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Pilots have come for far away to participate in the 2021 Soaring Safari sponsored by the TCSC in Vero Beach, Florida. The event is still gong on and just today more glider pilots have arrived.
After each daily conclusion of glider activity the cookout begins with the BBQ grill serving up dishes like gourmet Japanese specialties to special Mexican dinners and today's steamed shrimp and fresh Quac and smoked fish dip. There are plenty of beverages served to compliment each persons desire.
So if you glider pilots are tired of the same old straight out flights come on down to Vero Beach and be part of the activities.
Nicholas Kennedy
March 21st 21, 03:50 PM
Is there any reason why you guys don't post on the OLC?
I haven't seen anything from down there....
Nick
T
On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 11:51:01 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> Is there any reason why you guys don't post on the OLC?
> I haven't seen anything from down there....
> Nick
> T
Nick, there are a couple that post on OLC, last year we posted on OLC and the Seniors contest was being conducted at the same time and we made them look pretty bad with our Bloody Triangles. This year we told our people to refrain from posting until the Seniors were completed. As you may well know we fly triangles down here in South Florida and the motor glider guys up in Clermont just fly up and down and back and forth. As Purist we try not to stink up the sky with those carbon credit emissions. I wish that I could jump out of the tow plane and get into the 27 and possibly go around Lake O once again, just might try that again this week.
Each day we have had good flights, even today we were once again skirting the sky having a good time flying gliders, except I once again had my butt in the Pawnee. Our Safari started on the 12th of the month and I have done almost 80 tows since the beginning of the event.
Our consumption of grilled dogs and burgers along with steamed shrimp has been pretty impressive, as they say, " Keep Those Doggies Rolling". Also the cold beer at the end of the day always caps off a great event. So all I can say Nick, is come on down and enjoy the fun, we even have some wonderful female pilots here from the WSPA, they love me! Bob
Dan Marotta
March 22nd 21, 09:04 PM
Hey Bob,
Aren't you limited to 24 hours after the flight for posting on OLC? Let
those old fogies be embarrassed! And get a winch!
Dan
5J
On 3/21/21 6:21 PM, wrote:
> On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 11:51:01 AM UTC-4, wrote:
>> Is there any reason why you guys don't post on the OLC?
>> I haven't seen anything from down there....
>> Nick
>> T
>
> Nick, there are a couple that post on OLC, last year we posted on OLC and the Seniors contest was being conducted at the same time and we made them look pretty bad with our Bloody Triangles. This year we told our people to refrain from posting until the Seniors were completed. As you may well know we fly triangles down here in South Florida and the motor glider guys up in Clermont just fly up and down and back and forth. As Purist we try not to stink up the sky with those carbon credit emissions. I wish that I could jump out of the tow plane and get into the 27 and possibly go around Lake O once again, just might try that again this week.
> Each day we have had good flights, even today we were once again skirting the sky having a good time flying gliders, except I once again had my butt in the Pawnee. Our Safari started on the 12th of the month and I have done almost 80 tows since the beginning of the event.
> Our consumption of grilled dogs and burgers along with steamed shrimp has been pretty impressive, as they say, " Keep Those Doggies Rolling". Also the cold beer at the end of the day always caps off a great event. So all I can say Nick, is come on down and enjoy the fun, we even have some wonderful female pilots here from the WSPA, they love me! Bob
>
On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 5:04:46 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
> Hey Bob,
>
> Aren't you limited to 24 hours after the flight for posting on OLC? Let
> those old fogies be embarrassed! And get a winch!
>
> Dan
> 5J
> On 3/21/21 6:21 PM, wrote:
> > On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 11:51:01 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> >> Is there any reason why you guys don't post on the OLC?
> >> I haven't seen anything from down there....
> >> Nick
> >> T
> >
> > Nick, there are a couple that post on OLC, last year we posted on OLC and the Seniors contest was being conducted at the same time and we made them look pretty bad with our Bloody Triangles. This year we told our people to refrain from posting until the Seniors were completed. As you may well know we fly triangles down here in South Florida and the motor glider guys up in Clermont just fly up and down and back and forth. As Purist we try not to stink up the sky with those carbon credit emissions. I wish that I could jump out of the tow plane and get into the 27 and possibly go around Lake O once again, just might try that again this week.
