A Real Pea Soupçon!
Well, it’s been a bit of a pea souper down in the lower valley the last couple of mornings. We had a dominant NE wind, submitting the lower cloud to the valley floor for most of the day. Yesterday, it cleared later in the afternoon, and a few were getting above launch, but it was a bit late in the day for us. There was a perfect cloud street formed from launch across to Varan, and directly to our house! we had our own ‘highway!’ for a few hours!! shame we didn’t use it! We did have a pleasant Christmas delivery though, a nice mini Harrods Hamper, from Dennis’ sister…. lovely! Today, low level Stratus, came down and stayed for a longer visit, never really leaving, which mid-morning developed into a day of rain, which isn’t bad as that means, snow up high. People were skiing at Les Contamines today though, didn’t look like excellent conditions, but ok. The snow should be a bit more established after today’s flurries. Stop the press! It’s snowing above 1000 mtrs apparently!
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- A Real Pea Soupcon!
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- mini Harrod’s Hamper
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- Street Cloud from Launch…
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- …to Varan…to our house (Flyers Lodge)
For Sale
We have for sale two Kortel Kamasutra 2 harnesses with pods. 1 XS and 1 M. They are both the latest models purchased in Sprng 2011 and the condition is ‘As New’ Both for €750.00 each + postage.
Kortel Kamasutra 2 with pod
We also have for sale a Small Kortel Kanibal Race, again in ‘As New’ condition with the new modified flight deck/chest strap arrangement. Yours at a mere snip of a price of only €600+ postage
Kortel Kanibal Race
Please feel free to email us at info@flyers-lodge.com …
Autumn Is Upon Us
Autumn is definately here, with the treetops all turning, the temperature dipping, a regular dampness in the morning, and condensation on the windscreens. The snow has made a fleeting appearance , settling on Varan, and the surrounding mountains although then disappearing… just a minor taste of things to come. Our flying has now taken on the more serene character of gentle air and mild soaring. It is all still very enjoyable as what we don’t have in the spring and summer months in the shape of strong thermals and xc potential, we make up for in the sheer beauty of the changing landscape and the depth of colour, artists revel in. So here’s to welcoming in all the changes that mother natures offers….. We are still flying, but just scraping climb outs now.
