OSH 2003 Pix -- better late than never?

[Jay Honeck]

Okay, so I finally got some time here to post the pics from Oshkosh 2003.
Got a couple of good ones from the Rec.Aviation party that we hosted at our
campsite in the North 40...

See 'em at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/oshkosh_2003.htm

Look closely, and you'll see pix of Ron & Margy getting snugly, and Mary,
Christine, and Margy dancing on the wing-walk of Atlas, after a, ahem, "few"
drinks... ;)

There are also a couple of decent shots of the beautiful (and tragic) Hughes
Air Racer...

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

[Jim]

Hey Jay,
I almost forgot, but after seeing the pics of you I need to ask. Did you
happen to stop by the forum about Which Airplane is Right for You, that the
fellow from Iowa put on during the rain storm on Wednesday or Thursday? A
guy that looks suprisingly like you in your Osh hat sat right in front of me
and my wife.
--
Jim Burns III

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"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
news:%Oq8b.424426$YN5.286300@sccrnsc01...
> Okay, so I finally got some time here to post the pics from Oshkosh 2003.
> Got a couple of good ones from the Rec.Aviation party that we hosted at
our
> campsite in the North 40...
>
> See 'em at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/oshkosh_2003.htm
>
> Look closely, and you'll see pix of Ron & Margy getting snugly, and Mary,
> Christine, and Margy dancing on the wing-walk of Atlas, after a, ahem,
"few"
> drinks... ;)
>
> There are also a couple of decent shots of the beautiful (and tragic)
Hughes
> Air Racer...
>
> Enjoy!
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
>
>

[Jay Honeck]

Nope, Jim -- wasn't me.

Musta been that OTHER sunburned, weary-looking guy with a goofy floppy hat
that always goes to OSH... :)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

> I almost forgot, but after seeing the pics of you I need to ask. Did you
> happen to stop by the forum about Which Airplane is Right for You, that
the
> fellow from Iowa put on during the rain storm on Wednesday or Thursday? A
> guy that looks suprisingly like you in your Osh hat sat right in front of
me
> and my wife.

[Jack Allison]

Ahem...about time Jay :-)

Just kidding, couldn't resist. While I'd like to think my e-mail prodding
got you to post the pics., I'm sure what actually happened was you got one
of them "round-to-its" :-)

Cool pics., thanks for sharing. You're right, better late than never.

--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

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[Mark Mallory]

Jay Honeck wrote:
>
> Nope, Jim -- wasn't me.
>
> Musta been that OTHER sunburned, weary-looking guy with a goofy floppy hat
> that always goes to OSH... :)

Hey Jay...

Just wondering about your "Alexis Park Inn" banner... I noticed it was only
there for a day or two.

What happened? Did it blow away in the wind? Did the Hilton folks have a cow?
Or what???

Curious







>

[Eric Miller]

I always wondered what those long stick-like things at the front (and back
of some) planes were for.
Now I can say conclusively that they're sleeping bag dryers! :-)

(Thanks for posting the pics!)

Eric

[Jay Honeck]

> Just wondering about your "Alexis Park Inn" banner... I noticed it was
only
> there for a day or two.
>
> What happened? Did it blow away in the wind? Did the Hilton folks have a
cow?
> Or what???

After the first tent blew down, we only deployed it for special occasions --
meaning when we were actually at the campsite. Since this only happened in
the late evening, chances are you didn't see it much. Eventually (using
pieces of the old tent!) we rigged up a way to fly it "free-standing" --
which we now do at other special events.

Our old tent lives on!

(And the Hilton, raking in over $40,000 per night throughout the show, not
counting the restaurant and bar, didn't need to worry about US, that's for
sure...)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Jay Honeck]

> Now I can say conclusively that they're sleeping bag dryers! :-)

Virtually every plane, in front of every tent, at every campsite in OSH had
a variety of items hanging from the props this year. It was the first Osh
I've ever attended -- and we've been there a bunch -- where it rained every
day.

Not a lot, mind you -- just enough to make you watch the skies warily
throughout the day.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[john smith]

Jay Honeck wrote:
> Virtually every plane, in front of every tent, at every campsite in OSH had
> a variety of items hanging from the props this year.

I like your use of qualifying language, especially the "virtually" part.
My campsite withstood the wind and rain. I did, however, take down the
tarp during the windstorm Tuesday afternoon to protect the airplane. It
was then used to cover the kitchen equipment while the rain lasted.
Next year, I am thinking of offering a class to the unenlightened on how
to stake one's tent so it doesn't blow away during the Oshkosh monsoon
season. With an extra credit class on how to repair tent poles with duct
tape and beer cans. ;-)

[Eric Miller]

"john smith" > wrote
> Next year, I am thinking of offering a class on how to repair
> tent poles with duct tape and beer cans. ;-)

Step 1) Empty the beer cans (repeat as necessary) :-)

Eric

[Jay Honeck]

> Next year, I am thinking of offering a class to the unenlightened on how
> to stake one's tent so it doesn't blow away during the Oshkosh monsoon
> season.

Funny, I thought I could actually teach that class, after so many years of
camping -- but this year proved me wrong.

Two of our plastic stakes were actually sheared off even with the ground,
and the 1 inch aluminum poles were bent like pipe cleaners. Part of the
problem was that our old tent was a very "vertical" design, which made it
great for interior space, and horrible for wind resistance.

Our new one is much more aerodynamic, and has double the floor space -- but
it's not nearly as nice inside for standing room.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[john smith]

Eric Miller wrote:
>
> "john smith" > wrote
> > Next year, I am thinking of offering a class on how to repair
> > tent poles with duct tape and beer cans. ;-)
>
> Step 1) Empty the beer cans (repeat as necessary) :-)

Oh... I see you have taken this class previously.
Apparently, you only took the first part of the class before dropping
(passing?) out.
Remember, to complete the class and receive full course credit, you must
complete ALL assignments.
Your final grade depends on it.
:-)