mike_elliott Posted October 8, 2023 Report Posted October 8, 2023 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, I am sad to report that long time member Phil Baumann passed away on August 28. He started coming to our lunches in June 2004, just 6 months after we started, and came frequently thereafter. He will be missed. We had good weather for our last event and 6 Mooneys brought 10 people to Winter Haven for a good time of visiting and eating. Our next event will be this Saturday, October 14, at Flagler (FIN). Foreflight shows their price of 100LL at $5.62 for self serve at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: October 14, Flagler (FIN). November 11, Lakeland (LAL) December 9, Sebring (SEF) Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth 11605 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL. 352-408-3343 2 Quote
mike_elliott Posted November 6, 2023 Author Report Posted November 6, 2023 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had some low weather initially, but basically good weather for our last event at Flagler. Three Mooneys and one Piper brought 8 people to lunch. The initial low weather delayed three people who arrived as the rest were leaving, so Jim Waymire, Ruth , and I stayed and visited while they ate their lunch. Our next event will be this Saturday, November 11, at Lakeland (KLAL). Foreflight shows their price of self serve 100LL at $4.95 for self serve at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: November 11, Lakeland (LAL). December 9, Sebring (SEF). January, 13, Williston (X60). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth 11605 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL. 352-408-3343 352-408-3343 1 Quote
mike_elliott Posted December 4, 2023 Author Report Posted December 4, 2023 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, In spite of some low IFR weather in the morning we had 6 Mooneys and 1 Bonanza bring 13 people to Lakeland for our last event. We all enjoyed the good company, food, and inexpensive self serve fuel price. Our next event will be this Saturday, December 9 at Sebring (KSEF). Foreflight shows their price of self serve 100LL at $4.72 at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: December 9, Sebring (SEF). January, 13, Williston (X60). February 10, Fort Pierce (FPR). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth 11605 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL. 352-408-3343 Quote
mike_elliott Posted January 7, 2024 Author Report Posted January 7, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had great VFR weather for our last event and 7 Mooneys and 1 Piper brought 16 people to Sebring for a very enjoyable lunch. Our next event will be this Saturday, January 13, at Williston (X60). Foreflight shows their price of self serve 100LL at $4.75 at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: January, 13, Williston (X60). February 10, Fort Pierce (FPR). March 9, Winter Haven (GIF). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT 352-408-3343 Quote
mike_elliott Posted February 4, 2024 Author Report Posted February 4, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, In spite of being an overcast dreary day, we had 5 Mooneys and one Husky bring 9 people to lunch at Williston last month. Our next event will be this Saturday, February 10 at the Tiki Restaurant at Fort Pierce (KFPR). Foreflight shows their price of self serve 100LL at $5.39 at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: February 10, Fort Pierce (FPR). March 9, Winter Haven (GIF). April 13, Flagler, (FIN). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT 352-408-3343 Quote
NewMoon Posted February 6, 2024 Report Posted February 6, 2024 We are hoping for a good turnaround this Sat at Fort Pierce. looks like a beautiful day to fly. Quote
mike_elliott Posted March 3, 2024 Author Report Posted March 3, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had nice weather for our last event at Fort Pierce, warm, windy, and a high overcast. Twelve Mooneys and one Piper brought 22 people together for good conversation and food. We totally filled the space the restaurant gave us, so it was perfect attendance. Our next event will be this Saturday, March 9 at the Flightline Cafe at Winter Haven (KGIF). Foreflight shows their price of self serve 100LL at $4.87 at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: March 9, Winter Haven (GIF). April 13, Flagler, (FIN). May 11, Lakeland, (LAL). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT 352-408-3343 Quote
PDXBravo Posted March 11, 2024 Report Posted March 11, 2024 I'd love to attend the next lunch! Our Bravo is hangared at Gainesville but spend a good amount of time at Cedar Key. Quote
