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by **Splitpin** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:53 am

Charl wrote:
QUOTE (Charl @ Apr 24 2011,8:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rain, earthquake (See the news says a 4.3 quake in Marlborough region last night)...these are not good enough reasons to skip the airshow - unless the Mossie doesn't make it.
I'm still camped out at Ardmore waiting for the sound of twin Merlins, nothing as yet.

What a great group photo...my vote is it goes on the May NZFF masthead, and the monthly prize goes to the best caption!
My entry: Deane just told everyone that the internet is down, and the only connection is at the Post Shop, dial-up.
Marty as we know, fled the scene...

Yep.....its good to be home.(not)..we only had 4 shakes yesterday, and 6 so far today

bloody place, Im sick of it. 24 hours up in Marlborough and Im ready to move there.
Re the pic...your right, we look like a seroius bunch dont we....Doug and Ian look real grumpy

by **deaneb** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:54 pm

Charl wrote:
QUOTE (Charl @ Apr 24 2011,10:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, I was referring to an earlier post when it seemed possible the Mossie might be done in time for Omaka.
Haven't seen much information forthcoming on that project, I thought one might have to camp on the Ardmore approach to know for sure.

Ok - unfortunately the Mossie had been scratched from the airshow line-up for the last few months, so there was no expectation down here. Unfortunately the FW-190 has also been grounded, but luckily some of us got to see it fly before the airshow and it is being based at Omaka after the show.

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 24 2011,11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Re the pic...your right, we look like a seroius bunch dont we....Doug and Ian look real grumpy

You guys used up to much energy getting into position for the pic - none left over for a smile !!

by **dbcunnz** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 2:59 pm

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 24 2011,11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep.....its good to be home.(not)..we only had 4 shakes yesterday, and 6 so far today bloody place, Im sick of it. 24 hours up in Marlborough and Im ready to move there.
Re the pic...your right, we look like a seroius bunch dont we....Doug and Ian look real grumpy

Come on Marty both of us were fine until you arrived but seeing you was enough to make anyone look grumpy

But it was great to see all the guys and put a face to the names.
There were two missing off that pic Nick (choppernut) and Stuart (dsb) will try and get a pic of them both and post it under the other pic.

by **Ian Warren** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:15 pm

It was great to meet you all,s , unfortunate Nick 'AKA' choppernut and met Stuart 'AKA' DSB missed the family photo but that will be adjusted .

For me , I missed the show , very sick , serious motion sickness of all things and forgot/lost travel pills 'bloody horrible' and thank to Doug,s wife raced out to get the nausea pills , that knock me out for Saturday .

I consider Ina to for an Honorary membership for the rush trip to the chemist . Thank you very much Ina .

by **Splitpin** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:25 pm

dbcunnz wrote:
QUOTE (dbcunnz @ Apr 24 2011,2:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Come on Marty both of us were fine until you arrived but seeing you was enough to make anyone look grumpy
But it was great to see all the guys and put a face to the names.
There were two missing off that pic Nick (choppernut) and Stuart (dsb) will try and get a pic of them both and post it under the other pic.

Its the busted tooth isnt it Doug..scare's everyone..must get some quickcrete and make a new one.

by **Splitpin** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:32 pm

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Apr 24 2011,3:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was great to meet you all,s , unfortunate Nick 'AKA' choppernut and met Stuart 'AKA' DSB missed the family photo but that will be adjusted .

For me , I missed the show , very sick , serious motion sickness of all things and forgot/lost travel pills 'bloody horrible' and thank to Doug,s wife raced out to get the nausea pills , that knock me out for Saturday .

I consider Ina to for an Honorary membership for the rush trip to the chemist . Thank you very much Ina .

Ian, i didnt want to tell you on the day....but you looked bloody sick....take it easy, and I'll catch up with you next week

What a great team we have in chc, you with the wobbles, Robs got a dicky ticker, i get confused with up and down

by **Ian Warren** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:47 pm

AlisterC wrote:
QUOTE (AlisterC @ Apr 23 2011,8:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wish I could have made the bbq, would have been good to chat with you guys. Maybe see some of you tomorrow!

Albatross , best pickins and scour for such a wide wing bird , dang pity , but next-time

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 24 2011,6:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ian, i didnt want to tell you on the day....but you looked bloody sick...

Never trust a Doctor , get Ina to fix me up , best to get me home

by **Ian Warren** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:54 pm

deaneb wrote:
QUOTE (deaneb @ Apr 24 2011,1:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You guys used up to much energy getting into position for the pic - none left over for a smile !!

