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On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 1:12:55 PM UTC-4, John Godfrey (QT) wrote:
On Monday, March 16, 2020 at 10:53:21 AM UTC-4, wrote: https://xcmag.com/news/paragliding-a...irus-pandemic/ “When you are dealing with a virus outbreak, you’re always behind where you think you are,” Fauci said. “So therefore, you’ve got to jump ahead and stay ahead of the curve.” National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci. They think they sound smart. I've an idea. To get ahead of the virus let's just jump to cremating the living. |
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Here in Telluride its typical that I go soaring and not interface with anyone.
I leave my house by myself. Self rig my ship. Call the towpilot on the phone. Pushout by myself. The tug rolls up. I push my plane out, hook up the rope, get in,self launch. Fly by myself. Land by myself. Pack up by myself. Go home. Seems I'm a club of one, monthly club meetings are relatively easy; being Pres, VP, CFO, Safety officer, launch director, maintenance director, bug washer and counselor all in one, makes for low stress, kinda lonely, but no drama. |
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I just received a notice that Air Sailing near Reno is shutting down for at least a month.
Bummer! Lou |
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Marfa Gliders Soaring Center in southwest Texas is open.
Currently no Corona virus cases within 180 miles around the Big Bend area of Texas including the “big city” of Odessa-Midland, except for the long-neck variety of Corona beer. Taking the usual precautions using Clorox Wipes on towplane headset mic’s, door handles, etc. Hangar doors are open for breezy ventilation. Enjoying the fresh air and sunshine rather than the stale air and artificial light of bunker isolation, as it was noted that sunshine and fresh air could reduce the effects of the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-1919, when overcrowded hospitals in Europe placed patients into well-ventilated tents outside and moved the cots into the sunshine on nice days. Positive results, per research papers from the National Instiute of Health report and other medical journals. Maximum fresh air flying in my Schleicher ASK-13 with the convertible open cockpit "Cabriolet" option. Green grass is sprouting and the Bluebonnet flowers are blooming (the official state flower of Texas.) Burt Compton, CFIG, Designated Pilot Examiner (anywhere in the USA.), Trustee of the Soaring Safety Foundation, etc. |
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On Thursday, 19 March 2020 21:07:21 UTC+2, Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas wrote:
Marfa Gliders Soaring Center in southwest Texas is open. Currently no Corona virus cases within 180 miles around the Big Bend area of Texas including the “big city” of Odessa-Midland, except for the long-neck variety of Corona beer. Taking the usual precautions using Clorox Wipes on towplane headset mic’s, door handles, etc. Hangar doors are open for breezy ventilation. |
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On Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 12:07:21 PM UTC-7, Burt Compton - Marfa Gliders, west Texas wrote:
Burt, It does seem unnecessary to take precautions when very few infections are present, but the reason why we should is made clear he https://www.dropbox.com/s/fxr5uwqsp9...early.png?dl=0 |
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Not much willing to learn....
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On Friday, 20 March 2020 07:41:51 UTC+2, Tango Whisky wrote:
Not much willing to learn.... Yes. My generation will go trough biggest recession since 1930's and pay all this as higher taxes, lost income etc. for the rest of our lives. And for what? To save few more years of life for elderly. What an absolute waist. Insanity. |
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After seeing Burt's comments I think everyone should not just watch "The Sunship Game" during their isolation but also the wonderful Gregory Peck movie from 1959 "On the Beach."
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On Fri, 20 Mar 2020 03:55:02 -0700, Blue Whale wrote:
After seeing Burt's comments I think everyone should not just watch "The Sunship Game" during their isolation but also the wonderful Gregory Peck movie from 1959 "On the Beach." .... or read the Neville Shute book the movie was based on. -- Martin | martin at Gregorie | gregorie dot org |
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