"Flying Fifties" Winter 2006-7Last updated May 14, 2008



 

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Jan 10, 2008
Pot Luck Dinner

 

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South Mountain
Expansion


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for photos of March 8, 2007 Pot Luck Dinner


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Mar. 1, 2007
Aprés Ski


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Pot Luck Dinner


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Pot Luck Dinner


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The Balsams.


Nastar

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Loon

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Weather

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for Loon as well as the White Mountain Region today.
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Champions
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On Snow!

Flying Fifties Top Gun Skier - Bobby !!

 

On Water!
Flying Fifties Expert Kayaker "Don C" Taking on the Rapids!


 

 

 

 

 

Snow capped Mount Kinsman on April 30, 2008 !

Karyl

Karyl

"Director" of the
"Flying Fifties"

 
 

Still More Snow !

 
 

After 4-5 inches of rain fell on Monday and Tuesday, April 28th and 29th, the storm ended with a snowfall.  This photo taken the morning of April 30th from Loon's South Mountain shows Mount Kinsman's snowcap under some storm clouds.

 

 

Scroll down to see other photos below !

 

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News & Reminders

 

 
New electronic sign at Kancamagus Quad!

Welcome To The Home Of The
"Flying Fifties" Web Site
The most complete source of events from
Plymouth to Littleton and in between !

www.flyingfifties.com
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New electronic sign at Kancamagus Quad!


 
 Important Note !

This web site will remain active throughout the year to help keep you in touch with all the events from Plymouth to Littleton and in between !


 

Message From Loon's Beth Wilkie Re: Lockers !

We are hoping that you have purchased your new 2008/2009 New England Pass and that you and your family intend to renew your Seasonal Locker Rental.  Our existing locker guests have the opportunity to renew lockers at current prices until April 30th, 2008. 

When you renew your locker by our April 30th deadline, you secure your locker rental for next season, and are able to store your equipment in your current locker during the summer season free of charge.

If you decide not to renew, we ask that the locker is cleared of all contents by April 30th.  Neglecting to remove belongings will result in a $25 reoccurring monthly storage fee beginning May 1st, 2008.   

To renew your seasonal locker rental simply sign and return a 2008/2009 Seasonal Locker Agreement with payment to Loon via fax, US Mail or email (locker renewals are not available by phone):

Fax:     603-745-8214
Mail to:    

 

Loon Mountain Resort
Attn: Seasonal Locker Rentals
60 Loon Mountain Road
Lincoln, NH 03251

 

Flying Fifties Membership Fees For 2008-09 Remain Unchanged  !

Membership fees for the Flying Fifties will remain the same for the 2008-09 season as they were for the 2007-08 season, e.g.:
 
$179 full membership 
 $ 89 charter membership (continuous member since 1990-91) 
 $ 79 social membership (available for non-skiing spouse or significant     other of a full  or charter member). 

Employees will be eligible for a 25% discount to be refunded at the end of the work season.  These prices are in effect until May 31st and will all go up $10 after that date.  Membership enrollment will remain open to current and new members until December 31, 2008.  Click here for more information.


aFri, May 16th . . . North Country Chamber Players in Bridge House !

The famous "Bridge House" on Black Mountain Road, at the Landing, Loon Mountain !

The Flying Fifties are invited to be the guests of the North Country Chamber Players for an afternoon of music, wine, and hors d'ouevres at the Bridge House on Black Mountain Road at the Landing, Loon Mountain.   Music will be provided by members of the Chamber Players.  The date is Friday, May 16th from 3:00 - 5:00PM.   Looking forward to seeing you there.  (This event was postponed from February).


Friday, May 16th . . . "Spaghetti Dinner" !

Join "Guest Chef" Chief Moorhead Friday, May 16th at 6:00PM for a Spaghetti Dinner at the Lincoln Community Center on Pollard Road.  All proceeds will go towards purchasing a new transportation bus.  Click here for more information.


1.5May 17th &18th . . . Scavenger Hunt for Literacy !"

