PUBLIC LIBRARY IN TOCUMWAL on January 17 2013
ritzdeluy@hotmail.com www.soaringcafe.com www.glidinginternational.com
Maybe it was not the smartest idea to tell readers in this area I am writing from the library. Was I the only one in the beginning, it is “fighting” for a good spot now, as a report appeared about me being here in the local paper. This time I sit in the kid’s corner, but no worries.
We had a lovely evening yesterday after a pretty good day at the airport, with flights over 600 km in JJ and PC.
Margie and I were allowed by Cheryl ,of course is what Cheryl said on our request, to have some kind of reunion-reception with guests from Sportavia, happily flying with Sportaviation now.Even Jochen’s wife , who loves playing golf in Toc. joined in. Great to see Stefan as well, who is ready for a big one today if the day turns as good as we expect. Very blue still but already hot at 9AM.
A lot of memories passed by as both Margie and I have been actively involved in Sportavia in the past and guests as Jochen, Wayne, Ralf and Stefan were flying then as well.
Jochen is, like me , here for the 25th time!!!!It’s great to see how busy Sportaviation now is again, VERY pleased to see that!!!!
Also good soaring-weather for my friends flying from Corowa and Narromine. Looking forward what this day will bring.
Talking about that , the Benalla multi class comps are starting the last but one day. Yesterday the 1000 points were in open for Lars Zehnder, in 18 for Ben Loxton in standard for Lisa Trotter and in 15 m. for her husband Peter.
With a not really good to predict last day tomorrow[Friday] this might be an important day. I hope they have WIFI , so I can straight away inform you AT the spot tomorrow about this last day and the final results.
The TROTTERS.
Chaves is looking ahead at the last days as well and it was very interesting to hear that Sportaviations tuggie from last year Petr Svoboda[Czech.Rep.] is flying in the world class and is on a good 10th place [from 23].
For today , that is over there in Argentina on Wedneday, there is NO flying. The day is scrubbed due to bad weather. “The cold front did not banish , so it is not possible to fly”, ewas the message.
“Hard working” good looking girls and chief steward Brian.
Courtesy Frans Guise.
Argentinian night as seen by Frans.
On the OLC I noticed still top flights from Namibia but also from Douglas, Gariep Dam and Kuruman. The overseas 2012/2013 season is a fantastic one!!!
See you tomorrow from Benalla. Take care and all the best and good luck for the pilots in Chaves.Ritz