Good mornin Bill
Hope ya can make it.
Gary

Little extra fun goin on.

Ladd called me from Mack Mesa today. Don't really know anything about this airport, except that they just put in a dirt/grass runway there, so, they must be pretty cool up there. . And they have 100LL.

The owner(Steve) was at Caveman in the spring with his wife in one of the super cubs. Also made it Marble last month.

Anyways, they are havin a flyin Oct.22 and invited anyone interested to stop by. They are havin a BBQ, and talked about flour bombing and spot landing contests. So, sounds like we have a little extra fun available.

It's pretty close to the Colorado River, probably about 20 miles west of Grand Junction, and 70-80 nm north (up the river) from Caveman. So you can fly the river if ya like either up, back, or both. I haven't flown all of that section from Caveman to Junction, but I have flown some, and it is pretty cool.

They are supposed to be sending me a flyer, so I will post it when I get it.

Gary

Is this the place Gary?
http://www.airnav.com/airport/C07

Answer my own question. It must be. Ladd is the manager.

Cheers

Yes. I guess that makes it younanimus, we all agree

You guy are killing me. I've got to get current and find something to fly.

The folks at Mack Mesa have cancelled their flyin. Sounds like some will come down and join us. But, they do have 100LL for $4.50 which is more than reasonable or around here.

Meals
I don't really care if you pay up front or not, but I would llike to know how many are wanting the Sat. night dinner, and the breakfasts on Sat, and Sun. Be nice to know how many to prepare for.
Thanks Gary

Hey Gary. Put me down for both. If the wx keeps me grounded I'll pay regardless. Thanks for putting this on.

Cheers

Hey Rob
I was wondering about you, hadn't seen a post in a couple days. Maybe I missed them.
No need to pay if ya can't make it. More margs for me
Thanks Gary

Gary:
Hopefully 3 planes with four people coming from SNY,GXY on Friday..should be in for all meals through Sunday morning. Please have some descent WX so we can make it over the mountains this time. Will update closer to departure.
Ernie

Hi Ernie
Thanks for the update. I've got you down for 2 rooms. and the meals you just mentioned.

I have put in a request for good wx for the flyin, and have been on my best behavior working on the good karmea thing.

Looking forward to seeing you, with your plane.
Gary

Just had a call from Ladd at Mack Mesa. And he sent me a picture of their new grass strip. Pretty cool . Looks like an oasis.
He said they are also offering another $.20/gal dicount on the fuel for anyone participating in the Caveman flyin. Thanks Ladd. That will make it $4.30/gal/100LL

Gary

Hey Gary...................

Put Dianne & me down for the Sat dinner and the Sat & Sun breakfast. I think that you also have a room reserved for us.

Thanks,
Jim

Got it Wiz, and have ya down for a room
Gary

Here's a wx link for the Moab area

http://www.weather.com/weather/extended ... e=CityPage

Lookng pretty good for next week, so far

Here's a few regional fuel stops/prices.
Canyonlands/Moab KCNY $4.89/gal.
Cal Black/Halls Crossing U96 100LL $4.49/gal Mogas $3.11/gal
Monticello U43 $4.13/gal

I'll be putzin around Mexican Mtn (souther Utah) this weekend if anyone is in the area. Headin out now. Be there fri, sat sun. Oct 15-17. Margaritas at 5:00pm sharp!

Anyone coming from the NW area thats wants to go flight of two, three or four? Gump what's your story? I can pick you up....

Trying to get Lowrider to go but sounds like he is up for an annual here soon. Could go solo, but if someone is coming through the Tahoe area we could bang out our circuit here and then south east bound for 2.5 hours. It a lot of fun around here...

Weather is looking good.

Where is Caveman ranch...length of strip and other details...sounds like a fun one...it is turning winter here in Montana...brrrrr!

The identifier is UT68. It is abut 6-7 miles SW of Moab Utah, on the Colo River. Elevation is about 4K' length about 2.7K'. Strip is in exc. cond. There are a lot of other old strips in the area in different conditions. Many are old mining . If you are interested in flying the area, I would strongly recommend getting Galens Fly Utah book, and map. They can be found at this link. http://www.flyidaho.com/catalog/index.php

We had a flyin there in the spring in May. You can search for that thread here to see what's there, pictures and videos.

Gary