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In article , Jim Weir
wrote: The closest slight slope to Oshkosh is in Iowa. Something to do with glaciers awhile back, wasn't it? |
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"Jeffrey Voight" wrote Wool keeps you warm even when wet (must be somebody else's definition of warm 'cuz it sure doesn't work for me [but a nice .5mm semi-dry suit might do a decent job]). Jeff... WARM is definitely NOT a problem at Air Venture. -- Jim in NC |
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Jeffrey Voight wrote: I had the impression that the place is giant and not well-populated. Right now, you're correct. During "Airventure", it's about as sparsely populated as Harlem. Do they let ya'll set up tents willynilly inside the field? No. You camp beside your plane. The spacing is about the same as T-hangars with no walls. I kinda thought they'd put you out in a field somewhere meant for camping. Nope. George Patterson Great discoveries are not announced with "Eureka!". What's usually said is "Hummmmm... That's interesting...." |
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The closest slight slope to Oshkosh is in Iowa.
Something to do with glaciers awhile back, wasn't it? Actually, the Kettle Moraine area of Wisconsin -- the area most heavily glaciated -- is extremely hilly, bordering on mountainous in some areas. Something to with glaciers bulldozing huge piles of rubble into gigantic piles. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Well, then, a revision: Bring yer clotheline 'cuz yer gettin' wet.
Actually, a good tent, properly staked, won't leak or blow down under normal conditions. The wind that wiped out our tent at OSH '03 was a real freak thing, something I've never seen before in 30+ years of tent camping. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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WARM is definitely NOT a problem at Air Venture.
Two years ago we were cold at OSH on a couple of nights. We had to actually go BUY jackets and sweaters, cuz we didn't pack any. Only time this has happened in 21 years of attending Oshkosh, though... -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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"Morgans" wrote in message ... \ WARM is definitely NOT a problem at Air Venture. I've had 100+ weather at Airventure and weather where I need to wear a coat. The only predictable thing is the mosquitoes. |
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In article _cMHb.688438$Fm2.595114@attbi_s04, Jay Honeck
wrote: Actually, a good tent, properly staked, won't leak or blow down under normal conditions. The wind that wiped out our tent at OSH '03 was a real freak thing, something I've never seen before in 30+ years of tent camping. And then there are the idiots that "power" their airplanes out of their camping spot at 6 AM for that "early morning" departure. |
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On Sun, 28 Dec 2003 19:44:23 -0500, Morgans wrote:
WARM is definitely NOT a problem at Air Venture. The nights do get cold don't they? This last time I wished I had a heater of sorts, the blanket I had just didn't cut it for me. I do remember a couple years back I was hoping for cold weather, then I was hoping for warm weather. I wonder if WI. has a moderate climate or if it's just hot/cold. In any event, digging trenches has been out of favor for many years now and there are other ways to deal with this problem besides digging a trench that Jim's going to run into with his plane. Mostly you watch where you decide to camp. |
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Wisconsin has two seasons ... shoveling and swatting. Jim -I do remember a couple years back I was hoping for cold weather, then I -was hoping for warm weather. I wonder if WI. has a moderate climate or if -it's just hot/cold. Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup) VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor http://www.rst-engr.com |
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