Happy Spring!  At last spring is here, we are excited to start enjoying the other great activities in our region as skiing comes to an end.  At believe in books all the elf outfits have been put away from a great Polar Express season, thank you for your help!  We are now looking forward to spring activities including our "Hunt for Literacy~Scavenger Hunt throughout the White Mountains".  This is a 1 or 2 day adventure on May 17-18.  In this event teams travel around the north woods deciphering clues and exploring our backyard in unique ways.  If anyone is interested in forming a team or volunteering for this event please let me know, Call Heather at 745-9980 or email heather@believeinbooks.org


1.4Wed, May 21, & 28th . . . "Dancing With The Locals" !

Remember "Dancing With The Locals" at the Woodstock Station last year?   Well Scot and Peggy will be hosting some more sessions which started 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 7th.   Don't miss this fun event !  And don't forget Wednesday May   28th !


Saturday, May 24th . . . Lincoln Library Plant Sale !

The Friends of Lincoln Library are looking for . . . PERENNIALS . . . ANNUALS . . .  HERBS . . . SHRUBS . . . HOUSE PLANTS . . . MULCH . . . MANURE . . . PEAT MOSS . . . POTTING SOIL . . . GARDEN DECORATIONS . . . GARDENING TOOLS . . . Please donate them to the FRIENDS OF LINCOLN LIBRARY -  PLANT SALE.  Click here for more information.


Wednesday, June 11th . . . Introduction To Exploring Art !

The Friends of Lincoln Library will present "Introduction To Exploring Art", a Currier Museum of Art Presentation, at 7:00PM, in the Village Shops.  Admission is free but you must register to go.  Click here for more information.


Friday, August 15th . . . Papermill Theatre Annual Golf Tournament !

The second Annual Papermill Theatre golf tournament will be held on Friday, August 15th at the Maplewood Golf Resort in Bethlehem, NH.   For more information click here. 


Local Gas Prices Skyrocket . . . Our Latest Survey !

This latest gas survey, taken 7:00PM, Saturday, May 10, 2008, shows prices holding steady for the last week or so.  At the time of this latest survey the lowest priced station in the area were Wilson's Mobil on Main Street in North Woodstock and the Kanc Irving on Main Street in Lincoln.  Click here for actual pump prices in Lincoln-Woodstock area. 

Interested in how average gas prices have increased over the last month in New Hampshire?  Then check out this chart !  (You can also get NH gas prices for past 72 months and compare them to the price of oil!)


Check Out Sport Thoma's End of Season Special For Flying FIfties !

Sport Thoma is offering their "End of Season Tune and Storage", AKA "Summer Camp" to members of the Flying Fifties at 50% off their regular price.   Click here for more information.


World Famous Turkey Dinners Now At Woodstock Inn !

The Woodstock Inn is now serving their world famous turkey dinners in celebration of "Mud Season".  Don't miss out on this tasty bargain!  Also check your mail for "Penny on the Tracks" coupons !


WMUR TV Channel 9 Features Segment On Flying Fifties !

Debbie S. being interviewed by WMUR TV !

WMUR TV Channel 9 out of Manchester, New Hampshire visited Camp III to do a segment on the Flying Fifties.  The picture at the right shows Debbie S being interviewed outside Camp III as it appeared during the broadcast.  


Flying FIfties Donate $1,005 To Adaptive Snowsports !

The Flying Fifties contributed $l,005.00 to the White Mountain Adaptive Snowsports School at Loon during the 2007-08 ski season!.  Support from benefactors such as the Flying Fifties has a considerable impact on the ability of students and coaches of the school to continue to improve and meet goals for the season.  These funds will help defray daily costs of lessons for many of the students.


Sky King's Ski Tips !

