Author Topic: Raider Roundup Washout (Read 4353 times)

Randy Powell · « **on:** September 17, 2011, 07:27:23 PM »

Well, I went today, but ended up leaving early and watching the Huskies self destruct to Nebraska instead. Wind (not too much-very flyable) and rain. Just didn't want to get the plane wet. Will hope for better weather tomorrow, but it doesn't look good. Wish we would have had the contest last weekend when it was mid-70s and clear. Sigh...

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2011, 09:56:34 PM »

Randy, I wish we'd had it last weekend also. I would have been able to be there. It rained for a short while here (10 miles North as the crow flies), but most of the day looked flyable. I hope to sneak down there for a visit tomorrow, but going downstairs and back up pretty much kicks my butt. Funny how a little surgery tends to do that. I suspect that if it could have been stitched closed, it would have been a lot less traumatic. I have two Dr.'s appointments Monday and one on the 5th. Oh, Joy.

Steve

PS: Remember that you didn't have your "Slider" ready to fly last weekend, so it would not have mattered.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:41:35 AM »

Yea, I got up this morning to pounding rain and winds 10-20mph. So, it may have been better in Auburn, but I weenied out. I don't mind flying in the cold or wind or overcast, but when it's actually raining...

Oh well, I sure some hardy souls are out there even now and probably having fun.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:50:09 AM »

well that sucks,, sorry to hear it got washed out.
on a positive note, I guess I am kinda glad I didnt make the trip ( aprox 375 miles each way) to get washed out.... Though I am sure I could have found something to do over there,,,
lets hope we have a good weekend for the Fall Follies!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2011, 03:56:13 PM »

Of course, the weather clears up tomorrow and will be sunny and 75 by Wednesday.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:14:44 PM »

The weather turned out fine. We had less rain than yesterday. See the contest results section for the lowdown.

Peter Ferguson · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:29:14 PM »

The contest wasn't a washout by any means , we had a little NW drizzle yesterday so we went to lunch and let it clear . Today was better with steady light breeze. In all we flew 2 rounds of OTS, Classic, NW Profile saturday and 2 rounds of Intermediate, Advanced and Expert PA today. I'll send a report and Photos to JT to post on Flying Lines. thanks for all who attended and helped out.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2011, 05:08:46 PM »

Those of us that didn't wimp out had a fine time. Glass half full or half empty, make hasty decisions and it can spoil your plans. If you change plans because of a weather forcast, in these parts at least, you won't do much.

Mike

Randy Powell · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2011, 05:15:45 PM »

Yea, I should have come today. It was pouring here. But I didn't. As it turned out it was just as well I stayed home. I got work done. but would have rather been playing. Glad you guys had fun.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2011, 07:12:19 PM »

well I didnt whimp out, I worked all weekend,, I would have been there had I not been working,, some days I wish I wasnt, but then, I quickly remember that it costs money to go to contests, so then I am glad I work after all,,
However, I have already called in sick for the Fall Follies weekend,,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:07:43 AM »

Yea, I plan to make the Fall Follies. Well, unless the weather is bad.

Brian Massey · « **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:01:58 PM »

Well I spent this weekend at the Meet 'n Meat in Davis, CA. No rain for sure!! The winds were very flyable at 5-10 mph, but it was hot (in the 90's on Sunday) Only problem was some dang glary orb in the sky that ruined my second round (gotta learn to deal with that). Have to say that Uncle Jimby and crowd put on a great event! My first time there, but it sure won't be my last!

Brian

john e. holliday · « **Reply #12 on:** September 20, 2011, 05:56:25 AM »

Here I always heard that the NW always had a misty type of rain. One of our contests was supposed to rainy, but we beautiful weather and no contestants. I have lost count of how many contests I have been to just to watch it rain. Lost my Olympic at a windy weather type contest. Also in Wichita KANSAS we set at the local deli and watched the rain going horizontal for about an hour one year. Now I fly for fun and don't worry if I miss a contest or two, especially the ones that people from those contests don't consider coming to ours.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #13 on:** September 20, 2011, 09:26:23 AM »

West of the Cascades we get rain that ranges from misty to downpour. It never gets as bad here as it can in the plains states -- the most severe rain I've ever been in was in Nebraska in July or August -- but it's not uncommon to have weeks on end with solid cloud cover and at least a bit of rain every day.