> > Each day we have had good flights, even today we were once again skirting the sky having a good time flying gliders, except I once again had my butt in the Pawnee. Our Safari started on the 12th of the month and I have done almost 80 tows since the beginning of the event.
> > Our consumption of grilled dogs and burgers along with steamed shrimp has been pretty impressive, as they say, " Keep Those Doggies Rolling". Also the cold beer at the end of the day always caps off a great event. So all I can say Nick, is come on down and enjoy the fun, we even have some wonderful female pilots here from the WSPA, they love me! Bob
> >
Dan, we are doing quiet well with the Safari, some very good flights have been made and we are just in the beginning. Carol Ann has been flying well and many others are coming for the event. Just today another possible participant called and asked to be a part of the Safari. Even bigger plans are in place for next year, We are thinking about having two events per year, possibly one around turkey day and another will be the spring safari. The weather down in South Florida is much better than the Central and North Florida areas. We are staying very busy and are having a blast, evenings are especially nice with cold beverages and great conversations. Bob
On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 8:21:30 PM UTC-4, wrote:
As Purist we try not to stink up the sky with those carbon credit emissions..
I guarantee you that your Pawnee burns way more fossil fuel than my motorglider.
Not to mention all the grilling you are doing. ๐
If you want to brag about being a Purist, why donโt you run off a cliff in a hang glider, get retrieved by an electric car, and enjoy a nice raw vegan meal with that beer you home brewed?
4D
On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 8:08:38 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 8:21:30 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> As Purist we try not to stink up the sky with those carbon credit emissions.
> I guarantee you that your Pawnee burns way more fossil fuel than my motorglider.
> Not to mention all the grilling you are doing. ๐
>
> If you want to brag about being a Purist, why donโt you run off a cliff in a hang glider, get retrieved by an electric car, and enjoy a nice raw vegan meal with that beer you home brewed?
>
> 4D
4D, yes, my Pawnee burns much more fuel than that motorglider you fly, it is much more beautiful than those lumbering motorgliders. Cannot see wasting time with a hang glider, and would never own an electric car, my Chevy truck does just fine. I really could not see myself eating some of that vegan junk, rather have a nice char broiled steak and please keep all those IPA beers to the electric car and motorglider drivers, I'll take the Stella, or a nice Matusalem and Coke with a nice twist of lime. Yesterday I towed a motorglider, that dang old engine would not run properly, just think, that old beautiful Pawnee came to the rescue of a motorglider.
Dan Marotta
March 23rd 21, 04:16 PM
Well, Bob
Given the range of the Stemme, I could hop on down there along a great
circle route with a single fuel stop at Alexandria, LA. Of course
there's quite a squall line just east of Alexandria right now and a
pretty big stretch of over water flying from around Gulfport to Tampa.
I prefer to fly the Stemme simply as a self launch glider, But look at
those Frenchies who crossed the Iberian peninsula TWICE and many miles
out into the Mediterranean a few days ago. Oh, yeah... In a Stemme!
Dan
5J
On 3/22/21 4:24 PM, wrote:
> Dan, we are doing quiet well with the Safari, some very good flights have been made and we are just in the beginning. Carol Ann has been flying well and many others are coming for the event. Just today another possible participant called and asked to be a part of the Safari. Even bigger plans are in place for next year, We are thinking about having two events per year, possibly one around turkey day and another will be the spring safari. The weather down in South Florida is much better than the Central and North Florida areas. We are staying very busy and are having a blast, evenings are especially nice with cold beverages and great conversations. Bob
Martin Gregorie[_6_]
March 23rd 21, 04:45 PM
On Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:16:59 -0600, Dan Marotta wrote:
> I prefer to fly the Stemme simply as a self launch glider, But look at
> those Frenchies who crossed the Iberian peninsula TWICE and many miles
> out into the Mediterranean a few days ago. Oh, yeah... In a Stemme!
>
What about Klaus Ohlmann's little jaunt in 2014 when, as part of a DLR
meterological expedition he flew a Stemme to Pokara, Nepal from Germany,
and then flew it back home when the research was done. Thats and epic
trip however yo look at it. But then he capped that when he had the Stemme
for a day, during which he ran east on the Himalayas to Everest, soared
over its peak, and then flew back to Pokara, a 600km out and return.
