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What time do you think would be the reasonably latest to start?
HOPS Party Needs a Sponsor
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I have no strong feelings about that. I'm guessing planes will be bouncing onto the runway between the air shows, 6:30-8:00, so as long as we are up and running by 6:00 I can't imagine any complaints. I've only been to the show once, back in 2018, and don't remember anything about when the HOPS party took place except it was a lot of fun and eventually got stormed on something fierce.
bflynn
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So, I'm hearing the "HOPS Life Support Party" is on. It won't be as grand as two years ago, but we'll get together and have some fun and prime the pump for next year.
Do we have a head count? I'm wheels up tomorrow morning...ok, tray table up, I'm only flying as far as Chicago and then driving up.
Do we have a head count? I'm wheels up tomorrow morning...ok, tray table up, I'm only flying as far as Chicago and then driving up.
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Sounds like anywhere from 2 to 100.
I'd love to stop by if you all don't mind a couple kids being around. They should fit right in, and they dont drink that much.
I'd offer to bring something other than cash & beer if I was confident I'd be on the field, but coming in Wednesday morning there's a high likelihood we'll be camping at fld and riding the bus.
I'd offer to bring something other than cash & beer if I was confident I'd be on the field, but coming in Wednesday morning there's a high likelihood we'll be camping at fld and riding the bus.
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How late to the buses run back to FLD on Wednesday? I’d think there’d be late ones due to the night air show.
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Let me check if kids will be okay...
Yep, bring the kids.
As they put it at my recent class reunion, kids are welcome but at your own risk.
They say they run a couple trips after the night show. Bad part is it'll be around $100 each day for all of us. I really hope we can get into gac. Looking like there might be some weather wed morning, so maybe we'll have a chance if I can get an ifr slot.
@eman1200 is the one I was worried about. He talked my wife into blowing up one of our camp chairs at rough river. Or something like that.
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By Wednesday, spots should be opening up as people leave.
Jay Honeck
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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.
- You need the 25' Texas flag pole? Got it.
Best of all: We are here right now in row 504! Literally right behind the registration building. Got here Tuesday.
We got here way early, and are currently "camping" in the *shudder* Super 8. Our trailer full of camping gear (generator, microwave etc) arrives in the North 40 tomorrow noonish. After that we will have everything needed for the party except consumables.
If you guys seriously want to make this a grassroots party, we've got all the building blocks in Row 504.
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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.
- You need the 25' Texas flag pole? Got it.
Best of all: We are here right now in row 504! Literally right behind the registration building. Got here Tuesday.
We got here way early, and are currently "camping" in the *shudder* Super 8. Our trailer full of camping gear (generator, microwave etc) arrives in the North 40 tomorrow noonish. After that we will have everything needed for the party except consumables.
If you guys seriously want to make this a grassroots party, we've got all the building blocks in Row 504.
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Jay & Mary
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Jay Honeck
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Because than it would have been the "HOPIS Party" -- and that doesn't tie into beer!
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Mind if I start tagging you throughout the sign-up sheet in post #27?
Jay Honeck
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As long as the party is held at our chalet tent on our site, that's fine.Mind if I start tagging you throughout the sign-up sheet in post #27?
We don't want to move all this crap!
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Jay Honeck
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We are in Row 504. By tomorrow afternoon we will have the whole site set up.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!
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Lookin' good! I updated post #27.We are in Row 504. By tomorrow afternoon we will have the whole site set up.
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Jay Honeck
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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 food!
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bflynn
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I have the food covered unless someone wants to help out.
late here. Still lots of room in N40 and Scholler - I am right next to the cornfield, about 3 blocks south of the theater. GAC looked to be starting to fill up. I’ll bet by Sunday that’s all different.
late here. Still lots of room in N40 and Scholler - I am right next to the cornfield, about 3 blocks south of the theater. GAC looked to be starting to fill up. I’ll bet by Sunday that’s all different.
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Jay, you are my hero. Food, beer, and how about stuff like napkins, garbage bags, etc.?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 food!
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Jay
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Jay Honeck
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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.
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I’ll bring some paper towels and trash bags. Yeah, and water too. Hopefully everyone else does what I’m planning: bring a bottle of water for each beer contributed.
bflynn
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Ok, we have a site. I will raid the Pak-n-sav for whatever they have. We should have at least a 6 pack for each person drinking. And we will have friends together.
Jay, most important question of all - do you prefer your kringle of the apple or almond variety?
Jay, most important question of all - do you prefer your kringle of the apple or almond variety?
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Last I heard, last night, it’s O&H pecan for Jay. Though there’s a contender in Stevens point that I am drawing a blank on. Damn spotted cow!
PeterNSteinmetz
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Because than it would have been the "HOPIS Party" -- and that doesn't tie into beer!
How about the IHOPS party - which could tie into both pancakes and beer.
Jay Honeck
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Pecan and raspberry!
Edit: Whoops, just saw the choices. Any of those are great!
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I decided to try N40 this year as I was too late to make it into VAC and the S40 looks awful. Row 531, so I should be able to make it too!
Brought a 6-pack from Mississippi’s Lazy Magnolia Brewery “Southern Pecan”.
Brought a 6-pack from Mississippi’s Lazy Magnolia Brewery “Southern Pecan”.
Banjo33
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bflynn
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For food, I will probably need a pack mule…errr…volunteer to help carry groceries. The plan is to take the bus to the store around 3-4, shop, and then take the bus back.
If you can help out, IM me your cell number and I’ll put together a group text.
If you can help out, IM me your cell number and I’ll put together a group text.
Steve Costello
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Drop a location and the time you want me to be there, and I'll be there with potentially at least one in tow. Is there any public parking up there? I'm in Scholler and can bring a wagon to make the trek to Jay's site easier.
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Banjo33
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Not going to make HOPS after all, as we’re leaving early due to the storms in the forecast.
I’ve still got a six pack of Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan to donate. I’ll drop it by Jay’s site on the way out in the morning.
“Bomb’s Away!”
I’ve still got a six pack of Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan to donate. I’ll drop it by Jay’s site on the way out in the morning.
“Bomb’s Away!”
I just made the call to push our trip back, so we'll be up Thursday and miss the hops party as well. To that end I'm enjoying one of my admission beers this evening as a consolation.
I hope the forecast fizzles, all the airplanes (and people) stay safe, and we'll be able to connect with some of you later in the week.
I hope the forecast fizzles, all the airplanes (and people) stay safe, and we'll be able to connect with some of you later in the week.
ktup-flyer
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I’m on 522!I decided to try N40 this year as I was too late to make it into VAC and the S40 looks awful. Row 531, so I should be able to make it too!
Brought a 6-pack from Mississippi’s Lazy Magnolia Brewery “Southern Pecan”.
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