The last competition day has passed and the winners have been announced.
It was a nail biting battle in the 15m/Standard class and the 1st placing was still in doubt until the last landout glider had returned and handed in his trace. It seems that the intricacies of the scoring system need to calculate distance points as well as speed points of all pilots before a final calculation can be made.
As you will see on the scoring site the difference ended up being 34 points....Of course readers will remember that Ben Flewett ended up losing all his points on Day 1. What great mental fortitude(and skill) to be able to climb back up the table with some stunning performances.
The trophies were awarded as:
Lyons Trophy for winner of the Club Class- Hamish McCaw
Broadlands Cup for winner of 15metre/standard class - Ben Flewitt
Court Trophy for highest placed glider conforming to FAI standard Class - Tony Van Dyk
Georgeson Trophy for winner of 18metre class-Chris Richards
Wills Cup for winner of Open Class - Mike Oakley
Richardson Trophy for highest average speeds - awarded to Mike Oakley - Day 2 averaged 165.3kph.
Continental Trophy for winner of the longest speed task from any class-Chris Richards - Day 8 410.6km at 85kph.
Hansell Tophy for most Meritorious Flight during the contest (always a tough one to decide) awarded to Dane Dickinson - On day 5 having had to have a relaunch and starting late into a decaying day, flew relatively low level to Nevis Mine and return to Omarama. This when many earlier starters had abandoned the task.
Norge Cup for highest placed pilot competing in their first nationals - Wilson Ellery
Highest placed young pilot - Wilson Ellery
Highest place Pilot in club owned glider - Wilson Ellery
Veterans trophy for highest placed competitor over 65 years - awarded to David Speight
The Swiss Trophy awarded to the 2nd place getter in the numerically strongest class awarded to Tony Van Dyk in the 15metre/standard Class.
If the trophies are ever recovered/found then the following could have been awarded.
Berkett Trophy for highest placed pilot from the other Island - Ben Flewitt
Hookings Trophy for most meritorious flight over a non-triangle course - Hadleigh Bognude for Day 1 Club Class.
Other National trophies which were not found/sent to Omarama and therefore were not calculated awarded
Messervy Trophy for most Meritorious Flight over a Triangle task
NZ Open Class Motor Gliding Trophy
If anyone knows where these trophies are please email Dane Dickinson its dane at xtra
Last nights presentation had some interesting bits from the Song sung by Marc Crossier accompanyed by Sheena on the fiddle to the tune the "Devil goes down to Georgeia". Renamed for the night as Devil goes down to Omarama.
¨The devil went down to Omarama looking for a soul to steal
¨ he was in a bind cause he was way behind and looking to make a deal.
¨When he came across a contest briefing with a director who was hot to talk,
¨the devil took the mic from his hand and said boys let me tell you what.
¨I’ll bet you didn’t know it but I’m a glider pilot too and if you care to make a dare I’ll make a bet with all of you
¨Now you all fly gliders well but give the devil his due, I’ll bet this Cambridge of gold against your souls cause I think I’m better than all of you
¨The contest director said my names Roy and it might be a sin but I’ll take your bet you’re gonna regret these boys are the best that’s ever been
¨The devil hopped into his glider and said I’ll start this show
¨And fire flew from his wingtips as he carried along on tow
¨He released off tow and cranked so hard over his wings made an evil hiss
¨He headed off to the big mountains and the flight sounded something like this
¨When the devil finished Roy said you're pretty good ol' son.
¨"But if you'll sit down in that chair, right there, and the omarama boys will show you how its done.“
¨Polish up those gliders boys and go out and push real hard
¨The devil’s down in the place of light and he plays real hard
¨If you win you win you get this shiny cambridge made of gold but if you lose the devil gets your soul
¨The devil bowed his head because he knew that he'd been beat.
¨He laid that golden cambridge on the ground at Roy's feet.
¨Roy said: "Devil just come on back if you ever want to try again.
¨"I told you once, you son of a gun, We’re the best that's ever been."
¨Bob in a thermal run boys run
¨Roys on the pray mat praying for sun
¨Dagma in the Kahu baking dough
¨Angela does your dog bite
¨No Hugh no
Sung with gusto and greatly appreciated thanks Marc & Sheena.
