Aviation & Aircraft Beers @ Weston

Mech1

Well, anyone interested?

Maybe we could incorporate a few Heli trips?

This side of Christmas hopefully.

Reply if interested.

islanderre

Depending on date / work commitments; deffo...... I'll travel up for it.

crosstownk

Sounds interesting. Depends on date/time.

Mech1

We would need someone "involved" in Weston to come forward to help organize a suitable date, as in a nice busy day at the field.

Otherwise prob better to go to EIDW.

crosstownk

Mech1 wrote: »

We would need someone "involved" in Weston to come forward to help organize a suitable date, as in a nice busy day at the field.

Otherwise prob better to go to EIDW.

Yep - I'm open to suggestions. Sounds like a good idea no matter what the location.

andy_g

Sounds like a great idea Pat, I had planned to organize one before moving out here to malta for the year.

Depending on when it is and closer to xmas id be up for it.

DUB is easy for me to get to, but I'd travel to Weston work depending.....

Stealthirl

Id be interested in both.

davidd24

Never been to one, I'd be up for Weston thou, 36 hours done, I may even get an hour in before a beer....

Dublinflyer

Don't forget weston is a day light airport only so there would not be too much going on after dark but sounds like a great idea!

lord lucan

I hopefully should make it, not too far from Weston , all depends on whether I'm working or not.

Mech1

Ok looking at 9 heads sofar, lets wait for 12.
Means that if two or three dropout, otd we still have a meaningful attendance.

Thanks everyone sofar. My idea would be a Sat or Sun afternoon. We still havent a Weston "expert" offer to assist, im sure there out there

Im busy tonight, anyone wanna post a list of usernames interested? we can add or delete as ness.

Thanks
Pat.

crosstownk

Those who have expressed an interest so far.....

1. Mech1
2. islanderre
3. andy_g
4. SeaSlacker
5. Stealthirl
6. davidd24
7. Dublinflyer
8. lord lucan
9. crosstownk

A few (myself included) are dependent on date & time so maybe if those who are interested could express their preferences to give an idea what suits the majority.

Personally, I'd prefer EIDW (Boot Inn springs to mind, if it's still open) in the evening as I'm not a fan of daytime beers but I'm by no means discounting a daytime affair at EIWT should it be the preferred choice.

Any other interested A&A folks? Please state your preferred airfield and time. I'm sure some dates will be bandied about once we get to 12 souls on board.

lord lucan

crosstownk wrote: »

(Boot Inn springs to mind, if it's still open)

It sure is,Sam Maguire made an appearance there last night as it happens.

andy_g

dub boot in is open normal pub hours, should be home for two weeks

Mech1

andy_g wrote: »

dub boot in is open normal pub hours, should be home for two weeks

for two weeks! how many beers you planning on drinkin?

andy_g

Mech1 wrote: »

for two weeks! how many beers you planning on drinkin?

Thats a good question.

Davidth88

Hi

Any meeting at Weston and Ill be there I imagine .


David

Mech1

Still no Weston expert coming forward, Anyone at EIDW that could plan a interesting time to be had by a dozen of us? Maybe a tour of the ATC layout, followed by a tour of the fire dept?

Roblestone

Mech1 wrote: »

Still no Weston expert coming forward, Anyone at EIDW that could plan a interesting time to be had by a dozen of us? Maybe a tour of the ATC layout, followed by a tour of the fire dept?

I'd say a phone call to weston and explain the plan would be enough to get the ball rolling. I'm sure if they thought 15 or 20 lads would come down for some grub and pints they would organise a little trip around the hangers/ATC and maybe the Sims. No need for a Weston expert

A lot of red tape to get through if you wanted to do the same at EIDW I would imagine.

Best thing to do would be to give Weston ops or the restaurant a buzz and see what they can organise.

crosstownk

Roblestone wrote: »

I'd say a phone call to weston and explain the plan would be enough to get the ball rolling. I'm sure if they thought 15 or 20 lads would come down for some grub and pints they would organise a little trip around the hangers/ATC and maybe the Sims. No need for a Weston expert

A lot of red tape to get through if you wanted to do the same at EIDW I would imagine.

Best thing to do would be to give Weston ops or the restaurant a buzz and see what they can organise.

Good angle.

Is there anybody on here that frequents Weston that would know the right person to approach (pardon the pun ) rather than 'cold call'?

Mech1

Or how about a Baldonell tour / walkaround?

Somebody here could do / organise it, im sure.

Or even rescue heli base beside EIDW, would be a great day out.

Mech1

Can anyone say, "lets see, im working on it"?

Mech1

Hi again, I have had contact from management at Weston (they very nicely initiated the contact), and they would be very happy to accommodate a group of us for a visit and maybe a bit more.

The "nuts and bolts" so to speak of this day trip will not be for general public reading here on the forum, so anyone still interested please pm me with a email address asap so we can get the ball really rolling on this.

Copies of photo id and address will need to be in place before anything can be organised so I advise you to dig that out also.

Looking forward to a great day out SOON.

Pat.

JamieIsGod

Mech1 wrote: »

Hi again, I have had contact from management at Weston (they very nicely initiated the contact), and they would be very happy to accommodate a group of us for a visit and maybe a bit more.

The "nuts and bolts" so to speak of this day trip will not be for general public reading here on the forum, so anyone still interested please pm me with a email address asap so we can get the ball really rolling on this.

Copies of photo id and address will need to be in place before anything can be organised so I advise you to dig that out also.

Looking forward to a great day out SOON.

Pat.

