Another Invite to drive and gliding Sunday 23rd May 2010

[Earl Grey]

a NON Porsche Club organised event , just an informal invite again...

Meeting @ J33 Services on Sunday 23 May 2010. Please be there for 10am

*****CHANGE OF PLAN - NOW MEETING AT M4 JCN33 FOR 12 MIDDAY, THEN HEADING TO USK GLIDING CLUB FOR GLIDING & BBQ****

Hi All

Again just because some of you missed out, I Would like to extend to you an invite to a Drive, BBQ and some Gliding, on Sunday 23 May 2010.
Because i booked the club twice and would not want to let them down as they were a real nice buch of guys at this gliding club.

We will have a nice drive out around South Wales, over the mountains etc , that will end up at the Usk Gliding club .
Come along to see some nice cars, have a burger and a lesson in a Glider, its very good

See below for details.

We are meeting @ J33 Services on Sunday 23 May 2010. Please be there for 10am
For a drive around South Wales. some nice views and roads . around 150 miles in total !

I have also booked the Usk Gliding Club for the afternoon , Please be there from 1-2 pm !!

We will also be able to use their undercover BBQ, so if its a bit wet, we won't be. They also have a bar if you want a shandy. when gliding has finished .

I have also arranged for them to give us lessons in the gliders. basically you get the chance to take control of the glider . don't worry you have an instructor with you.

Cost is £32 for two Winch launches with tuition ! or £16 for 1 if you don't like it after the first one , as it can be a bit mental !!
The winch Launch takes you to 1000ft in a very short time, about 10 - 15 seconds the view is amazing and it's very peaceful when you are in the sky.

So now knowing this you all have a few options.
1. come on the run, have a BBQ and fly
2. Just come for the BBQ and Fly .

We will be arriving at the Usk gliding club at around 1-2 pm
Please bring some burgers, sausages or rolls For the BBQ
There is a weight limit of 16 st .. so if your over this weight you wont be able to fly. this is obviously due to safety and Physics of flight !

But there is a BBQ for the Fattys I.E me

This is open to Everyone !!!
Its worth coming just for the Burger ! I wont be cooking, so you will be safe....

If your interested please let me know so i can keep an eye on numbers. Add it to your calendars ! and I will look forward to seeing you on the day.

 

[hukent]

Sounds good to me.

 

[GallivanS]

Is there a weight limit for the gliders? Serious question and not a dig at the BBQ lovers.....

Cheers

 

[Earl Grey]

There is a weight limit of 16 st

 

[GallivanS]

That puts me on the ground then... Will have to get back to Weight Watchers.....

Thanks

 

[Earl Grey]

Bummer

On the plus side !! Burgers !!

Not sure how strict they are about it but the Instructors come in various sizes, so they may be able to offset the weight by putting a small instructor in with you ?

I know that sounds bad !! I'm not calling you fat.. for all I know you could be a muscle bound jock , of course if you are I would not want offend a man of your size sir.... " stop digging a hole for yourself Matt " LOL

Hope you can make the day, it will be a good day out

 

[GallivanS]

Thats it, the thought of the burgers has done it.....

May just send the wife up and then I can have 2 burgers.....

Cheers

 

[Earl Grey]

Hi all

Just to let you know there is a little change of plan. Matt has been lucky enough to head off to Singapore so I will be sorting out the gliding in his absence. My name is Debbie and I will be meeting people at M4 jcn33 for 12 midday, taking a leisurely drive to the gliding club for gliding & BBQ.

All are welcome, it was a good afternoon last time we did this, even for those that chose not to fly

 

[Earl Grey]

Thanks for coming along Hu. Hope you had fun, even though the glider wasnt great on leg room!

Matt will soon be back and I'm sure he will arrange another event which everyone is welcome to attend

 

[hukent]

Thanks for organising this, and for the food and drink, a very enjoyable day.