In an emotional acceptance speech for the Wills Cup - Mike Oakley pledged $500 for the next National Club Class competion to run in Omaram (2011). Later Tony Van Dyk matched the pledge for a further $500. Giving a total of $1,000 for the 2011 event. Methinks some standard class guys might be borrowing club class machines and making it a huge event.
Of course both Mike and Tony were aiming at encouraging those in the youth glide movemnt to develop their skills to fly the competition as a first Nationals.
Tony also donated one of his company's Wing Stands for auction with proceeds going to Cantebury Youth Glide. Combined with Mike Oakley Auctioning his back seat position for the last competition day - youth glide is well supported.
Great support was also shown by both pilots and guests in supporting the SAR fund. I will be happy to ring the locals shortly to tell them we raised iover $2138.
As I sit here on Saturday morning a steady stream of glider trailers are departing so that we can leave this lovely Hamlet of Omarama to return to its days of sunshine and Gliding.
So until Valentines day February 2010 Nationals in Taupo, its goodbye from me and its goodbye from us.
LEX
My right hand and Scorer
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Day the last - 10...
Wow its day 10 with a Practice day that makes 11 full on days. The other 2 days were also busy with objections and tidying up some administration.
This morning we heard that the tow planes had done more than 30 hours of tows….
Mmm, not that I am complaining but I did a talley of my own for Contest Directing.
Flying hours zero, Protest administration and meetings 5 hours, Briefings including preparation 12 hours, overall time working onsite 160 hours. Amount of satisfaction – priceless.
Many have asked why I would give up 2 weeks to come and be a Contest Director. Well I have to say that working with a great bunch of people to make all aspects of the competition run as smoothly as possible is tremendously satisfying.
In that regard I want to publicly thank.
Lex officially scorer, but really my right hand, it sometimes seems to me that has a direct line to my brain. I think it – Lex is doing it. Nothing is a problem for Lex and he has many years of experience he freely shares with me when I want advice.
Sue officially radio operator, but again always supportive and ready to go the extra mile and give me feedback of a more human nature.
Hugh, officially Grid marshal, but very supportive with sharing operational insights as to how best to achieve some outcomes I may be mulling over. After marshalling Hugh will pop in to operations room after the fleet is well and truly on its way. Ready to co-ordinate retrieve crews and help handle the radio traffic. A great fountain of local knowledge with regard to who owns what property and challenges with different airstrips.
The task setting team of Gavin, Gee and Lemmy. It is a privilege to sit on their task setting meetings. Not only do I learn a lot about task setting and the nuances of the local area. But I gain a better understanding of how the day may unfold weatherwise and the impact of those changes on the competitors. They are very supportive and I thank them for that.
Marc Crozier as Chief Towpilot has been excellent. The best Tugmaster I have worked with over the last 7 years. From briefing his team to keeping the administration and information flow to me consise, accurate and timely. Marc is also a man who is enthusiastic to help in whatever way he can. Brilliant!
Doug as Safety Officer has also been supportive. Giving detailed advice when requested and supporting the sometimes difficult tasking decisions.
Trevor Mollard is the GNZ Airspace Officer. Can we come up with a title that isn’t officer-takes me back to my Airforce Days and in my view doesn’t reflect the job at all. It surely should be something like GNZ Airspace champion, or for external purposes GNZ Director Airspace Liaison. Trevor has been an absolute gem in this contest for his great depth of knowledge and ability to cajole Controllers into giving us access to airspace that otherwise may not be released enblock to 37 gliders. Trevor’s skill and both airspace knowledge and controller handling are to be applauded.
Needless to say there are many many more who volunteer their time.
From Ian Williams who has nothing to do with gliding who volunteered to do the launch timings to Lynette Tillman who lead the youth glide rope runners by leading from the front. It was an inspiration to see Lynette not only helping run ropes for the contest but happily carrying on in 30 plus degrees to help launch non competition gliders at the back of the grid. There are many others who I hope will forgive me for not naming individually.
I appreciate all of your support.
A task has been set (look at Lex’s score page). They are on their way (look at the Spot page). We needed to get them away as early as possible to both make the most of a weather window but also have everyone home in plenty of time for Prizegiving and Contest Dinner tonight in the terminal building.
I will blog about the Trophy Winners tomorrow-this afternoon will be very busy
Its already 1:30pm with a lot to do.
This morning we heard that the tow planes had done more than 30 hours of tows….
