Sun n Fun 2012

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OK, now that Santa is gone we need to start thinking of Sun n Fun '12. It will be here before you know it. Last year we didn't have a Club presence at the type booth (but also no one did after the tornado took it out). Do we set up this year, or???

We have to have volunteers for this to happen. I had about 4 or 5 last year and we need about double that. Think about what you can do and private message me. We have to man the booth for the entire event. We will have a dinner again regardless. This is my busy time of the year at work, so I can't be there except maybe a day or two max.

Let me hear some thoughts.
 
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Ok, Sun n Fun;

I need to hear from you if you are going and the days you plan to be there. Some have told me the first part of the week and others I think for the weekend. I am looking at having the dinner Thursday night. This seems best from those I have heard from. The type tent isn't going to happen. It requires about 70 man hours of volunteers with little or no membership advances. There were only 3 types in there last year( albeit after a tornado ). It looks like I should be there for Thursday and Friday only. Bone Fish Grill @ 6 pm and I will insist they do better this year!
 
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I plan on going but will be taking the motorhome instead of the airplane. I used to live in Florida so am planing on visiting some friends and family and doing some camping. I am flexable on days at Sun n Fun but right now I am planing on Thursday and Friday.
 
Ed,

I just got my schedule for March and I can probably make it to Sun and Fun. I did not get to go last year and would like to attend. I will let you know as the date gets closer.
 
It looks like I will fly myself to TPA and drive in on Friday and Sat. Anybody need a ride from Tampa on those days?
Also, what are guidelines for guests at our BAC dinner? I will have 2 non pilot guests. One child. Can I bring them? Will buy their dinner.
 
Paul, why aren't you flying in? That's half the fun. :) I'm flying from TPF (Peter O Knight) on Saturday if you want to avoid the lengthy drive.
 
Well... I guess that depends on what we each find fun. Closed airports, runway jams, airshow delays, trying to land behind a cub at 45 knots and ahead of a 172 at 110 knots neither of which seem to follow directions of ARC, being number 35 idling in the heat for take off..... been there.
I love the Sun n fun activities and the vendor assortment. But I usually end up in Ybor for dinner anyway. So my pattern is PCM or VDF usually. This year flying in late Thursday and meeting friends for dinner Friday in Tampa. So it just makes sense. I know that flying in and/or camping is an adventure. But this year I am older and I guess just in a lazy mood I guess. But I will be glad to gloat over all the planes that others fly in!
And if anyone needs a friendly stop near Norfolk VA on your way south, drop me a note before you head down. I will be here till Thursday evening.
 
Ed,
Not going to make it this year as all vacation days are spoken for. Ya'll have fun! Hope there is no wind or storms this year.

Paul W.,
I always fly in at night when the tower reopens then fly out on Sunday. Pretty easy to do. But yeah, there are some crazy drivers.

Doug
 
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I will insist they do better this year!
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Ed, although I wasn't there last year (expecting to get there this year), I remember problems with the Bone Fish Grill the previous year. As I remember, some people weren't able to get seated after waiting way past the expected seating time.

Since I'm not from that area, so I'm shooting from the hip, isn't there somewhere else that might not only be as good, but maybe better?
 
Well, Peter Bone Fish has become a tradition. If they don't cooperate this time we will make a change. Also, the dinner is Thursday evening @ 7 pm in Lakeland

P.S. Can I have a head count so I have an idea for the resturant.
 
I just heard that members Jim and Janice Fix (Hi-Tech Foams) are on their way down. Someone make sure they know about the dinner.
 
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Ed said:
Well, Peter Bone Fish has become a tradition. If they don't cooperate this time we will make a change. Also, the dinner is Thursday evening @ 7 pm in Lakeland.
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OK, I'll give them one more chance; they do have good food.

Ed, the March BAC Fire says the dinner is Sat, you say Thurs - I'd rather beleive you. If it's Thurs my wife & I will be there, if it's Sat we will be gone.
 
Yes, it is THURSDAY. That seems to cover the most members (and myself). I can't be there Saturday. Paul, would you be willing to pick up the BAC banner if I leave it around the old Oak Tree Mike use to put it on? We will have a special guest with us Thurday at dinner. He isnt a club member any longer, but he has trained several dozen new pilots in Musketeers and Sundowners. He is in his 72nd year of flying! Do you think he could tell us some stories?! Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible
 
Remember, tomorrow night 7 pm ( they assure me on time this year). Bonefish Grill @ Lakeland,Florida. Free food and entertainment!!!
 
It looks like I won't make it this year. I can't get there till Friday and will miss the dinner and the quiet days before the weekend crowds. Might be my year for Oshkosh!
 
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