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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Leo Mehl on May 19, 2012, 10:27:40 AM
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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. #^ #^ #^ <=
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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
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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
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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'!!
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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
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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
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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.
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Not me. I'll be working that weekend. More's the pity.
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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 ??
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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?
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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. :)
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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
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It was entertaining, Keith.
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Ill arrive Thursday PM, Airplane and stuff will arrive later that evening... See everyone there!
Happy B-Day Leo!!!!
B
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We'll be there Friday afternoon if I can find enough spare change to buy gas for our motorhome.
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So, Keith, what is the story about the money? Did you lose or win a bet?
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I'll be there. Somebody has to be in last place.
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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!
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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. H^^
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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!!
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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.
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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,,
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Love u 2 Keith
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Love u 2 Keith
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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 LL~ LL~ 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
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That was kind of nasty, Brian. You did good. Beat me for sure.
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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 LL~ LL~ 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
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Scott, are you judging advanced,, CRAP, I may as well go back home then,, sigh,, LOL, ,see you all tomorrow
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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
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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.