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Post by lumpy on Mar 27, 2013 18:00:44 GMT 12
I thought Grant said they don't take bookings? No , I just said that I wasnt sure ,on account of the fact that its not resturant type dining , its more casual bar type food . Im sure they would appreciate a call all the same . |
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Post by baz62 on Mar 27, 2013 18:03:08 GMT 12
Just rung them and booked table for our group of 5 no worries! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by raymond on Mar 27, 2013 18:52:59 GMT 12
I hope all those going (lucky bug....s) have a great time and to those having the meet up after (Bazzs high tea), or is that booze up have an awesome time!!!
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Post by baronbeeza on Mar 27, 2013 19:37:53 GMT 12
While we are talking pieces of junk. I have an old compressor pump (dismantled) Thanks to all the Forum members that are making this happen. Phil82 even paid for the unit for me. Aren't we a great bunch of blokes ? Beers and cheers |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 27, 2013 20:34:55 GMT 12
Warplanes complete mission TRACY NEAL Lost radio communication and a flaffing television cameraman almost stole the show in the skies over Nelson yesterday, but pilot Bill Reid managed to save the day. "Sorry to have kept everyone waiting for a while," the Nelson resident, owner and pilot of a classic British World War II Avro Anson warplane, said after yesterday's behind-schedule flyover in formation with two early communist-era Chinese Nanchangs. The cameraman on board had trouble with his camera before takeoff, then the radio went offline in Mr Reid's Anson, which delayed their approach into Nelson. "It was ‘finger trouble' on my part but we had nice friendly [air traffic] controllers on duty. "When we got to Wakefield I realised we were meant to have been over Motueka by that stage, and we couldn't come into the Nelson zone without the radio working, so we had to fly around a bit until I got it operating," Mr Reid said. The three classic warplanes flew a large circuit over the Nelson region as a forerunner to this weekend's Classic Fighters spectacle in Marlborough. The formation was spearheaded by Mr Reid in the 1936 Avro Anson and took off from Omaka in Marlborough, then headed to Nelson. "We had an awesome time and the weather was perfect. The aim was to expose the aircraft to as many people as possible to get support for the airshow . "With all the settlements we flew over, I'm guessing the best part of 120,000 people could have potentially looked up," Mr Reid said. Aviation rules prevented them flying directly over urban areas, which was why they had to stick to the outskirts of towns. Mr Reid said it was a long time to be flying in formation, which was not so bad for him in the front but it was strenuous for the two Nanchang pilots, Mark O'Sullivan and Jay McIntyre. Mr Reid's classic plane is the only airworthy-certified Avro Anson Mark 1 in the world. It was re-launched last year following a 10-year restoration. Pilot Dave Phillips, who helped Mr Reid during test flights last year, will be flying the aircraft at this weekend's show. The theme this year of the Classic Fighters show, widely regarded as a world-class airshow, is "The Yanks are coming" - in other words how the Americans went to war and the impact they had. New Zealand film-maker and classic plane collector Peter Jackson's world famous World War I Fokker triplanes will feature once more, with all seven expected. Marlborough diva Sarah Brown is working with local acts and the Nelson Jazz Club Big Band to create a complementary music programme. The band will perform 1940s-style big band hits including Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman numbers. Classic Fighters 2013 this Easter weekend, March 29-31, starting with a practice flying day this Friday that is also open to the public. Saturday and Sunday are the main show days. Online ticket sales end 5pm today. Further details visit classicfighters.co.nz www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/8479027/Warplanes-complete-mission
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Mar 27, 2013 20:45:30 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Mar 27, 2013 20:58:03 GMT 12
Just rung them and booked table for our group of 5 no worries! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Overhead Paekak this time. ETA estimated 15min before grub time. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 27, 2013 21:12:52 GMT 12
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Post by JamesStokes on Mar 27, 2013 21:29:09 GMT 12
The Aussies are bringing a cat?!
