Club Fly in Chicago, March 6,2011
Club Fly in Chicago, March 6,2011
Let's try this.
Plenty of notice to plan ahead...
In Chicago, so it's closer for some of you...
How does Sunday, March 6 at Meigs Field/Northerly Island sound?
Barring last minute what-nots and weather, who's up for this?
Plenty of notice to plan ahead...
In Chicago, so it's closer for some of you...
How does Sunday, March 6 at Meigs Field/Northerly Island sound?
Barring last minute what-nots and weather, who's up for this?
Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
That's 3 days before my birthday, and 4 days after Shari's. Is there gonna be cake? I think we should be able to make it. Have to wait till it gets closer to be sure, but I we are in!
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Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
sounds good to me! 

Re: Club Fly in Chicago, March 6,2011
Darkspark wrote:That's 3 days before my birthday, and 4 days after Shari's. Is there gonna be cake?
You bet! At least cupcakes!
Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
I'm certainly gonna try!
Would really be nice to FINALLY make a
!
Would really be nice to FINALLY make a

[align=center]"When the power of love becomes more important than the love of power, then there will be peace"[/align][align=center]-Jimi Hendrix[/align]
Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
Yay!!
I've been down with a nasty case of pneumonia, but I should be all cured up and ready to fly by then. :) It'll be great to see everybody.
-Wendy

I've been down with a nasty case of pneumonia, but I should be all cured up and ready to fly by then. :) It'll be great to see everybody.
-Wendy
Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
Happy birthday to both Mikey and Shari!!!
I'll miss this one too ... road trip to Kite Party!
Cheers,
Tom
I'll miss this one too ... road trip to Kite Party!
Cheers,
Tom
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Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
I'm going to try to make this club fly . . . but I have a lot going on at work right now that may impact my ability to attend.
On a separate note, does anyone like the idea of having a regular "First Sunday" club fly like some other clubs? Maybe that would make it easier to plan. We could rotate the location or have it at a festival if there was one already going on during the "first sunday" weekend. Maybe rotate between northern Chicago 'burbs/Wiscosin border, central Chicago/suburbs, and south suburbs/central Illinois each quarter. If there was no festival, maybe something like Illinois Beach State Park (never been there, don't know if it's good) one month, Northerly Island or Naperville/Lisle/Busse Woods the next month, and Kankakee/south the third month.
I'm willing to bet something like this has already been suggested . . . .
On a separate note, does anyone like the idea of having a regular "First Sunday" club fly like some other clubs? Maybe that would make it easier to plan. We could rotate the location or have it at a festival if there was one already going on during the "first sunday" weekend. Maybe rotate between northern Chicago 'burbs/Wiscosin border, central Chicago/suburbs, and south suburbs/central Illinois each quarter. If there was no festival, maybe something like Illinois Beach State Park (never been there, don't know if it's good) one month, Northerly Island or Naperville/Lisle/Busse Woods the next month, and Kankakee/south the third month.
I'm willing to bet something like this has already been suggested . . . .
Re: Club Fly in Chicago, March 6,2011
We did try that early on and it didn't work too well, but we could try again. We can toss around some ideas at the club fly.
Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
Unfortunately I am going to have to miss this fly. My grandmother in Florida fell ill. Me and my dad are going down there and I won't make it back until the day of the fly. Good side is I should have a chance to fly at the beach a time or two. Beaches are nice, but I would rather be flying with you folks on a chilly grass field.
Re: Club Fly in Chicago, March 6,2011
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. We'll miss you at the fly.
Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
Jeff wrote:I'm in.
Weather permitting... I'll bring some equipment for you!
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Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
NEWS FLASH.... Chicago is COOL! Kite people are COOLER!! Rev kites are the COOLEST!!!
Sunday... not so cool for me
Have a great club fly.
I did get some flying time in yesterday - it's all good.
David
Sunday... not so cool for me


I did get some flying time in yesterday - it's all good.
David
Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011


The Stephenson's will be there....well minus Nick he has to work.
Can't wait to see everyone.
Anne
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Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
Great news is I got in an hour today in the sunshine
. Winds were variable, but at least I got some practice.
Sunday is looking more and more probable for me as well - and I will try to have David in tow (and maybe my daughter as well if she can be convinced).
Current hourly weather forecast graph for Sunday is calling for 25mph winds . . . with a chance of snow. Wind chill about 13-14 degrees. Of course, a lot can change between now and then . . . . yesterday it was showing no snow and 15 mph winds for our suburb.

Sunday is looking more and more probable for me as well - and I will try to have David in tow (and maybe my daughter as well if she can be convinced).
Current hourly weather forecast graph for Sunday is calling for 25mph winds . . . with a chance of snow. Wind chill about 13-14 degrees. Of course, a lot can change between now and then . . . . yesterday it was showing no snow and 15 mph winds for our suburb.
Re: Club Fly in Chicago, March 6,2011
We'll see what the forecast is Friday evening. I ignore wind forecasts unless they are extreme. They are so often wrong.
I'm hoping to have a stack of newly printed shirts for those that wanted them. Sounds like it may be a bit chilly for t-shirts, but the sweatshirts will be a good layer :)
I'm hoping to have a stack of newly printed shirts for those that wanted them. Sounds like it may be a bit chilly for t-shirts, but the sweatshirts will be a good layer :)
Re: Club Fly In Chicago, March 6,2011
Enjoy the club fly ... we should be in Nevada on Sunday ... terrible commute from there.
Cheers,
Tom
Cheers,
Tom
Re: Club Fly in Chicago, March 6,2011
I'm sure Jynx has a line set that'd reach Chicago from out west.
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