I would assume this will be for over 18's only? If so that'll be me ruled out of the equation.

Mech1

JamieIsGod wrote: »

I would assume this will be for over 18's only? If so that'll be me ruled out of the equation.

what age are you? your not ness ruled out as its a day / evening thing

edit, looking at your post history, your deffo not ruled out.

JamieIsGod

Mech1 wrote: »

what age are you? your not ness ruled out as its a day / evening thing

edit, looking at your post history, your deffo not ruled out.

I'm 15 so obviously the alcohol would be ruled out for me

Mech1

JamieIsGod wrote: »

I'm 15 so obviously the alcohol would be ruled out for me

yeah but some of us will be driving so you wont be the only one on soft drinks.

Now it will prob mean talking nice to your parents for a bit of cash in your pocket to make the day a bit more interesting than just looking at the aircraft.

JamieIsGod

Mech1 wrote: »

yeah but some of us will be driving so you wont be the only one on soft drinks.

Now it will prob mean talking nice to your parents for a bit of cash in your pocket to make the day a bit more interesting than just looking at the aircraft.

Yeah thanks for clearing that up for me, shall I send my email address your way via PM's?

Mech1

JamieIsGod wrote: »

Yeah thanks for clearing that up for me, shall I send my email address your way via PM's?

Go for it!

Mech1

People on the list, emails received:

Mech1
Crosstownk
Jamieisgod
Lord Lucan
WestDub
Keith 16



Hurry up people we wanna get this up and done before the weather rules out every Opportunity.
Pat.

mickdw

Is there likely to be heli trips available or anything fun like that?

Mech1

mickdw wrote: »

Is there likely to be heli trips available or anything fun like that?

Could be, a interesting day alright.

Bessarion

Mech1 wrote: »

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Hurry up people we wanna get this up and done before the weather rules out every Opportunity.
Pat.

I would really like to attend but shift pattern work and a young family would prevent me from being able to confirm in advance.

keith16

Ok, after careful consideration, and having been informed by Mech1 that strippers will be present*, I have decided I am going.

*Strippers will not be present

Mech1

People on the list, emails received:

Mech1
Crosstownk
Jamieisgod
Lord Lucan
WestDub
Keith 16
Arthur (not forum member)
Dublinflyer
mickdw
islanderre
Davidth88
Stealthirl
adamski8
davidd24


Hurry up people we wanna get this up and done before the weather rules out every Opportunity.
Pat.

Mech1

Repost incase some people dont read back up this thread.

Hi again, I have had contact from management at Weston (they very nicely initiated the contact), and they would be very happy to accommodate a group of us for a visit and maybe a bit more.

The "nuts and bolts" so to speak of this day trip will not be for general public reading here on the forum, so anyone still interested please pm me with a email address asap so we can get the ball really rolling on this.

Copies of photo id and address will need to be in place before anything can be organised so I advise you to dig that out also.

Looking forward to a great day out SOON.

Pat.
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Mech1

email giving a bit more info / choices will be sent after we have a dozen or more on board, that amount gives me a little leverage when sorting prices etc, 20 people would be great.

Looking to sort this by months end, and plan B will be a week later if weather stalls the ball.
Pat.

In the same boat as Bassarion (well, without the family) I can't say yea or nay until a time & date is set

Mech1

ok 1 or 2 more emails and we can run with this.

Stealthirl

Mail on its way

airbusa320

In the same boat as the other guys, cant commit until day agreed, kids and work permitting.
Sounds good though

davidd24

PM inbound...

Davidth88

sent PM yesterday

Mech1

People on the list, emails received:

Mech1
Crosstownk
Jamieisgod
Lord Lucan
WestDub
Keith 16
Arthur (not forum member)
Dublinflyer
mickdw
islanderre
Davidth88
Stealthirl
adamski8
davidd24
MuffinsDa
MYOB
Peter (not forum member)

Peregrine

JamieIsGod wrote: »

I would assume this will be for over 18's only? If so that'll be me ruled out of the equation.

Similar situation here :P Just turned 17.

But even still, I seriously doubt I'd be able to make it.

Anyway, have fun guys! Hopefully I can make it for A&A Beers Mk II :pac:

Mech1

Nimrod 7 wrote: »

Similar situation here :P Just turned 17.

But even still, I seriously doubt I'd be able to make it.

Anyway, have fun guys! Hopefully I can make it for A&A Beers Mk II :pac:

Where are you based Nimrod, if its only a lift you need im sure we could sort it, actually if its something else we could prob sort that too, would be great if you could come along.

pm me.

Pat.

Mech1

Ok we have enough interest to move on, MORE WELCOME so I will be in touch with Weston Contact tomorrow or at latest Monday to see what I can get in place for us. Discounts increase with headcount so if anyone wants to bring a friend let me know.

Check your emails Monday night for dates / times and any other info.

If I have your email address already I will be sending a mail tonight.

Pat.

Mech1

People on the list, emails received:

Mech1
Crosstownk
Jamieisgod
Lord Lucan
Keith 16
Arthur (not forum member)
Dublinflyer
mickdw
islanderre
Davidth88
Stealthirl
adamski8
davidd24
MuffinsDa
MYOB
Peter (not forum member)
Gerry (not forum member)
Vuzuggu
Katunga
weldon


Plus a couple of people that cant commit until date / time set.

Mech1

Starting to look like we could have a great "Meet and Greet" and maybe a fun / exciting day also.

Pat.

Mech1

Tonights email postponed to tomorrow, address import didnt work as I planned