The Un-Sung Hero of Parawan

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OK, so un-sung hero may be a bit strong, but I thought Tom Kelly did
an excellent job of getting the Region nine contest off the ground.
Although I might have missed the cudos he was given during the awards
dinner, I don't recall anyone singling him out.
The low stress, (as low stress as a contest can be), was because of
the attitude Tom brought to the proceedings. Without exception, Tom
could be found keeping tabs on what went on and lending both a smile
and a hand to anyone who was in need. The word mellow comes to mind
when I think of how the contest was run, and Tom was responsible for
it.
Tom Pressley and John Good did a steller job of scoring and sniffing,
and certainly deserve a great deal of credit. Regardless of the
circumstances, (I'm thinking of my numerious screw-ups), Tom always
had a smile and a good word.
So, thanks again Tom..........good on ya!

Billy Hill, (Zulu)

[Jack[_4_]]

> Tom Pressley and John Good did a steller job of scoring and sniffing,
> and certainly deserve a great deal of credit. Regardless of the
> circumstances, (I'm thinking of my numerious screw-ups), Tom always
> had a smile and a good word.
> So, thanks again Tom..........good on ya!
>
> Billy Hill, (Zulu)

I fly with Tom Pressley at Caprock in Littlefield. He heros there all
year long. We're VERY glad to have him.

Jack Womack

[John Seaborn]

A big second to Billy's comments on Region 9. The great weather and
good organization aside it was a real pleasure to see friends from the
East Coast along with those from Europe, New Zealand and other parts
of the globe while flying with our local Region 9 gang. Not many
regionals let alone nationals can do that. Well done.

John Seaborn (A8)

[Rick Culbertson]

Billy nailed it, "low stress as a contest can be" and I fully agree.
It all began with the conscious low key and competent attitude
delivered each and every day by 711, this carried through to all
involved. Every one associated with this contest from the AP Manger
and team, Contest Officials, All the Volunteers, Tow Pilots, Contest
Pilots, Crew members, and the locals were superb. And oh yea, Parowan...
what a smokin' place to race!!!

I may be wrong but I think Tom originally planned on flying in the
contest but realized herding this many cats on the AP was a full time
job. Tom gave up his chance to race in the "Big Air" at Parowan and
did so with a great attitude. Tom was the glue that made it all run
smoothly and safely.

From all of us, thank you Tommy ;-)


On Jul 10, 8:21 pm, wrote:
> OK, so un-sung hero may be a bit strong, but I thought Tom Kelly did
> an excellent job of getting the Region nine contest off the ground.
> Although I might have missed the cudos he was given during the awards
> dinner, I don't recall anyone singling him out.
> The low stress, (as low stress as a contest can be), was because of
> the attitude Tom brought to the proceedings. Without exception, Tom
> could be found keeping tabs on what went on and lending both a smile
> and a hand to anyone who was in need. The word mellow comes to mind
> when I think of how the contest was run, and Tom was responsible for
> it.
> Tom Pressley and John Good did a steller job of scoring and sniffing,
> and certainly deserve a great deal of credit. Regardless of the
> circumstances, (I'm thinking of my numerious screw-ups), Tom always
> had a smile and a good word.
> So, thanks again Tom..........good on ya!
>
> Billy Hill, (Zulu)

[soarski]

On Jul 10, 8:21 pm, wrote:
> OK, so un-sung hero may be a bit strong, but I thought Tom Kelly did
> an excellent job of getting the Region nine contest off the ground.
> Although I might have missed the cudos he was given during the awards
> dinner, I don't recall anyone singling him out.
> The low stress, (as low stress as a contest can be), was because of
> the attitude Tom brought to the proceedings. Without exception, Tom
> could be found keeping tabs on what went on and lending both a smile
> and a hand to anyone who was in need. The word mellow comes to mind
> when I think of how the contest was run, and Tom was responsible for
> it.
> Tom Pressley and John Good did a steller job of scoring and sniffing,
> and certainly deserve a great deal of credit. Regardless of the
> circumstances, (I'm thinking of my numerious screw-ups), Tom always
> had a smile and a good word.
> So, thanks again Tom..........good on ya!
>
> Billy Hill, (Zulu)

Did anybody fly with "Sinha Deturbulators" in that contest?
Glad to hear it was a good contest.


Thanks

600 PL

[Mike the Strike]

On Jul 16, 8:44 am, soarski > wrote:
> On Jul 10, 8:21 pm, wrote:
>
>
>
> > OK, so un-sung hero may be a bit strong, but I thought Tom Kelly did
> > an excellent job of getting the Region nine contest off the ground.
> > Although I might have missed the cudos he was given during the awards
> > dinner, I don't recall anyone singling him out.
> > The low stress, (as low stress as a contest can be), was because of
> > the attitude Tom brought to the proceedings. Without exception, Tom
> > could be found keeping tabs on what went on and lending both a smile
> > and a hand to anyone who was in need. The word mellow comes to mind
> > when I think of how the contest was run, and Tom was responsible for
> > it.
> > Tom Pressley and John Good did a steller job of scoring and sniffing,
> > and certainly deserve a great deal of credit. Regardless of the
> > circumstances, (I'm thinking of my numerious screw-ups), Tom always
> > had a smile and a good word.
> > So, thanks again Tom..........good on ya!
>
> > Billy Hill, (Zulu)
>
> Did anybody fly with "Sinha Deturbulators" in that contest?
> Glad to hear it was a good contest.
>
> Thanks
>
> 600 PL

No unusual devices were spotted. I also suspect deturbulators might
be against the rules.

Mike

[Andy Blackburn]

At 15:48 16 July 2007, Soarski wrote:
>On Jul 10, 8:21 pm, wrote:
>> OK, so un-sung hero may be a bit strong, but I thought
>>Tom Kelly did
>> an excellent job of getting the Region nine contest
>>off the ground.
>> Although I might have missed the cudos he was given
>>during the awards
>> dinner, I don't recall anyone singling him out.
>> The low stress, (as low stress as a contest can be),
>>was because of
>> the attitude Tom brought to the proceedings. Without
>>exception, Tom
>> could be found keeping tabs on what went on and lending
>>both a smile
>> and a hand to anyone who was in need. The word mellow
>>comes to mind
>> when I think of how the contest was run, and Tom was
>>responsible for
>> it.
>> Tom Pressley and John Good did a steller job of scoring
>>and sniffing,
>> and certainly deserve a great deal of credit. Regardless
>>of the
>> circumstances, (I'm thinking of my numerious screw-ups),
>>Tom always
>> had a smile and a good word.
>> So, thanks again Tom..........good on ya!
>>
>> Billy Hill, (Zulu)
>
>Did anybody fly with 'Sinha Deturbulators' in that
>contest?
>Glad to hear it was a good contest.
>
>
>Thanks
>
>600 PL
>

Tom was effervescent.

Contest stress was evanescent.

Competitors were ebullient.

It was very well run - ground and tow ops, weather,
tasking, scoring, retrieve office, FBO support, food.
They even got these cool looking trophies made for
the winners - I got to hold one for a minute.

Plus I got to learn a whole bunch of new polysyllabic
words starting with 'e'.

9B

[Tuno]

Yeah that poor shlupp who nicked you outta third got his log file
turned in about 7 minutes before the awards presentation. Doesn't he
owe for that?!

2NO