--
Martin | martin at
Gregorie | gregorie dot org
Dan Marotta
March 23rd 21, 08:50 PM
It's quite a capable aircraft, it just can't keep up speed-wise with the
less comfortable models. It /_can_/ carry clothing for two for 10 days
and a pair of tooth brushes, however. ๐
*Dan 5J *
On 3/23/21 10:45 AM, Martin Gregorie wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:16:59 -0600, Dan Marotta wrote:
>
>> I prefer to fly the Stemme simply as a self launch glider, But look at
>> those Frenchies who crossed the Iberian peninsula TWICE and many miles
>> out into the Mediterranean a few days ago. Oh, yeah... In a Stemme!
>>
> What about Klaus Ohlmann's little jaunt in 2014 when, as part of a DLR
> meterological expedition he flew a Stemme to Pokara, Nepal from Germany,
> and then flew it back home when the research was done. Thats and epic
> trip however yo look at it. But then he capped that when he had the Stemme
> for a day, during which he ran east on the Himalayas to Everest, soared
> over its peak, and then flew back to Pokara, a 600km out and return.
>
>
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 12:17:08 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
> Well, Bob
>
> Given the range of the Stemme, I could hop on down there along a great
> circle route with a single fuel stop at Alexandria, LA. Of course
> there's quite a squall line just east of Alexandria right now and a
> pretty big stretch of over water flying from around Gulfport to Tampa.
>
> I prefer to fly the Stemme simply as a self launch glider, But look at
> those Frenchies who crossed the Iberian peninsula TWICE and many miles
> out into the Mediterranean a few days ago. Oh, yeah... In a Stemme!
>
> Dan
> 5J
> On 3/22/21 4:24 PM, wrote:
> > Dan, we are doing quiet well with the Safari, some very good flights have been made and we are just in the beginning. Carol Ann has been flying well and many others are coming for the event. Just today another possible participant called and asked to be a part of the Safari. Even bigger plans are in place for next year, We are thinking about having two events per year, possibly one around turkey day and another will be the spring safari. The weather down in South Florida is much better than the Central and North Florida areas. We are staying very busy and are having a blast, evenings are especially nice with cold beverages and great conversations. Bob
Dan, don't worry some of the Senior contestants probably did not worry about the Tampa airspace either or else they would have submitted their flights.. Bring that Stemme on down and fly a big triangle in Florida, not that typical task of running down Hwy27 and calling that the Florida Ridge.
Yes, once again today we had several flights and I am getting the crew ready for the best spring weather yet here on the Treasure Coast.
On Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 9:00:13 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> Pilots have come for far away to participate in the 2021 Soaring Safari sponsored by the TCSC in Vero Beach, Florida. The event is still gong on and just today more glider pilots have arrived.
> After each daily conclusion of glider activity the cookout begins with the BBQ grill serving up dishes like gourmet Japanese specialties to special Mexican dinners and today's steamed shrimp and fresh Quac and smoked fish dip. There are plenty of beverages served to compliment each persons desire.
> So if you glider pilots are tired of the same old straight out flights come on down to Vero Beach and be part of the activities.
2022 plans are already in the making for the TCSC Soaring Safari, the date has not officially been set although we are discussing hosting the event for a two week period from March11 through the 27th. We are also expanding our camping area and will have room for several visitors. I will keep all of those interested up to date with more information as we go forward. Bob
Dan Marotta
March 24th 21, 03:38 PM
We have 6" of snow and still coming down...
*Dan 5J *
On 3/23/21 5:41 PM, wrote:
> On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 12:17:08 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
>> Well, Bob
>>
>> Given the range of the Stemme, I could hop on down there along a great
>> circle route with a single fuel stop at Alexandria, LA. Of course
>> there's quite a squall line just east of Alexandria right now and a
>> pretty big stretch of over water flying from around Gulfport to Tampa.
>>
>> I prefer to fly the Stemme simply as a self launch glider, But look at
>> those Frenchies who crossed the Iberian peninsula TWICE and many miles
>> out into the Mediterranean a few days ago. Oh, yeah... In a Stemme!
