On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 01:19:01 GMT, "Jim Vadek"
wrote:

I have been going to OSH for the last 5 years, but I get the distinct
impression that the EAA is screwing just about everyone it can screw. For
instance, airplane camping and admission for the whole week runs into the
hundreds of dollars. What do you get for it? Overcrowded shower facilities
that are usually filthy and poor bus service from the North 40. That's all.
And then they have the collection box for more money when you get on the
bus... Food prices are way out of line too. At least gas was $1.99/gallon
this year - amazing what a little competition will do.

So where does all this money go? Or am I being unrealistic. Either way,
please tell me - I sure would like to know. Or is the EAA just another
greedy commercial enterprise?

I think it's just a reflection of higher costs, especially in fuel,
insurance, and security. It's not just Oshkosh, we've seen the same
complaints here about SnF and Arlington, and the situation is the same for
the large non-aviation events as well. The bathrooms smell bad at Safeco
Field, too....

Ron Wanttaja