Bob, I feel that the system works pretty well as it is. The weather on
Tuesday shouldn't have come as a great surprise to anyone - Paddy had it
worked out some days before, and probably would not have suggested that day
unless he had been disappearing abroad the next, and in any case it would
be a pity if we didn't occasionally fly in something other than CavOK! But
also in practical terms there is much to be said for having at least one
day's notice to get the pink chitty organised. Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert C Harrison" <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:47 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Europa UK fliers..and DOTH's
Hi! All DOTHer's and prospectives..
As Paddy indicated yesterday's DOTH turned into an ordeal due to the weather
advancing way ahead of initial forecasts. Those who believed the original
predictions were met by snow and sleet in much more abundance than we had
when north of the Arctic Circle in June !
This brings me to remember that when Bryan Allsop and I first conceived the
DOTH I had suggested some kind of spontaneous DOTH with SAME DAY initiation
where the guy who "had the baton" would call all those who had registered an
interest by 'phone. In the winter season this would be safer and lead to
happier flying conditions in that today being a glorious day wouldn't be
wasted.
Has anyone any suggestions ? Don't volunteer me for the baton since I'm
about to ground G-PTAG for winter "titivation" service and the confounded
Mode S .
Regards
Bob H G-PTAG
From: Robert C Harrison [mailto:ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk]
Sent: 28 October 2008 20:15
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Shobdon Today
Hi! Paddy
No problems no one can be right all the time and in my opinion the weather
forecasts were way out. Certainly I wouldn't have gone if I'd realized
there would be snow and low cloud base.
Hope your trip to OZ is more successful...Have a great time.
Best regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paddy Clarke
Sent: 28 October 2008 14:55
Subject: Europa-List: Shobdon Today
Hi Folks,
Shobdon today was not the best choice I've made for a DOTH. My apologies to
those intrepid souls who got there only to find that I'd already gone. I'm
off to Oz tomorrow, and couldn't take the chance I'd end up anywhere but
home tonight.
I'll try and do better on return!
All the Best, Paddy
Paddy Clarke
Europa G-KIMM
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