It was a small band of hopeful members that responded to Mike Sloggett's call to action. Once Mike arrived and despite checking various weather forecasts it was clear at least for the morning that there would be no flying. At times, the fenceline and trees on the north boundary were visible but repeatedly the cloudbase descended to block out even this.
There was a welcome return by Mike Horwood who is planning to resume flying to get back in the air. - Good to see you Mike. Unfortunately today he had to settle for some time in the simulator.
After a prolonged coffee break and discussions around what might happen it was decided to carry out various housekeeping tasks around the Club.
First Aid kit restocking ( Ashley Thomas)
Gordon Hutchinson completed the annual on KEK. Chris Mew checked and restocked the First Aid kits. Ashley Thomas hoovered out the glider cockpit footwells and checked/reinflated the tyres on the club gliders. Karen King checked and reinflated the tyres on the vehicles.
Meanwhile in and around the Clubhouse, Dave Perriam and Mike Sloggett, acting as Plumbers mates #1 & #2 assisted Paul Medlock in what became quite a challenging task to clear a slowing draining ladies toilet which led on to dealing with similar problems in the gents!
This must be the first time an image of the gents has appeared on the blog (Ashley Thomas)
Luckily with Vikki on site we were kept supplied with food and drinks. With lunchtime approaching and as there was no improvement in the weather Mike called an end to any hope of flying.
So unlike yesterday, the weather didn't play ball, but as always "If you don't come to the airfield you definitely will not fly". - Ashley Thomas