Mmm, not that I am complaining but I did a talley of my own for Contest Directing.
Flying hours zero, Protest administration and meetings 5 hours, Briefings including preparation 12 hours, overall time working onsite 160 hours. Amount of satisfaction – priceless.
Many have asked why I would give up 2 weeks to come and be a Contest Director. Well I have to say that working with a great bunch of people to make all aspects of the competition run as smoothly as possible is tremendously satisfying.
In that regard I want to publicly thank.
Lex officially scorer, but really my right hand, it sometimes seems to me that has a direct line to my brain. I think it – Lex is doing it. Nothing is a problem for Lex and he has many years of experience he freely shares with me when I want advice.
Sue officially radio operator, but again always supportive and ready to go the extra mile and give me feedback of a more human nature.
Hugh, officially Grid marshal, but very supportive with sharing operational insights as to how best to achieve some outcomes I may be mulling over. After marshalling Hugh will pop in to operations room after the fleet is well and truly on its way. Ready to co-ordinate retrieve crews and help handle the radio traffic. A great fountain of local knowledge with regard to who owns what property and challenges with different airstrips.
The task setting team of Gavin, Gee and Lemmy. It is a privilege to sit on their task setting meetings. Not only do I learn a lot about task setting and the nuances of the local area. But I gain a better understanding of how the day may unfold weatherwise and the impact of those changes on the competitors. They are very supportive and I thank them for that.
Marc Crozier as Chief Towpilot has been excellent. The best Tugmaster I have worked with over the last 7 years. From briefing his team to keeping the administration and information flow to me consise, accurate and timely. Marc is also a man who is enthusiastic to help in whatever way he can. Brilliant!
Doug as Safety Officer has also been supportive. Giving detailed advice when requested and supporting the sometimes difficult tasking decisions.
Trevor Mollard is the GNZ Airspace Officer. Can we come up with a title that isn’t officer-takes me back to my Airforce Days and in my view doesn’t reflect the job at all. It surely should be something like GNZ Airspace champion, or for external purposes GNZ Director Airspace Liaison. Trevor has been an absolute gem in this contest for his great depth of knowledge and ability to cajole Controllers into giving us access to airspace that otherwise may not be released enblock to 37 gliders. Trevor’s skill and both airspace knowledge and controller handling are to be applauded.
Needless to say there are many many more who volunteer their time.
From Ian Williams who has nothing to do with gliding who volunteered to do the launch timings to Lynette Tillman who lead the youth glide rope runners by leading from the front. It was an inspiration to see Lynette not only helping run ropes for the contest but happily carrying on in 30 plus degrees to help launch non competition gliders at the back of the grid. There are many others who I hope will forgive me for not naming individually.
I appreciate all of your support.
A task has been set (look at Lex’s score page). They are on their way (look at the Spot page). We needed to get them away as early as possible to both make the most of a weather window but also have everyone home in plenty of time for Prizegiving and Contest Dinner tonight in the terminal building.
I will blog about the Trophy Winners tomorrow-this afternoon will be very busy
Its already 1:30pm with a lot to do.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Day 9 is underway.
Its 30.1 degrees here in beautiful Omarama with only high cloud to shield us from the blazing sun. Westerly wind has just started to pick up from a still afternoon). The task has been set with a Westerly in mind.
You can see the tasks by looking at Lex's scoring website. No scores yet obviously but the task is shown.
This morning was declared National Club Class day and therefore was First in the prizegiving and first on the Task Briefing and launched in front of the Open/18mtr class.
At the weather briefing Lemmy suggested that tomorrow might be rain-so we are making the most of today and hoping that like previous forecasts that there is an element of change coming.
The SAR fund is growing and we have nearly $1000 raised. Its very good having Sheriff Theo standing large and insistant at morning briefings. We had Steve from the local SAR team pop by this afternoon and give us an update on what they are doing and what equipment they used and how it was used. Needless to say they have very limited fundraising opportunities (the last fundraising event they had was 2 years ago).
In the time I have taken to write this blog some "fluffies" have started to appear and so has Ivan Evans who is waiting for me to finish the blog so he can read it.
its now 4:02pm
You can see the tasks by looking at Lex's scoring website. No scores yet obviously but the task is shown.
