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Old 12-10-2009 | 07:57 AM
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...Dave's bringing the weather, I'm bringing the food, what's everybody else bringing!?

148 coming...55 of them pilots!

Cheers,

Dick
Old 12-10-2009 | 10:04 AM
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Dick,

As you know I'm away at a wedding in the States. I have just checked the weather forecast for tomorrow and it looks perfect. I am very jealous - have a great day everyone!

Old 12-10-2009 | 10:18 AM
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bringing ol' faithful - the F-86.
Can't believe our luck, forecast 2 or 3 days of decent weather at last.
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Old 12-10-2009 | 10:41 AM
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Dick,
All the lads will be there, should be 40 thats F not C after frost, Wind 5mph SE. I'm Elan or old Rookie.
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Old 12-10-2009 | 10:54 AM
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Dick.

Really looking forward to the day tomorrow, will be bringing along the B-g.

I have already loaded the car, I'm ready.

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Old 12-10-2009 | 11:24 AM
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An overdraft. [8D]

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Old 12-10-2009 | 12:16 PM
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Looks like the weather is going to play ball once the fog clears and allow me to make the long trip south at last.

Bringing ye olde faithful Bobcat with Weatronic 2.4 and Merlin 90 kero start. Just need a spotter, should be plenty available judging by the numbers.

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Old 12-10-2009 | 01:11 PM
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Can't make it this time, have a good day. Hope the traffic is kind.

Looking forward to the pics.

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Old 12-10-2009 | 02:36 PM
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Hope to maiden my JL L39 (at last!!)

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Old 12-10-2009 | 03:05 PM
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Dick ;-) told you I'd had a word, seems I've been good this year and everytime I demand he listens...
Loaded, only four on board CARF Hawk, Graupner Inspiration, BVM Bandit ARF and Fast Spark, oh and a Squall 3s for afters. Several toys being brought along for me to enjoy, BVM Rafale with two P160's :-)), the AW Panther and GJC L-39, plus who knows what else.
Loaded with early Xmas presents! Four turbines for lucky people and two for the undecided. Bottle of something special for Dick ;-) plus a selection of parts.

Mcds in the morning as usual, cannot wait :-)

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Old 12-10-2009 | 03:18 PM
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Have a really great time guys, sorry I can't join you, dont get to London til Wed.

Merry Christmas to you all too !

Best regards, David G.
Old 12-10-2009 | 03:25 PM
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SM MB339 maiden. Weather looks great and I can't wait!
Old 12-10-2009 | 03:45 PM
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I'll be there with the trusty bobcat. We are stopping on the way for a posh breakfast at the little thief
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Packing the car straight after I post this ready for setting off at 5:00am. Nano and 'leccy Fox Hawk. Thank goodness the weather looks like being perfect.

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Old 12-10-2009 | 04:23 PM
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Phoenix may-be L39 and my cameras

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Old 12-10-2009 | 04:28 PM
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Hi Rob , you not taking Jonathan down with you ?
Have a good day, weather looks like it should be good.

Rgds Martin
Old 12-10-2009 | 05:02 PM
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Hope you all have a great day!

Robbie, look forward to seeing pics of the 339 fly.

Would love to be able to attend but work calls.

Happy flying

Simon
Old 12-10-2009 | 05:34 PM
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I'll be there with an F-86 powered by one of John Wright's new Sprite engines. Also bringing my Bobcat just to show Rob R and Duncan that they do fly well.

There a few of us meeting at the first Little Chef as you come off the M40 on to the A34 at 7.30 sharp if any of you fancy it.

Jason
Old 12-10-2009 | 05:54 PM
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McEds Oxford ring road place to be!

Best Cafe Latte-period
Old 12-11-2009 | 12:00 AM
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Hi Rob , you not taking Jonathan down with you ?
Have a good day, weather looks like it should be good.

Rgds Martin
Naaa...he's whimped out....something about no hols left

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Old 12-11-2009 | 08:41 AM
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Have a good day guys

I was hoping to attend, would have been my first CJ but had family commitments for this weekend. Hopefully be able to get to the next one, be nice to meet you guys one day. Enjoy...............

Cheers, Alex

lol it was today was it.......well still had commitments, note to self don't assume there at weekends
Old 12-11-2009 | 09:20 AM
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Once the fog lifted it turned into quite a nice if a little cold day. One of the many highlights for me is John Wright's little Sprite engine being flown by Jason in his £90 F86 Sabre, well done John and Jason.

More pics later, need to fly now.

Rob.
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Old 12-11-2009 | 12:36 PM
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Many thanks to Dick and all other helpers for yet another super smooth event. Other toys of note....poor man's Bandit, the Graupner Inspiration, seems like no sacrifice in quality...mmmm....Inspiration + Rabbit/Merlin 90 = Rocket Ship

Also Mark H's F14.....a whole lotta model, Ali's big Hunter and Geoff's "Hack Duck Billed Plattypuss".

Thanks also to Ian W. for spotting for me and Jason for the loan of the allen key (left my tools at home....drrrr).

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Old 12-11-2009 | 01:32 PM
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Another grand day out at CJ so a big thanks to Dick and Co, from a misty very cold start to the day it finnished off with a glorious golden glow from the sun making for some great shots, just the one for now many more to follow, sorry Ali i know you don't like HDR shot but could'nt resist the afternoon sun lit it a treat, rest assured rest of the shots will be normal



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Now I recognise that

Do I regret selling it? At the moment yes!.....

M

ps Nice shot Lozza


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