The Pulpit Fly-In May 11-12, 2013

[brianvh]

Yep, looks like the major stuff will be through by 3, but there's always the possibility of more developing behind it. If so, it should be small and quick. I maybe should have come and taken a hotel room last night....

[markc]

I'll be hitting the road at around 3pm, but might push that back if it will mean avoiding lot of the rain.

[carweill]

OK I have a similar plan. On the road around 3PM.

Bring your own

Carlos

[Matthew]

We might also be in. WS looking more blown out tomorrow. Maybe leaving here around 2-- ETA 4 at Pulpit-- watching the radar.

Matthew

[jyoder111]

Not really feeling it today, what with tomorrow's forecast looking blown out even at Woodstock (for me at least). I applaud those heading up just for the festivities, but I think Liz and I are going to stay home. If only the Pulpit wasn't such a long drive. Sorry.

Jesse

[deveil]

dear moderator, I would like to declare the previous post as inappropriate and ask that it be removed so as not to prejudice impressionable minds.

[Richard Hays]

Wet glider; yuk. Wet tent; yuk. Wet dog in tent; double yuk. Wet girlfriend in tent.....( hmmmm..let me pause on that comment for a moment. lmao ). Anyway.....opting to stay home. : (

Rich Hays

[brianvh]

LOL! Love ya Gweedo...

[deveil]

OUCH !

Doctor!

hep me!

it's my back.

yeah, right there between the two humps.

it's only some straw you say?

but it feels broken!

oh, yes, I see.

it's that one particular one there.

yeah, that's the one that did it all right.

that last one.

gary-da-camel

[deveil]

that's, gary-the-no-show-camel

[markc]

If you're thinking of bailing today, you might want to RE-think..... Take a look at a radar loop, and you'll see that the front is pushing through at the Pulpit *right now*. And I don't see much likelihood of anything behind it. Yeah, there could be a pop-up or two, but even if so, that's not going to ruin the day. And the chance of rain on the NWS hourly is now only 23% at 4pm. Woo-hoo!

Come on up!!!!

MarkC

[sailin]

Hey MarkC, give me a call man

Jon

[deveil]

ah shucks. I'm always loath to back out of something I'd said I'd do. damn stuff's been mostly packed already. maybe someone would need that extra wireman.
eta 445 - 500.
frickin guilt monger

[brianvh]

No report from the brave few?

[dbodner]

 
No report from the brave few?

Four gliders set up. None flew. It was crankin' all afternoon without even a sucker lull. Still we had a better turnout than predicted, including from those who knew they weren't going to fly. Maybe 15-20 people altogether? There was an abbreviated nocturnal airshow commensurate with the smaller attendance. As always more than enough food and drink for everyone. I always seem to come home with more beer than I bring.

The fire was a major challenge requiring constant care. However, given the conditions, it was remarkably successful.

Tim from Ellenville(?) showed up around midnight on his way down south. Gary, Mark, and I left him in the parking area as we left this morning.

[brianvh]

I wonder if Tim made it to Woodstock today? He was definitely interested.

[deveil]

that which shows me the way, my shining light, my beacon in the darkness…you know, my flashlight - small, pocket-size, black w/ cracked lens, pricey. If you know of its whereabouts pls contact me. thanks.