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by stebbins
Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yosemite over Labor Day?
Replies: 10
Views: 4425

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...
by stebbins
Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yosemite over Labor Day?
Replies: 10
Views: 4425

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 ...
by stebbins
Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yosemite over Labor Day?
Replies: 10
Views: 4425

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...
by stebbins
Fri May 22, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 3534

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. :-)
by stebbins
Thu May 07, 2020 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 3534

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'...
by stebbins
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 3534

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.
by stebbins
Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 3534

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...
by stebbins
Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day in the Owens anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 3534

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...
by stebbins
Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holiday party time?
Replies: 5
Views: 2620

Re: Holiday party time?

bwa ha ha ha

Good one, Kevin
Actually, it starts when my wife, J gets there... ;-)

Thanks. 5pm it is.
by stebbins
Wed Dec 04, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holiday party time?
Replies: 5
Views: 2620

Holiday party time?

Maybe I missed it, but I see a date for the Christmas party, but no time. When is it?
by stebbins
Fri Nov 22, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: Safety and Incidents in flight
Topic: Kevin in Hospital
Replies: 7
Views: 8970

Re: Kevin in Hospital

Heal quickly, Kevin!
by stebbins
Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
Replies: 21
Views: 14496

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.
by stebbins
Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Katherine Yardley - Sad News
Replies: 16
Views: 7645

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.
by stebbins
Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
Replies: 21
Views: 14496

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...
by stebbins
Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:49 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
Replies: 21
Views: 14496

Re: Flyng the Owens in October

Thanks. I'll plan on that also.
by stebbins
Mon Sep 23, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
Replies: 21
Views: 14496

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.

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Or via this forum
by stebbins
Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Flyng the Owens in October
Replies: 21
Views: 14496

Re: Flyng the Owens in October

I am interested. Earlier is better weather wise (at least statistically).
How do I get confirmed?
by stebbins
Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Yosemite
Replies: 44
Views: 24073

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.
by stebbins
Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Yosemite
Replies: 44
Views: 24073

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 ...
by stebbins
Thu Jun 27, 2019 5:27 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Yosemite
Replies: 44
Views: 24073

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.