>>
>> Dan
>> 5J
>> On 3/22/21 4:24 PM, wrote:
>>> Dan, we are doing quiet well with the Safari, some very good flights have been made and we are just in the beginning. Carol Ann has been flying well and many others are coming for the event. Just today another possible participant called and asked to be a part of the Safari. Even bigger plans are in place for next year, We are thinking about having two events per year, possibly one around turkey day and another will be the spring safari. The weather down in South Florida is much better than the Central and North Florida areas. We are staying very busy and are having a blast, evenings are especially nice with cold beverages and great conversations. Bob
> Dan, don't worry some of the Senior contestants probably did not worry about the Tampa airspace either or else they would have submitted their flights. Bring that Stemme on down and fly a big triangle in Florida, not that typical task of running down Hwy27 and calling that the Florida Ridge.
> Yes, once again today we had several flights and I am getting the crew ready for the best spring weather yet here on the Treasure Coast.
Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)
March 24th 21, 08:30 PM
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 11:38:41 AM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
> We have 6" of snow and still coming down...
> Dan 5J
> On 3/23/21 5:41 PM, wrote:
> On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 12:17:08 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
> Well, Bob
>
> Given the range of the Stemme, I could hop on down there along a great
> circle route with a single fuel stop at Alexandria, LA. Of course
> there's quite a squall line just east of Alexandria right now and a
> pretty big stretch of over water flying from around Gulfport to Tampa.
>
> I prefer to fly the Stemme simply as a self launch glider, But look at
> those Frenchies who crossed the Iberian peninsula TWICE and many miles
> out into the Mediterranean a few days ago. Oh, yeah... In a Stemme!
>
> Dan
> 5J
> On 3/22/21 4:24 PM, wrote:
> Dan, we are doing quiet well with the Safari, some very good flights have been made and we are just in the beginning. Carol Ann has been flying well and many others are coming for the event. Just today another possible participant called and asked to be a part of the Safari. Even bigger plans are in place for next year, We are thinking about having two events per year, possibly one around turkey day and another will be the spring safari. The weather down in South Florida is much better than the Central and North Florida areas. We are staying very busy and are having a blast, evenings are especially nice with cold beverages and great conversations. Bob
>
> Dan, don't worry some of the Senior contestants probably did not worry about the Tampa airspace either or else they would have submitted their flights. Bring that Stemme on down and fly a big triangle in Florida, not that typical task of running down Hwy27 and calling that the Florida Ridge.
> Yes, once again today we had several flights and I am getting the crew ready for the best spring weather yet here on the Treasure Coast.
Snow is like sex....
Don't know when you'll get it
How much you'll get
How long it will last.....
To me, flying is flying, granted I have not flown much in a few years...
Jason Leonard
March 25th 21, 09:16 PM
On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:04:19 PM UTC-7, wrote:
Yesterday I towed a motorglider, that dang old engine would not run properly, just think, that old beautiful Pawnee came to the rescue of a motorglider.
On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-4, AS wrote:
> > Lucky you! If we get any snow here in SC, I have to really hurry up with shoveling it before it all melts away! ;-)
> >
> > Uli
> > 'AS'
> No snow here, another great day of flying at the Soaring Safari here in Vero Beach. Wonderful guest and flights have been happening here on the Treasure Coast, and the WX is just getting good. next year will be even more exciting, already big plans for a very special event. Hey ZO, you can come on down to the TCSC and go around Lake O, I will be standing on call with the Pawnee for a tow out of any airport. Not like landing out of Grass Roots, we will even give you a free tow out and a cold beer..
> A special thanks goes out to all those who were invited to the 2021 Safari, Scott , Dave, Richard, Bill, Carol, Ann Bob W., Rakel, Nelson, and a few more that I always forget to mention, we appreciate your involvement in this first ever event and we are looking forward to your continued participation in 2022.
