flying dog Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Yeah, I know it is a bit "early" but it will be Easter before we know it. I'm seriously thinking of going - Pat Malone. Ofcourse I'll be looking for a place to stay. Wanaka would be better. Anyone here live at/in/very close to Wanaka? Got a spare room? I'm house trained! Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Update: I'm GOING! Plane tickets bought. Accommodation paid for! Quick question: I'll get there on the Friday - afternoon, late-ish. Probably not much left to do that day. There Sat/Sun. Returning Sun from Queenstown. I've been told a GOLD pass is worth getting, but from what I see, they are only a three day pass and although not "that expensive" I'm wondering what others say about their "value"? Please it is getting close and I need to buy the tickets soon as they are running out if I want to get one. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Update:I'm GOING! Plane tickets bought. Accommodation paid for! Quick question: I'll get there on the Friday - afternoon, late-ish. Probably not much left to do that day. There Sat/Sun. Returning Sun from Queenstown. I've been told a GOLD pass is worth getting, but from what I see, they are only a three day pass and although not "that expensive" I'm wondering what others say about their "value"? Please it is getting close and I need to buy the tickets soon as they are running out if I want to get one. Thanks in advance. Hi FD, we are staying at wanaka, we aquired silver passes 3-days, $80 extra a day,you get, grand stand seating, seperate area for food, Booze.If would like to catch up, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Dazza, Sure I don't mind catching up. I'm kicking my self after Evan's Head. I meant to catch up with a lot of people, and forgot. Got caught up in the task at hand. My accommodation is in/at Wanaka too. (Goodie goodie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Oh, ok.... Found the hotel where I am staying. Is the show at the actual Wanaka airport? I am trying to scope things out so when I get there, there won't be any (or less) problems. Uping my Situaltional Awareness. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pioneer200 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 yes the show is at wanaka airport, its such a beautiful part of our country, if you are flying into Queenstown hope for a clear day, it is one of the best views in the world and a great approach into the airport.:thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks. Yeah, ITMT I "discovered" it is at the airport. You going to be there? I am quite happy to meet anyone on the forum who will be there. It would be nice. Anyway, bye for now. Kia ora bro'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pioneer200 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 no ,flying dog, can't make it this year, have never been actually!! Is on my to do list, I may go next time round(2 years time) and fly down to Cromwell a few days before and drive round to Wanaka.Its only about a hour and a half flight in the Jab 160 from where I live!!:big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbleboy Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I went in 2000 and 2002. magnificent! ...but I do believe it has been taken over by bean counters and the quality of the show is not what it use to be. Please tell me I am wrong when you get back. That part of the country is fantastic. Take warm clothes as there was snow on them there hills. Show is at the Airport with great displays of tractors, military and everything else mechanical. I can still hear the rumbling of all those Polikarpov flying over head! If I recall Cromwell is only about a half hour drive to Wanaka and Queenstown around an hour. I love Queenstown. Lunch at the Irish Pub looking over the lake! I use to sit there and ponder as to why no one had set up a float plane scenic company off that lake. Other than low cloud would be perfect. Wish I was going... Scotty :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh, ok....Found the hotel where I am staying. Is the show at the actual Wanaka airport? I am trying to scope things out so when I get there, there won't be any (or less) problems. Uping my Situaltional Awareness. ;) Hi FD, (sorry for not responding earlier, been away) we are staying at the Grand Mecure (sounds like a drink ha ha) hotel.My Number is 0413 200 506.( i dont mind putting my number here, i used to advertise in the yellow pages. The only people who rang me were, was heaps of people trying to sell me something LOL):big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Thanks. I'll try to be in touch with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Dazza, I tried to call you "today" (Tuesday) at about 09:20 local time - Sydney. No answer. You have my number when you get time if you want to chat. I will NOT be taking the phone with me. I can live without it and it is only 4 days. TTYL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Oh how lucky! Though I missed Satruday with the SILVER tickets, I got THE LAST one for Sunday. Woo Hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Thats great FD.I will ring again in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Hi FD, no worries about saturday silver pass, you can use my better halfs, one.She probably wont use it. She said you can use it if you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Dazza, thanks much. I have already bought a Silver ticket for Sunday and bought a General admission one for Saturday. BOTH paid for already. If you want, I could give your "sig' other" my day pass to save you buying one on the day. Ofcourse we will have to organise meeting on Friday afternoon/evening. TTYL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Flying out on thursday, see you on good friday Flying Dog. It should be fun.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying dog Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Stay safe Daz'. Until then. Kia Ora bro' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Thanks FD, leaving tonight to go to stay at a friends place, 5 km from the airport.To save the traffice dramas going in the morning. see you soon. Ps- to everybody else, have a great easter at Nat fly, or were every you guys are over easter.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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