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« Reply #60 on: May 21, 2010, 12:58:06 PM »
completely off topic but I have to say if the 90 deg bracket is your anchor then you are taking your life into your own hands every time you use it.
Several years ago in the UK aomeone was killed when the anchor came free and hit them in the back of the head. A corkscrew type anchor (get them in pet shops for a dog) is much safer.

Please be careful there is a lot of energy stored in the bungee

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« Reply #61 on: May 21, 2010, 13:25:41 PM »
Quote from: "rogallo"
A corkscrew type anchor (get them in pet shops for a dog) is much safer.


point taken, Ralph.

btw, it takes two strong hands to extract it from the ground.
also 'anchor' sold  here does not look any safer.

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« Reply #62 on: May 21, 2010, 14:25:03 PM »
I think this is the kind of anchor that Ralph is taking about. It's the one I use with my bungee. I think i got it in the pet section in Woodies.



Here is a picture of my bungee


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« Reply #63 on: May 21, 2010, 14:53:57 PM »
If you're going to play with bungees. Visit a pet shop and buy a screw in dog stake.

Guy was killed in Holland about 15 years ago when his stake pulled out and got him in the head!

Couple of quid is WELL worth it!

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« Reply #64 on: May 21, 2010, 15:51:04 PM »
I have a screw-in stake on my bungee system which I will have with me.

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« Reply #65 on: May 21, 2010, 19:03:18 PM »
Well lads, it looks as though we wont be short of bungees!
Don’t forget to charge up those batteries tonight, including the Tx batteries. And if any flight battery hasn’t been used for some time, deep cycle it a couple of times first.

Looks like it could get quite warm on the Big L tomorrow. That’ll bring out the spectators, :(  so remember to wear your “T” shirt with the ’Answers’ printed on the back. 8)  (I’ve just got mine out and noticed that the logo on the front has, what looks to me, like a Phase 6 above the words Island Slope Rebels. Very good! :clap: )

I’m sure someone said they were bringing a barbi’ and someone else mentioned something about beer, but who is bringing the girls? :?:  (Well,……..I thought they could help to pass the time if there was no lift :D )

On a slightly more sensible note, (unusual for me,) for the past 4 days the mountain has been cloud/mist covered until 1 or 2pm. I’ll post a weather report in the morning but I wouldn’t bother trying to get to the slopes too early if I were you,……….you might have a long wait! :roll:

Right, I’m off to check I’ve got everything ready,…………now let me see, Tx, models, toolbox, spectacles and testicles………….

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« Reply #66 on: May 22, 2010, 07:00:12 AM »
Good Morning!!!

Now you may think I’m telling you Pork Pies (lies) but the Brass Tacks (facts) are; that I’ve just been up the Apples & Pears (stairs) because my Trouble & Strife (wife) recons the Currant Bun (sun)  is breaking through the morning mist. :)  
I had a Butcher Hook (look) out of the window and sure enough there it was. But the clouds aren’t moving so there can’t be any George Raft (draft) out there. (In fact the wind speed is actually zero at the moment.)
The Barney Rubble (trouble) with writing any message in this rhythm slang is that it’s so Pony & Trap (crap) I’m not going to do it any more! I’m gonna make myself a cup-a Rosie Lee (tea) instead. :lol:  (Phew!)


So here we go on the first morning of the I.S.R. May Glide-In

Conditions are:………..

That all important wind:……………..extremely light and variable in direction, (< 3Km/h)

Temperature: 11 C.

Rel. Humidity 98%

Atmospheric Pressure 1029 steady

Cloud cover: Hazy with broken cloud, clearing.

Visibility: There is a low mist covering valley areas, however for the first time this week Big L. is NOT cloud covered at this time of the morning. (Divine intervention?)

As I said before, I can’t get to the slopes until this afternoon, so I’ll look forward to seeing you then.
(Bring some sun block………you’re gonna need it! :D )

K.
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« Reply #67 on: May 22, 2010, 07:39:09 AM »
Here is the wind forecast from windguru


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« Reply #68 on: May 22, 2010, 08:29:26 AM »
Hi Dennis , wall to wall sunshine in Dungannon and zero winds !!!!!!!!
A lovely day to throw my Blaster lol
I love the cockney rhyme.
I hope you all have a fantastic day and the wind Gods listen to your prayers.

Richard

Bill and John , if your reading this then maybe we need to rethink going to Slieve Gallion ! unless you want to fly your DLG gliders.
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« Reply #69 on: May 22, 2010, 08:33:11 AM »
Alright. looks like I'm going to run late today at the slope... Will be more up there at around 11!  :!:
BBQ to clean, buy some food, mind the kids, pack the car etc etc... Haven't stopped since 6h30  :(

See you up there!  :D
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« Reply #70 on: May 22, 2010, 09:11:05 AM »
Hi Richard,

I have plenty of stuff I could be doing around the house, so no prob if you want to call off going to Moneymore and John should be completing his Tiggie and Elan, (apologies for using offensive language on this forum!)

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« Reply #71 on: May 22, 2010, 09:35:57 AM »
Hi Bill the small amount of wind was in the South and now changing to the West, I will be ok to fly light lift planes.
Really it is up to you if you want to travel up or not.
I am going up anyway, if all fails I can chat to the lonely mountain sheep lol
Let me know what you would like to do.
I tried phoning JP but he is still in the cot.

Richard
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« Reply #72 on: May 22, 2010, 09:38:03 AM »
I think I'll get some work done here Richard and fly tomorrow.

Are you coming down to the thermal? Need directions?

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« Reply #73 on: May 22, 2010, 09:44:44 AM »
After I go to the mountain I am thinking of heading up to the North coast. We will see about tomorrow !
I hate making plans as they always go wrong lol

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« Reply #74 on: May 22, 2010, 09:54:20 AM »
No probs Richard