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Old 08-05-2011, 04:50 PM
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Great idea.

Jeff, how can we back it in an organized manner?
We're working on that as we speak. Stand by for more details.

(Disclaimer- I rarely do anything in an organized manner.)
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Old 08-05-2011, 04:52 PM
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I'll second the showers as a needed upgrade. I was volunteer camping all week and SNF has a much better situation IMHO. The coffee in HBC was from donated Flying High; I just couldn't make it fast enough
Jerry, thanks for all your work keeping the coffee flowing. It was much appreciated, especially on the rainy mornings.
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Old 08-05-2011, 09:18 PM
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Default Showcase the award winning planes!

How about on the last day all the planes that won awards particpate in a fly-by, or several fly-bys. If not a fly-by how 'bout a taxi-by then showcase them all at show center in the Plaza, this year called the Conoco-Philips Plaza I think.

It would great to see all the winners in one place and provide the builders/restorers/maintainers with a little recognition they deserve. There are always some great RV's in the mix.
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Old 08-05-2011, 09:32 PM
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Jerry, thanks for all your work keeping the coffee flowing. It was much appreciated, especially on the rainy mornings.
Hi Jerry, It sure was! I tried to get there early but was always beat out by someone else there with coffee aready made. Thought I was the first one there one morning cause all lights were out. Turned lights on and coffee was already made. Guy sleeping on the floor startled me when he spoke as I was pouring coffee. Didnt see him until then.
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Old 08-05-2011, 11:55 PM
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Default Water

I don't see any other complaints so I hope this isn't out of line. When it's that hot and causes us 'foreigners' to sweat like pigs, so much so that you don't need the porta potties......it would be nice not to pay $3 a bottle for water that costs .29 cents. This could easily turn into a $30 a day additional expense for essential to survive liquids. Yes there are fountains of warm water but hey...... I know this will be flamed by the Oshkosh faithful that think anything they price there is justified, but holy cow! Walked out the gate every time I was near and bought a bottle for $1, chatted with the folks in that house and went back into the show.
Same with beer and wine. Why pay 30% too much when a short walk had better prices and much better dressed barmaids.....! Same with food.
Just my thoughts on improvements. Hope this doesn't generate the typical bureaucratic response of shutting down the good places!!!! Or flames on how we should be greatful to have Airventure and pay what ever they charge.....
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Old 08-06-2011, 06:37 AM
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I really like Doug Abney's idea of show casing the award winners in some way, even if it is just a special parking area and an announcer letting the masses know where they are and telling about the individual airplanes. Why they won the award, special features, build time, etc. Maybe post some signs around setting the area off from other parking. This is a stretch, but how about a big tent, like the Ford tent to show them off in after they finish their parade or flight.
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:17 AM
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I would like to see winners showcased as well, maybe even in the Ford tent. send the cars to the Chicago auto show. I Know Ford dumps a lot of money into Airventure but if it doesn't fly or have to do with aviation, I don't want to see it at Oshkosh. That means pots and pans, supermops, cars and trucks, etc.
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:20 AM
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Jeff,

Thankyou for your service. Good to see you every year.

I have enjoyed Home Built Camping several times in the past years. Great location.
Except being under the flight path of the Bell 47s. Wish there were a way to loose them.
A better shower would be great!

When I arrive on Friday or Sat. I Would Like To Pick My Parking Spot!!!, just north, in line with the showers would be good. I have been ordered to camp way in the back. By the dusty road. It dosen't pay to be early.
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:25 AM
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In ref bottles of water at $3.00!!! IAC hut was selling ice cold bottles for $1.00. Not everyone was price gouging
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:29 AM
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In ref bottles of water at $3.00!!! IAC hut was selling ice cold bottles for $1.00. Not everyone was price gouging
Same thing in the ultralight building. There are water fountains scattered around the site too.
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