Author Topic: Who is going to Roseburg ? (Read 2926 times)

Gary Dowler · « **on:** March 03, 2018, 09:25:48 AM »

Might be making my first trip to the regionals in Roseburg in May. An old friend, Orin Humphries, has asked me if I would pit for him in the scale event. Looking good, still trying to confirm a few details though.
Anyone else going? It might be the best opportunity to meet a few of you guys in person.

Gary

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2018, 11:16:00 AM »

Howard Rush · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2018, 11:49:56 AM »

Me, too, as they say nowadays.

BYU · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2018, 02:12:38 PM »

Will the Jivettes be there?

Brett Buck · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2018, 02:24:43 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on March 03, 2018, 11:49:56 AM

Me, too, as they say nowadays.

Mocking is a hate crime.

An in any case, how dare you make light of a movement of people that underwent such repression. Then 25-30 years later, after they had all made it or went into a different industry, the perpetrators are largely disgraced and some headed to jail, and there is no negative consequence to them possible, heroically came forward to pile on, signalling their great virtue. Hopefully Angelina Jolie and Ashley Judd will write "Profiles in Courage, Part II".

We have advanced to such a wonderful condition that all someone has to do is shout and point the finger, and you are *automatically* convicted (as long as you are not in a protected class (currently constituting well over half the US population) in which case, nothing you do is a crime).

Let's all celebrate this magnificent state of affairs!

Brett

Gary Dowler · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2018, 03:45:48 PM »

Quote from: Brett Buck on March 03, 2018, 02:24:43 PM

Mocking is a hate crime.

An in any case, how dare you make light of a movement of people that underwent such repression. Then 25-30 years later, after they had all made it or went into a different industry, the perpetrators are largely disgraced and some headed to jail, and there is no negative consequence to them possible, heroically came forward to pile on, signalling their great virtue. Hopefully Angelina Jolie and Ashley Judd will write "Profiles in Courage, Part II".

We have advanced to such a wonderful condition that all someone has to do is shout and point the finger, and you are *automatically* convicted (as long as you are not in a protected class (currently constituting well over half the US population) in which case, nothing you do is a crime).

Let's all celebrate this magnificent state of affairs!

Brett

You attending this year Brett?

tom brightbill · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2018, 03:59:13 PM »

Count me in.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2018, 04:07:50 PM »

Quote from: Gary Dowler on March 03, 2018, 03:45:48 PM

You attending this year Brett?

Probably. Its the first of March, a little early to project out that far. I think I have been to all but one since 1988.

Brett

Howard Rush · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2018, 04:25:44 PM »

Quote from: Bobs your Uncle on March 03, 2018, 02:12:38 PM

Will the Jivettes be there?

That was our latest scheme to deal with Brett, but it looks like he’s onto us.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2018, 05:14:35 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on March 03, 2018, 04:25:44 PM

That was our latest scheme to deal with Brett, but it looks like he’s onto us.

BTW, the mere existence of the Jivettes is an offense to several different protected classes, not to mention the name. Clearly you are one of the oppressors in the genocidal white heteronormative patriarchal power structure.

If any of the Jivettes need to file a grievance or need any advice on how to sue you, send them over to my room at the NWR, I would be really happy to help them out.

Brett

Howard Rush · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2018, 03:10:48 AM »

Quote from: Brett Buck on March 03, 2018, 05:14:35 PM

...send them over to my room at the NWR, I would be really happy to help them out.

I don’t know if that can be arranged. It’s been hard to get chaperones on Memorial Day weekend.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2018, 02:23:31 PM »

Howard, you gonna run stunt? There's a 99.44% chance I'll be there (not 100 because I'm an engineer, and there are meteors and car accidents and whatnot). Probably a 90% chance I won't be flying Sunday -- unless my shoulder makes tremendous progress I'm planning on not flying at all, or just flying Expert Profile on Saturday. Unless my Ercoupe makes tremendous progress I won't be flying in Scale, either.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2018, 03:57:39 PM »

I'll be there. Someone has to wipe the drool off Howard's chin.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2018, 04:06:45 PM »

Quote from: Tim Wescott on March 04, 2018, 02:23:31 PM

Howard, you gonna run stunt?

No, somebody competent will, namely Chris Cox.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2018, 04:47:11 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on March 04, 2018, 03:10:48 AM

I don’t know if that can be arranged. It’s been hard to get chaperones on Memorial Day weekend.

