[NSRCA-dist8] Contest Practice, Boise, ID

[astropuppy]

Jim,
Glad your coming. Yes, the Best Western Northwest Lodge is the closet hotel
to the field. There is a Jack in the box and perkins restarant in front of
the hotel. You'll be less than 15 mins to the field.

Mike

On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 12:22 PM, J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:

>  I just got back in town and made reservation at the Best Western
> Northwest Lodge, 6989 South Federal Way.
>
> It looked like it would be easy to get to from the field. It looks like it
> is on the intersection of 21 & I-84 south of the airport.
>
> Jim Hiller
>
> Spokane WA
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
> nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]*On Behalf Of *astropuppy
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 18, 2010 9:04 PM
> *To:* AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-dist8] Contest Practice, Boise, ID
>
>
>
> No power, water, grass, trash cans etc at the field. And our outhouse is
> rather primitive. The field is basically a 700' strip of pavement in the
> middle of the desert. Think lots of dirt. However our pit area does have
> work tables and is partially shaded. We have a shaded visitors area with
> picnic tables as well. Flying station face north. Count on wind from the
> west, fliers left.
>
> Airport way runs parallel to I-84 on the south side between exits Vista and
> Broadway. I urge you to look at google maps and learn how to come to and foe
> via the Broadway exit. It will save you a lot of time and nerves. There are
> two Best westerners on airport way across the street from one another. Both
> are nice and there are a couple Denny's type restaurants within walking
> distance.
>
> Looking forward to meeting yawl!
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 9:43 PM, Gordon Anderson <gaa at owt.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks! We hope to get there pretty early, we are going to hit the road
> Thursday night and get as far as we can so we can have lots of practice
> time. I will need it!
> Thanks for the heads up on the road status, we made our reservations at the
> best western on airport way so we are all set, rates were pretty good.
> Is there power at the field or should I bring my generator to charge my
> batteries?
>
> Looking forward to flying with you guys!
>
> --Gordon
>
>
> On Apr 18, 2010, at 8:35 PM, astropuppy wrote:
>
> > Yep Gordon,
> > The field will be open all day Friday for practice. I will be leaving
> work at noon to meet, greet and fly. If someone arrives earlier than noon a
> quick call to my cell phone will get you the gate combo.
> >
> > As a warning, The freeway though Boise is a mess especially the area
> around the airport. Specifically the Orchard and Vista interchanges are
> being rebuilt. From I-84: Unless you are staying downtown or near the mall;
> Do Not go to city center,  follow signs to Mountain Home.
> >
> > Anybody camping at or going to the field will want to drive though Boise
> eastbound on I84 and get off at the first exit past the rest area "Blacks
> Creek". Turn right at the stop sign and meander though the desert until you
> see a couple houses on the right. Turn left shortly after the blue (highway)
> sign that say "BARKS" onto our dirt drive way. Ya'll be able to see our sun
> shelter well before you turn.
>
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