On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 22:46:51 +0100, Ian Strachan
wrote:

Is not
soaring without regular land-outs, the very essence of our sport?

Ian, what is the "essence" of any sport will vary for every person
that participates. There is no "One" thing that will apply to
everyone equally. For someone in a higher buck glider, it may be a
sign of total failure, for someone in a 1-26 it may be only the price
he pays for having too much fun and not watching close enough.

OT: Happiness is victory over Aurora health care,

and I AM HAPPY!