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- Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yosemite over Labor Day?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4578
Re: Yosemite over Labor Day?
George, the packet that we got from Chris on July 6 has Day passes that need to be attached to the Flight confirmation email for each participant. At least that is Chris and my understanding. Huh. I never got those, or I missed them. It all worked out (mostly) though. Thanks for the info. If I deci...
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yosemite over Labor Day?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4578
Re: Yosemite over Labor Day?
Snow play was fine. More people than I would have liked, but nowhere near enough to be an issue. Maybe 4-5 groups in the actual snow play area. There are also some spots in the woods right next to it that you can camp in. Many of those were taken. The meadow next to the snow play area might work as ...
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yosemite over Labor Day?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4578
Re: Yosemite over Labor Day?
I just monitored the last two weekends. The pilots had a heck of a time getting day passes for the appropriate days. The previous post says Arthur can get day passes for the flying days Sat/Sun. Is that something other monitors can do, or is that something Arthur as a connection to get? Nobody I tal...
- Fri May 22, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3677
Re: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
I hope everyone gets to fly somewhere. I do plan on going to the Owens soon. My wife offered to drive for me in about two weeks, and my kids are willing to come, so no childcare issues.
- Thu May 07, 2020 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3677
Re: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
I'm thinking this isn't going to happen. :cry: I could be wrong, and I'm still holding out a bit of hope, but right now, I don't see how we can do this as a group. Individuals with family drivers, sure. But a group? I don't see how. (And I am unlikely to have such a driver at that time.) But we don'...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3677
Re: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
Excellent. We still need to find driver(s), I think. I don't currently have one. I do have a vehicle that can take 3-4 gliders and a similar number of pilots (myself included.) And it can go off road. Tight space for gear, but we can make it work.
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3677
Re: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
I forgot to mention: Hang III or above. Strong launches. Usually, there is very little wind on launch, and it is almost a cliff. And as Mario says, weather permitting. Usually, the road is open by Memorial Day weekend, but not always. (It wasn't open that early last year, I think.) But 90%+ times it...
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3677
Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
I am seriously considering going to the Owens Valley for Memorial Day weekend. As of now, I have no driver or other pilots, but if anyone wants to come, lets see what we can set up. (Weather and road conditions permitting, of course.) Early in the season the mountains are beautiful with all the snow...
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Holiday party time?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2752
Re: Holiday party time?
bwa ha ha ha
Good one, Kevin
Actually, it starts when my wife, J gets there...
Thanks. 5pm it is.
Good one, Kevin
Actually, it starts when my wife, J gets there...
Thanks. 5pm it is.
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Holiday party time?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2752
Holiday party time?
Maybe I missed it, but I see a date for the Christmas party, but no time. When is it?
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 4:04 pm
- Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
- Topic: Kevin in Hospital
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9255
Re: Kevin in Hospital
Heal quickly, Kevin!
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:37 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14944
Re: Flyng the Owens in October
Yep, Sue kicked some serious booty, flying well in weak conditions. Thanks to all who went, and made the trip better by your presence.
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Katherine Yardley - Sad News
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7956
Re: Katherine Yardley - Sad News
I will miss Katherine greatly. She was a kind and helpful person, and a huge asset to the club. I cherish her memory.
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:29 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14944
Re: Flyng the Owens in October
I have a reservation at the Dow Villa, for Fri/Sat nights. It has 2 beds, so if anyone wants to share a room, I'm ok with that. Or not. Up to you all. $161.28 total for both nights. So, if we split it, that's $40.32 per night each. ($80.64 for both nights, each). Note: The Dow hotel is a very old bu...
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:49 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14944
Re: Flyng the Owens in October
Thanks. I'll plan on that also.
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 3:55 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14944
Re: Flyng the Owens in October
OK, I'm in. How many days? Sat/Sun of course, but are we doing Fri and/or Monday also?
Please keep me in the loop.
661-965-0493
george@georgestebbins.com
Or via this forum
Please keep me in the loop.
661-965-0493
george@georgestebbins.com
Or via this forum
- Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:52 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14944
Re: Flyng the Owens in October
I am interested. Earlier is better weather wise (at least statistically).
How do I get confirmed?
How do I get confirmed?
Re: Yosemite
Yep. That's right. I couldn't remember the name of the road when I posted, but seeing it reminded me. Mt. Raymond Rd.
Re: Yosemite
I just got back from Yosemite. Bridalveil is open, but no water. The camp host says it might be quite a while. He says that the fire last year "melted the water lines", whatever that means. In any case, no water there or at the bathrooms at Chinquapin (where Glacier Point Road splits from ...
Re: Yosemite
But it is actually better.
Aug 1st or later: No change - You can camp at Bridalveil.
Jul 15th-Aug 1st: Now you can camp at Bridalveil, when you couldn't before.
July 15th or earlier: No change - you still have to find somewhere else to camp.
Aug 1st or later: No change - You can camp at Bridalveil.
Jul 15th-Aug 1st: Now you can camp at Bridalveil, when you couldn't before.
July 15th or earlier: No change - you still have to find somewhere else to camp.