Getting sick off this , early hours could have been on the ground but thanks to 'Ina' and a Saturday , .. you guys wound me up and click , that evening having the chin wag , Dang .. only reason i went there was simply Doug invited me to stay , knowing this , Rick my brother had one young guy of 8 ... wanted to have a Birthday at the Omaka Show site , i can still hear him screaming- he will not forget this weekend and still talk about many years to come . dang did he no his stuff too

May have missed the show but a bloody Pleasure to me all you guys

by **connor** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:18 am

Oh dear!

Sorry to all, I completely forgot about the whole get together!

by **toprob** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:22 am

Having somewhere to stay and congregate close to the airshow added a lot to the whole experience, thanks to Doug and his wife for their amazing hospitality. I spent some time 'flying' Doug's triple screen setup, it's pretty impressive, butter-smooth performance and visuals. Gives me something to aim for.

by **dbcunnz** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:02 pm

Thanks for all the comments guys it was a pleasure having you here and putting some faces to some of the NZFF members names we all see on here.
Although Ian didnt fair to well after his trip up after a heap of pills on Saturday he was starting to perk up a bit by Saturday night and starting to look more like himself by Sunday morning.
We got Nick (choppernut) away very early yesterday morning on the start of his flight to aussie so hope he has a few good days across the ditch.
Today is a misty light rainy sort of day but still have a few aircraft heading home just watch one of the spities lift off and disappear into the murk, hope he finds his way home OK also heard the Harvards running up motors so presume they have got away safely heading for home also.
Well we will see how it is all going in a couple of years time maybe we can set up the camp again for the next Classic fighters show.

by **Ian Warren** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:13 pm

dbcunnz wrote:
QUOTE (dbcunnz @ Apr 26 2011,5:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well we will see how it is all going in a couple of years time maybe we can set up the camp again for the next Classic fighters show.

Be a pleasure to get back up there again and enjoy you Doug and Ina's hospitality ........ Thankyou very much

by **Splitpin** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:05 pm

@ Doug.....Camp!!!!....Im moving in with you guys next week..

..Ive had enough of this place, or whats left of it.
Thanks again Doug for everything, i know i wasnt there for long, but I'll see you again in a few weeks.....cheers.......and Rob, your not as scary in real life as you are when you tell me off on the forum

connor wrote:
QUOTE (connor @ Apr 26 2011,9:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh dear!

Sorry to all, I completely forgot about the whole get together!

Plenty more Omaka's Connor....dont worry mate

...in fact we have enough in CHC for a good meeting.

by **Ian Warren** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:27 pm

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ Apr 26 2011,10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
......and Rob, your not as scary in real life as you are when you tell me off on the forum

Stop winding Rob up , i felt that shake , you are surpose to do that with me and tell me to snap out off it !

by **Splitpin** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:29 pm

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Apr 26 2011,10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Stop winding Rob up , i felt that shake , you are surpose to do that with me and tell me to snap out off it !

There were 2.....my cats are gone....should be passing through dunedin about now

by **Efliernz** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:05 pm

Well I tried to catch up but....

despite being in Malborough all weekend and enjoying a slow drive around Queen Charlotte Sound (with tricopter and camera) on Thursday, I got the 24 hour bug from hell Friday nite and shed some serious liquid... I made Friday practice afternoon in time to see the FW190 land, closely followed by a 1hr nap in the car!!!

Saturday back to recovering

Sunday - I was there nearly all day but never caught up with anyone

Back in Hamilton with the flu!!! Thanks South Island!!!!!!!

Pete

by **Ian Warren** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 1:36 pm

Efliernz wrote:
QUOTE (Efliernz @ Apr 27 2011,2:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I tried to catch up but....
Saturday back to recovering
Sunday - I was there nearly all day but never caught up with anyone
Back in Hamilton with the flu!!! Thanks South Island!!!!!!!

Dont worry Pete , two year time we will try it again ... this was a test run - between you me and aeroplanes breaking down and the weather , it made for my worst airshow ever , only thing that perked me up was recover mode in the evening with a lotta help from great friends and family

by **chopper_nut** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:51 pm

Hey Ian, remember when we were talking about films on Saturday night, well I found a clip of Strategic Air Command. Couldnt find the best bit in the film though.
B36 take off

by **Ian Warren** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:01 pm

Cheers Nick , i thought about a couple more movies , that B-36 footage is to damn short ... friggen wicked as it flys threw the clouds and all in colour

by **chopper_nut** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:43 pm

I havnt managed to find the bits of the film with the B47 in it yet. Thats even more spectacular.

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