Aviation And Aircraft Meet N Greet

Steyr

Hi all, I was just thinking, considering most Sections have some sort of Boards Beers, I was wondering would there be enough interest in having a few heads from here for a pint?

Any takers?

scudzilla

Steyr wrote: »

Hi all, I was just thinking, considering most Sections have some sort of Boards Beers, I was wondering would there be enough interest in having a few heads from here for a pint?

Any takers?

Why don't ya hold it in Charleroi, leave dub at 08:00, get into Charleroi for 10, leave Charleroi at 19:25 all for 16euro return




And ya all get to go on a plane :P

Davidth88

I would be up for it.... the bar at Weston ?

If there is a boardsie who knows someone perhaps we can get an airside tour to have a good look at the nice Beech etc in the hanger ?

TW Mr Tayto

I'm sure if you give them a call they wouldn't mind - they may have to send an employee out as a sort or chaperone though...

Steyr

Thats more like it, I have 2 weeks free in March I dont mind going to Dublin for a night out, I have never been to Weston either.

Nforce

I love to get some up close shots of the Buccaneer,DC-3,Catalina and C-45 if possible...so count me in.


Actually...come to think of it...how about incorporating a tour of Baldonnel?

Davidth88

Nforce wrote: »

Actually...come to think of it...how about incorporating a tour of Baldonnel?

Now your talking !!!!!!! I would love that ......

The bucc is right next to the fence now , so even from the road I reckon you could almost touch it .


Any IAC on the board ?

March is reasonably clear for me

Blue Punto

if a tour of weston or Baldonnel is involved id love it



BTW Count me in:D

andy_g

Sounds like a great idea to put names to faces Dont worry i'll leave the ban hammer at home

lord lucan

If i'm not working i'm game.:)

westdub

I think that a meet is a great idea and hopefully I can be there too..
The one problem with having it in March would be the unreliable weather at that time of year, It would be a shame if the weather was bad on the day..

If it was up to me I would try and have it a bit later in the year, sometime from early May onwards when the days are a bit sunnier and warmer and then you could relax in the bar at weston and watch the flying as you sip a beer and chat...

Steyr

So fellas, anybody care to set a date?

TW Mr Tayto

I've got a feeling this might be an over 18s affair?
It's cool, it's cool.
I don't need you guys:cool:
I've got 2 spinny things, and an IO-540 to keep me happy.

westdub wrote: »

I think that a meet is a great idea and hopefully I can be there too..
If it was up to me I would try and have it a bit later in the year, sometime from early May onwards when the days are a bit sunnier

With the way Mansfield is going we'll be lucky to have a Weston in May!

magneticimpulse

sounds like a great idea

Steyr

TW Mr Tayto wrote: »

I've got a feeling this might be an over 18s affair?

Your correct AFAIK, I might drop a date tomorrow or Monday and see who agrees? Reason being I have 2 weeks holidays mid march so il need to book a hotel in Dublin and get PM's from all interested parties here with phone numbers.

Kindest regards,

Dave.

pclancy

Stickied. I can attend via Skype

Danbo!

Depending on the date, I'm just over surgery, Ill do my best to go too. It wouldn't have to be strictly over 18s, would it? No problem if it is but no point excluding folk if possible.

islanderre

Evening folks,

Would be very interested (Shift Worker here so dependent on work roster) in attending a meet 'n' greet 'n' social beer.

Think a late spring / early summer date would be best due to weather and possible Weston / Baldonnel tour (I wish and hope!!!!!) with sunlight.

Just my 2 cents.....

Steyr

Hi all,


I am proposing March 19th which is a Saturday.

andy_g

Give a list of possible dates and i'll place a poll on the thread

Danbo!

Also what's the consensus on the venue? We talking Weston or dub during the day or somewhere in town in the evening?

Dogwatch

Steyr wrote: »

Hi all,


I am proposing March 19th which is a Saturday.

Ireland v England at the Aviva that day so city and surrrounds will be packed.

