North Central Regional Finals. Wheeler, IN

[Wayne]

Getting close.
Lew is hard at work making this one even better than last year.
Who is planning on being there??

[vsnap]

Me-Myself-and I plus the 4 legged kid if he gets over the huckfest....He asked for a clevage cam after the event but I had to deny it.

[mmcconville]

I'm there.

[Dan_nO]

Lew, was a really great contest last year and we really enjoyed it and appreciated all the hard work. Due to other things going on, Brendan and I will not be attending this year.

[sun.flyer]

Wow, I wasn't sure what thread to post too. :)

If all goes well my wife and I will be spending our 12 yr. anniversary at this years event. :198:

Tim

[mmcconville]

I posted to all three to be safe. Also answered differently on all three though, so if I come to Wheeler or not will have to depend on which thread becomes the popular one. :37:

[DKnippen]

Seeing that there are 3 NC Regionals this year, I know for sure I will be at least one of them....:202:
Could some one please bring one of those Sun shade thingies this year for the pilots. I don't care about the judges........

[Wayne]

Hmmm.
Not sure why the thread got posted three times.
I deleted the other two.

[Lew Sheffield]

Thanks Wayne - Looks like another great turnout. Wanted to thank our list of sponsors for their assistance.

Miller Beer
Horizon Hobby
Valpo Pet and Hobby
DawgHause R/c
Carden Aircraft
Desert aircraft
Smart-Fly
Fancy Foam Models
Midwest Products
Hobbico/Great Planes
Midwest Sundowners Field Crew
Pat and Alan - Doing the Hog Roast again this year

[hubb]

Lew, unfortunately we drank all the Miller lite this weekend....it was goooood and cooold.

[mmcconville]

:46:


Lew, unfortunately we drank all the Miller lite this weekend....it was goooood and cooold.

[Lew Sheffield]

They are sending " MUCHO MORE " Hubb, we have tried to deplete their stock and made some headway but never have been able to complete the task. Sorry you're not going to make, we'll miss you guys that can't.
Rhonda is doing the scores for us again this year, that means lightning fast results. We are going to put up some lights for the drunks that can't find their was to a hotel and decide to sleep on the ground.

[DKnippen]

Lew,
Better have some Sharp's for Wayne...

[T. Bob]

What if you don't like beer?

[mhilderbrandt]

Hey' Lew
Justin & I will be there.

[exeter_acres]

What if you don't like beer?


It'll be OK tbob, I know you forget sometimes... but you do like beer....


so you'll be fine

[Lew Sheffield]

I ordered some Arnold Palmers ( don't even ask how I know about them ) for TBob.

[Lew Sheffield]

Hey' Lew
Justin & I will be there.

Miller Chill again ???? You and that guy named McConville downed most of it last year.

[Tim F.]

Im there. I missed it last year but not this time.

[Lew Sheffield]

Please check out post #9 and visit our sponsors.

Just added Smart-Fly, Fancy Foam Models, and Desert Aircraft - Thanks

[FlyguyXII]

Doesnt look like im goint to be able to make this one. Good luck everybody!! Lew held a great contest last year it was deffinalty alot of fun.

[cwoycke]

Lew,

I can't make this one. I have Ryder Cup tickets that weekend.

Chris

[jhilderbrandt4]

Missed this one last year, but not letting that happen again!! I cant wait!!!

[ncsanik]

lew, im in.

[RCFree]

Lew,

I had so much fun at the '07 meet, I'll be there even if I can't fly - apparently couldn't fly last year (last place):212:.


I broke my wrist last Thursday - had surgery today. Strangely enough, it hurts like hell :211:. But I'll start re-habbing tomorrw and try to fight through the pain :195::195:.

See you there.

Ron

[Lew Sheffield]

I heard about your wrist, what a bummer. Glad you're comming down, there's plenty of work .
See ya soon

[TDriver]

Wow 15 in sportsman already :) This is going to be a good one...

And i dont think T-bob is on the list so thats 16

[Yakov]

Hey Lew,

I had so much fun last year I just have to come again this year.:198:

I was a loooong drive home back to the Great White North last year, didn't get home till 03h15 Monday morning so this year I booked Friday and Monday off.

Trying to drum up a few more to front a strong Canadian Contigent!:197:

Lew, of course I'll be bringing some of your good friend and mine, Keiths Red Ale to add to the stockpile of Miller!:197:

Geeze Sportsman sounds like it is going to end up like the Hamilton contest.. 3 hours in the Judges Seat for each round! :201::201:

Ron, bummer about your wrist, get well soon.

[roxberrym]

I'm planning to be there, Lew. Hopefully, I'll only need one plane this year!:211: Thanks for all your hard work sponsoring the Regionals and thanks to all the club members that make us feel welcome. Looking forward to seeing you.

Mike R.
3-M Aerobatics

[Yakov]

Lew,

Can you recommend a fairley decent yet inexpensive motel near by? Something like a Motel 6 or Super 8.

Thanx.