Chaperones? I'm out.

Brett

Gary Dowler · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2018, 06:29:24 PM »

All confirmed for my first trip to the regionals! Looking forward to the event and hopefully meeting up with a member or two.

Gary

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #16 on:** March 08, 2018, 07:03:54 PM »

That's a drive! So, you're leaving early Thursday AM? What route will you take? I'm not the one to advise, because I dislike I-84 & I-5 immensely. I'm more interested in a relaxing trip than a quick trip. Friday will be a zoo on I-5.

Steve

Gary Dowler · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2018, 07:53:07 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on March 08, 2018, 07:03:54 PM

That's a drive! So, you're leaving early Thursday AM? What route will you take? I'm not the one to advise, because I dislike I-84 & I-5 immensely. I'm more interested in a relaxing trip than a quick trip. Friday will be a zoo on I-5. Steve

Only 9+ hrs, 'taint no big thang.....lol. Planning to leave about 4am. Hope to be there within 10 hrs.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2018, 11:08:30 PM »

My plan is to leave Thursday evening and spend the night somewhere in Oregon, probably about Albany. We did that last year and it worked out well. It's at least six hours in our motorhome and not much fun in Friday holiday traffic.

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2018, 06:51:49 AM »

The same with me Mike. Cox has me judging O T on Friday at noon. I'd have to be on the road at 3 in the morning to make it on Friday.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2018, 10:04:23 AM »

Hmmm, I just answered an email asking me for the same thing. Oh, I get it, we both get to judge! And, by the way, I'll most likely be CD for Stuntathon, I'll be leaning on you.

Brian Massey · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2018, 10:10:50 AM »

Sorry to say I'm going to miss this year's shindig. Our travel plans will put us on the east coast about that time. Hope to see everyone at the MnM and of course, the GSSC.

Brian

tom brightbill · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2018, 11:54:53 AM »

Sorry for the hijack but, Brian, when is the 40th.!!!! GSSC?

Howard Rush · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2018, 01:48:32 PM »

Quote from: tom brightbill on March 09, 2018, 11:54:53 AM

Sorry for the hijack but, Brian, when is the 40th.!!!! GSSC?

Your guide to stunt contest enjoyment: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1sW3Bu1EMy8ZxSaQD8DpTlJNlpdE&ll=37.63859674385135%2C-98.77165698883209&z=5

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2018, 02:03:17 PM »

Very good, Howard. You did miss the two contests in Edmonton. The Spring one is a new attempt, but the August one has been done for quite some time. Both deserve a lot of support, because the Canadians know how to have a good time...ask Paul. Bruce Perry will give you the 411.

Steve

Howard Rush · « **Reply #25 on:** March 09, 2018, 03:54:50 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on March 09, 2018, 02:03:17 PM

You did miss the two contests in Edmonton.

They don't tell me about them. Send me the lowdown, please.

Brian Massey · « **Reply #26 on:** March 10, 2018, 11:04:22 PM »

Quote from: tom brightbill on March 09, 2018, 11:54:53 AM

Sorry for the hijack but, Brian, when is the 40th.!!!! GSSC?

We get to put 40 candles on the cake October 18-21. Geez! That's only 7 months away! Think you'll be there?

B

tom brightbill · « **Reply #27 on:** March 10, 2018, 11:06:23 PM »

Motel reservations are already made for both Roseburg and GSSC!

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2018, 07:05:38 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on March 09, 2018, 03:54:50 PM

They don't tell me about them. Send me the lowdown, please.

It's all the rage on facebook. I'm not facebook-ish enough to go find the 411, but Bruce Perry can provide it.

Steve

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #29 on:** May 19, 2018, 12:13:55 PM »

Bumping, because Gary started a new thread to ask the same question.

Gary Dowler · « **Reply #30 on:** May 19, 2018, 01:51:08 PM »

Quote from: Tim Wescott on May 19, 2018, 12:13:55 PM

Bumping, because Gary started a new thread to ask the same question.

Because I couldn't find the old one.....LOL!! If you want to hide something from me, bury it in a computer somewhere, Ill never find it. Even if its something I put there myself!!! LOL!!!!

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #31 on:** May 19, 2018, 02:39:12 PM »

I plan to attend on Sunday as a spectator. I'll wear my name tag so you can spot me. (I'm that tall, skinny guy with grey hair).

