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Post by fwx on Mar 22, 2011 10:48:17 GMT 12
I will see if I can get the leave pass ... count me in please:
fwx = Chris Newey (Devonport, if that's of use to anyone on my way through?)
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Post by johnh on Mar 22, 2011 11:34:52 GMT 12
I am also coming along,are we meeting anywhere before hand or just going straight there.Also I have a stack of mags & books & a few videos i am clearing out that i can bring along that any members can help them self to if they want.
Cheers John, see you all on Sunday.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 22, 2011 12:14:09 GMT 12
It'll be good to see you there Chris and John. We're headed straight there I think John. Maybe some of the AUcklanders could meet up beforehand at the North Shore airport if they wanted (just a suggestion) but we who are coming from far away will just go straight to Don's place for the 10.30 meet time. Poor Zac has to get up about 5am for this!
If you don't manage to give away all your goodies John, maybe we can add them to the raffle prize pool for the May 14th meet.
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Post by stu on Mar 22, 2011 15:04:03 GMT 12
Hope to get out there - can you pencil me in? Cheers, Stu  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2011 7:55:59 GMT 12
Hope its not too late to add to the list but I will try to get there, depends on work commitments
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Post by lesterpk on Mar 25, 2011 19:41:04 GMT 12
I had something else planned for Sunday but the weather looks decidedly dodgy. I'm a maybe.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2011 20:19:59 GMT 12
Rach and I have reconsidered our plans and are overnighting with my parents in Wanganui tonight, brekkie at a cafe with mum, check on the Fletcher, head to Waiouru and visit the Museum, overnight in Te Rapa and THEN on Sunday pick up Dave and be on our merry way to Casa de Subritzky!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 25, 2011 21:23:43 GMT 12
That will cut down the long driving for you Zac, a good idea.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2011 22:19:10 GMT 12
We thought so so we will be able to take our time a bit more, maybe do MoTaT on the way back? |
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 25, 2011 23:11:03 GMT 12
We thought so so we will be able to take our time a bit more, maybe do MoTaT on the way back? You're a week too late, the airfield is closed until September to sort out the new hangar space! |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 25, 2011 23:31:32 GMT 12
Would be better to go to Ardmore and see some flying Zac. A lot less off the beaten path too.
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 25, 2011 23:52:00 GMT 12
Would be better to go to Ardmore and see some flying Zac. A lot less off the beaten path too.  Ardmore is certainly an option (as are North Shore, and the War Memorial Museum), but MOTAT2 is noticeably less of a detour from the Northern/Southern Motorway than Ardmore is. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 26, 2011 0:20:56 GMT 12
Ardmore's not that far from SH1 really. Google maps says it's less than 5km from Papakura, and that MOTAT is 6km from SHI so there's not that much in it.
If we have time and Zac's keen we could do North Shore, AWM and Ardmore. Up to him though.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2011 7:21:47 GMT 12
Ardmore sounds excellent! AWM, hadn't even thought of that!
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 26, 2011 7:22:58 GMT 12
Have fun you lot. If you are allowed, some photos would be great  Baz, Ken and I are planning a trip down to the Ashburton Museum next weekend. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2011 7:52:10 GMT 12
I'll take photos if you do, Don |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2011 9:06:35 GMT 12
If you don't manage to give away all your goodies John, maybe we can add them to the raffle prize pool for the May 14th meet. Dave ..... I have some DVD's to add to the prize pool, I'll bring them with me tomorrow Also have some VHS Aviation Videos looking for a new home |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 26, 2011 12:58:20 GMT 12
I didn't know MOTAT2 was closed!!! Hooooowl. I've bought airline tickets from Chch to do a day trip to MOTAT on April 9, 2011. This is a surprise trip for an enthusiastic 10 yr old plane junky to specifically see the Lancaster. He's crazy about WW2 planes but esp the Lanc as his great great Uncle flew them. Help! Any suggestions?
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Post by raymond on Mar 26, 2011 20:24:23 GMT 12
Hangar Closure
MOTAT would like to inform you that as of September 2011 visitors to MOTAT can look forward to a newly rejuvenated Meola Road Site with a brand new Aviation Display Hall that will be bigger and better than ever!
To prepare for the new addition MOTAT’s Meola Road Site will be temporarily closed to visitors from 22 March until the Display Hall is ready to open in September. The decision to close the site is to ensure the safety of visitors, volunteers and staff during a period of intense construction. Note that the MOTAT tram service will still be running between the two sites, and the Meola Road site car park will remain open.
A section of the Site will still be used for 3rd Sunday of the Month and the Trucks, Trains and Traction Engines event (Sunday 10 April). This part of the site will be away from any construction taking place. All other activities will still be running at MOTAT’s Great North Road site, so visitors can continue to enjoy favourites like the Tactile Dome, Voyager 1 and ‘I am the Last Tram’.
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Post by raymond on Mar 26, 2011 20:26:33 GMT 12
If you are going to visit Ardmore on a Sunday dont forget they do DC3 flights (around 1100) check out the warbirds website. Went on one last Sunday a great trip!!
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Ardmore is certainly an option (as are North Shore, and the War Memorial Museum), but MOTAT2 is noticeably less of a detour from the Northern/Southern Motorway than Ardmore is. 
