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Post by hunternut on Jun 2, 2012 10:27:03 GMT 12
I'll crawl from Tauranga over broken glass if I have to.
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Post by JW on Jun 2, 2012 18:29:24 GMT 12
I am planning on getting up there for the Mossie display or the forum meet. Only problem is that I have to get from Auck Intl to Dairy Flat or Ardmore.
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Post by Dave.K on Jun 3, 2012 9:33:02 GMT 12
Count me in as well!! Can U guys tell me where the motels, hotels etc are closest to Ardmore, they will be booked up fairly quick.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 3, 2012 10:55:58 GMT 12
I guess Papakura, Takanini and Drury will be among the closest places for accommodation. I don't know if there are any B&B's closer to the airfield at Ardmore or Clevedon, possibly.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 3, 2012 10:58:08 GMT 12
Lots of people are saying they'll "be there" but this is two seperate events.
If you intend to attend the event on the 22nd of September at Don's place can you email me with your real name, and number of people who may come with you. This is so we can guage how many intend to turn up there. My email as ever is dave_daasnz@hotmail.com
Thanks.
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Post by JW on Jun 3, 2012 12:46:45 GMT 12
Do you have a time when the Forum meet will take place? I know its 22nd September.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2012 12:49:19 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 3, 2012 15:14:55 GMT 12
JW, sorry that factor has not yet been worked out but I would estimate at this stage we'll start around mid-morning. Robyn has suggested we have a gold-coin-donation sausage sizzle for lunch, so if every individual or group brings a plate of something to go with, we can have a really good lunch.
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 3, 2012 16:11:58 GMT 12
I guess Papakura, Takanini and Drury will be among the closest places for accommodation. I don't know if there are any B&B's closer to the airfield at Ardmore or Clevedon, possibly. Note the Harvard Lane entrance is 12-15 minutes from the motorway (Hill Rd, Takanini, or Papakura off-ramps) in normal circumstances. I imagine there is very little little accommodation within what you would normally call walking distance of Ardmore. Google says that Papakura is an hour walk, if you are keen. Don't assume that this event will have a large number of attendees. It might, if a large-scale publicity campaign is launched (after permissions for a major event are gained, obviously). Or an approach similar to the Ardmore Open Days could be taken, meaning traffic impact of some clogging of Hamlin Rd for an hour or two. |
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Post by steveh on Jun 3, 2012 23:58:02 GMT 12
Already planning , think I'll try to arrive Ak on Friday, got friends to stay with on Nth shore & can probably get a car from them too. Its a must do for me if at all possible. Thanks for the heads up Dave.
Steve.
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Post by hunternut on Jun 4, 2012 9:50:06 GMT 12
Alas won't be able to make the forum meet. Planning to make a day trip for the show. Only a couple of hours from Tauranga. 15hrs in airshow traffic  |
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Post by baz62 on Jun 4, 2012 12:16:41 GMT 12
Teresa and I are all set for the forum meet and the Airshow. (Confirmation email heading your way Dave) We are flying up Friday and returning Sunday evening. We are staying at the Takanini Park Motor Lodge which if you check out the map on their website is a stones throw from Ardmore. We will also have a rental car so we explore a little bit. www.takaninipark.co.nz/EDIT: Looks like Obiwan27 will be joining us.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2012 18:37:30 GMT 12
Sent in my confirmation email! I showed Miss Sam a 1996 video of RR299 at North Weald to let her know why I was so ecstatic about the airshow: "Yeah, it looks like a cute plane."
As always, I look forward to catching up with everyone and putting more names to faces.
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Post by Tony on Jun 4, 2012 19:09:23 GMT 12
Son Blair & I confirmed for both days
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2012 17:03:09 GMT 12
[glow=red,2,300]IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT[/glow]
I have just received a phonecall from Peter Fahey of Mosquito First Flight Ltd., who told me that due to a previously unforeseen clash of dates, the team have reluctantly decided they have to put off the Mosquito public display by a week.
They now plan to hold the display on Saturday the 29th of September 2012.
I know this will disrupt a number of you who have already made plans. This decision was only made this afternoon and Peter has just let me know. He apologises for any inconvenience.
Please do not shoot the messenger.
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Post by baz62 on Jun 5, 2012 17:10:45 GMT 12
Hmmm well does this mean we can change the Forum meet to the Sunday afterwards as there's no way I'll be able to go up both weekends.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2012 17:36:45 GMT 12
As you can imagine Baz this has sent me into 'panic mode' but that is what I hope we can do.
I have to check with Don and Robyn Subritzky and see if this is going to be possible yet. Watch this thread, I'll announce more details as they come to hand.
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 5, 2012 19:07:00 GMT 12
While this change is inconvenient/expensive for some, it does mean that I'll be able to make it to the Mossie show! Might be best if I beg a lift (from One Tree Hill), so if I collapse with jet lag I'm not stuck at Ardmore with a car.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2012 19:18:26 GMT 12
Hum. The much-anticipated (by Sam and I) Bill Bailey show is on in Wellington the night before.
Oh goodness. FML.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2012 19:43:46 GMT 12
OK, great news. Robyn Subritzky has confirmed that hosting the Forum Meet on the 30th of September will be fine with them. So once again we have a cracker weekend lined up!
29 Sep 12 - Ardmore Mossie Display
30 Sep 12 - Forum Meet at Don and Robyn's place
Rememebr if you're coming to the Forum Meet please let me know by email. If any who already confirmed for the 22nd can't make it on the 30th, please let me know.
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