Treadigraph - if you're worried about not recognising PPRuNers at Middle Wallop on the 29th, I'll pin a book of raffle tickets to my top. ;)

If anyone is interested in PPRuNe clothing, you need to contact InFinRetirement aka PPRuNe Pop. We recently organised a batch of t-shirts, sweatshirts and caps. See the bashes forum to contact him.

I'd suggest either 21st or 28th of Feb - don't know what the likelyhood of better weather is in late Feb rather than early, but I guess there'll be a few more minutes of daylight...

AerBabe, I think I'd recognise you anywhere now, or at least my Wallop, er, wallet would! :ok:

Sadly, I won't be able to make Wallop as, in all the excitement, I'd forgotten I will have a rental car to return that day, so an early enough start will be out of the question:(

Im an SVAS member and obviously a Ppruner as well and as a non-licenced prune I would welcome the idea of a pprune gathering at OW next year.
Airbedane we will hold you to your word about the PA message.
Phil

Now that I have reduced the number of bashes in 2004, so that I and my 'helpers' can get the PPRuNe Fund working, I also plan to make at least two visits to OW. I promised Treadders and I will. Twill be nice to meet old friends. Maybe some with whom I flew even :ok:

Good idea an OGG (Old Gits Gathering) at OW!!.We need to encourage a few of the Pprune lovelies to come and wheel us around etc.etc.Now in my day etc.etc ring sight to pointer!!.:ok:

Stampeeee! The latter part is what happens to OG's! Take it from me. Check your PM's. But although I will wheel you around - I can still walk - just! :}

I'm an SVAS member and fortunate enough to live close to Old Warden. Unfortunately, I didn't get there at all this year - my shifts seemed to clash with every event :{

However my New Years Resolution is to get to OW as often as possible in 2004, along with Mrs Simtech (also an SVAS member). It would be good to meet other Ppruners, so I will keep an ear open for the PA announcement. :ok:

A very Happy, Peaceful and Safe New Year to you all.

An OW bash sounds good, however it would be good to know asap which display we are going for as a few of them clash with other dates in my diary, I would hate to miss it.

I think we are going in two different directions here. . . . :confused:

Aren't we talking about a Nostalgia (or Old Gits, if you prefer :D ) Drinkies Bash, possibly combined with a fly-in, at or near OW in February . . . .

. . . . and . . . .

a PPRuNe meet up, announced over PA, at one (or more?) displays next season ?

And there was also a picnic at one of the displays mentioned some time ago.

I'm up for all three!! :D:D:D


VA

How old is Old? :confused:

Vintage ATCO is correct - we are talking Old Gits Vintage Nostalgia Fly-in and Drinkies Bash... February 21st or 28th? Anyone want to firm up either of those days?

The Picnic and PPRuNe airshow get-togethers at Old Warden will be later in the year... Get your camera out MotF and be there!

How old is old? If you like old aeroplanes and aviation history, or if you just suffer from nostalgia, you qualify!

Airbedane - do we actually need to do anything official to organise this?

Hoping you all had a very happy Christmas and are not in danger of exceeding your AUW... I know I have, my chair it doth protest too much...!

Cheers

Treadders

Sorry Guys, I am a little late on this one, Xmas Cheer and all that goes with it.

I need to check out with the permanent staff when they return next week, that facilities would be available and there are no conflicts for a Fly-in (Do not forsee any problems except perhaps the weather or surface conditions)

Watch this space!!!!

Lets go for 28th, provisionally.

I will check out availablity of overnight accomodation at the collection and obtain info on other local Hotels and Guest houses for those who may wish to stay over.

Where to go depends somewhat on how many are likely to come.
Perhaps those who are interested could indicate so I have some approximate numbers, indicating if for a meal or just a chat over a beer.
It should be possible with enough notice to make reservations for dinner if that was desirable. That may mean deposits would be required. I am happy to coordinate if needed.
Alternatively we could just turn up and take a chance
What's the concensus?

Re Prune bashes during the season, again no problem but perhaps we could establish a seperate thread for each.
It would be easier to administer.

