Bob: I am sure that you have your itenerary all planed, but
there is an alternative, you could stop at Hibbing where you have a choice of
four runways 6758' 31-13 or 3075' 4-22 and no hill. also the fuel is cheaper
then Grand Rapids. And there is a loaner van and car if anyone needs to go
to town. It's a big friendly airport.
There is a bar across the road (a short walk) that serves soup, sandwiches,
and hamburgers.
On 6/16/2007 6:09 AM,
beep@sympatico.ca wrote to rebel-ramble:
->
-> Thanks Keith !
->
-> These things happen, so Ramblers have to "be prepared" ! Too bad
-> they couldn't stay open one more week ....
->
-> It might be good to go to town for lunch, but not urgent, as most
-> of us will have a good supply of meal replacement bars & protein bars -
-> or other foods, and water. Guess we were offered a taxi last time,
-> but were happy at the FBO lounge....
->
-> If your group does have the time & inclination, we sure would
-> be happy to join you for lunch in town .... Doesn't have to be
-> any place fancy - burgers or pizza is fine !
->
-> Like most of the stops on the Ramble, Grand Rapids isn't
-> absolutely essential - for most, the whole leg to TVF <COULD> be
-> flown in one shot. The object of Rambling is to see interesting places
-> and meet interesting people, AND - it's a good time/distance for a
-> break, and some will need fuel. More frequent breaks contribute
-> to safety, especially early in the Ramble, and we always have fun !
->
-> The Ramble phone number is: (905) 457-5238. We will TRY to
-> update the message daily to keep everyone posted on our progress.
-> Not sure of numbers yet, but you'd likely be safe if you figured on
-> about 10 - 20 aircraft ... give or take ... There are 43 people on
-> the list right now, but some will not be able to come, and
-> some others will show up, even though they are not on the list ! :-)
-> Everyone is welcome to join in, even for a day or 2 - hope you can
-> fly along, even if it's just to Thief River Falls ....
->
-> --
-> ......bobp
->
http://www.prosumers.ca
->
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
->
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
->
-> -------------------------------orig.-------------------------
-> On Saturday 16 June 2007 01:29,
kpierson@dcsol.com wrote:
-> > Bob: I have recently been informed that the Grand Rapids Minn. airport
-> > cafe is closing its doors at the end of June.
-> > Perhaps if I know the size of the group that will be flying in I could make
-> > other arrangememts. Also in a former E-MAIL you mentioned a Ramble
-> > phone to check on your progress, what is the phone number.
-> > Thank you Keith Pierson
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> > On 4/6/2007 6:47 AM,
beep@sympatico.ca wrote to rebel-ramble:
-> >
-> > ->
-> > -> Thanks Keith !
-> > ->
-> > -> We always appreciate the warm welcomes we get wherever
-> > -> we go ! I think the cafe was closed the last time we stopped -
-> > -> but the FBO was helpful, and we all shared snacks from our
-> > -> supply of protein bars, etc., in his lounge, after refuelling.
-> > -> We always have food & water with us - just in case ! ;-)
-> > ->
-> > -> Ramblers have to take our chances - we can never say
-> > -> for sure when we're coming -- might get to Grand Rapids
-> > -> on the 5th ... or not be able to stop at all (very unlikely !!) :-)
-> > -> It's a nice, very well equipped airport, and about the right
-> > -> distance out from Ashland, WI, that we're ready for a
-> > -> break ! Landing uphill is fun - and there's a special lake
-> > -> for seaplane pilots (brave ones ! :-) ) It has a 'keyhole'
-> > -> slot for a bit of extra length ! :-)
-> > ->
-> > -> You can usually check the Ramble phone to see where
-> > -> we are, and where we plan to be over the next couple
-> > -> of days ..... :-) There usually isn't a problem handling
-> > -> our small group, but it might help if they were warned
-> > -> ahead of time .... Thanks !
-> > ->
-> > -> Looking forward to meeting you at Grand Rapids !
-> > ->
-> > -> --
-> > -> ......bobp
-> > ->
http://www.prosumers.ca
-> > ->
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
-> > ->
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
-> > ->
-> > -> -------------------------------orig.-------------------------
-> > -> On Friday 06 April 2007 06:45,
kpierson@dcsol.com wrote:
-> > -> > As a member of the Grand Rapids Minn. EAA chapter 412 I informed
-> > -> > the members, at tonights meeting of the impending arrival of the
-> > -> > "Ramble" group to the Grand Rapids Airport on July, 6.
-> > -> > A few of the members, myself included, will be there to lend our
-> > services -> > in anyway we can.
-> > -> > Also, has the airport cafe been notified of your plan? If not perhaps
-> > -> > I can be of service, please do not hesitate to ask.
-> > -> > Sincerely. Keith Pierson
-> > ->
->
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