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There's been a few of those cunimby things hanging around over the last couple of days. Yesterday at Blyth the wind was going from a light easterly to 40mph NW in seconds, real gust front stuff. I was testing out my Oudie and the vario was going crackers just before the wind came too. Time to take o...

Really think the paraglider pilot should have a firmer erection rather than that limp dick!

Bloody hell,,,,is that Miller on the right?

Well done Bill!!!!

Used to teach the full St Johns' ambulance first aid course, I've still got the whole teacher pack and resources, the little dolly cost a lot of money and enjoys a good kiss
Sure there's plenty of wipes in the bag with her Colin.
Suprised there's not more smutty jokes.

Colin I've got a resusiannie if you would like to borrow her, as long as you promise not to let Mad Dog kiss her!

I was asked by a pilot who has been flying a lot longer than me, who I respect for his flying and judgements, ' Do you think we push things further than we used to?' I knew immediately what he meant, which made me reflect on the day, my flying and the flying of others around me. I have to say, I saw...

That glimmer of a hope has all changed.
Monday has become Sunday, North East has become north west, Sunday has disappeared.
I wonder what will happen to Sunday now?
Well that's long range forecasting and glimmers of hope for you!
Still a long way off, it may all change back again.

Fantastic, really enjoyed it. Thanks Anto!

Don't you have to get above the hill top with a bit of height to do that?
Just asking!

I've never seen anything like it! Has Xc and rasp run out of blue ink?
It's worth taking a look at Saturday's forecast just for a laugh!
I'm seriously running out of toys to play with in this weather, resorted to reading a book and watching the rugby yesterday.

brian your record flight was not the one your thinking of as that was 10.89k but you slaughtered that when you got in the convergence and went 11k in 24 minutes.

Ah yes, how could I forget such a memorable flight!

I'm sure the 50 will go this year at some point.

No John the East Hill record is mine, Lloyd flew with me, but I landed one valley further on.

With the current forecast I think it would be easy,,,,,if you could manage to get off the ground, does it count on the end of a kite?

Yes, I thought that too Gary.
Just not the 100km,,,,yet!

Sounds to good to miss.

Maybe if you just looked at a population map of England it might be a bit similar!
Not everyone logs flights either, some are happy just to fly and enjoy the experience.

Sorry guys, I've been chasing a pair of 9s for John Miller for weeks. All the 9s went on the first round of sales, which is to staff. The only ones left when Simon was allowed to sell to 'very close friends' were 7, 7.5 and an 8 There's only this pair in a 7.5 and mid green colour in a 7 left now. U...

This is the actual boot.

Sent up by mistake with the other boots. A pair of Salomon Quest 4dGTX size UK 7.5. These boots are from the test pool and Have been worn a couple of times. No marks or wear, but slightly dirty, nothing more than you would get from a couple of hours flying. The Quest is Salomons most popular boot, r...

Simon is away until tomorrow night, I know there are some kicking around but not to sure on length, I do know some are race skis, which probably won't be suitable. I'll let you know as soon as I see him, can't really contact him until tomorrow night as it's an important business trip he's on, must b...

Sorry, wedding anniversary, don't think Julie will fall for the romantic meal at the Corner House!

That would be little fatty Finn, who likes to think he's a pro, all the good guys are away in warmer climates except Tako who was on a reef near Blyth. As you probably know we don't give away spots very easily, but everyone and his dog seems to know about Blyth now. It's sheltered from the northerly...

I thought surfing would be a good option too. Turns out there's 10ft waves most of this week, :D :D :D :D :D :D :) :) :) :) :D :D :D :D :D :D :) :) :) :) :) :) Wahoo!!!!!!! There's always somewhere to hide, if you've got the ironing board, check the north end of any east facing bay, shelter from th...

looking like a possibility next week sometime,,,,,,for flying that is.

Pinch the ironing board and take up surfing!

I recieved this email from a very good friend who is a Mountain Instructor, (thats the highest British qualification) He has a friend who wants to get his Alpine Guide this summer and winter MLC in March,,,,good luck to him, I've done the training and I'm sure youve got to have a GPS brain and be su...

I think you can only use them if you've got a phone signal can't you? That was the deal last time I looked anyway.
Anquet are offering one free map at the moment as well.

Just keep your eye on the board for people flying, give them a call. We're a friendly bunch and will always be there to lend a helping hand. Not a lot going on at the moment though.

Can't find it Kevin, giz a clue!

Yes Ron, known to the surf community as Big O's, about 400m north of the small sandy bay with the stack in it is a gully with a UBoat, it's in about 5-10 ft of water at low tide, there's loads of underwater caves and tunnels to snorkel in too!