http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Maryland , Gaithersburg en-us Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:55:34 BST Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:55:34 BST Dick was up first and had long since checked the weather and filed his final flight plan by the time Judy saw him at breakfast. The mood was lowkey and intently focused. The weather was no problem. The briefers asked us whether we were familiar with the special procedures for flying in the Washington DC area. Affirmative we each replied. We're based there. We were ready to be home and cal http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-282658.html HAD TO LEAVE EARLYGood luck to the rest of Dragon Flight 2008. Dan Bill Davis and I had to turn back to GAIFDK due to weather for the rest of the week. We were blessed with a very good tail wind home from BPK to FDK wheels down at 1930 local. Thanks to all on the Dragon Flight for the fellowship and experience. We will continue to follow your progress and keep you in our prayers. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-273679.html This is Judy interim Recording Angel making entries on behalf of the Westbound Crew remember I'm joining this bunch once they get to the west coast...So it really really sounds like the gang is launching todayAs of 1035 this morning the Cardinal has left the Warrior 235 aka 624 short for N15624 its tail number is firing up the Cardinal has gone and the 172 aka BA or Bra http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-272782.html Time to spare Go by air... Now you see the true nature of the adventure. If you watched the video of the flight briefing in the previous entry and weren't that sanguine on the prospects your instincts were prescient. As you can see from pilot Janice Templeman's reflections in the attached video from Thursday night she is among those who heartily supports this viewBob Hawkins wroteFor those http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-272441.html We're Go for Friday getting out ahead of a couple of lazy fronts heading into some headwind that will leave highway traffic passing us easily. Pix show more bag packing and Video shows you the lot of us listening to the flight briefer.Wish us luck Gashaw Mengistu Alex Wagenheim and Judy Bradt will join the trip on the Eastbound portion starting around May 14th or so. Donna An will head o http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-272020.html Friends and Family Incoming weather looks like it's stepping up our departure plans Final decision will be made tonight but it looks as though if the group doesn't launch Friday a line of weather is going to linger through the middle of next week... see the photo...So the scramble is on Lawns being mown personal gear packed checklists checked...Stay tuned http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-271878.html The planes are ready. The Skyhawk has just emerged from its annual inspection the Cardinal has a new engine and the Cherokee has been scrubbed. We'll put the finishing touches on things this week load the planes and we'll be ready to launch. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-270202.html Most ideas worthy of merit begin on the back of an envelope or a napkin this one is no different. Behold the initial flight plan http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-268398.html Well folks I have returned...Had a great week in Roatan. Had my own little apartment Ha no electricity half the time but never the less it was rather exciting. Laid around on the beach and did some snokeling which was amazing. I was swimming just a few feet above the coral reef and crazy colorful fish were swimming all around me. I'm home til March 5th and then I fly to Quito Ecuador for 8 wee http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-250396.html Hey TeamI've posted the photos from Guatemala online. There on Flickr.com at httpflickr.comphotos14749776N08Check them out. Looking forward to seeing most of you during the holidaysFeliz Navidad Elyse http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-227443.html Ahh Halloween. It has been a long time since I played dress up and this time I took first prize. Here are the teachers and students at our English House Halloween party '07. Some of the pics are a little blurry but the spirit of the event comes through http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-217170.html Continuing to clock the miles on my worn out bicycle I made the Gaithersburg trek around the lake. It was my full intention to capture the goslings as their parents nurture them in the early spring...accomplished A http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-156093.html This morning we are headed to Washington DC. We spent yesterday at Gettysburg and getting to Frederick where we met with friends Ron and Culleen Tobin. At Gettysburg we took a tour with a personal guide sharing expenses with a young couple from UK and letting the guide drive our car. He was an excellent guide and very descriptive and keen. The Battlefield Tour covers about 20 or 30 miles I thin http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-79891.html The moment many of you have been waiting for has arrived the final blog. Fear not I shall limit sappy reflections and life lessons. Those can be reserved for 'in person' moments that will hopefully come soon. This is just a recap on the last two weeks. From the topGreat Britain I started in Edinburgh and although I may share tendencies with Sick Boy a penchant for BB guns and bleached hair http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Maryland/Gaithersburg/blog-72589.html