silverwings wrote:Brian, what is this about you moving to NY ???
I guess the grapevine hasn't quite gotten all the way around. I'm hired for a cool job in manhattan, and will go before I've even finished my doctorate (I'll continue writing at night). It has to do with tracking and predicting thunderstorms by remote sensing, useful since numerical models usually don't have the resolution for individual storms. It's too good an offer to pass up, even if I have to radically adjust my self image to being a new yorker for a few years. I'm moving in January, but will still come to Hyner and all the other local fly-ins, so it's not a total bye-bye situation. Once the summer starts (and I've finished the doctorate) I don't plan to spend any weekends in the city, so you may find me camped out at the Pulpit if it looks good down south.
This all happened in the last few weeks. Still a little scared, still coming to grips with it. Hugh scored me a temporary place to live, which made a huge difference in my outlook.
silverwings wrote:Brian, what is this about you moving to NY ???
I guess the grapevine hasn't quite gotten all the way around. I'm hired for a cool job in manhattan, and will go before I've even finished my doctorate (I'll continue writing at night). It has to do with tracking and predicting thunderstorms by remote sensing, useful since numerical models usually don't have the resolution for individual storms. It's too good an offer to pass up, even if I have to radically adjust my self image to being a new yorker for a few years. I'm moving in January, but will still come to Hyner and all the other local fly-ins, so it's not a total bye-bye situation. Once the summer starts (and I've finished the doctorate) I don't plan to spend any weekends in the city, so you may find me camped out at the Pulpit if it looks good down south.
This all happened in the last few weeks. Still a little scared, still coming to grips with it. Hugh scored me a temporary place to live, which made a huge difference in my outlook.
Congrats Brian--you'll like flying at Ellenvillle.
I'm sorry that you'll be moving on up to the Big Apple because it means we won't have your friendly, steady,and encouraging influence (and excellent assistance) readily at hand anymore (you've spoiled bunches of us up-and-coming pilots, I know), but it sounds like a pretty nifty job, an awesome adventure, and think of the myriad of interesting eating spots in Manhatten, to say nothing of the women you'll meet! I hope you'll keep us filled in on your adventures in NYC.
So, what is the situation of the Maryland Club upon your departure - I'm sure you were asked to run it from Manhattan! (but I hope you declined...) - Linda
Dude,
When you move to NY, remember to CLEAR THE HISTORY in the browser when you use someone's computer. Like when house sitting or staying at somebody's place. Those New Yorkers love to talk. Wouldn't want everybody to know about those (eh hem) web sites you visit. I hear those NY pilots are really good, you'll learn a lot from them. So when you come back to MD to fly you'll spank everybody. Good luck. MC
brian, i know a gal (very spoken for) who works/lives in manhatten and also has a place 20 min west of ellenville. she's big on rock climbing and such activities. i gave her your brief bio and she responded that she's up for meeting new people and i could give you her email address. let me know.
Congrats Brian. You will be missed. I'm sure we will run into one another. Seriously, thanks for all your help and schooling me on the CLOUD DIVE!
Keep in touch buddy.
Shawn.
So since Brian is leaving, who is going to take over the serving of mint juleps at the flying sites? Brian you'll have to leave the recipe with somebody. I'm sure you'll learn some new cool drinks in NYC. MC
The recipe's no secret, just boil together equal volume of spring or filtered water and sugar. Let cool then steep with mint leaves overnight in the fridge. Mix with bourbon to taste, garnish with fresh mint and (a nontraditional) squeeze of lime.
The real key is the right bourbon. I have the last few bottles of I.W. Harper that I know to exist, but Knob Creek works well. Take advantage of my experience and don't try to experiment: a friend who's rich decided to turn up her nose at Knob Creek (which we mortals consider expensive, but it was cheap to her) and on the recommendation of the store owner bought one of their most expensive bourbons. The result was undrinkable. Hugh and Sally suggest Rebel's Yell, but I haven't tried it so can't grant the seal of approval.
...That kind of 'site' maintenance 