Here are a few videos of Minam and Red's, Might give a few people a little better view of going into Minam.

Minam
http://vimeo.com/938494

Going into Red's
http://vimeo.com/2192123

Leaving Red's
http://vimeo.com/2192210

Getting close and wx looks good.

OregonMaule wrote:SuperMaule you coming??

Dokmow you coming??

Sorry fellas, I'm not gonna make it.
My excuses, this should cover it.

OregonMaule wrote:Getting close and wx looks good.

30% chance of rain on friday. That's better than before of 30% with chance of thunderstorms.
only 20% on saturday with relatively light winds.
Sunday looks even better.

Looking pretty good friday and sunday on the wet side of the state.

Let's hope it continues to improve or stay the same.

NWS Pendleton, Oregon

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind between 5 and 11 mph.

Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind between 8 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 4700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 4400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

TWC


Weather Underground
puts precip chance at 10% now

We will here tomorrow from the official organizers go or not

G'Day

Nice one Eric

OK Bill we will be watching all day for the call on go/no go wx.

G'Day

NWS Pendelton

The wx is to unsettled for there computers to nail down. It has change again since last night.

Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind between 5 and 7 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind between 7 and 13 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Good Morning All,

Well, as Rob said the computers are all over the place, but I just flew into Minam this morning and then got back and looked at the computer weather again and it's a GO...We have a chance of rain/snow on both Friday and Saturday (30% & 20%) with Sunday looking good. On Saturday the winds are suppose to get up to 10-15, so we may not want to stay in the canyon as long as we normally do.

The 20' wide strip is in good shape for both trikes and tailwheels, and be aware and stay out of the small drainage ditch on the westside of the runway. We'll go over this and a few other issues at the briefing at 8:30 AM (PDT) at the Joseph Airport and then get the show on the road. There is 100 LL at Joseph airport self server. Call me if you have any questions and fly safe!! Again, whether you're able to make it or not, your willingness to participate is very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Bill Ables
541-263-1327

Abe wrote:Good Morning All,

Well, as Rob said the computers are all over the place, but I just flew into Minam this morning and then got back and looked at the computer weather again and it's a GO...We have a chance of rain/snow on both Friday and Saturday (30% & 20%) with Sunday looking good. On Saturday the winds are suppose to get up to 10-15, so we may not want to stay in the canyon as long as we normally do.

The 20' wide strip is in good shape for both trikes and tailwheels, and be aware and stay out of the small drainage ditch on the westside of the runway. We'll go over this and a few other issues at the briefing at 8:30 AM (PDT) at the Joseph Airport and then get the show on the road. There is 100 LL at Joseph airport self server. Call me if you have any questions and fly safe!! Again, whether you're able to make it or not, your willingness to participate is very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Bill Ables
541-263-1327

I'm in. We have 2 Maules [Rob and Steve] a 180 [Terry], and two 182 [Dave and Don] coming from NW Oregon. I have a voice activated hand truck, his name is Jim
We plan to depart Estacada at 3:30PM ETA Joseph 5:30 PM
I know these are sure. Corvallis Chad you in? How about your buddy?

Who else is for sure now? SuperMaule will I see you? IdahoMauleDriver?

G'Day

Unfortunately I am going to have to scratch. Last night I was informed that I am required to report for jury duty 8:30 am Friday. If the the lottery works right and the weather holds I may be able to show Saturday. It is only about a 30 minute flight for me. Good luck all and hope to see you.

Paul

Idahomauledriver wrote:Unfortunately I am going to have to scratch. Last night I was informed that I am required to report for jury duty 8:30 am Friday. If the the lottery works right and the weather holds I may be able to show Saturday. It is only about a 30 minute flight for me. Good luck all and hope to see you.

Paul

I just file the jury duty summons with the used toilet paper.


Hope you make it Paul

We're in - another Maule, hoping to leave Lebanon by hi-noon on Fri. Lighting, thunder and hail at the moment!

John and Lora Lee

Bill

Good luck and fly safe. I wish we didn't live so far away, we would love to come and I'm sure the 206 would find it's way in all by itself. Say "Hi" to Mick and take some pictures and post them for those of us that can't make it.
Prayers for all that participate ...stay safe.

The BIG W (work) got in the way. Unable to find anyone to fill my weekend shifts.. Raining and then sun here in Pendleton. Wind is the normal 5 to 10 knots. Good luck and hope for no snow. Will try to make the next airlift.
ML

Willie,

Heck, I didn't know that was you...You bet I'll take some photos and get them to you or post them if I can figure it out. And I can guarentee you that your 206 would find it's way in there in a heart beat. It's probably been in there more than my ole bird.

You take care fellow and I'll for sure say hello to Mick for you! Thanks for your thoughts.

Cheers,

Bill

Hoping to leave well before noon tomorrow.

Just one question, the barbecue at the lodge Saturday and Sunday breakfast, are those hosted by the lodge or are we bringing food in for those, ala, pot luck style?

Craig

I'm planning to leave between 3 and 4. Bryan is coming in his Maule as well. We will try to make Joseph friday evening, if not we will stay with friends in Hermiston and get up early Saturday. I hope we can get over and not have to take the gorge.
Chad

meachamlake wrote:The BIG W (work) got in the way. Unable to find anyone to fill my weekend shifts.. Raining and then sun here in Pendleton. Wind is the normal 5 to 10 knots. Good luck and hope for no snow. Will try to make the next airlift.
ML

Hello boss I am SICK!! Oh I'm the boss. OK Rob take as many days as you need. I have plenty of work, and it will be there when I get back

G'Day

Looks like a Maule fly in.