Author Topic: Northwest Regionals-Who's coming? (Read 3278 times)

Leo Mehl · « **on:** May 19, 2012, 10:27:40 AM »

Those who are going to attend stand up and be counted. Scott Reise and I will be there on Friday. I suppose I will again be the oldest guy there but I can always hope someone older than this old -art will be there. Was going to fly Arctic Fox but it had to be retired.I guess I will fly new Vector. Sometimes things happen. My Fox 35 gave up on me. I am building new one with Stalker 40 in it. It has a little more wing area. and I suppose it will fly like the old one but will not get as oil soaked as the old one. In any case I will get to see all my freinds again and celebrate my 80th Birthday.

Joejust · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2012, 11:05:58 AM »

Leo, I wish I could be there to help you celebrate, but again, as always, I no longer will attend the Regionals. Sure enjoyed talking with yoiu at the Portland contest though. Good luck, have fun. I will be thinking of you that weekend.
Joe Just

keith varley · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2012, 11:26:16 AM »

Happy Birthday. I'll celebrate my 79th on May 23. Alan and I are arriving late on Thursday, Chris and Joan will arrive Friday. Your "much younger" friend. Keith

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2012, 04:33:28 PM »

Well, for three years running I have positively stated on this forum that I will absolutely, definitely be coming, and for three years running I've wimped out because of not having a plane to fly, or because I forgot the date (really -- I work for myself and we home-school the kids, so our lives do not hinge on holidays), or because I didn't want to sleep in a tent in the pouring rain (that was last year).

So this year, I am Absolutely, Positively, No Question -- planning on showing up sometime Friday so that I can be well rested for NW Profile on Saturday. But I ain't promising nothin'!!

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2012, 06:23:04 PM »

I've recently found out I'm not quite as old as Leo, but I think I'm catching up. Another year and I'll be even.

So watch for me flying OTS, Advanced, Scale--you heard, SCALE. (or don't watch if it will make you feel better)

Floyd
Eugene, OR

Jim Rhoades · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2012, 10:05:16 PM »

Leo,

I plan to be there, hopefully arriving thursday afternoon. I'm getting old, 73, but not as old as you really old farts.

I'm not likeing what I'm seeing on the weather report. Hope all that rain predicted just goes away. I plan to fly a couple speed events plus classic, expert and profile if Gordy lets me fly the little Pathfinder twin. Gordan Delaney is planning on being there too.

I have a new stunt ship for classic and expert that is flying well. It will be nice to fly and get appearance points for a change.

Jim Rhoades

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2012, 10:34:23 PM »

Well up until about 3 days ago I was going,, Now I find out my Mom got an offer on the house,, actually sold it, ,so now I need to help her get prepared to move,, and memorial day weekend is the best long weekend to help,, so Thats where I will be. Especially since I already took thursday and friday off work,, now we will be looking at houses,, I will miss you all guys, have fun, and dont get TOO wet playing in the rain.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2012, 11:03:05 PM »

Not me. I'll be working that weekend. More's the pity.

Bill Heher · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2012, 09:14:03 AM »

Leo my friend .... I wish I could make it, Happy Birthday and many returns. Take it easy on the dancing and gyrations on yer Birthday - gotta save some of that for the contest!

I will call you later - Rebel Laser cut ??

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2012, 09:42:57 AM »

Mark, Randy:

You're letting family and work get in the way of model airplanes??

Oh man -- haven't you heard of a sense of proportion?

Shultzie · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2012, 09:46:13 AM »

Quote from: Leo Mehl on May 19, 2012, 10:27:40 AM

Those who are going to attend stand up and be counted. Scott Reise and I will be there on Friday. I suppose I will again be the oldest guy there but I can always hope someone older than this old -art will be there. Was going to fly Arctic Fox but it had to be retired.I guess I will fly new Vector. Sometimes things happen. My Fox 35 gave up on me. I am building new one with Stalker 40 in it. It has a little more wing area. and I suppose it will fly like the old one but will not get as oil soaked as the old one. In any case I will get to see all my freinds again and celebrate my 80th Birthday.

Happy Birthday....Don't forget to wear your hulla-hulla garb.

keith varley · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2012, 12:12:11 PM »

Oh Don !!! ---Did you have to drag up that old thing again? I was kinda hoping that ,that thing was lost forever. Darn , blush ,blush , and, who ever talked us into doing that thing in the first place ? It never would have happened if we were sober . Keith

Randy Powell · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2012, 12:51:41 PM »

It was entertaining, Keith.

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2012, 01:09:25 PM »

Ill arrive Thursday PM, Airplane and stuff will arrive later that evening... See everyone there!

