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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 8, 2013 16:42:14 GMT 12
You guys have fun together up there in the 'gods' won't you? Don't worry about us poor folk in the cheap seats - the ones we bring with us - trying to sneak a view between heads, and eating our filled rolls we made the night before ('cos we had to get up at 4am to make a day trip from Christchurch) and now the tomato has made the bread go soggy... I'm really pleased for you...no, really
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Post by scrooge on Mar 8, 2013 19:26:53 GMT 12
Obvious isn't it... don't put the tomato in.
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Post by scrooge on Mar 8, 2013 19:28:44 GMT 12
Or make a sandwich rather than a roll, put the tomato BETWEEN the lettuce and the ham slice and not too much mayo (if any).
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 8, 2013 19:52:19 GMT 12
Or buy the yummy lamb shanks they have there!
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 9, 2013 8:07:28 GMT 12
I can just feel the empathy...
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 9, 2013 11:58:19 GMT 12
You guys have fun together up there in the 'gods' won't you? Don't worry about us poor folk in the cheap seats
An anology with opera houses would be the 'dress circle' is for the Gold Pass holders, the 'gods' are for the Silver Pass holders (at Warbirds Over Wanaka) and the 'stalls' down the bottom are for the people who battle for a spot along the fenceline.
I'll be in the back row of the 'dress circle' at the top of the first set of stairs at Classic Fighters, the same spot I have ALWAYS parked myself at! ;D |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 9, 2013 12:01:15 GMT 12
Or buy the yummy lamb shanks they have there!  |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 9, 2013 18:22:32 GMT 12
Ah ha ha jealous much? And I don't interfere with animals..........  You going to Classic Fighters Don? Hope its gold pass if you are you can sit with the gang from the forum in the stand!! Yep I'll be there and I am Gold Passing! Me and a mate are having a boys weekend away (no girlfriends, wives or dogs! ;D). |
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Post by baz62 on Mar 9, 2013 19:15:09 GMT 12
We seem to gravitate to the very top near the announcers stand(near the left hand end if you face the stand with the airfield behind you). Will keep an eye out for you Don and yes i want whitebait fritters too!  |
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Post by agalbraith on Mar 9, 2013 21:11:11 GMT 12
Cameron, Belynda and I will be stuck in the masses amongst all the other screaming children and the odd weirdo.
Baz, Don et al..........we will look up at the stands wondering what it must be like up there for you, waiting to catch a small glimpse of a 'gold and jewell encrusted' programme. Hearing the cheers as the Corsair roars through in front of you and all we see is the starboard wingtip and the back of someones head. We will smell the Pinot Gris, whitebait patties and caviar as we walk on by eating cold salty chips.....
Actually I strongly suspect we will be at the 'refreshment tent' availing ourselves of the fruits of the local harvest!
Have fun chaps and if you feel like catching up with a 'commoner' for a beer afterwards that would be great!
Cheers
Anthony
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 10, 2013 7:56:47 GMT 12
I'm sure you will find us at the Aero Club bar afterwards! Look forward to catching up with you Anthony.
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Post by mcdellbros on Mar 10, 2013 12:04:09 GMT 12
Does anyone have any updates on the MK XIV Spitfire? Any chance it will make it?
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 10, 2013 15:24:29 GMT 12
Don't hold your breath...
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Post by baz62 on Mar 10, 2013 16:30:14 GMT 12
Don't hold your breath... You never know, look what they did with the P40B and the Mosquito. I won't however put money on it. Hopeful yes. Dumb no! And Anthony make sure you have your cellphone with you, turned on and ringtone volume turned right up and we can meet up when you are there. Even though I am in the elite seats if you kiss my ring you may talk to me. (Careful you lot......................I mean the ring on my finger!!) ;D And yes to the bar!! |
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Post by raymond on Mar 10, 2013 19:32:08 GMT 12
screaming children and the odd weirdo. Cheers Anthony I read this and thought Anthony was talking about Baz.......other Auster owners? |
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Post by Mustang51 on Mar 13, 2013 8:53:23 GMT 12
15 sleeps till we fly out for Omaka.............
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 13, 2013 9:10:37 GMT 12
On the same theme as Dave's post, a queen bedroom has become available in the motel I have booked for Thursday - Sunday in Blenheim. If you are interested in taking all or some nights (at about $100/night), drop me a PM. I'd also prefer a driving buddy from and back to Auckland. If I'm driving myself, the plan is: leave Auckland Monday afternoon and overnight Taupo/Turangi. Visit Army Museum for couple of hours, then catch the 6pm ferry Tuesday. Monday morning ferry, and overnight at my brother's in Hawera. Return Auckland by early Tuesday afternoon. I'm open to a modified itinerary, but note that Monday ferry gets to Wellington at 1.40pm. Car is a reliable 2005 Focus 2.0 5door manual. Again, PM me if interested. The above are still available, so don't be shy! Sent via Proboards Android App |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 13, 2013 11:04:12 GMT 12
15 sleeps till we fly out for Omaka............. |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Mar 13, 2013 14:34:34 GMT 12
The local Hood-based P-40 flew a circuit over Masterton about 30 minutes ago, then headed off directly west, disappearing from sight over the Tararuas.
Bound for Omaka, perhaps?
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Post by JamesStokes on Mar 14, 2013 8:14:25 GMT 12
I'm so amped for easter!! Cannot wait for the Focke Wulf, and to see what surprises they pull out this year.
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