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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 27, 2016 23:08:52 GMT 12
I have had a hankering to get down to Christchurch for quite a while and I want to visit there again for several reasons, but one main reason is I really want to hold a Forum Meet there with hopefully some guest speakers, perhaps some film screenings, a chance to meet veterans and aviation personalities, etc., and of course the good old mix and mingle.
I have been keeping an eye on Grabaseat for cheap flights from Hamilton to Christchurch and back - and the good news is today my number came up. With some strong encouragement from Bruce that has helped me to decide to take the plunge, I just booked tickets down to Christchurch, heading down on the 27th of October and returning to Hamilton on the 31st Oct.
This means we can have a Forum Meet on Sunday 30th of October. So the date is set, I now need to sort out the venue and activities, so will get to work.
I hope all the Cantabrians will rally behind this and put your hands up to come along. Who's keen? And who has ideas? Suggestions? Anyone?
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Post by baz62 on Jul 28, 2016 17:24:31 GMT 12
Maybe see if the Harvard Lounge would be keen to host? Maybe we can get Don to talk Skyhawks! :-)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 28, 2016 18:09:38 GMT 12
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Post by baz62 on Jul 28, 2016 18:26:32 GMT 12
Sorry I meant Harvard Cafe the old Officers mess.
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Post by baronbeeza on Jul 28, 2016 18:54:25 GMT 12
oh, was there last night.. must have been busy as had a beer with another forum member. For the first time I felt the bar was different, to the RNZAF days.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 28, 2016 19:28:11 GMT 12
Thanks Baz, confusing names. That is certainly a possibility.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 29, 2016 9:38:56 GMT 12
On mutual agreement I have changed the event date to Sunday 30th of October.
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SeanG
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Post by SeanG on Jul 29, 2016 10:12:36 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 29, 2016 16:35:03 GMT 12
Great. So that'll be:
Me
Don Simms
Sean G.
Baz Tod
Who else is keen?
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Post by baronbeeza on Jul 29, 2016 17:07:03 GMT 12
We all know there will be another five..... well going by history
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Post by baronbeeza on Jul 29, 2016 17:08:22 GMT 12
How about some effort from the guys we don't normally get to see.
Gore is not a million miles away.....
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 29, 2016 17:10:40 GMT 12
Nor is Ashburton.
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 29, 2016 19:28:52 GMT 12
I'm in.
Ashburton museum for a venue? Or Wigram?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 29, 2016 20:00:44 GMT 12
I have approached Wigram, awaiting response. If that's a no go, we'll have a rethink. I think all the other old haunts I remember well in Christchurch are no longer available these days.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 29, 2016 20:16:10 GMT 12
I tried to send you an email John but it bounced back, have you changed your email address?
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 29, 2016 20:36:06 GMT 12
PM-ed you Dave
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Post by mrjohn on Jul 31, 2016 18:52:34 GMT 12
You want to run a 'function' at the Ashburton Aviation Museum? Tell me more.
You could use the smoko hut for 20-30 or so, the 'round hangar' for 100 or more or we could drag a few aircraft outdoors for a full on ball like the breast cancer folks had a couple of weeks ago in the big hangar.
John Hill
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 31, 2016 20:17:20 GMT 12
Hi John, well that is quite a possibility, I have already approached Wigram about maybe holding the event there, but if that comes to nothing then Ashburton sounds very good. I'd love to visit Ashburton Aviation Museum and it actually sounds like a great idea. Are other Chch members keen on his if it comes to pass?
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Post by mrjohn on Jul 31, 2016 20:24:07 GMT 12
Hi Dave, I will send you a PM.
John
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 31, 2016 21:03:18 GMT 12
Hi John, well that is quite a possibility, I have already approached Wigram about maybe holding the event there, but if that comes to nothing then Ashburton sounds very good. I'd love to visit Ashburton Aviation Museum and it actually sounds like a great idea. Are other Chch members keen on his if it comes to pass? This one is...! |
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