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2025 Oshkosh RV Social

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2025 Oshkosh RV Social

Monday July 21st

1366 WEST WAUKAU AVENUE


Starts When The Airshow Gets Boring (Let's call it 4 o'clock)

Ends When The Kegs Run Dry ​



Well, here we go again!

Same time as last year, same place...Monday evening, first official show day, in the backyard of the second house just outside the Waukau Ave EAA gate. We'll open the taps at 4 o'clock, because everyone liked it that way.

The Beer Fairy drank all her own money, so this doesn't happen without the support of vendors who love you. Be sure to throw a little love their way too.

Aircraft Specialty Flightlines
Tom Swearengen - the hose and plumbing man

Barrett Precision Engines
Rhonda Barrett - famously good motors

CQ Headsets
Scott Card - headsets that work

Delta Pop Aviation
Don Pansier - the best antennas, period.

Flyboy/Team Rocket
Blake and Vince Frazier - all kinds of cool stuff

JD Air
Brian Beatty - the tailwheel you want

Monkworkz
Bill Judge - compact, lightweight electrical power

SteinAir
Stein and the Gang - avionics of every flavor

Lycoming/Thunderbolt
Chris Gayman - brand new, any way you like

And for the first time...

Van's Aircraft
The best aircraft kit company on the planet.
(Thank you Van!)

For more than a decade, Gallagher Aerospace has been our location host. The Gallagher Gang will be in the big tent all week with refreshments and shade, plus they're hosting their own event on Wednesday evening. You're invited then too, so stop by and say thanks. It is the best place in the world to get answers to airplane insurance questions.

The Usual Serious Message: Be responsible. Keep an eye on your buddy. Walk or elect a designated driver. Make sure all your people get home safe. This works because we watch out for each other.

Slap on a name tag when you arrive; the goal is to put faces with names. You'll find them on the picnic table. Social rules are the same as VAF rules; keep it civil, and keep it RV. We'll have plenty of water and soft drinks for the no-hops folks. If you want food, grab something on the way, or try the place next door. Don't toss your cup; keep it for refills! When a tap runs dry, find me and I'll hang another keg; can't connect them all at one time. No parking on site, unless you bring your miniature Harley. No door prize interruption this year. RSVP's are not necessary. And please, as always, everyone try to convince Jenny to dance on the picnic table.

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Reminder...waste not, want not ;): https://www.vansairforce.net/threads/education-and-recreation.218931/

See you there!
 
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Thanks you Dan for keeping the Beer Fairy year after year. Marthajane and I were unable to attend last year. Your Monday afternoon gathering is at the top of the list of why we make the yearly trek too Oshkosh. Missing last year was truly sad for us. We hope to attend 2025. OBTW, I could have taught your excellent demonstration on how to draw draft beer. That was mandatory knowledge to be a T-38 IP. I hope to see you soon.
 
Less than a week. Now I'm getting excited...

The idea is to put faces with names. There are real people behind the avatars, and most of them are a lot of fun. Be sure to score a name tag when you arrive. They'll be on the picnic table, as usual.

Shake some hands, make some new friends, thank some sponsors. Make sure everyone goes home safe.

See you there!

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DanH said:
Less than a week. Now I'm getting excited...

The idea is to put faces with names. There are real people behind the avatars, and most of them are a lot of fun. Be sure to score a name tag when you arrive. They'll be on the picnic table, as usual.

Shake some hands, make some new friends, thank some sponsors. Make sure everyone goes home safe.

See you there!

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Some of us that have been to OSH numerous times over several decades will already have an ID badge.

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Late news....the private home owner where we hold the Social has invited a local restaurant to set up in the front yard. No direct connection to our event, and I don't know what they are serving, but I'm pretty sure if you want a burger with your beer, this year it's here.
 
DanH said:
Late news....the private home owner where we hold the Social has invited a local restaurant to set up in the front yard. No direct connection to our event, and I don't know what they are serving, but I'm pretty sure if you want a burger with your beer, this year it's here.
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That food looked great!
 
Good morning! Is everyone ready for a happy day?

Whomever might be missing the Aircraft Spruce bag containing star-spangled underwear, check a certain memory reducing area...
 
Sorry I missed Oshkosh and this event again this year but just so you know, I drank Spotted Cow while in Milwaukee the week before.
 
MarkW said:
Sorry I missed Oshkosh and this event again this year but just so you know, I drank Spotted Cow while in Milwaukee the week before.
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We missed seeing you as well Mark, but your part of the beer didn't go to waste I assure you. Maybe next year.

It was great seeing all the OLD friends and so many new ones!
My person, new to aviation, is already planning next year, since she was personally invited back by local "royalty" 🤣
 
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