Ride to Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club - 23rd July 2023

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Today's ride was a short social ride to the abovementioned
golf club for lunch.
We had some time to kill, so we had coffee at the PITS, and
then a ride to Smitty's lookout. That was very nice.
Then I took us to the Central Coast Aero Club airfield.
There we saw two gliders take off and land. They take off
at a pretty steep 45 degree angle. I inquired as to the cost
of a flight. It's $134 for one flight and $160 for two.
After an informative talk by one of the members, we went
for lunch.
A nice ride and the weather was not too cold.
Cheers,
Suitcase.

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