Is everyone OK?

[blax1]

I'm hearing some really ugly reports, of some 50 deaths associated with the ice storms, that some of you are experiencing in the USA :(

[Helifino]

All's well on the east coast where I am. I guess they are really getting hammered in the mid-west with ice. Man, I hate that stuff. We've been lucky so far.

[Rappy1]

I saw photos on the news of it last night, must be real bad. it's the opposite here. nice blue sky and a hot day perfect to go out flying. which i now intend to do see you all later

[Helifino]

it's the opposite here. nice blue sky and a hot day perfect to go out flying.

Sure, rub it in rappy! :)

[Rappy1]

don't worry it has been a pretty sh$t summer there have been more cool wet days than sunny ones, at least there have been no bush fires or water shortages yet

[kiwipilot]

Hey, a fellow Kiwi, Kia Ora from London!

Good yo hear your summer's going well.
Looking forward to a spot of snow here in London in the next few weeks...

[CLM]

Cold but not unbearable on the Oregon coast, proximity to the ocean helps ;)

Stay safe for those of you that are taking the brunt of it!

Chris

[Rappy1]

Hey, a fellow Kiwi, Kia Ora from London!

Good yo hear your summer's going well.
Looking forward to a spot of snow here in London in the next few weeks...

Yeah we seem a bit rear around here and the only other kiwi is in london. You must of been a smart kiwi to move away from this place

[heli-cuzz]

I slipped on an ice patch today, didn't fall. :D

[team222badbrad]

The weather sure is strange. Anyways it has been in the teens here overnight for the past few nights. Here in North Eastern PA I have not seen a ground covering of snow yet! Last year we had a ground covering right before Thanksgiving.

Anyways I've been cooped up indoors the last two days with a horrible HORRIBLE gut exploding sickness.

If you want to loose weight fast, just tell someone to cough on you that has this sickness! :D

[heli-cuzz]

Are you flying the helix?

[blax1]

If you have been having a crappy day have a look at this it'll make you smile!! :)
OR CRY :(

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=178182

[Rappy1]

oh sh$t wouldn't you like to be the employe who did that, i think i would be running 2.

[Helifino]

Ouch! Hate to be in the sister's shoes.

Sorry rappy,I hope I didn't step(no pun intended) on your reply! :)

[Rappy1]

Ouch! Hate to be in the sister's shoes.

Sorry rappy,I hope I didn't step(no pun intended) on your reply! :)

Thats alright mate i just did it to you in the os 37 post haha we must be thinking at the same time

[Rappy1]

might have to go out for another fly and burn through another bottle of fuel giving the weather has been fine for the whole day there must be a crappy day coming.

[team222badbrad]

I tore the helix apart!

It is still flyable but very unbalanced without the body on it.

Maybe I will we put it back together, I'm so lazy.

BTW maybe I will edit the video my brother took a week and a half ago while he was here visiting from Kansas.

I maybe getting a better job too which pays more and will hopefully be on days. (More money for choppers and more time to fly) (interview is on friday wish me luck!) :)

[Hoomi]

We're fine here in Tucson. Colder than I prefer, but then again, I'm usually much happier during our hot summers (I don't do well with cold at all).

People sometimes ask me how I can stand to live here in the summer, and my favorite reply is, "Well, I've never had to shovel heat out of the driveway to get to work in the morning."

I may see about getting the Axe down to the rec center tomorrow afternoon and flying again.

[schwa]

i went to college in phoenix, and i couldnt get away fast enough, i hated that place so much, 120 dry heat my ass.

[vapochilled]

place is turning into a PA based site :)
Weather here is cold today, but it's been so mild it's unreal, this week is the first time we've put the heating on in anger, which is messed up for the north east!

[Hoomi]

i went to college in phoenix, and i couldnt get away fast enough, i hated that place so much, 120 dry heat my ass.

My brother attended school in Phoenix. He said afterwards that California would never fall into the ocean because Phoenix sucks.

Funny; from my perspective, Phoenix is just California East. Driving through the Valley of the Sun is pretty much just like driving through Southern California; loads of overcrowded freeways occupied by people in a hurry to go nowhere.

Tucson is a bit higher in altitude, and our summer heat is usually a bit lower than Phoenix. It's still too hot for many people, but it suits me just fine. I've been out on bicycle rides in 110 degree heat.

