Top Ten Things that Suck About Oshkosh

11. A spider the size of a stone crab that crawls into your one-man tent.

john smith wrote:
"john smith" wrote
Homeland Security is having more say in who and where groups can
play on airports.

"Morgans" wrote:
Unless you know that what you are saying applies directly to
Oshkosh, I have to say that you don't know what you are talking
about, in this case. There are LARGE national conventions taking
place at Oshkosh. All there needs to be is a fence in-between where
the people are staying and having the convention, and where the
runway access is, and the security issue is moot.

That is exactly my point, Jim.
Fences are going up at every airport at each airport's expense.
Post 9/11 our airport manage was told they had to put up a fence and
control all access to the airport movement areas.
Time was anyone could walk out the door of the FBO and stroll around
looking at airplanes. Not anymore.

ELD got our nice new multi-million dollar fence and we have to punch in a
code to enter. But the main terminal ramp area is only "secured" by TSA when
a scheduled flight is there.

As far as people wondering out to look at planes I'm gind of glad there is
another boundry to protect my not insignificant investment (and my planes
cheap). How many people keep there multi-hundred thousand dollar cars out on
the street?

4. Being Bald. In the intense sun at OSH, being bald can be a very
painful liability. Your only hope is to wear a hat all the time,

have hair and wear a hat to protect your neck from excessive burnning.
head feels like it is soaking in soup

Actually, WRT OSH, being bald(er) is sometimes an advantage.

I remember my first OSH's, when I would have to actually blow-dry my
hair after showering. Now, I just comb the remnants into line, walk
outside, and it's instantly dry!

Until you put that hat back on, of course.

*sigh* At least I don't get "Hat Hair" anymore!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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4. Being Bald. In the intense sun at OSH, being bald can be a very
painful liability. Your only hope is to wear a hat all the time,

have hair and wear a hat to protect your neck from excessive burnning.
head feels like it is soaking in soup

Actually, WRT OSH, being bald(er) is sometimes an advantage.

I remember my first OSH's, when I would have to actually blow-dry my
hair after showering. Now, I just comb the remnants into line, walk
outside, and it's instantly dry!

Ah the comb-over Thought they had gone years ago.

Dan Luke wrote:
11. A spider the size of a stone crab that crawls into your one-man tent.



Did you fry it or roast it? :-)

Matt

In article . com,
Jay Honeck wrote:


Actually, WRT OSH, being bald(er) is sometimes an advantage.

I remember my first OSH's, when I would have to actually blow-dry my
hair after showering. Now, I just comb the remnants into line, walk
outside, and it's instantly dry!

for some reason, I think I'd rather have my hair back... :-(

--
Bob Noel
(goodness, please trim replies!!!)

"C J Campbell" wrote in message
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On 2007-07-29 15:55:23 -0700, Jay Honeck said:


6. Idiots on Scooters. This is expanding exponentially, at roughly
the same rate at American's waist lines. The Korean War vet with no
legs deserves a scooter. The guy who hasn't seen his knees in 20
years should either walk or stay home.

Seems a tad harsh, if not downright insensitive. There are people with
serious heart conditions or other problems that keep them from walking
long distances. Who appointed you to decide who is worthy of a scooter or
not?


Being obese and lazy doesn't count as a medical condition in my book. I
believe those are the people Jay is addressing, and I agree - lose the
scooters. It would be good for everyone involved.

The porking up of America is one of my pet peeves, and I don't have much
tolerance for grossly obese people who pound down gobs of fast food, then
drive themselves from one end of the strip mall to the other to avoid
walking 1/4 mile. These are the same people who make up much of the scooter
crowd at Oshkosh, SnF, and at the mall.

These people need to do more walking and less eating.

I was disgusted at lunch the other day when I stopped by Wendy's for a quick
bite. A woman who went at least 350 lbs was at a table, with a crumpled
burger wrapper and empty fry sleeve (large) scattered across the tabletop.
She was pounding down a Grande sized Frostie - the next one down from a 5
gallon bucket.

And she probably claims that a thyroid condition is responsible for her
extra 200+ pounds.

Aargh.

KB


--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor

"Matt Whiting" wrote:

11. A spider the size of a stone crab that crawls into your one-man tent.

Did you fry it or roast it? :-)


There was considerable doubt for a while as to who was above whom on the food
chain. Fortunately, several blows from my all-in-one copy of the Bourne
Trilogy convinced the beast to retreat.

Later that night, I thought I heard screams from another campsite. Did anyone
hear about any missing persons from the North 40?

--
Dan
T-182T at BFM

"Kyle Boatright" wrote

Being obese and lazy doesn't count as a medical condition in my book. I
believe those are the people Jay is addressing, and I agree - lose the
scooters. It would be good for everyone involved.

The porking up of America is one of my pet peeves, and I don't have much
tolerance for grossly obese people who pound down gobs of fast food, then
drive themselves from one end of the strip mall to the other to avoid
walking 1/4 mile. These are the same people who make up much of the
scooter crowd at Oshkosh, SnF, and at the mall.

These people need to do more walking and less eating.

So, how about me?

If you were to look at me, you would think I was a perfectly healthy person.
At 5' 11" and 168 pounds, I am not thin, but not overweight, either. If I
were to ride up on a scooter, get off and look around at a plane, would you
be looking down at me?

I have had two back surgeries that did not help my condition, and live in
near constant pain. OSH is a problem for me. The last time I went, I would
have to come back to my tent and rest my back in mid afternoon. I just
could not go any further. Walking any great distance does me in.

If I return to Airventure, the only way I can fully experience it, is likely
going to involve a scooter. It is the only way cover the miles, and still
have anything left to keep going.

So, do I qualify? How do we draw the line?

In my opinion, it is not the presence of the scooters that is the problem.
It is how they are driven. People need to be patient, and not use a vehicle
as a way to get people to move out of the way. Some way to keep this in line
is the solution.
--
Jim in NC

"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Kyle Boatright" wrote

Being obese and lazy doesn't count as a medical condition in my book. I
believe those are the people Jay is addressing, and I agree - lose the
scooters. It would be good for everyone involved.

The porking up of America is one of my pet peeves, and I don't have much
tolerance for grossly obese people who pound down gobs of fast food, then
drive themselves from one end of the strip mall to the other to avoid
walking 1/4 mile. These are the same people who make up much of the
scooter crowd at Oshkosh, SnF, and at the mall.

These people need to do more walking and less eating.

So, how about me?

Unless you are grossly obese because of poor lifestyle choices AND are
driving a scooter at Oshkosh (or Snf, whatever) due to your self-inflicted
condition, you're outside the scope of this conversation...


If you were to look at me, you would think I was a perfectly healthy
person. At 5' 11" and 168 pounds, I am not thin, but not overweight,
either. If I were to ride up on a scooter, get off and look around at a
plane, would you be looking down at me?

I have had two back surgeries that did not help my condition, and live in
near constant pain. OSH is a problem for me. The last time I went, I
would have to come back to my tent and rest my back in mid afternoon. I
just could not go any further. Walking any great distance does me in.

If I return to Airventure, the only way I can fully experience it, is
likely going to involve a scooter. It is the only way cover the miles,
and still have anything left to keep going.

So, do I qualify? How do we draw the line?

In my opinion, it is not the presence of the scooters that is the problem.
It is how they are driven. People need to be patient, and not use a
vehicle as a way to get people to move out of the way. Some way to keep
this in line is the solution.
--
Jim in NC