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The 18th Annual HOPS Party (aka: "The Party That Would Not Die") was an absolute blast tonight. Thanks so much to Steve and Brian (sorry, I don't rember your POA names) for sponsoring this year's shindig. It was truly fun and amazing to see so many folks who simply would not let this tradition...

Anyone who brings ice would be awesome. We've got coolers, but ice is always needed in the North 40. -- Jay

Pecan and raspberry! [emoji41] Edit: Whoops, just saw the choices. Any of those are great! Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk

We have a lot of stuff left over from previous HOPS parties, but it would not hurt to grab a few more bags and napkins. Don't forget water. If you rehydrate 50 people with alcohol the results can be...interesting. Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk

We set everything up today. Almost died in the heat and humidity! We have tables chairs and name badges and markers. The only thing people must bring is consumables -- food (VERY IMPORTANT) and beer. Ask people who attended the very first HOPS Party about what happened when no one ate any...

We are in Row 504, right behind the camping registration building. -- Jay & Mary Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk

We are in Row 504. By tomorrow afternoon we will have the whole site set up. Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk

As long as the party is held at our chalet tent on our site, that's fine. We don't want to move all this crap! [emoji1787] -- Jay Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk

Because than it would have been the "HOPIS Party" -- and that doesn't tie into beer! [emoji1787] -- Jay & Mary Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk

Seriously, you guys are amazing! We've been flying around the country for the last ten days, and I haven't checked POA in weeks....and you guys are trying to save the HOPS Party?? Awesome! - You need tables & chairs? We've got them. - You need the big white chalet tent? We've got it. -...

Nice to see this thread gaining some traction. We have had some nibbles from potential new sponsors, but no one wants to step up. FYI: If you're interested in doing it, here's what you need to do: (This is the canned spiel I've been giving interested parties.) ************************* The...

As many of you know, Mary and I sold Amelia's Landing Hotel to a fellow from California last fall, and retired. This splendid turn of events has had only one downside thus far: the loss of the HOPS Party sponsor. This Oshkosh party, always held on Wednesday in the North 40, dates back to...

What's funny is that I left POA years ago because it had become a complete sh**show. It had devolved into the same ten boring topics over and over, ad nauseum, with the same 15 posters trying to outdo each other in their witty responses. I pop back in from time to time, and usually conclude...

We will be back in Oshkosh in 2021 -- with, or without, EAA.

NotKosh 2020 is in the books! 2700 miles of flying over 9 days, and tons of parties, beer, and food. Our same old gang that always meets in Oshkosh attended, with the Hilton as our base. We were from everywhere -- Texas, California, Minnesota, Ohio, Maryland -- and all points in between. It...

FYI: Now that their corporate office has finally realized that AirVenture was canceled, we have moved our group to the Hilton, to take advantage of their aircraft parking. Their price dropped from $500+/night to ~$100. [emoji1787] I have edited the original post to reflect this change...

The Hilton has their own ramp. ;)

We just might do that, although we are usually at 12,500' over DFW, heading Southbound. If the weather doesn't cooperate, or we are running out of daylight, we might drop in on you! [emoji1787] Sent from my SM-T380 using Tapatalk

No, but I don't haunt the forums like I once did. If you do, spread the word! [emoji16] Sent from my SM-T380 using Tapatalk

I never thought we would cancel the HOPS Party for any reason short of my untimely demise, but even though we are still flying into Oshkosh during Airventure week, there seems to be no logistical way to do the party. (The HOPS party -- HOPS stands for "Homebuilders", "Owning", "Piloting", and...