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Old 07-16-2013, 03:07 PM
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Default RV-9(A) builders and flyers ? Oshkosh 2013

I just committed and put down a deposit on a bed/bath/kitchen on wheels, so I guess I am going to Oshkosh again this year.

But let it be known here and now that I will not be going to Oshkosh next year because I will be flying off Phase 1 hours, not driving for hours.

With that said some RV-9(A) person needs to step up to the plate and organize us. Any volunteers? Up until last year we have met an hour before the Van?s banquet and it has work out OK, The down side has been we are a little rushed and it is hard to pick out the 9 guys from the rest of the crowd.

Last year we tried meeting for breakfast one day and it was a flop. So I think we are open for ideas.
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Old 07-16-2013, 03:15 PM
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Count me in...not sure I want to organize anything but I'll add that about 10 years ago we just met at the Van's tent sometime in the morning and then toured the RVs with a special emphasis on the 9's. Just another option to consider.
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Old 07-16-2013, 03:32 PM
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Default RV-9(A)s gathering at Oshkosh

How about letting this post simmer for a few day and everybody throw out ideas. Then middle of next week we can plan on making a decision where and when.

I like Don?s idea. I go through the RV?s several times during the week looking for 9s.
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Old 07-16-2013, 05:17 PM
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I liked meeting for breakfast last year. Unfortunately we did not have much of a turnout. Maybe it was the day of the week that was the problem?? I think the tour of the RV?s (9s) is also a good idea. Like Dean said meeting before the vans banquet is convenient but we are very limited on time. Plus that is a great time to meet with others on this forum.
I think whatever is decided morning would work the best. Maybe combine the breakfast and RV tour together? We could have breakfast and talk then anyone that is interested can go on the tour. I am planning on attending the whole week Saturday July 27th thru Sunday August 4th so for us the day of the week does not matter. I would think earlier in the week would work the best due to people leaving early to get home.
Judy and I are camping in a private farm field just south of the Red Barn. Just North of Waupun Rd on the West side of Knapp St. The front of our tent camper is on Knapp St (assuming no one moved my stakes) I will know for sure this weekend when we pull the trailer up there.
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Old 07-16-2013, 07:12 PM
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pass for this year...

next year I will be flying in.
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Old 07-16-2013, 08:57 PM
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I plan to be there by Sunday and stay through Tuesday in my -9. First time to OSH. Would like to meet other owners and builders of Vans best design.
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Old 07-17-2013, 07:27 AM
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I'll be around all week, but am tied up early Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with Oshkosh events I'm part of. The idea of our own 9A tour around the fields I really like also. Looking forward to seeing you all again one way or another.
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Old 07-17-2013, 08:10 AM
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No go for me this year, I'm launching another business and going through in-vitro with my wife, but next year looks pretty good.
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Old 07-21-2013, 07:48 PM
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Be in Oshkosh Sunday afternoon to Wednesday evening with flying buddies. Would like to meeting other RV-9A builders/pilots. What if we meet at the RV Social Monday afternoon?
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Old 07-22-2013, 10:47 AM
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+1 on the Monday RV social.
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