Monk
February 23rd 10, 01:54 AM
On Feb 20, 8:37*pm, "Jay Honeck" > wrote:
> I'm not sure if there are any folks left here from "the Golden Age of
> Rec.Aviation", but -- just in case -- I would like to share some great news
> with y'all.
>
> For those who don't know, back in 2002 members of this group were
> instrumental with helping Mary and me decide to make the leap into an
> unknown realm by endeavoring to create an aviation-themed hotel in Iowa
> City, Iowa called "The Alexis Park Inn & Suites".
>
> At the time it was a run-down old residence hotel, and we were just a couple
> of pilots who wanted to somehow break into the "aviation world" without
> actually BEING in the aviation world. *We didn't have a clue what we were
> doing, so -- virtually every step of the way -- I bounced ideas and
> questions off of the members of these groups, and was always rewarded with
> sage advice and remarkable contributions of ALL kinds.
>
> Those contributions weren't limited to well-wishes, but consisted of some
> remarkable donations of artwork and memorabilia that have helped to make our
> aviation theme suites unique and very popular. *Quite frankly, we could not
> have created the Alexis without help from those who once populated these
> groups, which has made the demise of rec.aviation doubly hard to watch. *But
> I digress...
>
> The good news? *Mary and I have just closed a deal on a motel located on
> Mustang Island, Texas, in the town of Port Aransas! *This area is commonly
> known as "the Texas Riviera", with miles of white-sand beaches and lovely
> flying weather year-round. *The island has a terrific little airport
> (KRAS -- Mustang Beach Airport) within a mile of the new motel, which is
> currently called "Harbor Inn". * We take possession on 4/19/10, and you are
> ALL invited to the grand opening!
>
> But don't expect to see the aviation theme right away. *We will be taking
> over at the start of the high season, so we don't think we'll have time to
> start the conversion until Fall of '10. *By Spring '11, however, we expect
> to have the conversion complete, and the property will re-emerge as
> "Amelia's Landing", with 22 rooms that are themed to place an emphasis on
> float planes and flying boats, in deference to the maritime traditions of
> the island.
>
> We will, of course, continue to provide the unique amenities that have made
> us successful -- many of which were first suggested by members of this
> group. *Our signature service is a DELIVERED breakfast, and that will
> continue at the Harbor Inn. *And, of course, our courtesy vehicle will be
> parked at the airport with the keys under the mat for you to use during your
> visit to the island, just like we do here in Iowa City.
>
> We even plan to host a "Pre-Oshkosh Fly-In Pool Party" on Mustang Island,
> too -- although I don't think we'll be leading the flight into Oshkosh from
> there! * But we might aim at Sun N Fun? * Who knows -- the sky truly is the
> limit, and we're only at the beginning of the planning stages. *But, wow,
> are we excited to have another "blank slate" upon which to write!
>
> Once again, I can't express my gratitude enough to the old rec.aviation
> "regulars" who helped to forge our success. *I can only hope that eventually
> this group will shrug off the trolls who have destroyed what was once a
> tight-knit group of like-minded pilots, united in their dedication to
> aviation, and that our two aviation destination hotels will serve as a
> beacon to remind those who come here of what was once possible when everyone
> was actually focused on aviation.
>
> Blue skies and tailwinds, all!
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> Ercoupe N94856www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
I rarely check in here anymore, but I'm glad I did.
A big congratulations Jay!
> I'm not sure if there are any folks left here from "the Golden Age of
> Rec.Aviation", but -- just in case -- I would like to share some great news
> with y'all.
>
> For those who don't know, back in 2002 members of this group were
> instrumental with helping Mary and me decide to make the leap into an
> unknown realm by endeavoring to create an aviation-themed hotel in Iowa
> City, Iowa called "The Alexis Park Inn & Suites".
>
> At the time it was a run-down old residence hotel, and we were just a couple
> of pilots who wanted to somehow break into the "aviation world" without
> actually BEING in the aviation world. *We didn't have a clue what we were
> doing, so -- virtually every step of the way -- I bounced ideas and
> questions off of the members of these groups, and was always rewarded with
> sage advice and remarkable contributions of ALL kinds.
>
> Those contributions weren't limited to well-wishes, but consisted of some
> remarkable donations of artwork and memorabilia that have helped to make our
> aviation theme suites unique and very popular. *Quite frankly, we could not
> have created the Alexis without help from those who once populated these
> groups, which has made the demise of rec.aviation doubly hard to watch. *But
> I digress...
>
> The good news? *Mary and I have just closed a deal on a motel located on
> Mustang Island, Texas, in the town of Port Aransas! *This area is commonly
> known as "the Texas Riviera", with miles of white-sand beaches and lovely
> flying weather year-round. *The island has a terrific little airport
> (KRAS -- Mustang Beach Airport) within a mile of the new motel, which is
> currently called "Harbor Inn". * We take possession on 4/19/10, and you are
> ALL invited to the grand opening!
>
> But don't expect to see the aviation theme right away. *We will be taking
> over at the start of the high season, so we don't think we'll have time to
> start the conversion until Fall of '10. *By Spring '11, however, we expect
> to have the conversion complete, and the property will re-emerge as
> "Amelia's Landing", with 22 rooms that are themed to place an emphasis on
> float planes and flying boats, in deference to the maritime traditions of
> the island.
>
> We will, of course, continue to provide the unique amenities that have made
> us successful -- many of which were first suggested by members of this
> group. *Our signature service is a DELIVERED breakfast, and that will
> continue at the Harbor Inn. *And, of course, our courtesy vehicle will be
> parked at the airport with the keys under the mat for you to use during your
> visit to the island, just like we do here in Iowa City.
>
> We even plan to host a "Pre-Oshkosh Fly-In Pool Party" on Mustang Island,
> too -- although I don't think we'll be leading the flight into Oshkosh from
> there! * But we might aim at Sun N Fun? * Who knows -- the sky truly is the
> limit, and we're only at the beginning of the planning stages. *But, wow,
> are we excited to have another "blank slate" upon which to write!
>
> Once again, I can't express my gratitude enough to the old rec.aviation
> "regulars" who helped to forge our success. *I can only hope that eventually
> this group will shrug off the trolls who have destroyed what was once a
> tight-knit group of like-minded pilots, united in their dedication to
> aviation, and that our two aviation destination hotels will serve as a
> beacon to remind those who come here of what was once possible when everyone
> was actually focused on aviation.
>
> Blue skies and tailwinds, all!
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> Ercoupe N94856www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
I rarely check in here anymore, but I'm glad I did.
A big congratulations Jay!