> We have a few more days of fun flying here on the beautiful coastline of Florida, we plan on wrapping things up on Sunday, maybe I can get out of the towplane and fly my glider before this event ends. As to date I have made 91 tows since the start of our Safari, this is a great accomplishment for soaring and our club. Bob
Today marked the final day of the 2021 TCSC Invitational Soaring Safari. This was our inaugural safari and certainly not our last. I would rate this event as a huge success for soaring and our club together. During our safari I logged almost 100 tows, our club also gained membership which will result in new youth within our community of soaring. After another day of activity people are packing up and heading home, we extend a special thanks to all. Bob
2G
March 29th 21, 12:46 AM
On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:31:18 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-4, AS wrote:
> > > Lucky you! If we get any snow here in SC, I have to really hurry up with shoveling it before it all melts away! ;-)
> > >
> > > Uli
> > > 'AS'
> > No snow here, another great day of flying at the Soaring Safari here in Vero Beach. Wonderful guest and flights have been happening here on the Treasure Coast, and the WX is just getting good. next year will be even more exciting, already big plans for a very special event. Hey ZO, you can come on down to the TCSC and go around Lake O, I will be standing on call with the Pawnee for a tow out of any airport. Not like landing out of Grass Roots, we will even give you a free tow out and a cold beer..
> > A special thanks goes out to all those who were invited to the 2021 Safari, Scott , Dave, Richard, Bill, Carol, Ann Bob W., Rakel, Nelson, and a few more that I always forget to mention, we appreciate your involvement in this first ever event and we are looking forward to your continued participation in 2022.
>
> > We have a few more days of fun flying here on the beautiful coastline of Florida, we plan on wrapping things up on Sunday, maybe I can get out of the towplane and fly my glider before this event ends. As to date I have made 91 tows since the start of our Safari, this is a great accomplishment for soaring and our club. Bob
> Today marked the final day of the 2021 TCSC Invitational Soaring Safari. This was our inaugural safari and certainly not our last. I would rate this event as a huge success for soaring and our club together. During our safari I logged almost 100 tows, our club also gained membership which will result in new youth within our community of soaring. After another day of activity people are packing up and heading home, we extend a special thanks to all. Bob
A "safari" implies moving from place to place. Calling an event totally held at one airport is not, IMO, a safari. Motorgliders have a distinct advantage for true safaris.
Tom
Mark Mocho
March 29th 21, 01:08 AM
> A "safari" implies moving from place to place. Calling an event totally held at one airport is not, IMO, a safari.
The Swahili word safari means journey, originally from the Arabic adjective ุณูุฑ (safar) meaning a journey, travelling, touring or voyaging; the verb for "to travel" in Swahili is kusafiri.
On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:46:09 PM UTC-4, 2G wrote:
> On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:31:18 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-4, AS wrote:
> > > > Lucky you! If we get any snow here in SC, I have to really hurry up with shoveling it before it all melts away! ;-)
> > > >
> > > > Uli
> > > > 'AS'
> > > No snow here, another great day of flying at the Soaring Safari here in Vero Beach. Wonderful guest and flights have been happening here on the Treasure Coast, and the WX is just getting good. next year will be even more exciting, already big plans for a very special event. Hey ZO, you can come on down to the TCSC and go around Lake O, I will be standing on call with the Pawnee for a tow out of any airport. Not like landing out of Grass Roots, we will even give you a free tow out and a cold beer..
> > > A special thanks goes out to all those who were invited to the 2021 Safari, Scott , Dave, Richard, Bill, Carol, Ann Bob W., Rakel, Nelson, and a few more that I always forget to mention, we appreciate your involvement in this first ever event and we are looking forward to your continued participation in 2022.
> >
> > > We have a few more days of fun flying here on the beautiful coastline of Florida, we plan on wrapping things up on Sunday, maybe I can get out of the towplane and fly my glider before this event ends. As to date I have made 91 tows since the start of our Safari, this is a great accomplishment for soaring and our club. Bob
> > Today marked the final day of the 2021 TCSC Invitational Soaring Safari.. This was our inaugural safari and certainly not our last. I would rate this event as a huge success for soaring and our club together. During our safari I logged almost 100 tows, our club also gained membership which will result in new youth within our community of soaring. After another day of activity people are packing up and heading home, we extend a special thanks to all. Bob
> A "safari" implies moving from place to place. Calling an event totally held at one airport is not, IMO, a safari. Motorgliders have a distinct advantage for true safaris.
