P01 KPAY KCHD 88AZ P01
We have trouble knowing when the weekend is. Most day's seem like Saturday. Last week we planned to fly to Payson (KPAN) and camp Wed night, meet Sierra for lunch in Chandler Thursday, then fly to Grapevine (88AZ) to camp. We made plans to meet Rosie in Yuma for Friday BBQ lunch "on his way" to Lake Havasu.
After exploring Payson and Grapevine Valentines weekend we wanted to do some airplane camping. Part of trip prep included getting a Mr. Heater "Little Buddy" to help stay warm in our tent. It was a GOOD purchase. We had a nice flight from Ajo to Payson. Lunch at the Crosswinds Restaurant on the field then we set up camp at the airport campground. GREAT campground with picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, fire rings, grills, fire wood, fire starter, lighter, plus bathroom with shower and hot water.
After a nice evening at Payson, we flew to Chandler and had lunch with Sierra, who was kind enough to bring some supplies we "forgot". Like marshmallows, wine, cheese and crackers. Short flight back over the mountains to the Grapevine airport. Beautiful and peaceful quiet at Grapevine. We elected to park on the pavement at the north end of the runway and not risk getting stuck in the sometime soft ground. We carried firewood from the storage area at the middle of the runway. The clouds Thursday evening provided a canvas for an interesting sunset.
Friday morning we woke to find the right main tire flat. You may have seen my plea for help in the Temp section. Rosie to the rescue - he brought us lunch, tools and a tube "on his way to Lake Havasu" instead of us meeting him in Yuma. THANKS to Rosie.
A small bicycle pump to add to the plane tool kit arrived Tuesday. Two new main tires and three new main gear tubes arrived yesterday and have been installed, main gear tube added to the plane tool kit.*
Regards,