Come on Matt, you know the first part of May is off limits! You got to be there!!! Katie too!

Yeh Matt...I think you've got a case of canyon sickness about that time. The only way you are going to cure it is by spending a couple of days and nights, in the UT backcountry sleeping in a tent with a nurse with the same last name as yours!

mountainmatt wrote:Dang it! Unless the moons and stars and all align, it's looks like I'll be out of town for this one.

I always look forward to Caveman, maybe.... just maybe....

My video from last year:

Killer video. Still can't believe this is my backyard now. Itching to get in the air.

I am really curious what is more important, it must be good.

Good day

The Mrs and me are in. Although we're probably giving up a Hells Canyon raft trip for this - tough choice. We plan to leave here the morning of the 4th... Rob, you're welcome to come by this way and overnight here again? Oso do you have company going along with you?

I'm almost afraid to declare.... Every year I do weather does me in or Mothers day shows up...

iceman wrote:I'm almost afraid to declare.... Every year I do weather does me in or Mothers day shows up...

Bet you a bucket of beer you no show.

he he

hey I was all packed and loaded year before last... 40 mile an hour winds at my fuel stops and lousy weather in Utah makes for a no go...not to mention May 12 is Jeans birthday along with mothers day the same weekend last year....

Grassstrippilot wrote:Come on Matt, you know the first part of May is off limits! You got to be there!!! Katie too!

Well, Katie and I will be heading to Peru for a much deserved late Honeymoon (now that we can afford it). The good news I'll still be spending time in a tent with a beautiful woman that shares the same last name.

I'll be drinking a cold beer in Cusco thinking of all the red rock flying I'm missing.



Sorry guys, but I'll (we'll) be there at JC to share campfire stories.

blackrock wrote:The Mrs and me are in. Although we're probably giving up a Hells Canyon raft trip for this - tough choice. We plan to leave here the morning of the 4th... Rob, you're welcome to come by this way and overnight here again? Oso do you have company going along with you?

Thanks Mike and Rose. I really enjoy your company, I'll try to make it happen. I got dinner for sure!!

Cheers...Rob

mountainmatt wrote:

Grassstrippilot wrote:Come on Matt, you know the first part of May is off limits! You got to be there!!! Katie too!

Well, Katie and I will be heading to Peru for a much deserved late Honeymoon (now that we can afford it). The good news I'll still be spending time in a tent with a beautiful woman that shares the same last name.

I'll be drinking a cold beer in Cusco thinking of all the red rock flying I'm missing.



Sorry guys, but I'll (we'll) be there at JC to share campfire stories.

In that case, can I use your plane? I'd hate for her not to be able to attend just because you're preoccupied!

Be sure to have a few pisco sours for us.

There is a lot to see in Cuzco and Ollantaytambo on the way... Take your time to explore the region - lots to see.

Hey Matt and Katie, sounds like a good reason to miss Cave Fest. And you won't have to think about putting the oil cap on.

Cheers...Rob

Grassstrippilot wrote:In that case, can I use your plane? I'd hate for her not to be able to attend just because you're preoccupied!

I think we need to start a bid to see who gets to use it! Not a plane around here to rent I can take...

We need a lottery to see who is 1st to come up with a lame excuse for not going. This only goes for guys who say they will be there.

I don't need to mention gals. I know Wendy will be there and not bouge out.

I talked to Rod today and got his blessings. Rod, Paula , Hunter, and Johnny are all looking forward to it.
Rod/Paula/Hunter are going to have a Sat. dinner.`Also trying for a band.

Couple good points, thanks Little John
I will be cookin b'fast 6-8AM Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Same menu, pancakes, sausage, milk/juice/coffee. Same price $8.00/plate, eat all ya want.
And if you have filled out and turned in a release in the past, it is still good. If you need to update it, do that.
If you have never done one, you can search one on bcp, fill it out, and send it to Rod.

