Forecast was for an occlusion approaching from the west so we got going as swiftly as possible. The wind was following the isobars up over the hill from the south making a landing on the 'stub' runway look promising.
After a delay caused by broken speaker wire at the winch, Don and Jerry managed to get airborne in the K-13, twice. However the windsock was telling its own story and after a quick dose of C&D (common sense and discretion) we decided to get the glider back to the safety of the hangar.
Which wasn't all bad - since it enabled us to enjoy Dave Parker's toasted crumpets in the clubhouse and watch Don's latest CD on Met whilst the rain lashed against the windows.
Martin Cropper
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