Hey Susan: I have made arrangements for one row to be reserved in the vintage aircraft parking for Syd and his Couper's arriving at Sun & Fun. I was not sure when they were arriving, so this will hold through Tuesday.
I expect to be there Tuesday and Wednesday and maybe other days.
I have received a box of stuff from Skip Carden, but I have not looked through it to see what all is there.
Lynn
Thanks, Lynn -
How many parking spaces in the one row? And do you have a count from Syd's group on how many are planning on attending? What about others from other areas of the country who will be flying in separately? Do you have names and N-numbers for them all yet?
For those Coupers coming in from Texas and North Carolina and elsewhere who aren't sure if you're already being counted as part of Syd's Wisconsin contingent, if you will please let us know how many of you there are coming (names and N-numbers, please, so we can keep it all straight), and send your money in advance to Lynn Nelsen (Lynn, you'll have to give them the address), then if we ACT FAST most likely Lynn can expand the group parking reservation to accommodate you to park with the rest of the Coupers, instead of being scattered around and risking being parked "way out in the boondocks."
You can contact me or Lynn privately if you prefer, to confirm your intentions to fly down and your desire to park with the rest of the Coupes.
My email is <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and Lynn Nelsen's is <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Remember, Sun'n'Fun operates somewhat differently than how EAA operates Oshkosh, and it really ~is~ possible for us to park together as a group instead of being scattered all over as long as we get our act together somewhat in advance. Lynn is being a huge help in his willingness to work with Sun'n'Fun's admin on the group parking area, and deserves all of our resounding "THANKS, LYNN!!!!" for his efforts on behalf of everyone flying in.
For those of you who reserve a space in advance and then find yourselves unable to attend at the last minute, and for those of you who didn't think you'd be able to go but suddenly find yourselves able to fly down at the last minute, I believe we can work out an exchange of reservations so that the ones who do show up unexpectedly can pay for the spaces reserved in advance by those who weren't able to show up but did pay in advance, and then we'll just refund whatever moneys we can to those who have advance reservations they weren't able to use but someone else was able to use the reservation for the amount of nights actually used. I know that sounds a bit confusing, but it can work out a lot easier than it sounds.
I'm really looking forward to this - it will be nice to be able to meet so many new friends face-to-face, and learn more about Coupes first-hand in person rather than just reading the emails and such.
Maybe we can get some sort of inexpensive shade awning to set up by the Coupe Group parking spots, with some extra folding chairs there, so we have a shaded place to congregate and make it easier for those who didn't fly in to find the rest of the group, and thus make socializing easier? The VHPA guys do something like this, and it makes it great for a central gathering place among old & new friends of mutual interests.
Does anyone driving in have a portable shade awning sort of thing (like K-Mart & Target & WalMart & some catalogs sell - just 4 poles and a top for shade) that they can bring? I think WalMart sells those folding camp chairs for something like $5 or $6 apiece (last I checked), including its own bag to fold up and store away and easily carry.
John & I have a big cooler that we can bring down in the truck (we'll be driving down a vehicle regardless of whether or not we can fly the Coupe in, just so we have our own ground transportation) so we can stock it with ice & cold water & soft drinks & such to help make the socializing more comfortable for everyone. Perhaps we can do like the Warbirds do, and collect some money from each Couper attending to help buy the ice & drinks & snacks for our own "Coupe Group hospitality area" and keep it restocked for the week ...
Susan
For Overnight and Camping info, please see:
http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/interior.asp?section=flyin&body=campground
Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/interior.asp?section=flyin&body=faq
Misc Services including ground transportation:
http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/interior.asp?section=flyin&body=miscservices
Fees for EAA and Florida Air Museum Members only for the Sun'n'Fun Campground (Open March 10 to April 10) are:
<x-tad-bigger>CAMPGROUND PACKAGE Option #1: $215
</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger> Package includes:
2 weekly convention registrations and one weekly campground permit for April 3 - 10 only.*
*Early arrivals: Following campground fee applies. March 10 - 26 - $15 per night / March 27 - April 2 - $20 per night.
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CAMPGROUND PACKAGE Option #2:
</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>The following rates apply </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>plus</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger> convention registration:
March 10 - March 26 = $15 per night and ...
March 27 - April 2 = $20 per night + $80 *
April 3 - 10 = $80 </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>weekly rate </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>*
April 7 - 10 = $20 per night (charge for remaining nights) *
* Convention registration and camping fees (per unit) will be collected in advance from the date of your arrival through the week of the convention. All campground fees include applicable sales tax. </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>All visitors are required to purchase convention registration credentials.</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger> </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>** Sorry, No Pre-Registration, and No Refunds **</x-tad-bigger>
<x-tad-bigger>NOTE: BRING YOUR OWN TIE-DOWNS... ALL AIRCRAFT MUST BE TIED DOWN... There will not be a tie-down rental location on the field for Sun 'n Fun 2006. </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>If you arrive early and plan to leave your aircraft tied-down at Sun 'n Fun while visiting other area attractions, please leave your aircraft uncovered and do not set your brake. It may be necessary to move your aircraft.
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<x-tad-bigger>Attention Aircraft Campers:</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-smaller> </x-tad-smaller><x-tad-bigger>You will need to place a sign in your aircraft window indicating the camping area you wish to be directed to. The letters must be 6 inches high to be seen from 50 feet away.
</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-smaller> </x-tad-smaller><x-tad-smaller> = </x-tad-smaller><x-tad-bigger>Vintage Aircraft Camping/Parking
</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-smaller> = </x-tad-smaller><x-tad-bigger>General Aircraft Camping
</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>ONC</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-smaller> </x-tad-smaller><x-tad-smaller>= </x-tad-smaller><x-tad-bigger>Overnight Aircraft Camping
</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>HBC</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-smaller> = </x-tad-smaller><x-tad-bigger>Homebuilt Camping
</x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>HC = </x-tad-bigger><x-tad-bigger>Handicap Camping
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