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Old May 8th 09, 03:37 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tim Ward[_1_]
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On May 6, 10:29 pm, RRK wrote:
I'm sure I'm not the only X-country sailor who negotiate the lift
deals with the God. You know. You get low, nothing is working, landing
options are limited and there....a little too far away... you see the
very last chance. You have to ask The Almighty for a little help and
have to promise Him something.
Please share you thoughts and ultimate outcomes ?


My old stand-by; "please God, give me a thermal and I'll go to church"
hasn't worked in years!
He now requires kneeling in the cockpit!
JJ

I find threats work better:

"Please, God, give me a thermal, or I'll go to church".

Tim