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March 09, 2010 @ 21:40
keita: this weekend is looking flyable, and I'm off :)
March 08, 2010 @ 22:46
Tommy: Lol that's true lol it's all soft and mushy now
March 08, 2010 @ 20:18
Bill: Have you noticed, the dry lake is a lake now; no need for paint.
March 08, 2010 @ 20:00
Chris: We can paint the dry lake bed a nice blue color for you... It will look like a nice water landing till you hit.
March 08, 2010 @ 17:58
Tommy: My glider is here. Let's go towinggggg lol I might just have to practice acro over Jean since it's flat and no boulders and chunk. Rocks littering the floor if ever I go down on a reserve it's flat dirt. Water perfered but it's better than them rocks lol
March 08, 2010 @ 06:25
doug: I think they get waterlogged and just wad up like a washer load of underwear.
March 07, 2010 @ 10:27
Board: Does anyone know for sure if one flies a PG (Not a HG , I know how electra-sisa-tree and aluminum get along) when it is raining, but one have no key(s) or string connected to someone on the ground. Does Ben Franklyn’s theory of electra-sisa-tree still
March 06, 2010 @ 16:42
keita: Bill, you can find whistles at REI. A lot of hikers/backpackers carry them as well.
March 06, 2010 @ 15:47
tommy: lol i dont who they are but yeah dont sound like much fun. anyone flying today ? how about tomorrow ? still waiting for the dam post man to come haa haa . cross my fingers it be in today
March 06, 2010 @ 15:37
Bill: Where does one find one of those whistles?
March 06, 2010 @ 15:35
Bill: Where else can you get you get served a martini while you wait for he valet to prep your wing. I've heard that if your not up to it, for a mere "C" note; they will arrange to have someone else fly your wing so you can enjoy your 2nd or more martini. I can
March 06, 2010 @ 12:44
keita: Tommy, because Torrey Pines is in Kalifornia, what do you expect? Eventually, Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Boxer will have to hold your penis to take a piss in that state.
March 06, 2010 @ 09:51
tommy: kool bill missed your call ill call ya back. Why does Torrey Pines have so many Rules lol are they that strict there ? what rules we got in vegas ? did i miss lol
March 06, 2010 @ 05:02
Bill: Call me, I can explain, I am listed in the member pages under Wm. G. T****.
March 05, 2010 @ 10:01
todd: saturday flying ???????
March 05, 2010 @ 07:49
tommy: kool bill whats the condition of the glider year and type i may take you up on that offer.(LAS) 7721580 .
March 05, 2010 @ 05:59
Bill: I do it is a yellow 16 gore. Way to small for me. $100 or best Offer over $75.
March 05, 2010 @ 01:57
Tommy: Any one got a used rescue chute for sale ?
March 04, 2010 @ 19:55
Mike Bond: Conditions were great at Jean Ridge at Sunset today! Absolutely smooth lift and a great sunset!
March 04, 2010 @ 16:26
SoarZion: I will be in Vegas this friday afternoon till Saturday night. Looking to fly. Call me Mark Latham (435) 215-5644
March 04, 2010 @ 16:23
SoarZion: Here is a link to the movie "Never Ending Thermal" http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/never_ending_thermal/
March 04, 2010 @ 12:54
flyingelvis: I got 30 cold minutes of wonderful air here in Joshua Tree yesterday. Looks like Saturday might be soarable too.
March 03, 2010 @ 20:56
Bill: Who will bring the matches?
March 03, 2010 @ 20:51
Bill: It isn't you, I am the one that bought all the new stuff. The lake has been we're ever since! I am going to the lake rain or shine on Sunday. If it is t wet, I am going to offer my old wing to the what ever God will have it.
March 03, 2010 @ 16:25
Chris: Is it me, or has it rained every single weekend since I added weather to the event calendar?
March 03, 2010 @ 15:28
Tommy: Thanks Chris imma try to pick it up it's a 18 but they said it should work fine with my weight . Anyone wanna go to Utah for some acro over the lake .lol
March 03, 2010 @ 14:20
Chris: Its not on the calendar yet because I sleep during the day :)
March 03, 2010 @ 11:01
Bill: Why isn't the event scheduled for March 27, 28 on the calendar? Who is going, who is spending the night? The moon will be 98% full.
March 02, 2010 @ 21:33
Chris: Hey Tommy, SuperFly has a used Twister: http://www.superflyinc.com/fly/usedgear . Not sure if its 16 or 18...
March 02, 2010 @ 17:38
Harold: The new additions to the site are nice... Overall the site is really awesome.. THANKS We should fly Saturday... Towing on the Dry Lake ???
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