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RE: Field Condition... - Servo - 19-10-2012
Also a big thanks to Chris M who arrived latter in the afternoon and then stayed even latter to whipper snip a big chunk of grass on the southern side of the strip.
RE: Field Condition... - Flying fisho - 19-10-2012
Am happy to bring the whipper snipper early tomorrow if needed. Any suggestions which area to attack next.
RE: Field Condition... - gbanger - 19-10-2012
Dont bother Wayne, the we did more than enogh yesterday, just fill your car with flying machines.
RE: Field Condition... - gbanger - 26-10-2012
Did anyone get a chance to give the strip a mow!
RE: Field Condition... - chrism - 26-10-2012
Hi Garry,
The field is in pristine condition for the weekend.
I went down late this afternoon to mow only to find that the pixies had already been, so I spent my time widening the strip where I could and working on lengthening the cross strip.
Happy flying, I won't be down tomorrow but will hopefully be there on Sunday.
Chris M
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 26-10-2012
Yep - KevB was a man on a mission today, his mower barely had time to cool down between petrol-tank refills!
Thanks to you too Chris - but somehow, Barnsey and pixies don't figure in the same picture ... well, not a pleasant picture in any case!
RE: Field Condition... - peterh - 01-11-2012
The strip was slashed a little wider today. The willows might have started to come down if the tree loppers have freed their bogged equipment.
Pete
RE: Field Condition... - wingtipper - 01-11-2012
cant wait till those willows come down . i'd rather they come down than one of my planes after hitting tree branches .
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 01-11-2012
Thanks Pete!
RE: Field Condition... - samste - 01-11-2012
Thanks Pete, do we need to mow the strip or is that been done ?
As i could head down Shortly if needed to Mow as Tommorow is a no go for me unfortunately.
Steve
RE: Field Condition... - peterh - 01-11-2012
Strip has not been mowed, he kept the slasher off all but the end of the strip. If there is no rain overnight the council slashers should be back Friday and they hope to get closer to the creek. One was bogged on the other side today, hopefully the same does not happen on our side.
Pete.
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 01-11-2012
OK - next question is, how badly does the strip need mowing?
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 02-11-2012
(01-11-2012, 08:08 PM)smuzz Wrote: OK - next question is, how badly does the strip need mowing?Never mind, I can answer my own question now.
There's been some action by the slasher-bloke too, and he deserves a beer! Our runway widening scheme has been given a significant leg-up (it would have taken us a fortnight to do what he's done in a day) and he gave the cross-strip a workover as well. The preparations for removal of the willows are under way - all good news.
I'm going to give the main runway a trim later today to get rid of the fireweed and other stalky growth so that we've got things set for "chocks away" tomorrow morning.
RE: Field Condition... - dingy - 02-11-2012
Hey! Hey! Hey!
It's a wonderful day.
Remove dem willows & grasses so we can play!
RE: Field Condition... - gbanger - 02-11-2012
Excellent work Steve
Thanks for the effort!
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 02-11-2012
No worries - the main runway is done and is looking as good as I've ever seen it!
RE: Field Condition... - Steven - 02-11-2012
Schweet. Shame my trainer has no wheels
For now 
RE: Field Condition... - Servo - 02-11-2012
(02-11-2012, 12:53 PM)smuzz Wrote: No worries - the main runway is done and is looking as good as I've ever seen it!
Great work Smuzz, guess that makes you the "pixie" of the week.
RE: Field Condition... - samste - 02-11-2012
Yes Very Appreciated by all, Looks Great , lets hope wind is Not around Tomorrow
RE: Field Condition... - rustty1 - 02-11-2012
Very Very nice work,Cheers
RE: Field Condition... - Flying fisho - 02-11-2012
I offer my vote of thanks as well Smuzz, looking forward to enjoying the benefits of your efforts tomorrow and continue my feelings of guilt for not contributing. Willy is offering light winds but a 20% chance of early showers. here's hoping he is 20% wrong.
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 02-11-2012
No worries gents - it's a good excuse to get home for a beer! All good.
I'm just hoping for a big turn-out so that we can catch up with a few flyers we haven't seen in a while.
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 10-11-2012
Thanks to whoever beat me to the field today - when I got here at about 3:00pm, most of the strip was already done! So I finished it off and we're set for tomorrow as it's in pretty good shape now.
All we need is Willy to deliver on his promise.
RE: Field Condition... - Flying fisho - 10-11-2012
Shame I wont be able to enjoy the fruits of todays labour but am always willing to give thanks when thanks are due.
Thanks guys
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 10-11-2012
(10-11-2012, 04:14 PM)Flying fisho Wrote: Shame I wont be able to enjoy the fruits of todays labour but am always willing to give thanks when thanks are due.No worries mate - just you concentrate on not letting the big ones get away
Thanks guys
RE: Field Condition... - Flying fisho - 10-11-2012
All the beer & port packed in the car so necessities are prepared
RE: Field Condition... - wingtipper - 10-11-2012
(10-11-2012, 04:57 PM)Flying fisho Wrote: All the beer & port packed in the car so necessities are prepared
well with that mix . all you need is a bit of a swell and you'll have plenty of burly .
RE: Field Condition... - Skidz - 10-11-2012
(10-11-2012, 03:49 PM)smuzz Wrote: Thanks to whoever beat me to the field today - when I got here at about 3:00pm, most of the strip was already done! So I finished it off and we're set for tomorrow as it's in pretty good shape now.
All we need is Willy to deliver on his promise.
No problem. I would have finished it except my mower had some issues and decided not to run any more. It will be ok after a rest. Must be a Gen Y mower. Works for a few hours and stops.
RE: Field Condition... - smuzz - 10-11-2012
(10-11-2012, 09:01 PM)Skidz Wrote:(10-11-2012, 03:49 PM)smuzz Wrote: Thanks to whoever beat me to the field today - when I got here at about 3:00pm, most of the strip was already done! So I finished it off and we're set for tomorrow as it's in pretty good shape now.
All we need is Willy to deliver on his promise.
No problem. I would have finished it except my mower had some issues and decided not to run any more. It will be ok after a rest. Must be a Gen Y mower. Works for a few hours and stops.
RE: Field Condition... - samste - 15-11-2012
Field Runway is Dry and Mowed.
Did not mow cross runway , ran out of time.
Steve