Saturday 17 February 2018

Saturday 10th Feb - Annual Dinner

Saturday was miserable and rainy, but we had an enjoyable evening at the SGC Annual Dinner Dance at Whately Hall Hotel. It's amazing how a few whistling/modelling balloons can be such an ice breaker....Photos from Paul D. Thanks to everyone who came along.


Yes, people did dance....
Not sure what this is, but it kept colliding with the chandeliers!










 Relaxing with coffee...

 The president surveys the mayhem.


Jenny, all tied up!
 
Mick won the 'Richard Cranium' award for his attempt at demolition earlier in the year... 

Paul called this one 'the lower intestine'!!

Monday 5 February 2018

Friday 2nd Feb

They are flying midweek!! Report from Lech about the flying on 2nd:


"The forecast for Friday looked promising with a 15kn North-westerly, ten of the midweek flying group turned up to soar the ridge. Unfortunately the wind proved lighter than forecast and the ridge failed to meet expectations. However as the day warmed up, thermal activity produced a half decent soaring day (for February) and many had their first taste of thermalling in 2018! George even managed 1.25hrs in his Pik 20."
 



Thursday 1 February 2018

Thursday 1st Feb 2018

I'm sure they've been flying but they keep forgetting to send me photos!!

In the meantime, Caz Richardson has sent this photo of her Dad Bill Bench, being congratulated by Bruno on going solo, back in 1996! Bit of a shock to realise how long ago that really is, doesn't seem such a long time ago in gliding terms....Good to hear that Bill is still well & has been in touch with Bruno.