Author Topic: NW Regional (Read 3293 times)

Leo Mehl · « **on:** May 21, 2008, 10:19:58 AM »

Who all is going to the Regionals in Eugene. Looks like good weather.

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:34:27 AM »

Leo. You and I will be at the top of the "old guys" list at the Regionals. I don't know of anyone in the immediate area who can come close!

Floyd Carter
AMA # 796
SAM #188
LSF # 020

kvarley · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2008, 11:29:59 AM »

My memory (such as it is) , tells me that Leo and I are about equal. And also I seem to remember that we both have the same birthday or only one or two days apart. I'll be there again . Keith Varley

Randy Powell · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2008, 12:39:34 PM »

Yep, but no bells.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2008, 01:01:47 PM »

Leo,
Make sure you get lot's of photos of Richard and Art, Bill, Geoff and any of those other NW Fireball guys. I hope someone flys the bus. It's a good flyer.

Paul

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2008, 01:08:50 PM »

I will be over, so the eastern WA contingent will be represented, I am sure Todd Ryan will be there racing. Dave Miller I think is going. of course Pat Johnston will be there. I hope to get there thursday night maybe early enough to help with some setup.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:09:23 PM »

Oh, well, if Mark is coming this it's a must attend. He's more fun than most guys.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2008, 04:27:32 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 21, 2008, 04:09:23 PM

Oh, well, if Mark is coming this it's a must attend. He's more fun than most guys.

You left youself wide open on that statement. Good thing I am a nice guy.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2008, 06:09:56 PM »

yeah, Uh Leo Im wondering what that meant too,, hmm maybe its just cause my flying is so comical to watch? or cause Im so good at putting my foot in my mouth?

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2008, 07:44:21 PM »

Leo,
Don't want you to be the only wrong wayer. I'll be there Friday afternoon.
Alan

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2008, 07:48:56 PM »

Mark,

It's just that Mark is a fun guy. I mean, have you watched the guy fly. Best entertainment around.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2008, 08:16:10 PM »

SIGH! and Randy is one of my friends,, wonder what the others say,,

David Miller · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2008, 09:00:20 PM »

UH, Well how about "See you there"!!!! Hope we don't get wet! Dave Miller

Randy Powell · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2008, 09:43:36 PM »

What? That wasn't a hit. You're coming along very well.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2008, 09:44:29 PM »

Dave so you are going? great, last I heard you werent sure if you were going or not, glad to hear it! When are you going down

Randy,, just making sure,, thanks by the way,, never know with you western washington guys,,

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:14:25 PM »

Randy is way more entertaining to watch fly than Mark, IMO.

Mark has never caught his lines on the drawstrings of his Arctic Parka, then been chased around the circle center by Danny Dirt with his hugemongus lockback knife, flashing in the sun. Well, ok, attempting to reflect feeble light rays into Randy's eyes...or cut the wayward drawstrings (or lines?)...whatever. Mark's model has never just barely kissed the ground (his crashes are more substantial?), blown the blades off, but returned to the air, only to slowly disintigrate in mid-air, as the engine howled its mournful tune. Yessir, most folks in the know will stop to watch Mark's progress, but everyone pays attention when Mr. Powell is on deck, flying one of his beautiful creations...

Steve

David Miller · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:19:56 PM »

Mark, I'm heading down sometime fri. I have 2 of Joe's carrier planes to give to Pat. He is going to take them to Brodak's for Joe. If they survive me flying them at Regionals. Also picking up my Strega ARF from Gerald Schamp. Might even get in a Stunt flight and a slow combat flight or two. Will be camping in the bubble trailer. Dave

Walter Hicks · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2008, 11:47:32 PM »

I am flying in on Saturday , and will ride home with Rich Walbridge, See you Saturday Alan Resinger!

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:23:23 AM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 21, 2008, 09:43:36 PM

What? That wasn't a hit. You're coming along very well.

Ok, My bad, sorry, thanks for the kind words Randy,, somehow when that followed on the heals of LEO I just expected it to be a ribbing,,
see you tomorrow! wo hoo,
leaving work early today to make the 8 hour jaunt over the river and through the woods,

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:29:10 AM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on May 22, 2008, 08:23:23 AM

Ok, My bad, sorry, thanks for the kind words Randy,, somehow when that followed on the heals of LEO I just expected it to be a ribbing,,
see you tomorrow! wo hoo,
leaving work early today to make the 8 hour jaunt over the river and through the woods,

See you all this weekend. I will not be flying but will be taking pictures all weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone and will be on my best behavor. I know that will remain to be seen. I may have two of my piers there that fly the wrong way I hope. I am giving away a set of plans for the grinder and the Arctic Fox for the prize table, and trying to get into some kind of trouble.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2008, 01:01:00 PM »

Steve,

Uh, gee thanks.

