Wednesday afternoon presented us with a cold front and it's associated wind
and rain. It had us wondering if there would be much of a turn out.
Thankfully, it cleared up just as the airshow ended. I hope someone got a
picture of us sitting under multiple umbrellas chasing the directional rain.

Official count is some what hazy. At one point, while I was still cooking,
I counted 47.
Official group photo will show less than what actually attended due to
multiple comings and goings.

I'm terrible remembering names, so I'll leave the list of attendees to Jay
and others. I'm sure Jay will post a report as soon as he unwinds.

Montblack, in his big yellow Volunteer T-Shirt, deftly piloting the
"Airplane of Mini-vans" was a literal whirlwind of gate guard schmoozing
logistical gymnastics, without which nothing would have happened. I can't
imagine how many people at one end of the airport or the other owe him a
sincere debt of gratitude for his constant running and chasseing on their
behalf. I know I do, Thanks Paul. The man has a heart larger than himself.

Besides Montblack, we had several "Road Warriors" including John Osterhaut
and Paul Tomblin. Their "despite the price of gas and no matter how long it
takes me" enthusiasm was great to see.

Ron and Margy Natalie arrived with wine in hand (the good stuff), only to be
met with two ceremonial boxes of Whine in a Box. I think there are pictures
available for bribery purposes. Rumor has it that Ron is having a custom
wine cellar designed for their new home that will hold many such boxes, er
cases.

I don't know when the party ended. The gate nazis announced that they gates
would be locked at 10pm, so Tami, Nick, and I were forced to pack up the
grill and head home.

Thanks to all that could attend and to all that contributed to the party.
Much fun was had by all and we're looking forward to next year.

Jim



"RST Engineering" wrote in message
...
I just got back from a business meeting over by SFO and I have seen
absolutely nothing posted about the Wednesday night party in OSH. Are they
all still there? Did I just miss an entire thread? Inquiring minds want
every trivial detail.

Jim