Happy B-Day Leo!!!!

B

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2012, 01:40:04 PM »

We'll be there Friday afternoon if I can find enough spare change to buy gas for our motorhome.

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:48:29 PM »

So, Keith, what is the story about the money? Did you lose or win a bet?

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:50:21 PM »

I'll be there. Somebody has to be in last place.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:57:58 PM »

Quote from: Russell Shaffer on May 20, 2012, 08:50:21 PM

I'll be there. Somebody has to be in last place.

If you're competing in Intermediate, I'm going to give you stiff competition for that last place prize!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2012, 08:19:32 AM »

Well Leo, if it wasn't so far Sandy and I would be there to help you celebrate your birthday. Anyway have a great birthday and don't make the kids look too bad in the stunt circle.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2012, 09:37:24 AM »

Well, it's supposed to be good weather in Eugene over the weekend: http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:97401.1.99999?MR=1.

Yippie!!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2012, 11:36:42 AM »

I've gone to this contest many times over the past 20 years. Weirdly, it's only been rained out a couple of times. The weather has been spectacular just a few times, but it is generally fair to decent. Can be cold and sometime windy, but usually flyable and mostly OK.

Hope you guys have a great time.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2012, 11:48:40 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 22, 2012, 11:36:42 AM

I've gone to this contest many times over the past 20 years. Weirdly, it's only been rained out a couple of times. The weather has been spectacular just a few times, but it is generally fair to decent. Can be cold and sometime windy, but usually flyable and mostly OK.

Hope you guys have a great time.

my experience is that its all of the above,, usually in the first half of the day,,

but well worth it,, and I am sick that I cannot go this year,,

Scott B. Riese · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2012, 12:53:31 PM »

Love u 2 Keith

Shultzie · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2012, 02:10:42 PM »

Quote from: Scott B. Riese on May 22, 2012, 12:53:31 PM

Love u 2 Keith
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IS THAT A "WET SCOTTY?" OOOOOOOWWWWEEEEEEUKKKEEE!

Brian Massey · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2012, 03:30:28 PM »

Last year I flew my second official (intermediate) flight during a short squal. Lot's of rain and wind during a short 6 or 7 minute period, and yep it was my time. The one good thing, I got lots of sympathy points from the judges

and managed to edge out my brother by just a few points.

I'll be there again this year and flying advanced for the first time. But I think the Crash Gods are working against me; I've crashed twice in the past few weeks, both times with my only "contest" plane. Like I said, I'll be there and looking forward to the fun, but will be flying an untested repaired plane. There is a very good chance that I have a lock on last place. Oh well, it's always a fun contest.

Brian

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #25 on:** May 22, 2012, 06:41:52 PM »

That was kind of nasty, Brian. You did good. Beat me for sure.

Scott B. Riese · « **Reply #26 on:** May 24, 2012, 09:03:02 PM »

Quote from: Brian Massey on May 22, 2012, 03:30:28 PM

Last year I flew my second official (intermediate) flight during a short squal. Lot's of rain and wind during a short 6 or 7 minute period, and yep it was my time. The one good thing, I got lots of sympathy points from the judges and managed to edge out my brother by just a few points.

I'll be there again this year and flying advanced for the first time. But I think the Crash Gods are working against me; I've crashed twice in the past few weeks, both times with my only "contest" plane. Like I said, I'll be there and looking forward to the fun, but will be flying an untested repaired plane. There is a very good chance that I have a lock on last place. Oh well, it's always a fun contest.

Brian

As the "Judge"........Bring $$$$ We can do the same........lol

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2012, 02:05:53 AM »

Scott, are you judging advanced,, CRAP, I may as well go back home then,, sigh,, LOL, ,see you all tomorrow

dirty dan · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2012, 11:58:19 AM »

I wish this question had not been asked as I won't be at the 2012 NWR.

(Edited to eliminate way too much Me! Me! It's all about me! blah-blah-blah.)

Very much wish I could be in Eugene this weekend. Just couldn't work it out.

In particular my apologies are extended to the organizers of this outstanding contest.

Oh! In my absence will someone please poke fun at Kristen Hunt when at the garbage cans she erects her hand-lettered sign begging for recycling?

My best to all,

Dan

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2012, 02:45:18 PM »

Well I am -- I hope! -- going to hop in my truck in about 30 minutes and get out of here.

Of course, I thought I'd be leaving at noon:30, but then I got this call from a customer that Could Not Be Ignored.

(Note to self: pull the cord on the business phone on contest weekends...)

I'll post again on Sunday or Monday.

Author Topic: Northwest Regionals-Who's coming? (Read 3278 times)

Joejust