Lizzy McFly

Good ol’ day trois!  Unfortunately, my body wasn’t too happy with me on this day.  I figured this would happen after two very busy and long days on this marvelous adventure.  I was able to make it out with everyone in the morning for the activities.  However, I felt very run down and sickly – pretty much like I had a fairly bad flu and very fatigued.  Still so happy though because this trip has been amazing!

We had a few things planned for the morning, including a spot landing competition.  We were the first to go, so Cheryl took off and headed around the circuit to land.  Soon after this plane landed, the pressure was on Cheryl to have her main wheels touch down as close to the line as possible.

Cheryl turned final and did a great first touch down, not too far after the line.  Full power applied as we took off again for attempt two.  She did great!  It was obviously a short flight but we still got to have a lookie at more wonderful scenery:

The float plane took off soon after we touched down for her try at spot landing:

After the competition, we had a steak, muscles and potato lunch.  I’m not a fan of muscles, so I passed on them.  As for my appetite when my MS symptoms get to this point, it’s like having the flu – no appetite.  Sucks because I don’t eat out a whole lot and would love to pig out whilst here.  Plus, there are no calories when you’re on a flying trip (because I said so!).  I couldn’t finish the small breakfast I ordered and wasn’t able to fully partake in BBQ.  I did have half of a yummy baked potato and a slice of watermelon.  Yum.  The best part of the BBQ which was hosted by COPA Flight 125, was meeting all the great people.  The conversations I had were so fascinating.  I met up with some people that I would love to keep in touch with.  Also, we met this lovely couple who wanted to see some of the various events going on that day.  The wife said that she would never get in a small plane.  Well, I don’t think she expected what happened next.  One of our members has a sweet Aircoupe and was in need of fuel.  Soooooo…..she asked if this nice lady wanted to at hop in and taxi over to the fuel pumps.  Here is a picture of someone who said she would never get in a small plane:

I spoke with her husband while they fueled the plane and he said their kids would never believe this!  I gave him my card and asked him to send me an email.  I would love to share this picture with them!

Back at the BBQ, almost all of our group was milling around, so we were gathered together for a group shot.  Check out this fine looking group:

We unfortunately don’t get to keep the adorable pooch!  Cheryl and I had enough animals in the plane with us.  If you ever face a situation where you think it will only happen when pigs fly, well I’m here to tell you they do:

As you can see, Donkay has had the the opportunity to make some new friends!

After everything was wrapping up, everyone headed out in some rented cars to either travel into town or hit the beach.  I’m afraid I had to bail out and go back to the hotel to recover for the rest of the day.  Before walking back to our nearby hotel, I snapped a pic of a cute plane being towed by a van….I’ve never seen this before:

Then Cheryl and I took each other’s pic at the same time:

It was a little sad and disappointing to head back to the hotel while watching everyone go out to spend the day doing this and that.  However,  before I even agreed to do this rally, I was pretty sure I would be spending day three feeling lousy.  Totally worth it though!  I’m pretty sure tomorrow is going to be better, as I had a lengthy pep talk with my body today.  I really would like to spend some time seeing at least a few sights around the area.  I also need to fine a place where I can get some things to bring back home as souvenirs for some of the joyous peeps back home.

Today’s symptoms: Well, as per above, feeling really cruddy today.  Lots of nerve pain, bad headache, fatigued and just head to toe blah.  I must admit, people who know me know that I seldom look and act how I feel.  This in itself is draining (as it actually does take some effort).  But at the same time, I feel even worse when I allow my symptoms to show because it makes it much easier to focus on them.  Besides, who wants to be around someone that is constantly moaning and groaning and making everyone around them know every symptom they’re experiencing at the time.  It’s taxing for others to have to deal with such a person.  Mind you (and my mother would likely agree with this), it’s taxing to deal with me regardless as I can be a bit of a wacko!