Day 10. No task 6 today

The day started nice, just like every morning when Anna prepares breakfast and hot coffee. Today we felt a breeze in town early, and Anna gave the impression that we'd be back early today.  How did she know?

French toast with home made huckleberry jam on top really hit the spot. I was sluggish after yesterday's long flight but the coffee brought me back to life. 

I went up the chair hopeful and happy.  I found myself joking around with a banana so my youngest kids would get a laugh when they read this with my wonderful wife at home. Miss you guys!!!

While I was on the phone with my sack lunch fruit I saw a family favorite, "Mr. Hand" eating a cloud. Boy the clouds were moving way too fast and in the wrong direction.  😟

Each day I see one (or both) of Micky Von Watcher's kids and it reminds me of my own.  Paola was smiling and munching something on the way up the trail from the lift station this morning. Cute. 

Rob has been hauling more weight each day up the hill than any of us. His help and service has been a huge benefit for the TEAM.  Rob bought the tent and inflatable chairs out of his own pocket. This, in addition to volunteering his time, is not the first time his generosity has touched TEAM USA I'm told. He spoils us.  A true Bro. Thanks Bobbie!!! 

The wind socks on launch never really gave us a window of time that we could all fly safely from the hill. It was a beautiful day out in the valley and above the terrain to the South. We just couldn't get to there, from here. Torture. 

Alas, we would wait until after 3pm and thankfully the meet director was willing (brave?) enough to launch when no wind dummies came forward after several requests. His lumpy, herky jerky glide out got everyone's attention. When the announcement came over the radio by the safety director to cancel the day, cheers could be heard (in our camp at least) and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Whew!

Rob, Nick, Matty Senior and the Badger enjoy a bratwurst and a beer with fries too. Josh, Arnie and Brett from Canada were there too. Everyone relaxed at the base of the lift and sat in the shade for a while before heading back to the house. 

Rob hustled up the van and we were back the the tranquil oasis we call our home in just minutes. 

Did I mention we have a fountain / water feature in yard?  Very soothing when the local dogs aren't in the middle of a bark-a-thon. Earplugs at night make it seem very quiet for sleeping. It only takes one night without them to remember how great an idea it was to wear them. Problem solved!

The weather forecast is for increasing wind. But I've learned to be ready every day, all day long, just in case. Exhausting, but we didn't come here to take it easy.  Bring it on!  Go Team USA!

Cheers from Sopot, Bulgaria,

Marty