Actually it's not all that bad. Our buddy Mtnmatt got married this afternoon.

Went up to the airport(Animas Airpark) early this AM for some parts, and saw these 2 great lookin Stinsons up there. Shortly there after came Mtnmatt to check on the planes. Told me he was gettin married at one up at Andrews lake(10748'), so I told him I would give him a little flyby if I got my plane back together.

So, everything went well, and at at about12:30, my dad, Delvin(owner/operator of Animas Airpark),and me,took off headed for Andrews Lake. It's up by Molas Pass, just before ya drop down into Silverton/.

Weather wasn't quite as nice as ya would hope for, for picture takin, but I got a little video, and thought I would post it.



Congratulations Matt

Gary

Congrats Matt and Katie!!! Pretty cool to get a fly-by for your wedding. Good thinking Gary.

First Greg, Now Matt, Zane is about to take the hit! Wow! They're dropping like fly's!

Wow! Congrats to MtMatt!

Congrats Matt and Katie! WOOOOO!

Congrats Matt & Katie!
May I wish you many happy years ahead!!
HC

It ain't a proper wedding without a BCP buzzjob. Nice going, Gary. :0

Congratulations, Matt!

Hey Tadpoole
Is that your new plane? If so, congrats to you to.
Gary

Congrats, Matt!!

Gary/Delvin/Garys Dad..GREAT flyby!! That was amazing and everyone loved it-you hit the timing PERFECT too-about 2min before the start! If I ever get married I could only hope for that to happen!

Congrats to Matt and Katie- It was an amazing wedding weekend.

Congrats Matt!

Thanks guys, and thanks again Gary for throwing something together to make a great moment a spectacular one.

The wedding was terrific and everyone loved CO. I am now a married man , but the good news is Katie and I put 7 hours on the Stinson this week and we had a hellva time. We also went to Gateway for our mini-moon and I can't say enough good things about that resort. A perfect getaway for a hectic and joyful week.

I'll throw a few pics up soon.

Congrats Matt!

Congrats Matt & Katie!! Sounds like a unique and cool wedding!

Some pics of the week:

Skirting some storms over La Veta Pass


Crossing the San Juan Mtns


This guy wanted some BBQ and crashed our rehearsal dinner


Flyby


I Do's


I Did


Heading to Gateway


Skirting more storms


Dolores River


Landed Hubbard/Gateway in the rain


Looking east down the rwy


Gateway resort








Our room was great


Even had a hot tub!


Riding around the resort


This guy was pretty friendly and posed for a great photo


To my surprise, Katie LOVED the auto museum. It was like stepping back into the glory days of the 1920/1930's. Katie would read the info about each car and then would give me a full tour. From the movie presentation, to the posters/signs on the walls, to the stories about each car and the ads, you really get the full experience.




This one was her favorite










My favorite




Departing Gateway


Near Crested Butte


To many hidden rocks, so we went up...


An amazing wedding and an amazing mini-moon. Gateway is amazing, and the perfect getaway for Katie and I. A top notch resort hidden in the middle of nowhere. A great place to leave the distractions behind and enjoy the beauty of simplicity.

Matt, Congratulations! Those are great looking cars, but Mrs. MtMatt is prettier.

Nice job, Matt. Congrats. I think that's the first time I've seen Katie's face. All your previous TR's she was asleep in the cockpit.

Thanks guys. 1 week of marriage in the bag, lots more to go.

Wow, I think I know where I need to take my wife once I have my Stinson flying. Matt, great pics. Wow...gorgeous women at that wedding...wish I'd have been there! I'm so happy and proud for you both, tell Katie too! Can't wait to see you both at your fly-in!