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Starry night ride in Nevada

FROM: Jill Andrews
June 14th, 2017 PDT

Just got home from the reride. It was a fantastic starry night, cool but not cold. I rode two segments, The first from Shoe Tree to Middlegate station. The second from Sand Springs summit to almost Sand Mountain. The first stretch was a short piece on the highway, but followed by two miles of soft field on a quad type track. We were able to hit a nice lope and got it done in 15 minutes or so. The second leg was along the highway crest, but we found some, Continue Reading

FROM: KD7NHC
SENT: June 14th, 2017 | 5:31am PDT
STATUS: (PEX location) The mail crossed Schurz HW 95 at Topgun raceway at 3:15 AM PST. The pony is
15 minutes ahead of schedule

FROM: David Kittle, Second Vice President
SENT: June 14th, 2017 | 12:16am PDT
STATUS: On June 13th at 11:32 pm PDT the Pony and the mail arrived at Sand Springs Station in Nevada. The Pony is running 28 minutes ahead of schedule.

FROM: DebiLynn Smith
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 8:00pm PDT
STATUS: Cold Springs Station exchange has just taken place at 19:40 hours. The pony and the mail are about 40 minutes behind schedule. As we get ready to go into evening, please be careful out there riders. Another BIG thank you to the support teams of Ham Radio Operators, Drivers, Ride Captains and those of us back at home sending good wishes for a successful, safe ride!

FROM: DebiLynn Smith
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 6:20pm PDT
STATUS: Last update! At 17:55 hours pony at bottom of Edwards Creek Canyon, and running about 40 minutes behind schedule. Be safe out there! GO PONY!

FROM: Ka7uis
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 5:39pm PDT
STATUS:
SUBJ:PEX pony location
MSG:Time:14:30
Pony @ Section 5
Location: 13.2 miles W section 5 @ smith creek ranch
Pony about 40 min late

FROM: David Kittle
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 2:56pm PDT
STATUS: On June 13th at 2:45pm PDT, the Pony and mail were at Railroad Pass, about 45 minutes behind schedule.

A snowy start in Cold Springs, Nevada!

FROM: Sue Cauhape, SIERA HAM operators
June 13th, 2017 PDT

FROM: ka7ajq
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 1:59pm PDT
STATUS: As of 13:02 PST the Pony is in section 4, hwy 50 & 722, 39.5 miles west of Grubb's Well. Pony running about 1 hr, 45 min late.

FROM: K7VOC
SENT: June 13th, 2017 | 12:05pm PDT
STATUS: (Pony Status 11:26) Rye Patch Wash exchange was at 11:26
2:26 behind