Sky King writes many very interesting skiing articles for the Northcountry News that many of us should read and memorize!  To check his latest thoughts on the dynamics of skiing Click Here.  To view the Northcountry News web site click the following link: http://www.northcountrynewsnh.com/


Present Weather Forecast and Ski Conditions

Weather:  (Click here for weather)

Flying FIfties Snow Maker "Jack D"

Conditions: The ski conditions at Loon during the 2007-08 season proved once again what a great job Loon's snowmakers, groomers and lift operators do!  Even Mother Nature helped out this year with record snowfalls at Loon!  (Right: "Flying Fifties" member and Loon Snowmaker "Jack D" along with all the other Loon Snowmakers and Groomers made sure the snow quality and ski surfaces were the very best throughout the 2006-07 season.  And so far conditions in the 2007-08 season are even better!)


 

Reminder . . . Sign-Up On "Do Not Call" List !

All cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.  YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS!  To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:888-382-1222.  It is the  National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time.  It  blocks your number for five (5) years.  You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked.
You cannot call from a different phone number.

 

Waiting For First Tracks !

 

 

An early morning wait outside the Gondola Barn was rewarded by letting this lucky group of the Flying Fifties make "First Tracks" at 0800Hrs, Friday, March 14th !
(Photo taken by Shelley L.)

Waiting to load the gondola for "First Tracks" !

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Schedule Of Events

 

Events shown in "orange" have been completed . . .
Flying Fifties events yet to be completed shown in "blue" . . .
Other events yet to be completed shown in "black" . . .
Click Here to view this past year's Schedule of Events

 
Date Day Event
Apr 21 Mon Loon Closed For The 2007-8 Ski Season  
Apr 24 Thu "Middle Eastern Voices", 7:00PM, Village Shops (More Info)
May 6 Tue "UFO Incident In Lincoln, NH !" 7:00PM, Village Shops (More Info)
May 7 Wed "Dancing With The Locals", 7:00PM, Woodstock Station (More Info)
May 10 Sat "Hike and Huck", Loon Mountain Board Park  
May 14 Wed "Dancing With The Locals", 7:00PM, Woodstock Inn (More Info)
May 16 Fri "North Country Chamber Players", 3-5:00PM, Bridge House (More Info)
May 16 Fri "Spaghetti Dinner", 6:00PM, Lincoln Community Center (More Info)
May 17 Sat "Scavenger Hunt For Literacy" (More Info)
May 21 Wed "Dancing With The Locals", 7:00PM, Woodstock Station (More Info)
May 24 Sat Friends of Lincoln Library Plant Sale, Soldiers' Field (More Info)
May 28 Wed "Dancing With The Locals", 7:00PM, Woodstock Station (More Info)
Jun 11 Wed Currier Museum of Art Presentation, 7:00pm, Village Shops (More Info)
Jun 21 Sat Loon Mountain Opens For Summer 2008 Season  
Jun 28 Sat Olde New England Day Brewfest, 4-9:00PM, Village Shops  
Jul 5 Sat NH Music Festival, Pops, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul 10 Thu NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul 11 Fri NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul 12 Sat NH Music Festival, Pops, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul 17 Thu NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul 18 Fri NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul 19 Sat NH Music Festival, Pops, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul 24 Thu NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul25 Fri NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul 26 Sat NH Music Festival, Pops, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Jul31 Thu NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Aug 1 Fri NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Aug 2 Sat NH Music Festival, Pops, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Aug 7 Thu NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Aug 8 Fri NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Aug 9 Sat NH Music Festival, Pops, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Aug 14 Thu NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Aug 15 Fri Papermill Theatre Annual Golf Tournament, Maplewood (More Info)
Aug 15 Fri NH Music Festival, Classic, 8:00PM, Silver Center, Plymouth (More Info)
Sep 19 Fri NH Highland Games Begin, Loon Mountain, Fri - Sun  
Oct 11 Sat Oktoberfest Begins, Loon Mountain, Sat - Sun  
 

Jaunt To Sunday River  !

 

 

Some "Fifties" took a short jaunt up to Sunday River for the day to enjoy some different scenery.  Photo at right shows Sue, Frank and Marilyn ready to take on the slopes!

Sue, Frank and Marilyn at Sunday River !

