Monday 28 January 2013

Party Time! Sunday 27th January

On Sunday we gathered to celebrate Mary's 80th Birthday (yes, really!...). It was great to see so many club members - some folks popped in just to say Happy Birthday, around 40 stayed to eat, drink and be merry. Some photos below:

Alan addressing the haggis (above), and Mary leading us in song below: 


 Mary's grandaughter Michaela made this fantastic cake, which we all enjoyed eating. Mary's daughter Jess left a large portion of the cake in the clubhouse for those who weren't able to attend.




Some of the gang watching Mary open her presents. Mary has a smart new red coat for the airfield from Jess:



 Opening the portrait of Major, drawn by Michael Donovan.



Thawing - Saturday 27th Jan

Our generally well drained airfield looked a big soggy on Saturday as the thaw began, so no flying today.


Eric & Erica - Thursday 24th Jan

When it wasn't flyable, our enterprising midweek members made a friend for Eric (td)..


Friday 18 January 2013

Welcome to the Shenington Blog

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Week Day Fun

Each week there is always some flying to be had. If there are not enough people to glide then out come the Motorgliders and Cessna and there's normally a spare seat.





Sunday 6 January 2013

Saturday 5th January 2013

Quite a nice day for January, a bit grey but not TOO cold, and not too windy (though the various winch drivers did complain about the wire dropping near the turnips north of the grass strip!). Dave Perkins and Paul Fletcher were on duty, with Nigel C, Andy L and Eric helping out. Bruno was flying with Norman, who resoloed in the afternoon after a break from gliding. Also out flying were Robin, Charles S, Max L, Clive, Martin J, Bob and Lech with assorted helpers including Dawn, Nigel S, John, Tess and Lucy. Ian & Jan popped in for a visit, and Mary cooked us all beef & veg soup for lunch. Although tug pilot Rowan had no trade for the day, we accomplished a very healthy 27 launches for January. Happy New Year everyone - here's hoping for a good 2013!