This morning was declared National Club Class day and therefore was First in the prizegiving and first on the Task Briefing and launched in front of the Open/18mtr class.
At the weather briefing Lemmy suggested that tomorrow might be rain-so we are making the most of today and hoping that like previous forecasts that there is an element of change coming.
The SAR fund is growing and we have nearly $1000 raised. Its very good having Sheriff Theo standing large and insistant at morning briefings. We had Steve from the local SAR team pop by this afternoon and give us an update on what they are doing and what equipment they used and how it was used. Needless to say they have very limited fundraising opportunities (the last fundraising event they had was 2 years ago).
In the time I have taken to write this blog some "fluffies" have started to appear and so has Ivan Evans who is waiting for me to finish the blog so he can read it.
its now 4:02pm
Day 8 nite nite
Wow day 8 turned into a great management challenge.
First a Task C was created as the Day was NOT developing as forecast....so whats new..
But in any case with the clock ticking away and thermic activity zero in one drop zone(Buscot) and 100 feet per minute in the other (Horrible). We had to wait until 14:30 until we could start the launch.
The open class were first and we gave them an extra 500ft on the tow to help them get out of the way of the next 20 gliders to be dropped in the same spot. A short 5 minute delay between the open and standard class launches enabled a semi orderly dispatch of gliders to the slopes and a relaxed Contest Director.
Needless to say the day didn't exactly pan out-we have been lucky this week in weather being better than forecast. Today failed the test...and turned out worse with the air drying out and blue thermals spreading across the task area.
Land outs included KW at Mineret Station along with IW.
Wanaka Airport received ZA, TM and ZI with ZZ popping in to the Goodyer Station.
3 Towplanes were kept busy doing the retrieves whilst ZM chose a road retrieve from North of Wanaka Airfield.
Some gave up and toddled on home while the battlers carried on...The last 3 gliders (EE,PX,TD)spent nearly an hour at the last turn point (Huxley) before wafting home on evening somethings? surely it was not thermals at 9:15pm...The last arrival was TD at 9:27.
Now to do some work on my Business GST return, due tomorrow I was sure I would have had a bad weather day... Ho hum tis tuff having every day a task day-but its good isnt it!!
First a Task C was created as the Day was NOT developing as forecast....so whats new..
But in any case with the clock ticking away and thermic activity zero in one drop zone(Buscot) and 100 feet per minute in the other (Horrible). We had to wait until 14:30 until we could start the launch.
The open class were first and we gave them an extra 500ft on the tow to help them get out of the way of the next 20 gliders to be dropped in the same spot. A short 5 minute delay between the open and standard class launches enabled a semi orderly dispatch of gliders to the slopes and a relaxed Contest Director.
Needless to say the day didn't exactly pan out-we have been lucky this week in weather being better than forecast. Today failed the test...and turned out worse with the air drying out and blue thermals spreading across the task area.
Land outs included KW at Mineret Station along with IW.
Wanaka Airport received ZA, TM and ZI with ZZ popping in to the Goodyer Station.
3 Towplanes were kept busy doing the retrieves whilst ZM chose a road retrieve from North of Wanaka Airfield.
Some gave up and toddled on home while the battlers carried on...The last 3 gliders (EE,PX,TD)spent nearly an hour at the last turn point (Huxley) before wafting home on evening somethings? surely it was not thermals at 9:15pm...The last arrival was TD at 9:27.
Now to do some work on my Business GST return, due tomorrow I was sure I would have had a bad weather day... Ho hum tis tuff having every day a task day-but its good isnt it!!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Day ate
Lovely sunny morning in Omarama after a cold night.
A local newspaper has done a nice article on Chocolate Fish Kraak.
http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/other-sport/39254/gliding-canterbury-pilot-loving-high-life
Tasks have been given to pilots which take them out to the west - Dart Hut and then North as far as Arrowsmith a 475km Triangle. The danger today is that high cloud will not allow the ground temperate to come up to the 20+ degrees we need to trigger the day.
It 12:50 gliders are on the grid....and now we wait for the temperature to increase...
A local newspaper has done a nice article on Chocolate Fish Kraak.
http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/other-sport/39254/gliding-canterbury-pilot-loving-high-life
Tasks have been given to pilots which take them out to the west - Dart Hut and then North as far as Arrowsmith a 475km Triangle. The danger today is that high cloud will not allow the ground temperate to come up to the 20+ degrees we need to trigger the day.
