Anyone know much about the winds, is there any. Is it sw....

any forecasts????

c'mon throw me a bone!

I read reports of rain forecasted 20% and 40% on another for WED.:barf:

oooo.....that could be the wind, hopefully no rain....will I see you there dave?

http://www.atmos.washington.edu/~ovens/loops/wxloop.cgi?mm5d...


look as the system dies off over cali!!!!!!

that should brind loads of wind!

70 lets go.....

Yup! I'll be on the lake bed around 2-3ish tomorrow, I take it bossco and Heather will have there hands full with snow kiting this year

yup, they're in alaska right now. Bosco. might be out later in week...

bummer. wondered if I coulp post a weather animation

Dude the wind is blowin, get on that plane............................................................

I am about too. now i'm going to have bloody mary's so I can calm down, is it big, 30+ sw?
c'mon. call me.....is today the day to break luS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s record. i'm so down........ahhhahaahhahahahah

The wind was blowing way hard Sunday...TEEHEE thats right I snuck out to The Playa and so glad I did I got to see Fran, Jason, and Crash....and a few others from the Buggy Family....now not sure if it just made me more crazy to get out there or calmed the savage beast that is bursting from within me to get out to the Playa!! Ok Breathing now lol.....but again please everyone be safe on your way in....and now im just got to count the Hours, Mins, Secs till I get to Buggy Town..


Flyin High
Shannon:singing:

Not much info coming out of buggy town on the forum. I talked to Brad and Susan yesterday and they were driving to Ivanpah. Said there was no wind @ Superior the day before, so they strung a rope from a pickup and went on a 10 mile journey pulling about 20 buggies through different types of terrain. Brad said it was a great event and there were these young Australians representing FlexFoil that made the ride interesting as they kept changing places on the rope and doing tricks. Sounds like a blast. They had to stop for a few flat tires and the rope broke once.
OK, Miss Shannon, since you've been to the gala, we need some info. Any racing going on? I take it from your post you didn't stay around for the evening shot car races (If I seem obsessed by the shot car races, I see them as a great way to meet people in camp, whether I'm using water, tequila, Crown Royal, Kool Aid, Crown Royal, juice boxes, Crown Royal, Sterno, or Crown Royal for fuel. Don't worry, I won't blow an engine:barf: ). How many folks were on the Playa? I'll ask all loud redheads if they are Shannon when I get there. I resemble Big Elvis although I don't look like him and can't sing like him. I need a little more wind than most folks to get going.
I am counting down. 41 hours 4 minutes and 22 seconds and I will be there.


Mark

Mood: How can I work?

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Originally posted by elvislives Not much info coming out of buggy town on the forum. I talked to Brad and Susan yesterday and they were driving to Ivanpah. Said there was no wind @ Superior the day before, so they strung a rope from a pickup and went on a 10 mile journey pulling about 20 buggies through different types of terrain. Brad said it was a great event and there were these young Australians representing FlexFoil that made the ride interesting as they kept changing places on the rope and doing tricks. Sounds like a blast. They had to stop for a few flat tires and the rope broke once. OK, Miss Shannon, since you've been to the gala, we need some info. Any racing going on? I take it from your post you didn't stay around for the evening shot car races (If I seem obsessed by the shot car races, I see them as a great way to meet people in camp, whether I'm using water, tequila, Crown Royal, Kool Aid, Crown Royal, juice boxes, Crown Royal, Sterno, or Crown Royal for fuel. Don't worry, I won't blow an engine:barf: !). How many folks were on the Playa? I'll ask all loud redheads if they are Shannon when I get there. I resemble Big Elvis although I don't look like him and can't sing like him. I need a little more wind than most folks to get going. I am counting down. 41 hours 4 minutes and 22 seconds and I will be there. Mark Mood: How can I work?

Well Mr. Mark TeeHee There where no Shot Car Races going on that night they probaly started last night probaly not sure if Corey aka The Mayor made it out there yet...(He is the one with the Race Track) and yes racing was going on but it was Blowcarts which where cool to watch.....but gotta say nothing in the world is like watching anywhere from 50-100 kites launch all at once across the Playa....ok getting goosebumps how bout you?? But will see all of you bright and early tomorrow morning

Flyin High
Shannon :singing::singing:

Winds ramped up to 15-20, then sustained gusts of 25 mph yesterday afternoon. It's been keeping us on our toes with 90 degree shifts being common. Jim from Canada hit 58 mph in his homebuilt bug using Ziggy's Phantom.
I was having fun playing with my little sting 1.7 and topped 28 mph in my little PL bug. Pretty funny, buzzing around like an angry bee, but safe in the gusts.

Right now it is 7am local. The current wind indicator, the big American flag in front of Buffalo Bills' and right outside my window is flapping nicely, indicating a healthy breeze from the south.

I got two days in, teus and wed the winds were kicking. I went very fast....try to keep it real quiet, but I did run with my 4m yakuza on 20m lines on wed......wow! and whoa

sorry no pics of gps, I didn't even use one half the time...I didn't neet to....it was quite obvious...my hands are still shaking....so popeye...I probably could of turned in a new personal best....we will never know....I will let you know....I had to let go during the fastest I've ever been..

hope the rain stayed away for you all!

fantastic meeting many new faces....can't wait for next year....

all the free harnesses are down there, see fast -freddie and Brian, he's a local, I gave him two, between the two of them there extra harnesses for those without...

I save the best for Last....I never saw sthrasher there....but I did keep the best one for him....get me in touch with kent please!

Oh,,,,and I tried to take tandems, everyone chickened out...wtf...

in two short days I snagged about 10hrs of riding, from 0- holly sh$# in seconds....amazing winds....


Thanks NABX....Jon Ellis 'fastest buggy in the world'...Jim Vaughn "best burgers in buggy town'....Morrie and Kelci '....Corey....Dean...Claxton.....Blake....Swavek...Dave S. DAve D. Crazy Dave and Will....Nice meeting you Cat, 'nice banner', Marty and Will with flexi "nice blur'! So many more people to thank, makes me wanna fly back down there everyday after work....sorry Brad Rexx...didn't have need for my sweet number placards, but a pleasure to finally shake your hand!

take care all!

whats it doing now?

I agree with Eli! Someone could at least throw, those of us not in attendance, a bone, huh?

Wind conditions, weather, OBEs, significant happenings, etc...

Daily updates would be nice. More Pics would be great!

Bison

P.S. I know you all are having fun but have mercy on the poor souls that aren't there!

Hey Eli, thanks for the harness, it worked out great, thrasher showed up I gave him both to try the one you let me use was too small, I dont know if he had success with the other one, I really thank you for sharing your harness, and like you said don't hawg the gear and if anyone has extra share it with the family. it was nice meeting you eli hope to see you soon.

Fred aka Fast Freddy.

anything for the fam.....I have one more, it's one of my fave's


FAST FREDDY YOU'RE THE MAN....it's sad to leave such awesome people....Don't forget to put us on your calender for next september....the crew is heading to ALVORD dry lake for the annual memorial day raid....

Nice meeting you Freddy!

Eli - it was good to meet you too - see ya next year! Cat