>
> Tom
2G, your opinion doesn't matter, we expect a donation from you. Bob
BobWa43
April 4th 21, 11:23 PM
On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 8:47:30 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:46:09 PM UTC-4, 2G wrote:
> > On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:31:18 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-4, AS wrote:
> > > > > Lucky you! If we get any snow here in SC, I have to really hurry up with shoveling it before it all melts away! ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Uli
> > > > > 'AS'
> > > > No snow here, another great day of flying at the Soaring Safari here in Vero Beach. Wonderful guest and flights have been happening here on the Treasure Coast, and the WX is just getting good. next year will be even more exciting, already big plans for a very special event. Hey ZO, you can come on down to the TCSC and go around Lake O, I will be standing on call with the Pawnee for a tow out of any airport. Not like landing out of Grass Roots, we will even give you a free tow out and a cold beer..
> > > > A special thanks goes out to all those who were invited to the 2021 Safari, Scott , Dave, Richard, Bill, Carol, Ann Bob W., Rakel, Nelson, and a few more that I always forget to mention, we appreciate your involvement in this first ever event and we are looking forward to your continued participation in 2022.
> > >
> > > > We have a few more days of fun flying here on the beautiful coastline of Florida, we plan on wrapping things up on Sunday, maybe I can get out of the towplane and fly my glider before this event ends. As to date I have made 91 tows since the start of our Safari, this is a great accomplishment for soaring and our club. Bob
> > > Today marked the final day of the 2021 TCSC Invitational Soaring Safari. This was our inaugural safari and certainly not our last. I would rate this event as a huge success for soaring and our club together. During our safari I logged almost 100 tows, our club also gained membership which will result in new youth within our community of soaring. After another day of activity people are packing up and heading home, we extend a special thanks to all. Bob
> > A "safari" implies moving from place to place. Calling an event totally held at one airport is not, IMO, a safari. Motorgliders have a distinct advantage for true safaris.
> >
> > Tom
> 2G, your opinion doesn't matter, we expect a donation from you. Bob
I hesitate to post as the long knives always seem to be out, but as a participant in the event I had a great time, enjoyed myself tremendously, and definitely plan to return if they will have me. Weather and flying conditions were excellent for most of the time I spent there and the hosts could not have been better!
Jason Leonard
April 5th 21, 12:21 AM
It was great meeting you Bob! Wonderful flights you conducted Sir. Best regards from JL
On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 5:47:30 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:46:09 PM UTC-4, 2G wrote:
> > On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:31:18 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-4, AS wrote:
> > > > > Lucky you! If we get any snow here in SC, I have to really hurry up with shoveling it before it all melts away! ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Uli
> > > > > 'AS'
> > > > No snow here, another great day of flying at the Soaring Safari here in Vero Beach. Wonderful guest and flights have been happening here on the Treasure Coast, and the WX is just getting good. next year will be even more exciting, already big plans for a very special event. Hey ZO, you can come on down to the TCSC and go around Lake O, I will be standing on call with the Pawnee for a tow out of any airport. Not like landing out of Grass Roots, we will even give you a free tow out and a cold beer..
> > > > A special thanks goes out to all those who were invited to the 2021 Safari, Scott , Dave, Richard, Bill, Carol, Ann Bob W., Rakel, Nelson, and a few more that I always forget to mention, we appreciate your involvement in this first ever event and we are looking forward to your continued participation in 2022.
> > >
> > > > We have a few more days of fun flying here on the beautiful coastline of Florida, we plan on wrapping things up on Sunday, maybe I can get out of the towplane and fly my glider before this event ends. As to date I have made 91 tows since the start of our Safari, this is a great accomplishment for soaring and our club. Bob
> > > Today marked the final day of the 2021 TCSC Invitational Soaring Safari. This was our inaugural safari and certainly not our last. I would rate this event as a huge success for soaring and our club together. During our safari I logged almost 100 tows, our club also gained membership which will result in new youth within our community of soaring. After another day of activity people are packing up and heading home, we extend a special thanks to all. Bob
> > A "safari" implies moving from place to place. Calling an event totally held at one airport is not, IMO, a safari. Motorgliders have a distinct advantage for true safaris.
> >
> > Tom
> 2G, your opinion doesn't matter, we expect a donation from you. Bob
Sure it does - just not to you.
