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Post by phil82 on Jan 8, 2013 10:27:54 GMT 12
knowing that Waikato will probably not be available!! True, they don't have any swamps in Masterton! |
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Post by phil82 on Jan 8, 2013 10:28:51 GMT 12
You could still pop in for a snag or two off the barbie though couldn't you Colin? I hope to be there. I'll talk to Sam and see what he's doing. |
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 8, 2013 14:07:33 GMT 12
Anyone have a guess at what the weather Gods shall throw up on 18/19/20? Is there a reasonable reliable site I can access for this or is it what you see on the morning? And..... Tui or Speights? Guessing that as Tui is kicking the can they should be supported....
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jan 8, 2013 14:17:00 GMT 12
And..... Tui or Speights? Guessing that as Tui is kicking the can they should be supported....
And a couple of other beers on tap that I've never taken any notice of. Plus several other different beers in bottles out of the chiller. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 8, 2013 14:19:02 GMT 12
I have found Metvuw to be the most reliable long range forecast service in NZ. You'll have to wait a couple of days yet before their 7 day forecast comes into play. www.metvuw.com/ |
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Post by dazz on Jan 8, 2013 16:29:09 GMT 12
Anyone got a line on any accommodation around Masterton for the show? The leave gods have smiled on me at short notice, but beds now look to be in very short supply!
Cheers Daz
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jan 8, 2013 18:47:18 GMT 12
I don't think there'll be much left in Masterton, I've recently booked in Paraparaumu which is about the closest I could get, although admittedly for six people.
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Post by suthg on Jan 8, 2013 19:12:54 GMT 12
Dazz, if it is only one person then the Pub I indicated back a couple of pages may have a single room available. Otherwise the motorcamps can accept a campervan or a tent!! And I will be travelling from Carterton every day. I am staying there on Thursday onwards.
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Post by dakman on Jan 9, 2013 8:15:13 GMT 12
You may want to think about Eketahuna or Pahiatua .Both have camp grounds cabins etc .
Hotels and motels and b.bs in Pahiatua too .An easy drive to Masterton,good luck .
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jan 9, 2013 8:29:21 GMT 12
You may want to think about Eketahuna or Pahiatua .Both have camp grounds cabins etc . Hotels and motels and b.bs in Pahiatua too .An easy drive to Masterton,good luck .
The other option if you are really stuck for accommodation is Wellington. It is very seldom that all accommodation there gets booked out, and it's probably no different to staying in Queenstown but driving over to Warbirds Over Wanaka every day, something which I have done a few times over the years. And Palmerston North to Masterton via the Pahiatua Track (and the shortcut through Mangamaire) is only an hour's drive. |
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Post by JW on Jan 10, 2013 22:01:40 GMT 12
Does anybody know if the Hawker Hunter will be attending?
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Post by phil82 on Jan 10, 2013 23:40:24 GMT 12
I have heard that the Hunter requires a cool $20,000-00 an hour to fly! That's a lot of dosh over two days!
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Post by Mustang51 on Jan 11, 2013 8:57:10 GMT 12
I believe over 69 display aircraft for the show. Should be great. Now if only the weather Gods can do their thing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2013 9:44:25 GMT 12
Don't say IF!
I think the display line up will satisfy me quite nicely!
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Post by JamesStokes on Jan 11, 2013 10:18:29 GMT 12
Hoping they have Double Brown on tap... (;
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Post by suthg on Jan 11, 2013 10:28:44 GMT 12
Info for the day is on their website: www.wings.org.nz/with Friday evening's programme: www.wings.org.nz/docs/print_programme__fri.pdfand a Sat/Sun programme: www.wings.org.nz/docs/print_programme__satsun.pdfThe RNZAF will be there in force too with the old and the new helicopters, including NH90 and A109 and the Seasprite as well. The P3 orion will perform a flyover as will the 757. Towards the end there will be 5 merlins flying together to create a memorable sound!! Also there will be a very strong jet presence there and aerial display, plus a large represntation of the De Havilland breed - lots to look forward too. Not forgetting the Pacific region contingent as well. This will be a wonderful event! I am so looking forward to it  Counting down the days now, we'll be down there on the Thursday evening.  |
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Post by JW on Jan 11, 2013 10:36:14 GMT 12
I just hope to see the Mossie flying and get some good pics. That's my main reason for going though. Anybody else attending on Friday?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2013 14:25:45 GMT 12
I just hope to see the Mossie flying and get some good pics. That's my main reason for going though. Anybody else attending on Friday? I will be there Friday, will be wearing a Historical Aviation Film Unit Hi-Vis Vest and armed with Nikons |
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jan 11, 2013 14:31:06 GMT 12
I just hope to see the Mossie flying and get some good pics. That's my main reason for going though. Anybody else attending on Friday?
And I've got some friends from Wellington who are only attending on the Saturday, but they have gold passes for that day. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2013 14:52:53 GMT 12
Miss Sam and I will be there Saturday, I'll have my blue cap with a yellow Hughes 500 on and my khaki NZ Warbirds/Mosquito shirt.
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Counting down the days now, we'll be down there on the Thursday evening. 
