OSH for the uninitiated...

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

Glad to see you're following the important things Ryan. Pull the right
strings and I'm sure Paul will reward you with your pick of anything
from the well stocked cooler :-)

See you soon our scooter riding friend!

I've already checked with the EAA people and there's no problem getting
a parking pass for the grounds. I'll be flying in and have the rent car
already reserved (did that last January!)

Boy, you must have a permanent pass to Pope Paul. This is my 33rd year,
forurms, fixit shed, media passes, and it is STILL like pulling teeth to get
my vehice onto the field to haul my crap for EAA purposes from one point to
another.

What's your secret?

Jim



"Blanche" wrote in message
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I've already checked with the EAA people and there's no problem getting
a parking pass for the grounds. I'll be flying in and have the rent car
already reserved (did that last January!)

("RST Engineering" wrote)
Boy, you must have a permanent pass to Pope Paul. This is my 33rd year,
forurms, fixit shed, media passes, and it is STILL like pulling teeth to
get my vehice onto the field to haul my crap for EAA purposes from one
point to another.

What's your secret?


1. "Discover Aviation Days" Volunteer shirts from (ANE)
2. A healthy appreciation for The Rockford Files :-)

http://makeashorterlink.com/?C68325B3B
(2003) That's my Honda in the pic g

http://makeashorterlink.com/?K1B332B3B
(2004) Minivan is on other side of the plane.

But you're right - in my experience, they do run a tight (security) ship up
in the N40.


Montblack