Well, even though there was a small croud, we had fun!

We played a little bit, running a figure 8 for a couple of heats

But, in the end, the deserving party won!

It *IS* hard to accept old age... But eventually you must admit you're a step slow, and it's time to turn the reigns over to the next generation It happens to all of us! I think he saw his future, when Al Meyers had such a tough day on Saturday... It's coming up fast for some of these older guys On that note, though, it looks like Blake is getting a plane together to thump us all!

You'd think a guy who spends his whole life employed by us taxpayers would have more respect for those of us contributing to his income!

We had a beautiful evening for the Club cookout and final pylon race of the season. A decent trunout for both events, although it would have been great to heve a few more!

6 of us started, and 5 finished.

By all means the highlight of the season was at the end of the 1st heat race. Since some cut judge decided to penalize me, I was running behind Duane coming into the last turn. I passed him in the back stretch, and he tried to cut the corner tighter and regain his lead, but hit the pylon. I think he set a record for the number of pieces a single airplane can produce!

Of course we all had a good time and a few laughs.

Doug Gifford won a new kit in the raffle, and several others of us won some accessories.

Thanks, guys for making it a great season!@

The great thing was the good racing...

Duane and I fought it out in the 1st race...

Doug and I in the 2nd race...

And (rookie) Matt and I in the 3rd race! (Doug was there but lost it in a downwind turn, I believe)

The planes are so close, that maybe my spinner is making a difference? We'll know next season, as Duane said he's got his new one ready