On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 8:05:29 PM UTC-4, 2G wrote:
> On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 5:47:30 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> > On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:46:09 PM UTC-4, 2G wrote:
> > > On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:31:18 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> > > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > > > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-4, AS wrote:
> > > > > > Lucky you! If we get any snow here in SC, I have to really hurry up with shoveling it before it all melts away! ;-)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Uli
> > > > > > 'AS'
> > > > > No snow here, another great day of flying at the Soaring Safari here in Vero Beach. Wonderful guest and flights have been happening here on the Treasure Coast, and the WX is just getting good. next year will be even more exciting, already big plans for a very special event. Hey ZO, you can come on down to the TCSC and go around Lake O, I will be standing on call with the Pawnee for a tow out of any airport. Not like landing out of Grass Roots, we will even give you a free tow out and a cold beer..
> > > > > A special thanks goes out to all those who were invited to the 2021 Safari, Scott , Dave, Richard, Bill, Carol, Ann Bob W., Rakel, Nelson, and a few more that I always forget to mention, we appreciate your involvement in this first ever event and we are looking forward to your continued participation in 2022.
> > > >
> > > > > We have a few more days of fun flying here on the beautiful coastline of Florida, we plan on wrapping things up on Sunday, maybe I can get out of the towplane and fly my glider before this event ends. As to date I have made 91 tows since the start of our Safari, this is a great accomplishment for soaring and our club. Bob
> > > > Today marked the final day of the 2021 TCSC Invitational Soaring Safari. This was our inaugural safari and certainly not our last. I would rate this event as a huge success for soaring and our club together. During our safari I logged almost 100 tows, our club also gained membership which will result in new youth within our community of soaring. After another day of activity people are packing up and heading home, we extend a special thanks to all. Bob
> > > A "safari" implies moving from place to place. Calling an event totally held at one airport is not, IMO, a safari. Motorgliders have a distinct advantage for true safaris.
> > >
> > > Tom
> > 2G, your opinion doesn't matter, we expect a donation from you. Bob
> Sure it does - just not to you.
We will still wait for the donation.
On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 6:23:49 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 8:47:30 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 7:46:09 PM UTC-4, 2G wrote:
> > > On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:31:18 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> > > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 8:30:14 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > > > > On Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:50:26 PM UTC-4, AS wrote:
> > > > > > Lucky you! If we get any snow here in SC, I have to really hurry up with shoveling it before it all melts away! ;-)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Uli
> > > > > > 'AS'
> > > > > No snow here, another great day of flying at the Soaring Safari here in Vero Beach. Wonderful guest and flights have been happening here on the Treasure Coast, and the WX is just getting good. next year will be even more exciting, already big plans for a very special event. Hey ZO, you can come on down to the TCSC and go around Lake O, I will be standing on call with the Pawnee for a tow out of any airport. Not like landing out of Grass Roots, we will even give you a free tow out and a cold beer..
> > > > > A special thanks goes out to all those who were invited to the 2021 Safari, Scott , Dave, Richard, Bill, Carol, Ann Bob W., Rakel, Nelson, and a few more that I always forget to mention, we appreciate your involvement in this first ever event and we are looking forward to your continued participation in 2022.
> > > >
> > > > > We have a few more days of fun flying here on the beautiful coastline of Florida, we plan on wrapping things up on Sunday, maybe I can get out of the towplane and fly my glider before this event ends. As to date I have made 91 tows since the start of our Safari, this is a great accomplishment for soaring and our club. Bob
> > > > Today marked the final day of the 2021 TCSC Invitational Soaring Safari. This was our inaugural safari and certainly not our last. I would rate this event as a huge success for soaring and our club together. During our safari I logged almost 100 tows, our club also gained membership which will result in new youth within our community of soaring. After another day of activity people are packing up and heading home, we extend a special thanks to all. Bob
> > > A "safari" implies moving from place to place. Calling an event totally held at one airport is not, IMO, a safari. Motorgliders have a distinct advantage for true safaris.
> > >
> > > Tom
> > 2G, your opinion doesn't matter, we expect a donation from you. Bob
> I hesitate to post as the long knives always seem to be out, but as a participant in the event I had a great time, enjoyed myself tremendously, and definitely plan to return if they will have me. Weather and flying conditions were excellent for most of the time I spent there and the hosts could not have been better!
My friend you have a special invitation from me, get back down here next spring and we will once again have a great time and wonderful soaring. I promise to join you in my glider next time, but I certainly enjoyed making all those tows for others to soar the beautiful skies of the Treasure Coast. Next year I will lead the pack around Lake O, be ready for a good time here in Vero Beach. Bob
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