OSH for the uninitiated...

RST Engineering wrote:

No, it is always maintenance. It is PREVENTIVE maintenance if you replace
the parts before they break. {;^P

No, it is a repair when done after the break. :-)

Preventive maintenance is redundant.


Matt

I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

{;-)

Jim





"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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RST Engineering wrote:

No, it is always maintenance. It is PREVENTIVE maintenance if you
replace the parts before they break. {;^P

No, it is a repair when done after the break. :-)

Preventive maintenance is redundant.


Matt

RST Engineering wrote:
I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

{;-)

Ah, preventive maintenance. :-)

Saves a later repair after the battle. ;-)


Matt

Morgans wrote:
"Jay Honeck" wrote

Yes, and the Seaplane Base is an absolute "must see" of any trip to OSH.


Is there a day, and best time (other than the fish fry) that the visit is
best? I went there once, a couple of years ago, and it was about like
watching the grass grow, and the paint dry.
Any time it's REALLY HOT. The seaplane base must be 10 degrees cooler
and is very laid back. I must admit we haven't been there in a few
years, but last year we also worked about 60 hours each.

Margy

Since we're coming from Denver, Alliance is out of the way (fuel issue).
We'll probably stop somewhere in the neighborhood of Grand Island on
our way to Iowa City.

Meet ya there!

("Jack Allison" wrote)
Hy my name is Paul and I'm afraid to get wet. I know how to fire up a
mean BBQ (but not nearly as mean as Jim's) but I'm afraid to get wet. I
want hot and cold (as opposed to one temperature) showers (the only time
I'm not afraid to get wet). I have to drive to Oshkosh and I'm afraid to
get wet. I could camp near a couple of really great looking Pipers where
the ice chest always has a cold one but, you guessed it, I'm afraid to get
wet.


Hey, you're all wet - landof10klakes here - I like water ...just not in the
#%^&* tent!!! BTDT.

I was thinking about checking out camp Scholler, or some other close private
campgrounds, to see what that's like, or just doing the "old" Wal-Mart
parking lot thing. However, if you have space by the Arrow for me to put up
a tent, that would be GREAT!

The 4x8 space in the back of the minivan will be the new Plan: B - which
still isn't a bad option since I do sleep like a rock in the minivan. g

Returning to being afraid of getting wet, I *am* open to the "I'm melting,
I'm melting" exercise routine. Fast results. See those pounds melt away
....like magic. g


Montblack

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Check out Best Musical 2005 g. There is a God...

Montblack wrote:

Hey, you're all wet - landof10klakes here - I like water ...just not in
the #%^&* tent!!! BTDT.
Wuss. Getting stuff wet at OSH, inside the tent or outside, is all part
of the experience...right up there with sleeping in the plane for a few
hours in the middle of the night. BTDT two years ago and you know what?
The front seats of a 172SP are pretty comfy. And, if you're Jay and
Mary, part of the experience is having your tent blow away so you get to
walk to the closest store for an upgrade.

I was thinking about checking out camp Scholler, or some other close
private campgrounds, to see what that's like, or just doing the "old"
Wal-Mart parking lot thing. However, if you have space by the Arrow for
me to put up a tent, that would be GREAT!
Gee, between us and the Honecks, I'm sure there'd be room...that assumes
we actually register with our correct tail numbers so you'd be able to
find us. Paul walks to the nearest registration spot, "Hi, I'm looking
for N2104T and N56993"...quizzical look from the registration guy
follows..."I'm sorry sir but I don't have an entry for either one of
those N-numbers". Hmmm, then again, you're probably bring food, beer,
etc. Hey, speaking of which, you'd better start greasing the skids with
the local guys like Ryan W. to get you in.


The 4x8 space in the back of the minivan will be the new Plan: B - which
still isn't a bad option since I do sleep like a rock in the minivan. g
Plus, the extra sound proofing of the minivan is most likely a
plus...no, not for you my friend, for those who may be nearby.


--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL-IA Student
Arrow N2104T

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

(Remove the obvious from address to reply via e-mail)

("Jack Allison" wrote)
Hey, speaking of which, you'd better start greasing the skids with the
local guys like Ryan W. to get you in.


Was he the guy on the scooter? Got his e-mail address?

I'm 2-0 so far, but.... I was thinking of e-mailing N40 security this year
with a photo of the van, my EAA #, license plate number, intentions, history
of the rec.aviation N40 Party, etc.

I worry though - talking your way in is easy ...if you meet up with someone
reasonable. Asking permission, beforehand in an e-mail, is fraught with all
kinds of peril.

For those wondering, this is for a supply drop - minvan gets parked off the
grounds.

They're pretty strict on who gets in. Some are! Others will ask what time
they should swing by the site for beer and brats? My goal is to find The
Others :-)


Montblack

wow,
"greasing the skids with local guys"...

Makes it feel kind of like Chicago...

As long as they invite me back, I usually have a vehicle pass to get
onto the grounds at the Hilton gate. I never really can be absolutely
sure until I show up, but I've never had a problem. I can certainly
help bring in food supplies and such, or whatever (within reason and
prudence, I'm not for losing my access). Last year I wasn't able to
hang around too long for the food, the after-airshow Runway 9-27
"airshow" keeps all of us pretty busy.
Last year my 172 was in the second row of camping, and I was either in
a green jeep wrangler or on a scooter.

Ryan

John T wrote:
I must admit, this will be my-(calculating...)16th Oshkosh, and I
haven't seen the seaplane base yet. I'll have to make it this year
though, for the Fish fry at least.

This will be my 10th in 11 years. I finally made it to the seaplane base last
year. I won't miss it again.

In response to some recommendations waaaay back up the thread... if you guys
think Friar Tuck's and that chinese buffet are the peak of dining perfection,
you are seriously taste-impaired. Give me LaSure's, breakfast, lunch and dinner. :-)

Hope to make it to the r.a.* party this year for sure.

Dave