Northern Knights brave the cold and wind to fly in the 2001 frozen thumb fly

Northern Knights brave the cold and wind to fly in the 2001 frozen thumb fly.
Jan 1, 2001………..12 degrees F, wind 5mph from the north w/minimal wind gusts (Wind chill of about -18 degrees). Not particularly the best day for flying? Well the Northern Knights had approx. a 20% turnout of flyers and others who just came to watch. Even a round of combat was flown with Cartman getting the first cut of the year against Mr. Clean. As usual Jim Stocker furnished Chili for all to partake. Jim Franklin was there with his bulb of magic juice that would start even the crankiest of motors. A big thank you to both Jim’s for their services rendered!! The Following is a list of all who fought the elements and won to fly a round on New Years Day 2001. (In no particular order)
Gary Himes	JR Stocker II	Phil Farmer
Dave Brzuchalski	Ron Carroll	Charlie Schroeder
Rick Ellis	Jack Bonanno	William Crane
Jim Franklin	Jim Justus	Douglas Howling
Steve Camp	Walt Hulen	Danny Williamson
Dwayne Thomas	Rick McQuerrey	Cecil Hylton
Brad Farmer	Pete Whitteck	Gregg Hitzeman
Bill Creswell	Jerry Brown