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Bensen Days 2014 Photos
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Here is the first official photo of the event.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________  A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:06 am |
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It can only get better from here on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look forward to them |
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| Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:09 am |
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Well to be quite honest I am not doing so well right now. Due to a military injury in the past I am missing a few discs in my lower back and it had got the better of me for the last 3 days. I slept about 40 minutes last night and about the same amount the night before. I promised I would pick up Bob's Dominator from Viking Aircraft engines' so I did. And then I went ahead and hit the road around 5:30pm yesterday. I had hit 2 accidents on the way in Orlando at the parks Disney/ Seaworld so it had put me back over an hour. Made it to Wauchula after 9 pm. Unloaded the gyro kissed my brother Bud on the lips and headed home. I was home by a little after midnight. Not much sleep again. Can't really walk at the moment but what's probably worse is even taking a dump is a problem LOL. How da FUCK do one wipe his ass if you have a pinched nerve?????????? SHIT!!! I guess the 7 hour drive didn't help it either....but a promise is a promise
 Here are a few pics for you guys.  ps:Stan I got your message bro sorry I am not mobile much can't get to the freaking phone!  You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:01 am |
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Joined: Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:24 pm Posts: 2747 Location: East Central South Carolina Has thanked: 521 times Been thanked: 2905 times
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Gabor wrote: Can't really walk at the moment but what's probably worse is even taking a dump is a problem LOL. How da FUCK do one wipe his ass if you have a pinched nerve?????????? SHIT!!! How about installing a bidet connected to a Sears pressure washer? Attachment: bidet.jpg Attachment: eps.jpg Attachment: H_3048_L.jpg Seriously I hope you get better soon. I've been there too! You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ ===RayNAiken=== |
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| Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:21 am |
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ROFLMAO Ray....my wife says that's a pretty close one for the solution
 We might have to up the HP on the compressor though...... _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:29 am |
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Joined: Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:25 pm Posts: 1260 Location: Central Florida Has thanked: 820 times Been thanked: 853 times
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Hey, that tandem looked pretty good in your driveway!!!
 _________________ “If things go wrong, don't go with them.” ..... ― Roger Babson “People say there are thousands of options we have in life. I say we have only two: we can either be happy or be unhappy.” ..... ― Pawan Mishra |
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| Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:31 pm |
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Joined: Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:25 pm Posts: 1260 Location: Central Florida Has thanked: 820 times Been thanked: 853 times
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I never read the newspaper although my wife occasionally picks one up for her and her mom. She got a paper this morning and brought it to me to show me this:
 You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ “If things go wrong, don't go with them.” ..... ― Roger Babson “People say there are thousands of options we have in life. I say we have only two: we can either be happy or be unhappy.” ..... ― Pawan Mishra |
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| Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:45 pm |
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I think the same guy did plac3 and made up the ad that banned the two stooges from the event. I like that guy!
_________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:23 pm |
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Gabor- I can hardly wait for my Thursday flight to Orlando. Man, I am feeling much better, probably 90% now, and am so ready to see everyone.
Stan |
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| Sun Mar 23, 2014 3:02 pm |
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Stan me too! Now all I need is for my back to release the pinched nerve and I'll be in haven!
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:43 pm |
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Joined: Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:52 pm Posts: 286 Location: Tomball Texas Has thanked: 93 times Been thanked: 460 times
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Gab sorry I will not be there. My wife wanted to come as well and I am sure she could have helped with your back issue. You guys stay safe and play hard.