[heliry2]

here in michigan were we live we got hammered with ice 90,0000 plus
without power and witch tit cold. alot of trees and power lines down.
kinda scary driving under a line or tree thats sagging down right
above you looking like it ready to snap.

[blax1]

Hey guys I just watched SBS World news, I see some of you getting some really ugly weather (FLOODS) :(
The states they mentioned where mainly Ohio & Wisconsin but I'm sure there are other states involved as well.
tdswan and mkoutnik come to mind!! I hope you guys are OK!!
Needless to say that goes for anyone else that has been affected. :(
Ralph

[tdswan]

No flooding in my area, I've only got about 2 5/8" of rain since Saturday, but it has been rainier than it's been. I'll be traveling through the flooded areas on my way to the Rotary Ringout so it should be interesting to see the damage. SW Wisconsin and SE Minnesota were the hardest hit. I was getting worried it would be cancelled due to flooding. The hotel I booked said that they had water into thier 1st floor. I told them they could give me a second floor room or higher! :p

[blax1]

LOL @ td :) 2nd floor Ha Ha BYO Boat :D
You know what the media are like, but the photos sure where graphic
Well I was just wondering if your ring out would be canned, but its doesn't sound like it :cool:
great stuff!!!!! have fun :)

Cheers Ralph

[tdswan]

Yup, it's still a go! We arrived tonight and set up the canopy. I even squeezed in a flight on the gasser while I was there. Awfully wet here, though. I'm scared to see what the driveway looks like after this event.
On the way here we did see some washouts and such but nothing major.

[team222badbrad]

I know this thread is old, but Cuzz and I are doing fine here in PA.

We just hope the weather holds together for the Heli event in NY on Saturday. :D

[blax1]

How,s everyone going??
Been reading and watching news about really bad fires in So Cal-
12 fires, 150.000 Ha, 145 Kph winds, massive residential evacuations :(

I hope the weather moderrates SOON!!!!

[DVS]

The fires are bad here in So. Cal. you have the high winds, smoke, & ash everywhere.
Here are some pictures I found on the web.

[DVS]

another picture

[DVS]

Here's Malibu castle aka Castle Kashan

[vermonster]

Here is a good web site if any wants to know about the fires near DVS.
Good luck buddy!:)

http://www.calfires.com/

[heli-cuzz]

The winds are crazy in Cali. with the burning spreading like wildfires.

[AaronS]

One of our contributing authors had to be evacuated, he is safe. I will let him come on here and tell the story himself. :(

[DVS]

One of our contributing authors had to be evacuated, he is safe. I will let him come on here and tell the story himself. :(

It's good to hear that he's safe I hope that his home will be also.

[DVS]

Here is a good web site if any wants to know about the fires near DVS.
Good luck buddy!:)

http://www.calfires.com/

Thanks vermonster I'm good where I'm at just have to deal with the winds blowing all the smoke and ash my way for now . :(

Great find on that web site. :)

[WiscHeli]

DVS hope you and your House stay safe !!!

[AaronS]

So far, I know of about half a dozen people in the San Diego area from the Heli community who have been evacuated. So far, none of the people I have spoken with have lost their homes, and everybody has a good attitude about it. The important thing is that everybody is safe. I will keep you guys updated if I hear any more. Several of my family members have also been evacuated, and despite the fact we are fine here at the RC Heli office, my mother is very worried about me :rolleyes:

a very special thank you to all the dedicated firefighters who are battling this fire storm and risking life and limb for our (the general public's) well being.

[DVS]

DVS hope you and your House stay safe !!!

Thanks WiscHeli. :) No worries I'm far enough away from the fires that all I get is smoke and ash. :( Can't stay outside for to long though my eyes and throat will start to burn alittle.

[DVS]

my mother is very worried about me :rolleyes:

a very special thank you to all the dedicated firefighters who are battling this fire storm and risking life and limb for our (the general public's) well being.

I hope everything is OK with you your family and everyone that you know.

Know matter how old you are you will always be your mom's little baby. :D

Yeah the firefighters are doing an awesome job we can't thank them enough. :cool: :D

[heli-cuzz]

I was watching the news with helis pouring water on the fire lines.

[DVS]

Here's a pic for you heli-cuzz. ;)

[bboy]

I like the pic you had of the skycrane that heli is awsome

[haze1995]

Im good, just getting used to life back in the states. Kind of weird being away in Iraq and coming back where its business as usual.