes the paradise of Valpo :)

[@suemoo22]

I just joined your Patreon, easy peasy!

[@TheCarpetbagger]

I appreciate it!

[@YellowLegoSpaceman]

If you’re staying in Orlando perhaps you could swing by and head to St. Petersburg and go to the Royal Rumble on the 27th or head to Tampa for the Monday Night Raw on the 29th

[@agerven]

Hi Jacob, very nice episode again, and showing much new stuff for me. Florida is probably the best location to be in this time of year. About the Air Force Armament Museum. Very nice, really liked that! The yellow-colored contraption you saw hanging there is actually one of the world's first drones. It is a V1, an autonomous flying bomb like the ones launched by the Nazis to destroy London in WW2. Very close to where i live, near Hells Highway as known from Operation Market Garden is a local historic aircraft museum, named "Liberating Wings", to commemorate and honor all our allies from the USA, Canada, Poland, and France who freed Belgium and the Southern part of the Netherlands. Their effort and losses are still remembered and celebrations are held once a year, all along Hells Highway.

[@randygyulay5114]

That was fun.

[@icychill105]

most of those "Remove before flight" things were stopping stuff from entering the planes engine so it would be pretty bad to leave one in and have no air flowing through the jets or cooling the engines

[@ericskillman9529]

There is a Goofy Golf in Sandusky, OH. also.

[@lisabaca6793]

Glad to see you out of the snow. Since your in Florida are you going to drive to celebration and meet up with Adam and see his new house

[@bethanyk7475]

Fajita chicken lunch meat! I definitely want to try that. Gotta let us know what you think of it. ❤❤❤

[@starleet2001]

My ancestors are from Valparaíso, Zacatecas, Mexico.

[@user-ul3ls3ek8c]

There is a Val. In Missouri too.

[@alanlough638]

An awesome video, Jacob! When you stop and eat at seafood, shellfish restaurants, I'm glad that you can eat that type of food. I can't eat any seafood shellfish because I am fatally allergic to seafood, strawberries, and bacon. I have the highest allergic reaction to those foods. So, I steer clear of those restaurants that serve any type of food from the water.

[@marlertv8977]

There is no goofy golf in Knoxville. You’re thinking of Sir Goonys

[@amyreynolds3619]

You need to go Charleston, SC for the css Huntley and the submarines museum in Groton Ct.

[@Victor-mc1sz]

That damn Camel must have drank from that unwrapped cup.

[@jmorgan5252]

I really enjoyed your video Jacob. The first time I tried Gator was surprised how fishy it tasted

[@wilmaspuppets]

You were wondering about the Nazi symbols on that 1 plane. Many pilots during wartime would put a symbol on the side of their plane for each enemy that they shot down, This is similar to the old Western days when cowboys would put a niche on their gun for each hombre they shot and killed.

[@c.rogers____]

Finally got to your live feed Friday February 9th, but was not able to message your live

[@charlieevilpig7776]

Hope you have time to visit Gatorland!

[@dennisphillips]

What’s with the whipped cream?🫣🤔

[@barneyarrants1939]

The McGuires bus in Pensacola has functioning animitronics

[@catherinehatt1224]

YOU COULD SEND YOURSELF A POSTCARD FROM A PLACE THAT HAS NO SOUVINERS. YOU WOULD HAVE THE POSTMARK CANCELLATION AS PROOF.

[@NoahSmith-gb5go]

Nice video keep up the good work

[@jimmbo2]

Very cool

[@Coyeo]

I figured this was a good time on this video cause your mentioned about the match in your home town and the one in Florida to say it here I remember you going somewhere called Lockport and seeing that title made my eyes lit up because i thought it was the one in new York where i grew up for a bit but it wasn't but its so cool to see when towns match. But you wouldn't want to go to the one in new York there is nothing to do. its so cool Jenn is from Rochester and buffalo area i and my mom diffidently my mom knows that area well she grew up in Gasport new York but was in buffalo and Rochester a lot cause her friend Kim had non smokers lung cancer and went to Roswell hospital for treatment all the time in Rochester. sadly she passed away. so did her brother from the same thing it ran in the family.