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #32 on:** May 19, 2018, 05:23:39 PM »

Quote from: Gary Dowler on May 19, 2018, 01:51:08 PM

Because I couldn't find the old one.....LOL!! If you want to hide something from me, bury it in a computer somewhere, Ill never find it. Even if its something I put there myself!!! LOL!!!!

It took me two tries to find it, with the search function.

PaulGibeault · « **Reply #33 on:** May 21, 2018, 10:43:29 PM »

You can definitely count me in. I'll be mostly in the Speed & Racing Circles.

Cheers,

Paul (aka Mr. Open Mouse)

Brent Williams · « **Reply #34 on:** May 22, 2018, 01:27:07 AM »

I am planning on it if everything works out. Gordan Delaney offered to let me accompany him up from Utah this year. Heck yeah!
First big contest. I'll be the big guy, smiling and taking it all in.

Come say hi!

Walter Hicks · « **Reply #35 on:** May 22, 2018, 03:32:16 AM »

Brent look me up I will be there Thursday through Sunday running the Scale Event Saturday .

Gary Dowler · « **Reply #36 on:** May 22, 2018, 09:24:18 AM »

Quote from: Walter Hicks on May 22, 2018, 03:32:16 AM

Brent look me up I will be there Thursday through Sunday running the Scale Event Saturday .

Walter,
Hopefully Ill have a chance to meet you on Saturday. Ill be helping an old friend who is entering his pretty T-34C in Sport Scale. Look for the short guy with the Star Wars baseball cap. I wont have a clue what Im doing, but Ill be trying to help Orin as best I can.....LOL!!

Gary

Randy Powell · « **Reply #37 on:** May 22, 2018, 02:20:23 PM »

I'd planned to leave on Thursday, but not will not leave until Friday morining.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #38 on:** May 22, 2018, 04:07:29 PM »

I would note that the weather report for Roseburg this weekend is rainy on Friday and overcast with threat of rain Saturday and Sunday. Now, I have seen this weather report for the Regionals most every year and I think we've only been rained out maybe once.

Gordan Delaney · « **Reply #39 on:** May 22, 2018, 06:57:12 PM »

I`m Going. Been awhile since I`ve gone. Have not been flying because of health problems. Hope I can still fly.

Gordy

Paul Walker · « **Reply #40 on:** May 22, 2018, 08:00:01 PM »

There is a small chance I will be there.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #41 on:** May 22, 2018, 09:04:09 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 22, 2018, 04:07:29 PM

I would note that the weather report for Roseburg this weekend is rainy on Friday and overcast with threat of rain Saturday and Sunday. Now, I have seen this weather report for the Regionals most every year and I think we've only been rained out maybe once.

"Rained out" is a relative term to the denizens of the Pacific Northwest. Friday looks a bit rough, but Saturday and Sunday look just fine.

I can recall *many* times we got rained on the entire weekend, but we managed. Including one Saturday ar Roseburg where Paul and I were out judging OTS or something like that and sitting in lawn chairs in our rain gear. There was so much water flowing down the ramp that it was breaking over our shoes. And another time where we had to leave early because they were expecting snow over the Ashland grade. Another time, in Eugene, Ted and I were out in it all day long as he flew Classic and everything I owned was completely soaked.

This weekend looks pretty good, but come on, "never rained out" is bit of a stretch.

Brett

FLOYD CARTER · « **Reply #42 on:** May 23, 2018, 12:26:08 PM »

A couple of years at the Eugene Regionals, I tried to fly in OTS, but the rain lasted pretty much all day with some breaks for flying. Roseburg, historically, has better weather than Eugene; usually warmer and dryer. Why is that? roseburg is only 60 miles from Eugene. But the difference is amazing.

BYU · « **Reply #43 on:** May 23, 2018, 01:19:36 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on May 22, 2018, 04:07:29 PM

I would note that the weather report for Roseburg this weekend is rainy.

This is the usual routine of claiming bad weather at Roseburg and I for one am not falling for it again.

I braved the “dreadful weather” last year and had to suffer in the 70 degree sunshine and light breeze. You bunch are totally shameless in your preservation of this event as an “elites only” by publishing misleading weather forecasts to keep the riff raff away. Well it won’t work . . .

Gary Dowler · « **Reply #44 on:** May 24, 2018, 11:47:45 PM »

See some of you swinging cats tomorrow!

Gary