Alan Buck's Jerseytown PA Fun Fly

[Bob Hunt]

I have just returned from two days at Jerseytown Pa where Alan Buck held his annual Fun Fly event. And if fun was the objective, then this one was a rousing success! The site was perfect, the weather was perfect (except for a few hours of dead calm each day in which clean flying was a challenge due to one's own wake turbulence...), the food was perfect (supplied by Alan's amazing wife, Diane and two of their three daughters, Jennifer and Erin),  and the fellowship was perfect (lots of laughs and good-natured busting).

I've been down all summer with severe back problems and have been undergoing physical therapy. The pain has subsided somewhat in recent days so I decided to test out things by participating in this two day event. Over the two days I got in many flights on my old and trusty Genesis Extreme (which was built in 2001!). My thought was to go for the first day and see how well my back and legs tolerated that. My old and very dear friend, Ken Armish had invited me to stay overnight at his house if I decided to go for the two days, and I took him up on his offer. That was as much fun as the Fun Fly for me, as I had not seen his lovely wife, Norine in a long time, nor had I had the chance to meet their new dog, Nugget. As my close friends know, I'm a Golden Retriever nut, and Nugget is an amazingly beautiful GR. Nugget and I played for nearly an hour before I turned in. My thanks to Ken and Norine for their kindness and hospitality, and to Nugget for the new welts on my arms... (Casey knew I'd been around another dog when I got home and her nose was out of joint for a few minutes...)  I also got to meet Alan Buck's beautiful Golden Retriever, Sadie (Who looks very much like our own Casey) and his new dog -can't remember his name at the moment -which is a Golden/Lab mix.

After having been cooped up for several months with almost no modeling activity, I experienced a rush of emotions at this affair. I was thinking that my flying days might be over for good, and it is fairly certain that I'll not be able to go at it like I used to, but his weekend was like a reprieve from prison for me. All in attendance were very supportive and helpful, making sure I didn't carry heavy things from my van to the pit area, or overdoing it on the field. It's great to have such friends... 

If you are in the PA, NJ, Upstate NY areas, do yourself a favor and make Alan's next Fun Fly; I can guarantee the "Fun" part, but the "Fly" part will be up to you!

And for all you Golden Retriever fans, here's a photo of our Casey.

Thanks again, Alan and all your helpers!

Bob Hunt

 



         

[john e. holliday]

That is great to hear you get out.  My problems have me home bound as I am not allowed to drive any distance.  In fact the Suburban the grand daughter drove to extinction is now in the scrap yard.  But with GOD's help I'll manage.

[Paul Taylor]

Good to hear your on the road to recovery Bob.
Sounds like a fun time. Allen is fun to hang out with.
I remember him taking his sandals off T Brodaks and the tan lines on his feet made it look like he still had them on. 🤣🤣

Hope someone got some photos. 👍🏼

[Art Jessup]

Alan and Diane are the best that's for sure. Miss hanging out at the contests with them.

Artie

[Alan Buck]

Here are some of the pictures that I was able to take of the Fun Fly.  The black lab's name is aptly named Rip as she likes to tear apart all her stuffed toys and Diane's potted plants outside seem to be a favorite past time also.

[Alan Buck]

sorry for the side way pictures a great day stunt heaven day
 little to no wind
  Paul i still have sandles with on or off all had a great time

[Paul Taylor]

  Paul i still have sandles with on or off all had a great time

Thanks for the photos.
I had a picture of your sandals ( ghost sandals) some place. 🤣😂🤣