Bruce Friesen wrote:
Wonderful post. One wee addition.

A friend of mine swore by a wrinkle to the "offer to take the owner's
picture with the glider using

your digital camera and email him the photo" strategy. His idea was to
get the farmer's youngest _kid_ in the cockpit, take a photo, and
promise to send a copy. Instant enthusiastic friend and ally! Well

That always works here (NL) too. I've heard of people offering a small
bottle of liquor as a bribe. Nothing fancy, not big at all. Bye,

David
NL