It 12:50 gliders are on the grid....and now we wait for the temperature to increase...
Monday, January 12, 2009
Day 7-part, the last
Its all over for another day. Last landing was just before 8pm with the arrival of GX.
The last man home will be pilot and crew of GGZN who landed out near the first turnpoint in a non aero retrieve paddock in the wild countryside 2.5km short of Justin Wills airstrip at Irishmans Creek Station on the eastern side of Lake Pukaki. We think a good 4WD vehicle will be needed.
Interesting that TF landed at Pukaki just after the first turn but still was happy to call Operations normal, leg 3, after launching on an aerotow retrieve. Cheeky lad that Douggie boy trying to rev up his competition.
Todays task was
Open Tekapo B, Birch Creek, Thomsons, Twin Strips, Omarama distance 283km
Club Pukaki,Twinburn,Clearburn, Omarama for 159.8km which automatically devalued the day to 877 points.
Standard Takapo B, Birch Creek, Tarras, Twin Strips, Omarama, distance 255.8kms
Some decided to come home early altho not for want of trying. HL spend some considerable time trying to get high enough to round the last turn. Inthe end it was too much for him and he returned home.
Seems that TD had an invisible string on PX as they were close together for much of the task with both arriving very close together for a speed difference of 0.6kph.
It was great that the SAR fund received a $50 donation from Jeb(Visitor from the Carrabean) and Bo his instructor for the day.
Tis time for some sleep, 10-14 hour days are starting to ctach up with me.....
The last man home will be pilot and crew of GGZN who landed out near the first turnpoint in a non aero retrieve paddock in the wild countryside 2.5km short of Justin Wills airstrip at Irishmans Creek Station on the eastern side of Lake Pukaki. We think a good 4WD vehicle will be needed.
Interesting that TF landed at Pukaki just after the first turn but still was happy to call Operations normal, leg 3, after launching on an aerotow retrieve. Cheeky lad that Douggie boy trying to rev up his competition.
Todays task was
Open Tekapo B, Birch Creek, Thomsons, Twin Strips, Omarama distance 283km
Club Pukaki,Twinburn,Clearburn, Omarama for 159.8km which automatically devalued the day to 877 points.
Standard Takapo B, Birch Creek, Tarras, Twin Strips, Omarama, distance 255.8kms
Some decided to come home early altho not for want of trying. HL spend some considerable time trying to get high enough to round the last turn. Inthe end it was too much for him and he returned home.
Seems that TD had an invisible string on PX as they were close together for much of the task with both arriving very close together for a speed difference of 0.6kph.
It was great that the SAR fund received a $50 donation from Jeb(Visitor from the Carrabean) and Bo his instructor for the day.
Tis time for some sleep, 10-14 hour days are starting to ctach up with me.....
Another Day in Heaven - Day 7.
It would seem that the most coveted prize amongst the majority of pilots is the "chocolate fish" award.
For those readers not familiar with Kiwi Confectionery. A chocolate fish is marshmellow in the shape of a fish and covered in milk chocolate. One fish a day is awarded by the Contest Director at his wim to someone who has "touched his heart". Usually someone who has had a hell of a day and then arrived back at Omarama. Or anything at all really?
Yesterdays chocolate fish went to Derek Kraak who struggled in his ASW27 above Glendhu Bay near Wanaka. He tells us it is very pretty but after 2 hours he gave up on the task and came home. He is now a proud owner of a SPOT. So keep an eye on the adventures of KW.
Last evening an ELT was activated and was tracked to one of our hangars. Trevor Mollard declares it was not a heavy landing and that it was probably a wiring fault.
Yesterday all pilots seem to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves on task and this was enhanced by the Queenstown Controller giving us access to their airspace up to 11,000ft. Trevor reports actually getting to 11,000 ft in the area while on task. Others were above the 8,500 lower limit from time to time so also benefited from being able to use the airspace. The benefit to the organisation was the elimination of outlandings...
This morning Trevor has again had good talks with Queenstown Tower and obtained access again to 11,000ft in the Branches area North Of Queenstown up to 11,000ft. This with one Australian flight due to arrive today. It makes a huge difference having an airline captain dealing with airspace as they talk it and understand it very well. A Poor little old PPL Contest Director just doesn't have the firepower that Trevor has.
