Well on day 5 of the comp we finally got a full days flying . . . and then some.
This morning we flew for over 3 hours doing 5 tasks. A long flight with 3 of the Aussie teams doing really well. We had great winds and excellent steerage after real bedlem at the start. Our favoured launch site below our farmhouse had no resident landlord so we all launched from the roadway - well except for the koreans who tried slipping into the 5m between Team Gibbs and Springett-but moved after being gently reminded. And the russians who do whatever they like.
Team Gibbs, Kavanagh and Springett all had excellent scoring on the targets incl a speed run for 20+ mins at around 7,500 feet. Lucky we took our jackets and gloves, and camera for the magnificent photos of the Alps in the background.
This evening the winds were exceptionally light and we didn't see anyone make all 3 targets. Most balloons landing at sunset after 2hrs flight and a 2km traverse. It was a shocker for Team Gibbs but Team Kavanagh is really on fire with 2 close marker drops. As we wait in line for refuelimg we're yet to hear from Team's Springett and TongueKiss.
I wonder if they're with the same farmers who've been filling us with schnapps for the past 30mins.
Now, if the organisers would get the promised internet happening at the launch field we could upload some more photos. (and if 3 would turn on my voicemail I could return a lot of calls)
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Wow - what a day - you must be exhausted but happy!
Just remember to have fun, as long as the copious amounts of Schnapps don't have anything to do with lousy results....?....
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