[akflyer]

Hey guys, I think there are enough of us on here that we should get together for a 100 hamburger someplace. Any thoughts on a destination, or time frame?

[Av8r3400]

akflyer, on 21 November 2009 - 12:00 PM, said:

Hey guys, I think there are enough of us on here that we should get together for a 100 hamburger someplace. Any thoughts on a destination, or time frame?

At the Red Barn by the Ultralight area at Airventure 2010. I'll buy.

[akflyer]

Av8r3400, on 21 November 2009 - 03:14 PM, said:

At the Red Barn by the Ultralight area at Airventure 2010. I'll buy.

I better start on changing my work schedule now. July 26 - August 1.. Should be able to fit that in... but holy hell is that one expensive hamburger!

[Av8r3400]

akflyer, on 21 November 2009 - 06:50 PM, said:

but holy hell is that one expensive hamburger!

Naw. They're only about $3.

[akflyerbob]

In my experience them that invite you to lunch are the ones
to pay the way.
Yes, Leni, AV8 should buy us a very expensive berger since
we have been invited down.
However, I'm game for a Moose Pass, Seward, Homer berger
trip. Its been pretty wind free the last week, man that wind
was a trip.
They had 100 mph winds at hill top, Anchorage, we had 65/70
here, blew my car shed to threads. Always tell my sis, in
San Diego there wind get to 55 its a hurricane, ours get to 100, doesn't even make the news.

[Nate]

Seldovia. Not sure about their burger quality though. Girdwood (nice burger quality). Summit Lake (burger availability summer only). Homer. Take your pick, most choices are good.

[akflyer]

Trail Lake Lodge in Moose Pass makes a mean burger! If we get some snow, Skwentna makes a good burger to.

I will call trail lakes and see if they are open all week now, or just on the weekends.

[dholly]

Leni- you got to make it to OSH someday, 10,000 planes camping out, it's a hell of a week! We befriended one of the back gate guards long ago, now she stores all our camping crap, coolers and chairs at her house from year-to-year, has all our liqueur and beer ready when we fly in, leaves us her van to use, brings bagels and donuts every morning etc. Makes flying in easy as hell, it's almost like we know what were doing. Lots and lots of great stuff to see, buy and drool on too but you will not see it all in 3-4 days, it's just too damn big. The Seaplane Pilots Assoc Corn Roast (and beer blast) is good fun too. Snaps is always there and happy to talk about his 670 Avid. Told me he's working on a new high HP project for his Avid this year, you can bet 2-stroke. Hang onto your short hairs, because the guy is certifiable! Rumor has it he once strapped a set of oxy cylinders on his plane to get out of a pond after losing a float and I believe it!

[akflyerbob]

I was at OSH with my Dad and uncle in 81, seem like a
life time ago, both gone now, for you young brats I guess it was. There were more people there than I had ever seen before. It was 95-98 degrees and we almost died, but of course loved it. Dad and Uncle were both home builders. I owned a 150 Citrab
I regret getting back into flying so late, didn't fly
for 22 years, seem I was to busy working, Overseas.
Really intend to make it again and will be great to know
someone there out of the many faces.
That was the year Quantis airlines got to fly display,
but the F jets had to go to Syria and blow them up.

[akflyer]

I spent a few days up past skwentna at Fish Creek Lakes.. Damn nice lodge at Fish Creek Lodge Winter rates are rooms or cabins 75 night per person including meals. As the days are kinda short right now, long flights mean over night trips for me. Anyone up for invading a lodge for a day or two? I was up last week and there was 29" of new snow with more on the way, so make sure you have your skis on.

[SuberAvid]

I'm up for the Fish Creek Lodge once I'm back in the air. Pretty close for me but I wouldn't mind making it an over night run.

Randy

[akflyer]

Just got an email from the lodge this AM... wondering if I was gonna drag my ass back up there... and they want me to bring my Karaoke system with me when I come up must be bored up there with no traffic coming through Talked to a buddy that has a cabin just down the lake from the lodge and he is heading up there today or tomorrow for a week. I will find out Tuesday if I can get out of this damn boot, then will make plans to head up there! We (me and the guy with the cabin) have a spotting mission to fly when we get up there so it will be a bunch of buzzing around if anyone wants to tear up some sky!

Will post up Tuesday night after the Dr. to let you guys know the plan.

[SuberAvid]

Sounds good. Let me know how long you will be out there if you go. I will try to get out there on Saturday if you are still there. May be able to make it on Friday. Also, what frequency you will be using.

Randy

[Av8r3400]

Hey, I made it as far as California, can't you meet me half way??

[akflyer]

Av8r3400, on 18 January 2010 - 05:24 AM, said:

Hey, I made it as far as California, can't you meet me half way??

uhhh you us to meet u in canukistan you been eating paint chips again

Making the flight down there for oshkosh is now very high on my new found single status priority list! This year wil have to come commercial if I can swap out work weeks, but next year, I plan on making the flight myself and hopefully a few buddies. I am thinking it would be a total kick in the ass to take a leisure cruise down there!

[Av8r3400]

Keep me in the loop, Leni. Maybe, [Brooklin accent=on]and I'm just talkin' here [/Brooklin], I can arrange for you to fly in with someone...

Where would you 'commercial' to? Do you have accommodations planned? I may be able to help you there, too.

[akflyer]

Av8r3400, on 18 January 2010 - 08:06 AM, said:

Keep me in the loop, Leni. Maybe, [Brooklin accent=on]and I'm just talkin' here [/Brooklin], I can arrange for you to fly in with someone...

Where would you 'commercial' to? Do you have accommodations planned? I may be able to help you there, too.

I have not gottenthat far yet... it is way too far out for me to plan yet I am more of a last minute, pack a bag, buy a ticket and hope for the best kinda guy

[C5Engineer]

akflyer, on 18 January 2010 - 10:24 AM, said:

I have not gottenthat far yet... it is way too far out for me to plan yet I am more of a last minute, pack a bag, buy a ticket and hope for the best kinda guy

If you fly down in two years I wanna go!!!!

[Av8r3400]

If you fly, leave the 'phibs on and you can land at Airdale... Brett is on a little lake.

You could ship your camping equipment to me and we'll bring it over to the campground. You can stay with our EAA Chapter group, just across from the Ultralight Area. You'll just have to rough it a little for the trip itself.

This post has been edited by Av8r3400: 18 January 2010 - 07:42 PM

[Av8r3400]

If you commercial in, see how bad the $$'s are to fly to CWA (Central Wisconsin Airport). It is not far from me. I can pick you there and get you to OSH. This might be easier and cheaper than flying into GRB, MKE or APL. Definately better than trying to fly into OSH commercial (if you even could).