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| Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:29 am |
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 Joined: Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:30 pm Posts: 1248 Location: UP A GUMTREE Has thanked: 1949 times Been thanked: 1688 times
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FJ ,moi & Bonzer rolled in about noon today! Lots of earlybirds in the campsite..... look'n like a party already! Steady rain kindly held off until we organized our gyro rain shelter - trailer/camp & PU/camper in our nice central lot ... after 4 days since departing KS the hot showers were heavenly! I't's STILL a fick'n LOOOONG way to drive!!!! 710 KS to Anahuac(12hrs) & almost 1000 to Wauchula from Anahuac 16 hrs
Great to catch up with Carl S & THANKS for the great help setting up the canopy for TiggyB! Vance, Mike & Erie B, Kent & Larry Jake & EBD John B .... just getting started on all the familiar faces ! A few flyers braved the low ceiling & shower scuds before the steady rain set in! We saw Mike & his Blue Dom "trueLove" Tango V stop'n dropp'n his Aurora..... the smart new maroon Xenon was out several times ... not to forget Jake in his snappy new creation ... we have been watching build thread the last months! A little flying by the brave & hardy ... lots of good hanger visiting while listening to the drumming of rain on the hangar roof! Norm Lethbridge arrived tonight & regaled us with his entertaining gyro-tales! Looks like the party is off to a good start!   _________________  |
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| Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:43 pm |
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Thanks for the update CHris. Sorry about the weather
 at least it's not snowing ..... I am trying to finish up work for the week and head down tomorrow. You can unwrap my machine if you want to _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:26 am |
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Dropbear wrote: Norm Lethbridge arrived tonight & regaled us with his entertaining gyro-tales! I am sure Norm has lots of interesting stories to tell ..... he has a fishing lodge at Eagle River Labrador .... not even any roads there , he has over 6000 hours in ultralights and soloed a Bensen in 1975 .... here is a magazine article ..... .............................................................. Norman Lethbridge Eagle River, Labrador Published In Canadian Flight Norman Lethbridge is a hunting and fishing guide living and working in the wilderness on Eagle River in Labrador. He uses his clipped wing Challenger II Special on floats, skis and, when there's neither water nor snow - just ice, on wheels. The airplane is his primary transportation and life line to civilization, fetching everything from groceries and supplies to the mail. You see, there are no cars or roads where Norman lives. In spite of living in this very remote location, Norman qualifies as one of the true pioneers of ultralight flying in Canada having been active since 1978. Currently with over 6400 hours in ultralights to his credit, he also qualifies as one of the most experienced ultralight pilots in the country and probably in the world. “It’s not hard to accumulate hours when you use the aircraft as I do for daily transportation.” He was born with a love of aviation and certainly got started early, soloing a Benson gyrocopter in 1975 while in his early teens and ultimately accumulating some 400 hours in these machines. It wasn’t long before he caught wind of the fledgling ultralight movement and bought a Skyseeker in 1978. Since then he has flown a wide variety of ultralight aircraft including the first weight shift Quicksilvers, then the later MXs, Rotec Rally, Chinook, CGS Hawk, Vampire, and Avid Flyer amongst others. “The Challenger first caught my eye in 1992. I had sent for the video and information package and this looked like the perfect machine for my needs. I put in my order in September the following year and Quad City were very understanding of my situation and managed to ship the plane in time to catch the last ship of the season to Cartwright, Labrador before the ice closed things down in early November.” Having been flying his Challenger in some of the most severe conditions imaginable, Norman has developed some strong opinions on the aircraft. “I chose a clipped wing for the extra speed it offered. It has not disappointed me. Using only a Rotax 503, I have a top speed of about 110 mph on skis with very low fuel consumption. Most other planes need much bigger engines to get near this kind of speed, and then they consume a lot more fuel. It’s in a league of its own in rough weather conditions and is extremely capable in a crosswind.” “The snow up here is very hard. Strong winds quickly pack it and rut it almost like corrugated metal. As a result I do have to change the occasional bent gear leg, but at $50 each, it’s not a big deal.” “The plane handles floats extremely well but it’s on skis that it impresses me the most. I have found that no other aircraft can even come close to matching the Challenger in deep snow or adverse conditions. I am convinced that if you put 20 engineers together and told them to build the perfect skiplane, they would come up with a Challenger. If you have ever had a bad experience with a heavy skiplane getting stuck, you will appreciate the Challenger’s ability to handle the worst conditions with ease.” “Over all, you might find a plane that can beat the Challenger in one area or another, but you won’t find anything that can match its capabilities across the board and when you factor in the price, nothing even comes close.” .............................. http://www.challenger.ca/meet_lethbridge.html |
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| Tue Mar 25, 2014 8:55 am |
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Can anyone tell me which motel I would want to stay at or are they all booked?
Mark |
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| Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:22 pm |
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Mark try these http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review ... orida.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review ... orida.html The Best Western is booked solid _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:09 pm |
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Mark try these http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review ... orida.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review ... orida.html The Best Western is booked solid _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:09 pm |
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Des thanks my friend. My back issue is a bit complex....missing a couple of discs and the nerve gets pinched and the blister on the surface of the nerve and when it rubs against surrounding tissues I pretty much piss myself
Any massage twisting or cracking by chiro makes it worse  The only thing seems to help it is letting the blister go away by avoiding moving that irritates it...... Getting old is not for pussies!!!!  _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:14 pm |
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I am bringing down some "FOR SALE" signs I just printed for you sellers OK? See you Tomorrow.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:48 pm |
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a few pics
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