Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

I just heard from Zippy that he and a group of pilots are planning an XC jaunt from Crestline this coming Friday the 13th before heading out to Santa Cruz Flats. He didn't give me any details on timing, etc., but asked me to post a note inviting the Sylmar crew with a taste for XC. I won't be able t...

Thanks everyone who showed up yesterday. It was a lovely time! Most especially, thanks to Katerine and Lisa for all their work gathering food and cooking.

While we prepare a more formal memorial for our dear freund Markus, I thought it would be nice to gather in the LZ tomorrow after flying and grill some bratwurst. We'll be starting around 5pm. The menu so far includes: Bratwurst Mustard (the proper stuff!) German potato salad Sauerkraut Warsteiner, ...

I repeat - that boy ain't right.

That boy ain't right.

Count me in too!

I'm in!

Today I talked with the Yosemite campground people. Bridalveil Creek Campground will not be open until July 12. This pretty well hoses our usual camping party. I will still monitor the weekend of June 22-23 in case anyone decides to come and take their chances with accommodations. Barton has signed ...

That would be me. Bring it this weekend and I'll grab it.

Thanks!

Birdies,

Since he's locked out of his account, Larry asked me to post this: Those riding with him in the Great White Suburban, we will meet in the LZ tomorrow and depart at 1PM. Be there or be square.

Will

Larry, surely you recognize the sexy black glider in my avatar, and the dashing pilot dangling below?

I'm in. I can drive up Friday and come back Monday. I might have a driver available for Friday and Saturday. I can bring my truck, although there are better options, I think. The Dow is a nice choice - I might like to "borrow" one of your beds for a night or two, Larry. Otherwise, I've had...

I little bird just whispered in my ear that Bridal Veil Creek campground is not scheduled to open until July 12. I talked with the people at Yosemite; while there's no guarantee, they say it is likely to open earlier this year since we had a dry winter. I'll post any updates here as I receive them. ...

Hey there BirdPeople! It's that time again - I've signed-up to monitor at Yosemite the weekend of June 22-23. We had a dry winter this year, so hopefully going this early we'll still have enough water in the river to go rafting. To sign up, go to http://yhga.org/signup.htm and make your reservation....

My pleasure, Mike. And yes, Dave F. rocks!

A good time was had by all. Eight pilots flew on Saturday, 5 on Sunday. All of you who signed up and flaked out - you suck! :evil: No broken downtubes, no injuries, two first-timers with big smiles on their faces. While the river wasn't very raftable, we all had a delightful time floating around the...

I just talked with George Stebbins, who was the monitor for this past weekend. He told me the river isn't totally dry, but rafting it would be an exercising in walking the raft over numerous shallow sections. He also said the falls are still falling, but not as impressively as we're used to. None of...

OP, that's racist.

Busto - thanks!

Emily, glad to have ya'!

Hey there boys and girls! As many of you have noticed, the YHGA website is caput right now. The current roster of pilots is: Will Ramsey - Monitor Greg Angsten Doug Clark Rob Burgis Lisa Wendt Jim Mercadante Don Richmond Lee Minardi Tom Swanson Markus Schaedler Dave Froschauer Fred Ballard Todd Sieb...