Keep in mind, too, that most of who you hear from are people living between the coast range and the Cascades -- the coast is less populated than the valley, and eastern Oregon and Washington tend to high desert. It's just that people along the Seattle-Portland-Eugene axis (affectionately and trustingly known by Mark Scarborough's neighbors as "the I-5 mafia") overwhelm the demographics, and can forget that there's anyone else living in (or defining) the region but them.

Peter Ferguson · « **Reply #14 on:** September 20, 2011, 04:09:53 PM »

I had no idea there are people on the other side of them mountains. I'll have to go over there and check that out.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #15 on:** September 20, 2011, 06:33:13 PM »

Quote from: Peter Ferguson on September 20, 2011, 04:09:53 PM

I had no idea there are people on the other side of them mountains. I'll have to go over there and check that out.

West, or East?

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2011, 12:41:04 PM »

Pete, yeppers, we gots some peoples over here on this here side o' dem mountains,, heck we even gots indoor plumbing and electrical magic stuff too!

WhittleN · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2011, 01:19:35 PM »

Returning to Utah, I crossed them there mountains and did see people. They all had guns and knives and old trucks. Also had them big jugs they were drinking out of. We in Utah only drink lemonade at the trading post and certainly not what I suspect was in them big jugs.
Norm

Howard Rush · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2011, 02:52:31 PM »

There's a Starbucks I stop at in Riverdale, just off I-84. There were a bunch of emergency vehicles there the last time I stopped. I thought it might have been a raid, because somebody turned them in for selling coffee, but I was able successfully to get recaffeinated.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #19 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:32:25 PM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on September 21, 2011, 12:41:04 PM

Pete, yeppers, we gots some peoples over here on this here side o' dem mountains,, heck we even gots indoor plumbing and electrical magic stuff too!

Mark,
You all got indoord plumbing down yonder. All's wes got is that outdoor stuff up here's at da ranch.oh, dem folks from da west sides is making fun of us hicks.

Well have to teach dem a lessen at fall follies!

Eastern Wa hick

Randy Powell · « **Reply #20 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:59:34 PM »

Gentlemen, I'd like to point out that my family actually speaks like that, being from the more rural parts of the South. So be careful of my sensitivities or I'll get out my shot gun and we will have words. We'uns have no truck wid you Yankees.

WhittleN · « **Reply #21 on:** September 22, 2011, 06:22:39 AM »

Randy
When you get the shot gun out there will be no words.

Norm

Randy Powell · « **Reply #22 on:** September 22, 2011, 09:46:27 AM »

Well, there is that, I suppose.

David M Johnson · « **Reply #23 on:** September 22, 2011, 10:42:10 AM »

But in Eastern Wa you get months and months of WIND! Where a indicator is a anchor chain and it is at 15 degrees from vertical kind of wind. lol
David Johnson

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #24 on:** September 22, 2011, 12:38:39 PM »

Quote from: Paul Walker on September 21, 2011, 07:32:25 PM

Mark,
You all got indoord plumbing down yonder. All's wes got is that outdoor stuff up here's at da ranch.oh, dem folks from da west sides is making fun of us hicks.

Well have to teach dem a lessen at fall follies!

Eastern Wa hick

I be all over dat Paul,, us eastern brethern need stick together,,
feel free to step of da ranch and come use my indoor plumbin ,, I gots TWO dem indoor water closets,, ( raising gurls will quickly show the benefit of two)

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #25 on:** September 22, 2011, 12:40:10 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on September 21, 2011, 07:59:34 PM

Gentlemen, I'd like to point out that my family actually speaks like that, being from the more rural parts of the South. So be careful of my sensitivities or I'll get out my shot gun and we will have words. We'uns have no truck wid you Yankees.

U h Randy, I am from the south , in fact I am a member of the Sons of Confderate veterans,, so you be watchin, I will done the glorious grey and come verify your ancestory,,

damn yankees anyway