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Old 07-13-2013, 05:39 PM
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My wife wanted me out of the house for a few hours today so she could study for the PMP exam in peace. "Ill do anything to help" I said.

About 45 minutes later I was cruising over the tomato fields near Lodi.



South Tahoe airport looked busy so I decided to land and check it out.



I grabbed a quick ice tea and burger at the airport restaurant before heading over to Alpine County airport.





Alpine Co airport was exactly as I pictured it...desolate. The winds were calm so I figured I would check it out anyway.



I pulled off the runway and got out so I could listen to the sound of nothing; its hard to find pure silence in the bay area.



I wanted to swing by Kirkwood on my way out of the Sierras, but I settled for this big mountain instead. Pictures really dont capture the scale.



20 minutes later I decided to drop in low and slow over the delta.



Not a bad way to spend Saturday morning.
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Old 07-13-2013, 06:25 PM
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Nice job, getting out of the house and keeping busy.
Great photos!!

Just curious,
Where are you based?
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Old 07-13-2013, 06:39 PM
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OK, next time we have to coordinate Rob! Dayton and I flew up to Quincy for breakfast and then cruised back over the lake on the way back. We could have met up!

I'll catch up with you, but I have to go to SOCAL for the week, then back east for Oshkosh prep and the show - will be back out in early August, and we'll set a rendezvous.

Glad to see that you're not wasting time enjoying the airplane and the area.

Paul
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Old 07-15-2013, 08:30 AM
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Shoot me a text the next time your in the area. I'm always looking for a reason to fly!
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Old 07-15-2013, 08:36 AM
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I like Alpine Co airport, quiet and beautiful place and close too.

They have a nice fly in campground (unimproved) there that you might enjoy.
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Old 07-15-2013, 08:42 AM
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I took a quick look at Alpine on my way to BB yesterday - I think it could become a new regular camping destination for us. Good Rendezvous point for local RV'ers with camping gear?

Dare I say... a future Petit Jean West?!
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Old 07-15-2013, 08:45 AM
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Paul, that sounds like an idea that needs some nurturing for sure.
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I pulled off the runway and got out so I could listen to the sound of nothing; its hard to find pure silence in the bay area.




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Great quote Rob! The same applies to NY area. Our magic carpets can bring us to a place of natural silence.
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Paul,
Shoot me a text the next time your in the area. I'm always looking for a reason to fly!
Wilco!
Funny, I use CCR as a "Starbuck's run" destination. Park at the hotel and cross Concord Ave.

Also,,
Earned my PPL at CCR, way back in the era of "General Air Services" & Andy T.
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