Davidth88

19th is ok for me


Centre of town would be busy , but the rugby crowd wouldn't normally effect anything out here ... anyway , we may see a few English visitors ( we can wish )

Steyr

If it is the 19th I propose a day at the Airport then to a Pub for the night.

Davidth88

MY days sitting at airports are well and truly over ( spent most of 20 yrs spotting all over the world ).

If you visiting Weston Ill pop over , any pub you are visiting in the evening I should be able to attend .

Steyr

Is Dublin the most get-to area? A hotel is looking tough and or expensive due to the 6n.

cyrusdvirus

What hotels are you looking at? Plenty in Leixlip or Lucan which are the local towns for weston

Steyr

gatecrash wrote: »

What hotels are you looking at? Plenty in Leixlip or Lucan which are the local towns for weston

I do not drive so I was looking for something around the City Area.

Andrew42

I'd definitely be up for the Weston/Baldonnell thing, not too bothered about the pints though as I work shifts.

Andrew42

Steyr wrote: »

I do not drive so I was looking for something around the City Area.

What part of the country do you live in? Surely someone here who drives could meet up with you to get you to Weston etc.

cyrusdvirus

Steyr wrote: »

I do not drive so I was looking for something around the City Area.

might be better to go out a bit towards Lucan. That way you are closer to Weston, not a million miles away from Baldonnell too. Plus the hotels would be a bit cheaper. PLenty of buses from Hueston head out that direction, and if i'm not mistaken there is even a bus stop right outside the old entrance to weston on the 67 route

Steyr

Hi Andrew, I am in Galway City, I dont mind getting the Train up and back.

Andrew42

Steyr wrote: »

Hi Andrew, I am in Galway City, I dont mind getting the Train up and back.

I'm going to Volunteer my services for transport (provided you're not an unwashed serial killer:D), I'll PM you details.

Andrew42

Should we be doing all this by P.Ms at this stage? Can anyone here organise a tour of Baldonnell? If we can get an idea of numbers I think it's only a matter of ringing them and they'll oblige.

pauraic1990

I up for meet and greet. It would be great if we get a tour of baldonnell.
I am suited anytime. I from Meath.

lord lucan

I'm out,working until 21.00 that day unfortunately.:(

Steyr

Hey all, tomorrow I am going to book a Hotel room ASAP then we should start the PM's. All persons going just reply here with ME :pac:

notuslimited

Hi Guys, Leixlip/Lucan/Celbridge only works if we manage to bag a tour of the hangers in Weston, otherwise if a tour of Baldonnel is on the cards then Dublin City might be a better bet. Either way, I'm in.

davidd24

ME

Nforce

I'm in.:)

Have some medical problems with surgery on the cards so cannot be 100% definite.

Steyr

Hi guys,

I feel we might move this to April to give more time to those who want to attend but who are unsure yet, no rush.

Andrew42

Steyr wrote: »

Hi guys,

I feel we might move this to April to give more time to those who want to attend but who are unsure yet, no rush.

Fine by me, April/May weather can be nice sometimes, better for the photos!

Tenger

Go for a mini-meet on the Old Airport Road hill on March 24th to watch EI-DVM arrive!

Steyr

Im back to work, How does the first weekend of June sound? Plenty of time? Who can Organise a Weston Visit? If not I suggest a PUB! All Day........Thats what she said..:cool:

cyrusdvirus

Tenger wrote: »

Go for a mini-meet on the Old Airport Road hill on March 24th to watch EI-DVM arrive!

what time is she scheduled in??

Bearcat

gatecrash wrote: »

what time is she scheduled in??

18:00hrs this evening.......bring your camera please

JetJadore

Just dropping in to say hello!
I am a huge aviation enthusiast also, so feel free to say hello x

cyrusdvirus

JetJadore wrote: »

Just dropping in to say hello!
I am a huge aviation enthusiast also, so feel free to say hello x

Well hello and welcome to A&A.