Mark,

See you tomorrow sometime.

Leo,

You kow flying? Say it isn't so.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2008, 03:49:40 PM »

Flash!

Latest weather report for Eugene. Rain Friday, Rain Saturday and Showers on Sunday. Of course, these same guys said it would be partly cloudy all weekend without a drop of rain, so take it for what it's worth (that is to say, nothing).

Howard Rush · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2008, 06:43:48 PM »

I'll mosey down Saturday if I can get up the enthusiasm. Sure will be nice to see all the guys.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #23 on:** May 24, 2008, 10:24:34 PM »

Well, it's fun and I didn't crash today. That's something. The weather was mostly OK. Some really good air. Some not so good, But no rain until very late in the day.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2008, 12:25:19 AM »

Looks like Paul and David are ready for a trip overseas. Both flew very well.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #25 on:** May 26, 2008, 08:14:34 AM »

Glad to hear you had some decent air. In Topeka the air was very iffy on a plane that is/has not been fully trimmed. Nothing like seeing the nose of the plane on outside maneuvers. Judges very lenient. I am also gald to hear our team is getting in great shapr for the Worlds. GO TEAM, DOC Holliday

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #26 on:** May 26, 2008, 10:30:21 AM »

Yep, the only realy bad air I saw was when Leo was standing to close to the circle talking again.. hehe

serious, the contest turned out great, fantastic day of practicing yesterday before and after the OTS, made HUGE progress with trim on the Oriental and GeeBee. , Saturday, in the process of flying all three events, managed to get very sunburnt , yes YES there was sunshine at the Regionals. Like Randy said, the sun hid right about 6 when all the big guns were trying to get a few practice flights in. Sunday my flying was over but it was apparantly a decent day. Overall a great weekend!
Randy's Shoestring is as beautifull as it looks like in the pictures if not better,,
Ok not to slight the rest of the planes, there were lots of nice planes again,,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #27 on:** May 26, 2008, 04:05:38 PM »

Yea, Wish my allergies weren't going nuts. Worst allergy attack I've had in years. I elected to bail before my second flight in PA. Had a rough drive home, stopping every little bit to squirt more allergy drops in my eyes so I could see. Well, at least I learned what I needed to do to get both planes flying better, so the trip was definitely worth it. Saw some pretty good flying, too.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #28 on:** May 27, 2008, 12:04:27 AM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on May 26, 2008, 10:30:21 AM

Yep, the only realy bad air I saw was when Leo was standing to close to the circle talking again.. hehe

serious, the contest turned out great, fantastic day of practicing yesterday before and after the OTS, made HUGE progress with trim on the Oriental and GeeBee. , Saturday, in the process of flying all three events, managed to get very sunburnt , yes YES there was sunshine at the Regionals. Like Randy said, the sun hid right about 6 when all the big guns were trying to get a few practice flights in. Sunday my flying was over but it was apparantly a decent day. Overall a great weekend!
Randy's Shoestring is as beautifull as it looks like in the pictures if not better,,
Ok not to slight the rest of the planes, there were lots of nice planes again,,

Seems to me you got your lickes in. And of course a lot of jokes going around and mostly about eastern Washington. Just kidding you my friend. But where was our friend Howard Rush. It's not that we missed him but we did miss his sence of humour. It just ain't a contest without this guy. A good time was had by all and as usuall I was given a bad time by all my friends Wouldn't have it any other way.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #29 on:** May 27, 2008, 08:06:33 AM »

Oddly (for me), I didn't take a single picture. Head just too plugged, I guess. But I saw a lot of folks taking pictures. Thought someone would post some. Hmm...

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #30 on:** May 27, 2008, 08:25:36 AM »

I only had my camera out on Sunday for a short bit, to busy going back and forth from hither to dither,, then after getting home at 3:30 am yesterday, I pretty much just sat on my but all day,, I will look at the camera tonight and see just what I did get taken.
I am SURE that John will have a bunch on Flying lines soon,, but I hate waiting like you, sigh,,

Author Topic: NW Regional (Read 3293 times)

kvarley

Walter Hicks