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--- bill crothers <bill28104@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:37:20 -0700 (PDT)
> From: bill crothers <bill28104@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Yellowstone trip update
> To: SERV <rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com>
>
> In order to keep everyone informed, I am doing a
> 'diary' style update of the trip currently under
> way.
> all you rivet pounders and others wishing you were
> here can get excited so you can take the next
> 'excellent adventure'...Left SVH at 8:30 or so
> headed
> to LWV. 10 RVs...under Capt. Cappy's supervision. 2
> 1/2 hrs. later, after smooth flt. at 8500', we
> brought
> 3 flights down thru bumpy air to land in 18G28knot
> winds at LWV in Illinois. Winds at altitude were
> stiff..40-50k, but amazingly calm except below
> 3500'.
> Second leg of 2.1 hrs was similar, however, we
> proved
> the strength and reliability of the RV aircraft as
> everyone got the thrill? of landing in 28G36 knot
> winds at Ottumwa Iowa. Needless to say, landing roll
> was nearly non-existant. After gassing up at
> 4.45/gallon (ouch), we pulled birds into hanger and
> headed to town before a major downpour began...good
> timing. Dinner at a local steakhouse followed
> several
> draft beers at 2 for 1 prices. We trust all will
> sleep
> well at the Ottumwa Hotel after a fun, but tiring
> day.
> The 4 female passengers were real troopers thru it
> all. As James said "those aren't bumps-just lite
> chop...Tomorrow we head to Custer, Wy. behind the
> passing front to buzz around Mt. Rushmore, visit
> Deadwood and Sturgis, S>D> and spend another restful
> nite. More to follow. Enjoy the 1st pix. RenoRed.
>
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Thanks for the report.. this is awesome.. and yes, we are wishing we were
there.
Have fun and keep us updated.
Radomir
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