Have had some comments from my French friends asking what language I am writing this blog in, as it doesn't appear to be in English as they understand it. Even online dictionaries are not helping........Can someone help with translations for "arrogant buggar" please.... I will try to include as much English english as possible..
Every class has two tasks today which have been set to reflect the possibility of weather closing in.
Task A for Open class is Omarama,Tarras, Siberia,Branches,Stewarts, Omarama.
And for those not familiar with Omarama thats Southwest, Northwest Then South Then North, then South to Omarama
The other tasks are similiar.
We have set Grid time at 12:30 today guessing at a launch after 1pm. From an organisation point of view having the gliders on the airfield(grid) is determined by the earliest time we expect to start launching less 30 minutes. This 30 minutes can be used to brief pilots on any changes to tasks, airspace or any other conditions. Sometimes of course the weather doesn't quite go according to all the predictions, surprise surprise, and launching can often start an hour or more later than forecast.
The Contest supports the local Search and Rescue volunteers and we need to ramp up our donation program. This is usually based around "fines" for misdemeanours or other events that are noteworthy. This year we will be aiming to raise enough money to buy 3 Emergency beacons for them (EPIRBS). At approximately $700 each that means we need $2000. IF you are not at the contest but appreciate the great work and dedication of the small band based around Omarama. Then let me know and I am sure we can arrange for your donation to help us reach the target.
The sun is breaking thru and we now are starting to see some blue sky. I am off to the grid.
For those readers not familiar with Kiwi Confectionery. A chocolate fish is marshmellow in the shape of a fish and covered in milk chocolate. One fish a day is awarded by the Contest Director at his wim to someone who has "touched his heart". Usually someone who has had a hell of a day and then arrived back at Omarama. Or anything at all really?
Yesterdays chocolate fish went to Derek Kraak who struggled in his ASW27 above Glendhu Bay near Wanaka. He tells us it is very pretty but after 2 hours he gave up on the task and came home. He is now a proud owner of a SPOT. So keep an eye on the adventures of KW.
Last evening an ELT was activated and was tracked to one of our hangars. Trevor Mollard declares it was not a heavy landing and that it was probably a wiring fault.
Yesterday all pilots seem to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves on task and this was enhanced by the Queenstown Controller giving us access to their airspace up to 11,000ft. Trevor reports actually getting to 11,000 ft in the area while on task. Others were above the 8,500 lower limit from time to time so also benefited from being able to use the airspace. The benefit to the organisation was the elimination of outlandings...
This morning Trevor has again had good talks with Queenstown Tower and obtained access again to 11,000ft in the Branches area North Of Queenstown up to 11,000ft. This with one Australian flight due to arrive today. It makes a huge difference having an airline captain dealing with airspace as they talk it and understand it very well. A Poor little old PPL Contest Director just doesn't have the firepower that Trevor has.
Have had some comments from my French friends asking what language I am writing this blog in, as it doesn't appear to be in English as they understand it. Even online dictionaries are not helping........Can someone help with translations for "arrogant buggar" please.... I will try to include as much English english as possible..
Every class has two tasks today which have been set to reflect the possibility of weather closing in.
Task A for Open class is Omarama,Tarras, Siberia,Branches,Stewarts, Omarama.
And for those not familiar with Omarama thats Southwest, Northwest Then South Then North, then South to Omarama
The other tasks are similiar.
We have set Grid time at 12:30 today guessing at a launch after 1pm. From an organisation point of view having the gliders on the airfield(grid) is determined by the earliest time we expect to start launching less 30 minutes. This 30 minutes can be used to brief pilots on any changes to tasks, airspace or any other conditions. Sometimes of course the weather doesn't quite go according to all the predictions, surprise surprise, and launching can often start an hour or more later than forecast.
The Contest supports the local Search and Rescue volunteers and we need to ramp up our donation program. This is usually based around "fines" for misdemeanours or other events that are noteworthy. This year we will be aiming to raise enough money to buy 3 Emergency beacons for them (EPIRBS). At approximately $700 each that means we need $2000. IF you are not at the contest but appreciate the great work and dedication of the small band based around Omarama. Then let me know and I am sure we can arrange for your donation to help us reach the target.
The sun is breaking thru and we now are starting to see some blue sky. I am off to the grid.
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