Crowded Pattern

Was flying pattern work after a long layoff yesterday. Very crowded, with
five or six planes in or entering the pattern at Longmont (2V2), which has
one runway 29-11. I always try and keep a mental picture of every plane
approaching or in the pattern. Since I know the airport well, I can usually
place planes pretty well by their calls.

I announced and made the crosswind to downwind turn (left traffic for 11).
Two seconds later a Cherokee makes the same announcement. Immediate
sphincter tightening.

"Cherokee at Longmont, 6RP just turned crosswind to downwind, is abeam
numbers 29 at 6050, say position"

"Looking for you"

Well, that helps a lot. I have no idea where this guy is. I'm in a high
wing, he's in a low wing. I quickly checked below me, and 9 back to 6 (as
well as I can see 6 in a Skylane).

"6RP is descending and turning left toward midfield"

The Cherokee thanked me.

Before I've even reached the runway the Cherokee announces a turn to base.
There is no way this guy was anywhere near the turn from crosswind to
downwind at the same time I was, in fact, he was probably already past
midfield on the downwind. All he had to do was respond with "Cherokee is
midfield downwind" when I asked him to "say position".

No big deal, but it sure would be nice if people had a better feel for and
ability to communicate situational awareness in the pattern.

Michael