Pool Party Report -- A new record!

Just toddled in from the pool party, and all I can say is "Whoa --
what a party!"

Estimates range from 50 to 70 people at the pool, with an absolutely
full ramp at the airport. We were parking them in the grass -- which
is a new first for us! I've never seen so many RVs outside of
Oshkosh, so apparently getting listed on their group chat list is
golden! (And they're a great bunch of people.) We even had two brand-
new RV-10s here today, plus Cary Marish's (spelling?) 2007 Diamond
Twin Star -- very, very cool!

We actually ran out of food -- another new first -- and I lost count
of how many round-trips I made to the airport. I must've put 20 miles
on the van, and the round-trip is only about 800 yards!

This group's own Neal Howard brought some specialty sausage from Texas
that disappeared in a flash -- it was VERY popular. I got one tiny,
little morsel, and it was fantastic. Thanks for bringing it (and the
former "Checkerbird" -- now beautifully repainted), Neal!

Things got so busy that this group's Darrel Toeppfer (spelling?) and
his Dad took over my grillmeister duties -- I was simply too busy
playing shuttle-bus driver to cook. We had pilots show up from the
East Coast, West Coast, Gulf Coast, Mexico, and everything in between!

Dunno how many are going to fly up with us tomorrow (actually, today)
morning, but it ought to be fun...

Many thanks to everyone, especially Darrell. If he'd waited for me to
get time to cook, we might still not have eaten anything!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote

Dunno how many are going to fly up with us tomorrow (actually, today)
morning, but it ought to be fun...

"Oshkosh tower, Alexis Park flight of 50, requesting clearance! "

VBG

I can see it now! ;-)
--
Jim in NC

Dunno how many are going to fly up with us tomorrow (actually, today)
morning, but it ought to be fun...

"Oshkosh tower, Alexis Park flight of 50, requesting clearance! "

Nah, I think it'll only be a few of us. Maybe 5 or 6?

The RV guys wanted to get a VERY early start, no matter how many times
I told them that they did NOT want to arrive right when OSH opened
today.

It was kind of funny -- all the activity at the pool party occurred
between 3 PM and 9 PM. At 9 PM, about 50 pilots headed off to bed
(and people think pilots are partiers!) to get an early start today,
leaving just the "hard core" circled around a couple of tables,
yacking.

15 minutes later, some poor guy arrived, fresh from having just flown
all day from Arizona. Of course, the food was gone, the crowd was
gone, and no one was in the pool. I felt sorry for the guy, but all
we had were beverages to offer.

I'm sure his "Pool Party Report" would be quite different from
mine...but that's what you get when you show up late...

;-)

Now, it's off to the hotel, to rendezvous with our gaggle. Wheels up
at 10 AM!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

On Jul 22, 12:22 am, Jay Honeck wrote:
Just toddled in from the pool party, and all I can say is "Whoa --
what a party!"

Estimates range from 50 to 70 people at the pool, with an absolutely
full ramp at the airport. We were parking them in the grass -- which
is a new first for us! I've never seen so many RVs outside of
Oshkosh, so apparently getting listed on their group chat list is
golden! (And they're a great bunch of people.) We even had two brand-
new RV-10s here today, plus Cary Marish's (spelling?) 2007 Diamond
Twin Star -- very, very cool!

We actually ran out of food -- another new first -- and I lost count
of how many round-trips I made to the airport. I must've put 20 miles
on the van, and the round-trip is only about 800 yards!

This group's own Neal Howard brought some specialty sausage from Texas
that disappeared in a flash -- it was VERY popular. I got one tiny,
little morsel, and it was fantastic. Thanks for bringing it (and the
former "Checkerbird" -- now beautifully repainted), Neal!

Things got so busy that this group's Darrel Toeppfer (spelling?) and
his Dad took over my grillmeister duties -- I was simply too busy
playing shuttle-bus driver to cook. We had pilots show up from the
East Coast, West Coast, Gulf Coast, Mexico, and everything in between!

Dunno how many are going to fly up with us tomorrow (actually, today)
morning, but it ought to be fun...

Many thanks to everyone, especially Darrell. If he'd waited for me to
get time to cook, we might still not have eaten anything!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay, I am sorry I could only stay for the few hours that I was there.
But seeing the Alexis Park Inn (and crashing the simulator) were
fantastic experiences. Thank you very much for the hospitality. It was
wonderful meeting you and Mary. While I won't be able to make OSH this
year, I hope to make it next.

Best wishes,
Cary Mariash
N336TS (DA42)

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message ups.com...

The RV guys wanted to get a VERY early start, no matter how many times
I told them that they did NOT want to arrive right when OSH opened
today.


Sunday morning was bright and clear, and it seems all arrivals went smoothly....

Actually, opening time on sat/sun are kinda slow for the first 1/2 to 1
hour for incoming traffic. Then its a slow but steady stream...sometimes
with big gaps for part of the morning, then about 10-11, its picks up a
bit. Then there's the mass arrivals.

John

Jay Honeck wrote:
Dunno how many are going to fly up with us tomorrow (actually, today)
morning, but it ought to be fun...
"Oshkosh tower, Alexis Park flight of 50, requesting clearance! "

Nah, I think it'll only be a few of us. Maybe 5 or 6?

The RV guys wanted to get a VERY early start, no matter how many times
I told them that they did NOT want to arrive right when OSH opened
today.

It was kind of funny -- all the activity at the pool party occurred
between 3 PM and 9 PM. At 9 PM, about 50 pilots headed off to bed
(and people think pilots are partiers!) to get an early start today,
leaving just the "hard core" circled around a couple of tables,
yacking.

15 minutes later, some poor guy arrived, fresh from having just flown
all day from Arizona. Of course, the food was gone, the crowd was
gone, and no one was in the pool. I felt sorry for the guy, but all
we had were beverages to offer.

I'm sure his "Pool Party Report" would be quite different from
mine...but that's what you get when you show up late...

;-)

Now, it's off to the hotel, to rendezvous with our gaggle. Wheels up
at 10 AM!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

On Jul 22, 12:22 am, Jay Honeck wrote:
Just toddled in from the pool party, and all I can say is "Whoa --
what a party!"

I'll second that! Besides the great company, the best part for me was
*real* corn on the cob, picked fresh and still with FLAVOR. Ahhhh...
the memories from my Indiana childhood. I can't wait til next year.

Cheers,

-- Art Z.
-- www.CheerfulCurmudgeon.com

"John T" wrote in message ...
Actually, opening time on sat/sun are kinda slow for the first 1/2 to 1 hour for incoming traffic. Then its a slow but
steady stream...sometimes with big gaps for part of the morning, then about 10-11, its picks up a bit. Then there's
the mass arrivals.

John


Yes, the Bonanza arrivals seemed to go on for 45 minutes, pretty amazing, and then the Stinsons were pretty cool
also....

Jay, I am sorry I could only stay for the few hours that I was there.
But seeing the Alexis Park Inn (and crashing the simulator) were
fantastic experiences. Thank you very much for the hospitality. It was
wonderful meeting you and Mary. While I won't be able to make OSH this
year, I hope to make it next.

Hi Cary (and Art, and everyone) -- just wanted to say thanks for
coming!

We had a wonderful week at OSH -- watch for the write-up shortly...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

But, but ...

You missed Margie taking her shirt off at my forum on Wednesday {:^(


Jim







We had a wonderful week at OSH -- watch for the write-up shortly...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"