Gaston's Fly-In 2006

We're booked. It'll be Jann's birthday on that Friday.


I guess I should have reserved the bigger cottage. I'll call back.
 
N2212R said:
I was going to reserve a cottage like I had last year.

2 beds, kitchen, bath.

Anyone want to go in on it?
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Can I have a ride too?

Missa
 
Missa said:
Can I have a ride too?

Missa
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We'll have an available seat from the Chicago area, if you can get there. We wouldn't even have to evict that 400 pounds of unused fuel.
 
Toby said:
Reservation made. Now, who's in charge of weather this year? I would like to speak to that person.
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I think it was Chip. Hmmm, what happened the last time someone from Arkansas was in charge of something?
 
N2212R said:
I think it was Chip. Hmmm, what happened the last time someone from Arkansas was in charge of something?
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I was fairly underwhelmed by Chip's weather management. You want to give it a shot this year, Ed?
 
N2212R said:
Hmmm, what happened the last time someone from Arkansas was in charge of something?
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My stocks were on the upswing, gas was a buck, heating my home didn't require a 2nd mortgage, we weren't pouring money into a place where the inhabitants are hell bent to blow each other to snot, I'm sure I can think of more...
 
Bill Jennings said:
My stocks were on the upswing, gas was a buck, heating my home didn't require a 2nd mortgage, we weren't pouring money into a place where the inhabitants are hell bent to blow each other to snot, I'm sure I can think of more...
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eeek!!!
 
Bill Jennings said:
My stocks were on the upswing, gas was a buck, heating my home didn't require a 2nd mortgage, we weren't pouring money into a place where the inhabitants are hell bent to blow each other to snot, I'm sure I can think of more...
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Bill, time for an eye check! This board is B-L-U-E. ;)

Toby said:
I was fairly underwhelmed by Chip's weather management. You want to give it a shot this year, Ed?
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CERTAINLY!!!

I guarantee good weather during Gastons.
I don't guarantee the good weather to be at Gaston's however.
 
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Bill Jennings said:
My stocks were on the upswing, gas was a buck, heating my home didn't require a 2nd mortgage, we weren't pouring money into a place where the inhabitants are hell bent to blow each other to snot, I'm sure I can think of more...
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You beat me to it! My net worth was about 40% higher, the deficit wasn't at an all time high, and oral sex wasn't really sex at all. Those were the days.....:D
 
gibbons said:
You beat me to it! My net worth was about 40% higher, the deficit wasn't at an all time high, and oral sex wasn't really sex at all. Those were the days.....:D
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Am I the only one doing better during this administration?

I've got sales months during the Bush years that are better than some QUARTERS I had during the Clinton years. Sorry to take the thread off topic, but I wouldn't trade what I have now for what I had then.
 
Don Jones said:
Sorry, I couldn't resist, lol
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LOL! Is that Ed Guthrie at the blackboard? ;)

Here is the latest from Danny Gaston today on available rooms/cabins:


Right now, we have the following available for your next fly-in dates:

15 Ultra Deluxe Cottages (2 bedroom, 2 bath, at the end of the resort)
10 Deluxe Cottages (2 bedroom, 1 bath, most are by the pool/tie down area)
2 Standard Cottages (1 King bed, 1 double, small kitchen)
4 Bedroom Cottages (2 double beds and a bathroom, no kitchen)
6 Bedroom Accommodations (hotel rooms, 2 double beds and a bathroom in a 2-story building)
The Mountain Oak is still available - 4 bedroom, 4 bath, at the very end of the resort. I see you have The House up here near the office.
 
OK I've got my reservation made. Has to be Sat night only, but that's enough for a good time at Gaston's. We'll see everybody there!
 
N2212R said:
We can arrange that. But I am planning a Monday return.
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I do have vacation time. Woo Hoo!

Missa

mikea said:
We'll have an available seat from the Chicago area, if you can get there. We wouldn't even have to evict that 400 pounds of unused fuel.
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Thanks for the offer but the drive to Grand Rapids is shorter then Chicago... and if I sweet talk Ed he might be willing to land at Mettatal or Oakland southwest to pick me up.

