Zetec and JW411,
Thanks both for the reflections on soaring conditions in the area. As my only gliding experiences were in England, the thought that winter might offer the better conditions is strange to say the least. Landing out, I'm sure, would have been of serious concern given the final resting place of ones gonads, but, did you not consider a "gooley" chit as an inducement to a more welcoming retrieval
Smudge
