Back in 1986, my wife wanted to get married the first weekend of August.
I told her I would be out of town and that the second weekend would be fine.
Another friend's fiance wanted the same weekend.
His response, "Okay, but my dad and I won't be there."

Bob Chilcoat wrote:
Yeah, I was planning to take my brother to Oshkosh last year, a dream we've
both had for many years. My youngest son decides to get married that
weekend! I tried, but the family wouldn't let me get out of it :-) We're
hoping for this year.

Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways)
May 21st and 22nd. Damn! The same weekend as Pinckneyville.
You know where I'll be.

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
I know. And it gets worse: My nephew is getting married that weekend --
in Seattle.
He's already moved the date once for me -- I doubt he'll do it again!
So, I miss the airshow in my own backyard -- AND Pinckneyville...