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Old 06-12-2012, 02:22 PM
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This site IS the main reason why I jumped into the build back in 2006 without having ever flown or even just seen an RV.

It's just that I found here so much useful information and help that I felt I could do it.

More than 5 years later, I'm slowly progressing, but every time I had a doubt, I found an answer here. I also made very good deals with the classifieds and above everything I made forum friends that I hope to meet (again) for real at Oshkosh this year: Vlad, Smitty, will you be at Osh?
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Old 06-12-2012, 02:48 PM
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This site IS the main reason why I jumped into the build back in 2006 without having ever flown or even just seen an RV.

It's just that I found here so much useful information and help that I felt I could do it.
I find it hard to believe that there is not a person that comes to this site and has not reaped the benefits that this forum offers, whether it has been inspiration, getting a good deal from the classifieds, forging new friendships or getting fantastic "tech support" from the wealth of knowledge of the participants! And the bonus is not lousy pop-ups and banners!!! Oh yeah...this is a real bargin! Thanks a million Doug!
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Old 06-12-2012, 02:56 PM
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Default Another Idea.......?????

I fall into the category of not remembering when I donated and/or for what year, but just added an annual reminder to the iPhone.

On another note, I will bring up another idea I had many years ago. I spoke to Doug about it on the phone, and told him about my idea- years ago. I haven't ever heard anything else about it, so I'll mention it here since there is talk of the site possibly 'going dark'. I think it would be a HUGE success, and a really nice way to boost the annual income of Delta Romeo, LLC: Establish a Vans Airforce Fly-In, hosted by Doug. It could be somewhere in the central part of the USA so it's more convenient for everyone. Site sponsors/vendors would have tents set-up onsite, etc. A marginal 'attendance fee' could be established, and it would be all-things-RV. There are a million ways to design and plan the proposed VAF fly-in, and I'd bet it would be a HUGE success, and a nice and easy way to generate more income for the site.

Just my two-cents, but if people flock to S-N-F, Oshkosh, etc., why wouldn't they flock to an RV-specific fly-in that is planned for the sole purpose of supporting this site? I'd bet there would be hundreds and hundreds of people flying in for the festivities, not to mention folks who needed to drive in. Thoughts?
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Old 06-12-2012, 03:05 PM
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Being a person who makes his living in public broadcasting, you'd think I'd be better at ponying up the dough than I have been. I understand -- completely -- the responsibility we have to not delegate our responsibility to others.

For the last several years, I've been a slacker as the project has sucked money away from the bank account.

Now that it's flying, I'll make it a point to put some cash in the mail. Heck, I don't need UPS (much) anymore.

Here's another idea: A fundraising BBQ at Oshkosh.
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Old 06-12-2012, 03:06 PM
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Ok let me just take a minute and say I pay my membership fee of $25 every quarter. Why.... because as someone said earlier.... my AOPA membership and EAA membership both autorenew and this one does not.

And this one as far as I am concerned is the best thing going. I have all my RV buds setup in my buddy list and I see them when I am logged in and I won't say how many times a day because someone may tell my boss!!!!

Any way I encourage everyone reading this on a regular basis to consider what it would be like if we didn't have it. Really dig down and think about that.

Ok .... now get that checkbook out or log in to paypal and pay that freakin membership fee and fell good about yourselves!!!

Have a great day VAF family!
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Old 06-12-2012, 03:53 PM
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......I haven't ever heard anything else about it, so I'll mention it here since there is talk of the site possibly 'going dark'.....
Really!? Wondering where that came from.....I think it may be a bit disingenuous to allow that inferernce to drive this discussion.

BTW, I'm all for the membership model - and have pushed that opinion on DR for some time now because I think it's just a bit more clear cut way of running it as a business - but that's just my personal opinion. I better get going and send in my yearly buck contribution or my name won't make it on the list of contributors!

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Old 06-12-2012, 03:56 PM
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I fall into the category of not remembering when I donated and/or for what year, but just added an annual reminder to the iPhone.

On another note, I will bring up another idea I had many years ago. I spoke to Doug about it on the phone, and told him about my idea- years ago. I haven't ever heard anything else about it, so I'll mention it here since there is talk of the site possibly 'going dark'. I think it would be a HUGE success, and a really nice way to boost the annual income of Delta Romeo, LLC: Establish a Vans Airforce Fly-In, hosted by Doug. It could be somewhere in the central part of the USA so it's more convenient for everyone. Site sponsors/vendors would have tents set-up onsite, etc. A marginal 'attendance fee' could be established, and it would be all-things-RV. There are a million ways to design and plan the proposed VAF fly-in, and I'd bet it would be a HUGE success, and a nice and easy way to generate more income for the site.

Just my two-cents, but if people flock to S-N-F, Oshkosh, etc., why wouldn't they flock to an RV-specific fly-in that is planned for the sole purpose of supporting this site? I'd bet there would be hundreds and hundreds of people flying in for the festivities, not to mention folks who needed to drive in. Thoughts?
Gary, this very topic was discussed in great detail just a little while ago (less than a month ago) on this thread. Do a search on LOE and you will find every single one of your suggestions is already in existence at LOE. Plan to make it up to Weatherford, OK
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somewhere in the central part of the USA
this October and you will see exactly what you are referring to. Rain dampened the area last year so few flew in, although there was still a great turn out and a lot of money raised for charity, but the previous year there were around 130 RV's on the field. As Doug posted on the above mentioned thread, here is a pic of a previous gathering:
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Old 06-12-2012, 04:05 PM
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Really!? Wondering where that came from....
This link was at the top of the forum list today:
http://www.vansairforce.net/yearlypledgedrive_value.htm

Excerpt from the link:
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Perception: This site will be online forever.
Reality: Maybe. Maybe not.
...The stone cold, brutal reality (the point I need to drive home) is that unless more of the regular readers donate $25 yearly, the site will go dark...
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Old 06-12-2012, 04:07 PM
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Default My vote for a "VAFKosh"

I like Gary's idea of a VAF Fly-In. IMHO, you should have it here in Colorado. It seems like we don't have a lot of events like this (fly-ins, airshows, etc.), which is weird since we have (or maybe had?)such a strong aerospace presence in the state. There are several airports in the Denver area that would be perfect, plus you get the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the nightlife of Denver and an International Airport to support vendors and guests (assuming it grew into something huge).

So Doug, what do you say? Could there be a VAFKosh in our future?
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Old 06-12-2012, 04:34 PM
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I like the idea of an annual fee, with password required, to get in. I willingly pay a fee each year for Weathermeister, and I would pay that much or more for annual access to VAF.

I'm paid up through July '12, and "donate" yearly in August. You don't have to pay on Jan 1st.

OTOH, maybe an annual fee would lower the "hits" numbers, and deter advertisers????

As always, Doug's call.
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