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Post by TS on Mar 27, 2013 21:45:00 GMT 12
Sigh,  Enjoy the show guys. Well those that are going at least  Going to have to sit this one out, never mind looking forward to all the photo's that will start appearing soon. Enjoy.  |
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Post by baz62 on Mar 27, 2013 22:04:59 GMT 12
I've got a bad feeling about photos now......went out for 20 minutes, got home and here's Teresa sitting with a camera.......not my camera (which has an issue) but a new camera. To be precise its a (reading off the manual) Canon Powershot SX50 HS which has 52X optical zoom! So jealous but worried about Teresa's candid shots! Be very afraid forum members, no one will be safe!  |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 27, 2013 22:32:05 GMT 12
I've got a bad feeling about photos now......went out for 20 minutes, got home and here's Teresa sitting with a camera.......not my camera (which has an issue) but a new camera. To be precise its a (reading off the manual) Canon Powershot SX50 HS which has 52X optical zoom! So jealous but worried about Teresa's candid shots! Be very afraid forum members, no one will be safe!
Oh well, I'll be there with three Canon SLR bodies and a selection of lenses.
And if you think I'm bad, wait until you see what is in my brother's HUGE camera bag (he's over from Brisbane for the airshow....his first Classic Fighters, although he went to most of the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshows during the 1990s).
Anyway, the following article (published by The Southland Times after Warbirds Over Wanaka 2008) kinda says it all about the inhabitants of the back row of the gold-pass grandstand at Warbirds Over Wanaka, Wings Over Wairarapa and Classic Fighters....• Time of their lives for the fanatic few |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 28, 2013 6:44:59 GMT 12
I'm driving up after work tonight, so will see you all on Friday in the grandstand. Safe travels.
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Post by agalbraith on Mar 28, 2013 7:06:56 GMT 12
Hi guys...safe travels all. I am heading up today in a campervan doing my best to slow all the traffic down and annoy those on the road!! No actually I am the person who will keep pulling over so I DONT do that!!
Oh unless it is a red Mondeo wagon....heheh Baz. Reminds me of an American movie from the 70's where a big truck tormented a guy in his normal car...wish I could remember what it was called. Ooooh....didn't it end bad for the truck driver??
Baz, probably cant make it tonight as I am heading over to the JEM hangar on arrival to drop some parts off and Belynda has tea organised.
See you all there
Cheers
Anthony
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Post by suthg on Mar 28, 2013 7:57:21 GMT 12
Guys - have a great weekend - the weather still looks fine and stable so enjoy!! I will be on the house working on 75 yo rimu weatherboards prior to painting... might even get some of that done too. I have planned for next week off as well  I need to show progress for this summer before it disappears... Wishing I was there too  |
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Post by baz62 on Mar 28, 2013 8:25:09 GMT 12
I wonder if i need ear defenders..............not for the aircraft but the sounds of thousands of camera shutters going off!
Last post for now. Teresa is bringing her laptop so we can check out the photos and answer any questions anyone might pose.
Just off to attach a Sidewinder to the roof of the Mondeo. The seeker head has been calibrated for camper vans.................keep an eye out in that rear view mirror Anthony................... ;D
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Post by phil82 on Mar 28, 2013 8:43:18 GMT 12
While we are talking pieces of junk. I have an old compressor pump (dismantled) Thanks to all the Forum members that are making this happen. Phil82 even paid for the unit for me. Aren't we a great bunch of blokes ? Beers and cheers It was collected last night by Brent, who is to transport it to you [on the ferry as we speak!]. |
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Post by obiwan27 on Mar 28, 2013 12:01:40 GMT 12
Reminds me of an American movie from the 70's where a big truck tormented a guy in his normal car...wish I could remember what it was called. Ooooh....didn't it end bad for the truck driver?? Hi Anthony, that would be the movie Duel you're thinking of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duel_(1971_film)Happy travels. |
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Post by JamesStokes on Mar 28, 2013 12:37:32 GMT 12
Duel is such an odd movie...
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Post by ngatimozart on Mar 28, 2013 21:17:48 GMT 12
I wonder if i need ear defenders..............not for the aircraft but the sounds of thousands of camera shutters going off! Last post for now. Teresa is bringing her laptop so we can check out the photos and answer any questions anyone might pose. Just off to attach a Sidewinder to the roof of the Mondeo. The seeker head has been calibrated for camper vans.................keep an eye out in that rear view mirror Anthony................... ;D AGM 65 Maverick would be better ;D ;D and I totally agree on the sentiment. |
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Enjoy the show guys. Well those that are going at least 
I need to show progress for this summer before it disappears...