[Lew Sheffield]

Jim, I went to hotels.com and put in Merrillville, IN. and it brings up a Super 8 and an American Extended stay that are kinda reasonable. They are located at I65 and US30 which is about 15 minutes from the field. Are you comming in on friday? I'll be there all day so I can help you find places. Saturday night might be tough on getting any directions out of me. I may be looking for a desiginated driver myself. I'll let TBob drive, NOT. Email me if you need more help.

[Lew Sheffield]

I'm planning to be there, Lew. Hopefully, I'll only need one plane this year!:211: Mike R.
3-M Aerobatics

Please Mike, no repeats of last year. Glad you're comming, bring your appetite and thirst. We'll take care of both.

[Ryans Rebel]

Too far for me.

[Scrima]

I'm in! IMAC n00b flying Basic for the first time. :197: I'll be looking for a motel nearby too since I'm driving from Indy - Lew's suggestions came in handy!

Anybody else driving up from Indy?

[vsnap]

yup

[hubb]

I will expect to be watching updates from the field while I am lounging on my sofa drinking an icy cold beer....at noon

[Lew Sheffield]

I will expect to be watching updates from the field while I am lounging on my sofa drinking an icy cold beer....at noon

But will it be a " F R E E " MILLER BEER ?????? :198:

[NCFRgal]

OOOOO, Hubb, he's got you there!

[Rick Kroeze]

Jim ... I'll be there all day so I can help you find places.

Shouldn't that read "... places to "store" your beer?"

Sorry Lew. Not gonna make this one. I'm sure, based on last year, you all will have a blast.

Wheeler would make 6 weekends in a row. Getting kinda burnt out, not to mention lighter in the pocket!

[Wayne]

I wish you were going Rick.
Always good to see and fly with you.

[mmcconville]

But will it be a " F R E E " MILLER BEER ?????? :198:


It really is. I couldnt believe how much free beer Hilderbrandt drank last year.

[Wayne]

It really is. I couldnt believe how much free beer Hilderbrandt drank last year.


I couldnt believe it either.
For only being 17 at the time, Justin can pound some beer!

[Lew Sheffield]

Gonna miss you Rick, maybe you can sneak it in next year if we have it hear. Been fun flying with you all year.

Hubb, you need to come up sometime. I now it's hard to get vehicles to go "NORTH" even I have that trouble. You have to mash real hard on the gas to get it to go.

Those of you comming, the field is open and I'll be there Friday. Might get in a free Miller or two ( I mean a flight or two ).

[mmcconville]

I couldnt believe it either.
For only being 17 at the time, Justin can pound some beer!

No kidding! If Tammy ever finds out...... I dont even want to think about it.

[mhilderbrandt]

It really is. I couldnt believe how much free beer Hilderbrandt drank last year.couldn't
YOU have to watch Justin when his MOM not around.

[Rick Kroeze]

I wish you were going Rick.
Always good to see and fly with you.

Likewise, you are welcome to come here to Chatham this weekend if you feel that strongly!!!:200:

[jhilderbrandt4]

Shhhhh... dont let my mom find out... she will kill me!!! LOL

[DKooi]

That's what happened to the half dozen beers in my cooler Saturday!!!!

[jhilderbrandt4]

half dozen... it was more like a dozen.... I think

[Wayne]

Likewise, you are welcome to come here to Chatham this weekend if you feel that strongly!!!:200:

As much as I would like to, I cant.
I am leaving for Tucson on Sunday. Will be there all week for school.
I get home Friday late.

[Yakov]

I am leaving for Tucson on Sunday. Will be there all week for school.


As a TEACHER right?... U R much 2 OLD 2 B A Student!:197::197::200:

[Flatlandman]

We're all students until we die.

[Yakov]

We're all students until we die.

Too DEEP for ME at this hour and a 5th of JB to boot!:200::200:

[Flatlandman]

I say that while im knee deep in physics 213 home work. :212:

[landon]

I'm coming if I get out of rehab soon enough.

[3D-Seth]

Looks like I wont be able to make this one guys! I will definitely miss this contest! Hope you all have fun!

Seth

[Lew Sheffield]

Gonna miss you Seth, I'm looking for a Sportsman judge - I think we have 18 in the class so far. Someone's going to have a loooooong day. Plus 8 Unlimited, oh man let the fun begin.

[Mike Bargman]

Hey Lew...I'm not planning on flying so...should I sacrifice myself to judge Sportsman?...wait, did I just say that?

[NCFRgal]

Hey Lew...I'm not planning on flying so...should I sacrifice myself to judge Sportsman?...wait, did I just say that?

Mike, turn off your monitor and back away from your keyboard. Do you have any idea what you just got yourself into??? This is going to be you after that round::30aq:
Believe me, I know what I speak of--I'm the one who has recently been volunteering to judge freestyle at all of the contests:crazy:

[Mike Bargman]

Marian...I have it covered. I just got these wonderful mints called Vicodin. My doctor gave them to me last night for my broken foot. They told me that beer makes the pain go away. Guess what? They were right!

All I gotta do is take one at the beginning of the round and BAM! 10's for everyone!