Nostalgia Drinkies Bash

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Now that Aviation is officially 100 years old - Pearse notwithstanding - are there any other Nostalgia contributers who wish to convene and discuss old aeroplanes in a pub, preferably located conveniently close to a mainline railway station easily arrived at by people from all over the UK?

Any weekend in Jan would suit me... I suggest a Saturday from 11am till closing time... A pub that does food and real ales is the best bet.

Cheers

Treadders

PS - Picnic at Shuttleworth - I haven't forgotten! Have you...?

[Gainesy]

Got anywhere in mind Tredders?

[foxmoth]

If we could find one near an airfield as well that would be even better (would need to do accomodation as well) - and Feb would be better for me as I am away until the end of Jan.

[BeauMan]

Feb would also be better for me, as I'm away early Jan and then hoping to use up the rest of the Jan weekends prepping for my Skills Test.

But yes, certainly interested!

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Feb's fine for me - in which case you can all help me celebrate a significant birthday as well (I'm nowhere near as old as Flight itself though!)

Think the 14th would be out of the question though, as I am sure anyone who is interested in old aeroplanes is a romantic! Latter half would be best for me as I am on two weeks leave and would welcome the opportunity to give up the pretence of doing DIY!

I have absolutely no idea of a location - mind you "Old Warden" is starting to sing to me... there are several good pubs near by, Biggleswade Station is a couple of miles at most... Would that be feasible?

Or any other suggestions?

Treadders

[vintage ATCO]

There are some excellent pubs around OW and I'd be up for running a shuttle service to and from the station.

Perhaps one or two people would care to fly in, if the airfield is OK, then myself and the other FISO can maintain our currency! Feb would be ideal.


VA

[LowNSlow]

I'll be in the UK until the 27th Jan and then back again on 18th Feb. OW sounds fine to me.

[Genghis the Engineer]

If you look on the "Bashes" forum you'll see that a group of us are meeting at the Museum of Army Flying on 29 December, why not join us?

G

[DeepC]

Are non-aviation types (like me) invited?
Just a PPRuNe-a-holic, love Old Warden and want to meet some PPRuNers rather than watching from afar! Old Warden vicinity sounds great. The Greyhound in Ireland, The Greenman in Stamford, The Anchor in Tempsford to name but a few.

Can't do Sundays.

DeepC

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Anyone who cares about aviation, preferably wrinkled (I mean aviation not neccessarily those who care!) is invited! I don't have a licence either, but this forum gives me the opportunity to mix and exchange views with a variety of contributors, to most of whom I'd say "I'm not worthy...!" And I'd like to buy you all a beer...

And Saturday it is - licencing laws are more forgiving, plus a day to recover from the hangover...

Genghis - I'd love to come to Middle Wallop - I may see at least one of the exepected participants at the GatBash, so if it's feasible I may see you there.

[BeauMan]

OW area in February sounds great to me.

Quite like the Middle Wallop idea if I'm back from visiting relly's in time...

Only thing that slightly worries me, is how to recognise fellow PPRuNers? I think I saw and identified a few (Hairyplane, Airbedane, Man on the fence, DamienB) at Old Warden on Wednesday, but didn't really want to wander up and say "Hi, I'm BeauMan" for fear of appearing to be a total ****

[tharg]

Treadders - excellent idea

Wherever. Whenever. Up for it bigtime. Given our proximity, we could car-share for journey (if Thargette will allow use of her Nissan 200ZX).

BTW what are you doing Mon/Tues/Wed before Christmas? Fancy a pre-bevvy at the Coulsdon place?

[LowNSlow]

I'd love to go to Middle Wallop but will still be freezing my bum off East of the Ural.

BeauMan look out for a Pprune badge or if meeting a group look for the group that is waffling at max volume about aeropleanes

[Airbedane]

BeauMan - next time, do come and say 'Hello', I'd be delighted to meet you, and any other PPRuNers at Old Warden.

In fact, I was quite disappointed last Wednesday on the perceived lack of PPRuNe support at the Old Warden event - I only met up with about 10 PPRuNers all day. It's only afterwards that I realised that we were all there, but too embarrassed to make the first move!

A fly-in in Feb would be great, remember that the Trust can provide limited accommodation (01767 626200).

Please, someone remind me at the start of next season to put out a PA message or two at the shows for PPRuNers to RV if they want to - and judging by the content of this thread, the beer hut at 1500 might be a good start.......

Airbedane

PS: As a matter of interest, how many PPRuNers were at Old Warden last Wednesday?

I saw and spoke to:

Hairyplane
Margo
Ladyanorak
Man-on-the-fence
DamianB
VintageATCO
Grandad Biggles
Miles Magister

Who else was there?

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Great stuff! Looks like this is going to be fun!

Tharg - be great to drive up with you. I am working each day next week and supposed to be out carousing each evening, but the Tuesday has a question mark over it and will probably be cancelled - I'll PM you on Monday or Tuesday if that's OK. I take it you do mean the evening? Otherwise between Crimble and New Year is fine, or any time thereafter...

Cheers

Treaddders

[BeauMan]

Airbedane - thanks, I'll attempt to gather up a bit more courage next time! Now that I've extracted the digit and joined SVAS, I'll aim to pitch up quite frequently. To identify myself last Wednesday, I was the young (ish) chap in the blue fleece with sunglasses perched on top of my head. A bit daft, given that it was December...

LowNSlow - I've heard these PPRuNe badges mentioned from time to time. Any idea how I can get hold of one?

[tharg]

Tredders

No-go on evgs in coming week, regrettably. Thought a lunchtime stroll through library at Fred T's might appeal but if you're working that's boogered that idea. Perhaps the week after Christmas?

Am still on for your original idea of Operation 'PPRuNe-strike', whatever the target might be.

Cheers

[Man-on-the-fence]

In addition to those that Airbedane mentions (although I still haven't been introduced to Grandad Biggles, Ladyanorak or Margo yet) I had a number of people walk up to me and ask the question "do you Prune?" Those included

Koliber
Dusty_B
Phoenix09
StevenPJ

Just try walking up to someone and asking if they Prune (at an airfield that is - I dont suggest you do this at your local Tescos), if they say yes bingo, if not so someone you dont know now thinks your mad

Would like more info about a Proone badge, better still how about personalised PPrune clothing?

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Tharg, will PM you shortly.

Beauman. I acquired a very nice (and warm!) PPRuNe sweatshirt at the weekend; I'm sure there is something on this site about what's available, but otherwise contact InFinRetirement who will be able to advise.

Regards

Treadders

[foxmoth]

So how about an actual date for OW in Feb, then I can make sure I am off for it