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Upcoming Events (Continued From Above)

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New Hampshire
Music Festival
Summer Season
2008


Classics Series
Thu & Fri, Jul 10 & 11, Opening Night: Beauty and Power  
Thu & Fri, Jul 17 & 18, Celebrate A Legend . . .   
Thu & Fri, Jul 24 & 25, A Romantic Encore!
Thu & Fri, Jul 31 & Aug 1, Fireworks and Majesty
  Thu & Fri, Aug 7 & 8, Divine Voices, Romantic Splendor
  Thu & Fri, Aug 14 & 15, A Grande Finale

Pops Series
Sat, Jul 5, Love Songs and Red Hot Swing
Sat, Jul 12, Pops Stoppers
Sat, Jul 19, Best of the Big Bands
  Sat, Jul 26, Solid Gold
Sat. Aug 2, Valentines to Party Time
Sat, Aug 9, Piano's Greatest Hits

All concerts are held at 8:00PM in the Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH.  For tickets or information for the New Hampshire Music Festival call 603-279-3300 or visit  www.nhmf.org.

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"THE COLONIAL" THEATER

2050 MAIN STREET
BETHLEHEM, NH

Film Times:
Friday - Tuesday 7:30 pm
Wednesday - 5:30 and 8:00 pm

For more info call 603-869-3422 or visit www.bethlehemcolonial.org

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  Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, May 16th at 6:00PM
At the Community Center in Lincoln

The cost is $5.00
all proceeds and/or donations are going
towards purchasing a new transportation bus.

to purchase tickets please call the Lin-Wood Senior Center at 745-4705.

Tickets will be available at the door . . .

Guest Chef Chief Doug Moorhead
will be serving Spaghetti & Meatballs, Lasagna, French Bread, Salad, Drinks
 and Deserts.

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FRIENDS OF LINCOLN LIBRARY


P L A N T   S A L E

 Saturday, May 24   9:00am-3:00pm
Soldiers Field North Woodstock

This event has become the place to be, to pick up your gardening needs for the season.  We will have experienced gardeners on the scene to help you make your choices. 

Donations may be left at the Library by May 23 – THANK YOU!

 For Info:   Lincoln Public Library 745-8159

 SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
JOIN FRIENDS OF LINCOLN LIBRARY

www.friendsoflincolnlibrary.org

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"FRIENDS OF LINCOLN LIBRARY" INVITE YOU TO:
  Introduction to Exploring Art
 Sponsored by:
Currier Museum of Art

TIME: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
WHEN:  Wednesday, June 11, 2008
WHERE: 
Inn Seasons Village Shops (in the large meeting room)

 THIS PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE
 
YOU JUST NEED TO REGISTER. 

 CALL LINCOLN LIBRARY AT 745-8159 OR
 EMAIL:  library@lincolnnh.org

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PapermillTheatre
North Country Center for the Arts
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
 at the Maplewood Golf Resort
Bethlehem, NH

Friday, August 15, 2008
12:00PM Registration - 1:00PM Shot gun start

Following golf, enjoy a BBQ dinner on the patio at Maplewood
Bring your bathing suit and enjoy the pool!
(Private changing rooms & showers available).

 Prizes:
First place Overall  $300 Cash
Prizes awarded for 2nd, 3rd place men, women and mixed.
Excellent prizes for individual contests
Raffles and 50/50 chance on Hole in One
Ditty bags with great stuff for everyone!

Foursome $300

  Individual $75
Dinner Guests $ 35

For questions about playing or sponsoring the tournament
please call Katya at 603-745-6032

 www.papermilltheatre.org

 

"Flying Fifties" Instructors

 
Sky

Sky

Randy Randy
 

Elaine

Elaine

Mat 

Mat
 

Roland

Roland

John John
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Summary Of Flying Fifties Meeting Dates

 


Tentative "Flying Fifties" 2007-2008 Meeting Dates:
 

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Lincoln-Woodstock Area Gasoline Survey

 

This survey ta