Missa
- Hey Ed.... :blowingkisses: :blowingkisses: :blowingkisses: :blowingkisses: :blowingkisses: is 1D2 or Y47 very far out of the way? :blowingkisses: :blowingkisses: :blowingkisses: :blowingkisses:
 
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Lance F said:
OK I've got my reservation made. Has to be Sat night only, but that's enough for a good time at Gaston's. We'll see everybody there!
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I called several times over an hour or two and went from no answer to busy signal. Must not have anybody working. :dunno:
 
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N2212R said:
About 1 hours and 10 minutes each half.
(4:25 no wind direct Gastons - 5:35 via Y47)
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So does that mean I have to drive to grand rapids? :dunno: Not like it's too far or anything.

Missa
 
Made my reservation for Saturday night. Got my fingers crossed for good flying weather from Maryland to Arkansas on Fri, plus the weekend at Gastons of course.

... Bill
 
I'm booked.

Arrive Friday, leave Monday.
 
AdamZ said:
Can I share a ride with anyone?
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Of course. I'm probably going to take a couple days to get there, but if you don't mind stopping and sightseeing, you can come with me. (Same for the way home.)
 
How 'bout we bring a projector and DVD of "The High and the Mighty," and have "Gaston's Fly-in Drive In" outside after dark?
 
SCCutler said:
How 'bout we bring a projector and DVD of "The High and the Mighty," and have "Gaston's Fly-in Drive In" outside after dark?
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The Mooney folks had quite a bit of fun with that theme at Oshkosh a few years back. They strung a line between tails on two Mooney aircraft, hung a sheet off the line (projection screen), and spent the evenings watching aviation videos.
 
I'll call on Friday, if they're open and make reservations.
 
SCCutler said:
How 'bout we bring a projector and DVD of "The High and the Mighty," and have "Gaston's Fly-in Drive In" outside after dark?
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One word:

"Mosquitoes"
 
Carol said:
One word:

"Mosquitoes"
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I'll also bring deep woods off.

Oh, a little tip for mosquitos and black flies. Take a Bounce dryer sheet and wear it near your head. It blocks out the CO2 "smell" that skeeters and biting flies detect. Still helps to spray, but it keeps em from getting in your face. When I camp, I lay a sheet, or hang a sheet near my head when sleeping, and I never get the high pitched drone of mosquito wings near my head in the middle of the night.
 
N2212R said:
I'll also bring deep woods off.

Oh, a little tip for mosquitos and black flies. Take a Bounce dryer sheet and wear it near your head. It blocks out the CO2 "smell" that skeeters and biting flies detect. Still helps to spray, but it keeps em from getting in your face. When I camp, I lay a sheet, or hang a sheet near my head when sleeping, and I never get the high pitched drone of mosquito wings near my head in the middle of the night.
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I can't wait to see the photo of everyone sitting around with dryer sheets on their heads. :yes:
 
gibbons said:
I can't wait to see the photo of everyone sitting around with dryer sheets on their heads. :yes:
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Hmmmm, which is worse:
a bunch of pilots sitting around with dryer sheets on their heads?
or
a bunch of pilots sitting around with tinfoil hats on their heads?
 
mikea said:
I called several times over an hour or two and went from no answer to busy signal. Must not have anybody working. :dunno:
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I got through on Monday and changed my reservation to a standard cabin. In spite of what Danny said, thet said they had two available at that time.

They said they got a new phone system which screwed everything up. The reservation line was going to the restaurant.
 
Well, I just made my reservation for Fri & Sat. Hopefully I'll be able to make it this year! Unfortunately, they have no more standard cabins available, so I guess my father-in-law won't be joining us. I can bring some aviation DVDs with, and could probably bring a projector, too. A DVD player and something to drive the sound would be needed, though. Does Bill get the DEET concession? Sounds profitable!
 
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