mike_elliott Posted April 7, 2024 Author Report Posted April 7, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had IFR weather early and lots of wind for our last event. Four Mooneys brought 8 people together for good conversation and food at Winter Haven. Our next event will be this Saturday, April 13 at the Landing Strip Restaurant at Flagler (KFIN). This is in the same building Hi Jackers used to be in. Foreflight shows their price of self serve 100LL at $5.24 at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: April 13, Flagler, (FIN). May 11, Lakeland, (LAL). June 8, Sebring, (SEF). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. This year the Mooney Summit will be on September 27 and 28. If you would like to register go to www.mooneysummit.com Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT 352-408-3343 Quote
mike_elliott Posted May 5, 2024 Author Report Posted May 5, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had very nice weather for our last event, lunch at Flagler, 8 Mooneys and 1 Bonanza brought 14 people together for good food and conversation. Our next event will be this Saturday, May 11, at the Tiki restaurant at the Fort Pierce Airport KFPR All events start at 11:30. Future events: May 11, Ft Pierce, (KFPR) June 8, Sebring, (SEF). July 13 Williston, (X60). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. This year the Mooney Summit will be on September 27 and 28. If you would like to register go to www.mooneysummit.com Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT 352-408-3343 Quote
mike_elliott Posted June 2, 2024 Author Report Posted June 2, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, In spite of some IFR weather in the morning, we had 9 Mooneys and 2 Pipers bring 16 people to Fort Pierce at our last event. The food and company were great. While we were there, Home Land Security showed up with a highly modified King Air which they showed us. The offered to answer our questions, but when the dust settled many were classified and got a “no comment” answer. I did find out however that they can read the name and hailing port on the transom of a sailboat at an altitude of more than 1,000 feet. Guess you shouldn’t relieve yourself over the stern (not a good idea for safety reasons anyway) or play around with your favorite squeeze in the cockpit. Pictures of their airplane below (I hope). Our next event will be this Saturday, June 8, at the Sebring Airport (SEF). All events start at 11:30. Future events: June 8, Sebring, (SEF). July 13 Williston, (X60). August 10 Fort Pierce, (FPR). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. This year the Mooney Summit will be on September 27 and 28. If you would like to register go to www.mooneysummit.com Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT 352-408-3343 http://mobile-webview.gmail.com/-1697368680/blockedhttp://mobile-webview.gmail.com/-1697368680/blockedhttp://mobile-webview.gmail.com/-1697368680/blocked Quote
mike_elliott Posted July 9, 2024 Author Report Posted July 9, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had great weather for our last event, lunch at Sebring. Six Mooneys brought 10 people, and we all enjoyed visiting and eating. Our next event will be this Saturday, July 13, at the Pyper Kub Cafe at Williston (X60). All events start at 11:30. Future events: July 13 Williston, (X60). August 10 Fort Pierce, (FPR). September 14 Winter Haven, (GIF). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. This year the Mooney Summit will be on September 27 and 28. If you would like to register go to www.mooneysummit.com Ruth and I have sold our house on Lake Harris and moved to an over 55 community. Our new address is 1023 Nantucket Sound, Mt. Dora, 32757. Our phone numbers and email are unchanged. The new owners of our house did not want the trains, so they went to a friend who is building a garden RR in North Carolina. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT 352-408-3343 1 Quote
mike_elliott Posted August 6, 2024 Author Report Posted August 6, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had good VFR weather for our last event, lunch at Williston. Six Mooneys brought 8 people, and we all enjoyed visiting and eating. Our next event will be this Saturday, August 10, at the Tiki at Fort Pierce (FPR). All events start at 11:30. Future events: August 10 Fort Pierce, (FPR). September 14 Winter Haven, (GIF). October 12, Flagler (FIN). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. This year the Mooney Summit will be on September 27 and 28. If you would like to register go to www.mooneysummit.com Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT 352-408-3343 1 Quote
mike_elliott Posted September 10, 2024 Author Report Posted September 10, 2024 Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had great VFR weather for our last event, lunch at Fort Pierce. Five Mooneys and one Piper brought 11 people, and we all enjoyed visiting and good food. Our next event will be this Saturday, September 14, at the Winter Haven (GIF). All events start at 11:30. Future events: September 14 Winter Haven, (GIF). October 12, Flagler (FIN). November 9, Sebring (SEF). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. This year the Mooney Summit will be on September 27 and 28. If you would like to register go to www.mooneysummit.com Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth N46DT Quote
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