For those that haven't been here before, I strongly encourage you to buy Galen Hanselman book "Fly Utah" and his map. Lots of valueable/pertinant info there. It will make your trip much better to know where you are, and where you wanna go.

Mack Mesa wants to be part of it. Haven't confirmed this with Mack Ladd yet, but I think they are gonna offer a fuel discount for the participants. If you guys had fun with the poker run last year, let me know, and we'll do that again this year and make Mack Mesa one of the stops. I suggested to Ladd, maybe a BBQ up there Fri. afternoon/evening. Might be able to have a spot landing contest or some other fun event up there too, eaarlier in the day. They have a nice grass strip for those that haven't seen it.
Just talked to Ladd. The BBQ will be Fri .PM. They are offering $.20 off the prevailing price. Probly will have some fun activities during the day for those that show up early and would like to play. Flour bombing, spot landing, etc. Somethgin fun
And for those that didn't attend last year, Mack Mesa(Steve, Ladd, their local EAA, and friends) did a great job, and put on a great feed. Thanks for that, and for doing it again this year, and for wanting to make it even better.

Frequencies for the dirt strips is 122.9 You should keep the chatter of of this one.Recommended frequencies for plane to plane chat are 122.75/122.85 or whatever your favorite secret freq. is.

For rooms, I have:

Cory
Wayne
Wiz
Ernie
Iceman
Ryan C
Glidergeek
Pinyo
WilgaBeast
Idahomauledriver
For those of you haven't haven't been here before, I just want to add a little note about the rooms, so that if you want one, you have an idea of what you are getting. These rooms in there present condition may be considered a little primitive. They are basically a hole dynamited out of a huge red rock. They have concrete floors, concrete walls, front patio door. No running water, sink or toilet. No bed. You will need to bring whatever you want to sleep on, unless you like concrete, and whatever you like to keep yourself warm and comfortable. The rooms stay a pretty constant temperature. Not sure what it is, Rod may help out here. My guess would be around 65*. Which is pretty good for sleeping, and a nice relief on a hot day. Pretty doubtful that you will hear your neighbors if the doors/windows are closed. Great protection from wind and rain

I will add to this list here if others want rooms. There are 10 available.

I would like to know who is coming and with how many so can have a rough head count for food.

Sofar I have:

Grasspilot 4.5
Whee 2
rfinkle 2
THEE Iceman 2
Ernie better be 2
Oregon180 1
flynbeekeeper 4
29singlespeed 1
Blu 2
M7flyer 1
Orygunmaule 1
Idahomauledriver 1
lawleraero 2
rlhawk 1
Glidergeek 2
LittleJohn 2
260driver 2?
Dawgfreeman 2
Hector 1
Pops 1?
skiermanmike 2
Pinyon 2.5
Pinyons friend 2
Big Tire Nate 2
Highroad 1
Magnet 1
Oregon 180 4
Wilgabeast 2
29singlespeed 2
Windy 1
Rangeflyer 1
soyAnarchisto 2
amacbean 2
robw 2
Oso Loco 1
Jim and Vicki Hollis 2
goracke1 4
RangeFlyer 1
260Driver 2
djonesutah 1
NVflyer 1
XPdriver 1
rmkplanes 2
NVflyer 2
Terry 2
Markers 2
Maybe's/shouldbe's
58skylane and 20 of his favorite hotties
Tadpole
Gump
Jumpy
Vick

Will be greatly missed
Matt and Katie
If you don't want your name on the list that is fine. Just PM me so I know you are plannin on commin, but it will be our little secret
I will update this post as info changes And use different colors so you don't have to read everything again.

Gary,
I am planning on coming. Possibly rfinkle and I will go together (unknown for sure at this time).

Hawk

Me 1

wife will be with me. 2

I think a poke run would be fun. Really missed out last year, heard you guys on the radio, sounded like it was a blast.

M7flyer will be a party of 2. Hope to make it up Wed or Thu as I will have to beeline home Sun AM for work on the PM shift.