GB, tis better to avoid too many threads on the same subject - bashes that is! Bandwidth and all that!

With my mod hat on, it would be better if we could keep this particular idea in Nostalgia rather than in the Bashes Forum. I suggest that Treadders organise two dates in the same thread. I do it most of the year. But this time I am more than happy to tag along. However, I cannot do the 28th - I am at an aviators dinner. :rolleyes:

How old is old? I am still an aviation nut and I don't even think about it. What I say is: "What YOU see, is not how I feel." :D

Treadders,

Thanks for asking, but as far as the Collection is concerned, there's nothing you need do if you plan for a number of like-minded people to fly-in or meet up at Old Warden on a display day. A heads-up (PM?) to myself, Ladyanorack, Grandad Biggles and VintageATCO would be nice, but it’s not essential.

For a non-display day fly-in there is normally an extra charge for ATC and fire cover, but I expect Grandad Biggles has lost that for the February Bash as ‘essential ATC continuity training’!

If a lot of PPRuNers do plan to fly-in on a display day, bear in mind that there is limited daylight time left after the shows in early and late summer and it may not be possible to get you all away – if you have a problem with this, let us know in advance, and we’ll try to accommodate you. Again, forewarned is forearmed and an early telephone call for PPR will help us arrange the necessary landing and departure slots and parking places.

Next season, I’ll endeavour to get the Commentator to put out a rendezvous time and place at every show – the Beer Hut at 1500 (day show) and 2000 (evening show) seems favourite at the moment. Let me know if you have a better idea.

Finally, we need a badge! Has anyone out there the skill to put the PPRuNe logo, with a space underneath it for a name, onto a downloadable file that we could print off and stick on our person. I haven’t, but there must be someone out there who has………?

Looking forward to seeing you all at Old Warden in 2004,
Airbedane

I have to tell you that IFR was still holding a beer in his hand when I staggered from the GatBash at 0445! And still enthusing too!

So lets make this thread the rallying cry fro all vintage enthusiasts when the Shuttleworth shows are on...

Should we make this thread sticky? And would the 21st be OK for the rest of you?

Thanks Airbedane, great ideas. With IFR's blessing I can create a Word file for people to download and create their badges from.

So can we have a roll call of people who would like to attend a fly in and/or drinks at Old Warden/local pub in February, indicating your preference for the 21st or 28th.

And in case I don't get back online before Friday, have a very Happy New Year!

Treadders

Will try and get a day pass for either day. Will have to grovel to Mrs Fence though, she has just seen my airshow program for next year and is not impressed. :E

List me as a Probable

Well, well, well...

I was at OW on the 17th (where else to be?) so that's another PPruner, avec Ms JDK, who was there.

I'd be delighted to meet up with some PPruners at OW shows (I get to many of 'em - where else could be better?) so a PA at each show would be great. I did look for MOTF, but there didn't apear to be anyone astride the mentioned item...(!)

There's a small chance I might be able to make the 21st Feb (and certainly not the 28th) may I cast a small vote for the 21st? Was slightly peeved on the 17th when someone mentioned it took him 1/2 hour from Finmere in his Aircamper while it takes us a good 2 hr from nearby Bicester way by road - but at least my MG isn't 'open cockpit' I reminded myself- can still move without breaking up on arrival!

Looking forward to as Blue Peter PPrune style badge experience. The DHMCo badge at Woburn works well (for those that haven't seen it, it's a moth cutout shape in the middle of a coloured sticky circle - still not sure how they fire a moth through the paper, but hey...)

Looking forward to a new (SAFE!) flying season.

Cheers to all,
James K

Somebody call?

I'll be happy to supply the PPRuNe labels. All that will be required is to add the name. Not a problem. Consider it done but - Treadders - let me know what you want to do.

IFR

Shall aim to be there either in the "Lunchliner" or the trusty diesel(much more sensible) on the chosen date subject of course to the vagaries of the roster and the need of the the "great unwashed" to getaway from it all.Don,t forget there is loads of cheap accomodation at Shuttleworth ideal for a night to remember!!.:ok:

Can someone do a casting vote?

21 or 28 February!?!

FD